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Storm System Stalls Over North Carolina: Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Possible
Raleigh, NC – A persistent storm front has been affecting North Carolina for the past few days, bringing continuous rainfall and potential flash flooding, especially in the western regions of the state. According to the US National Weather Service in Raleigh, this boundary is expected to weaken in place today but could still focus heavier showers and thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening.
Unemployment claims in North Carolina increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,497 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,974 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S....
17-Year-Old Is Youngest Black Person To Earn Pilot’s License In N.C. And U.S.
INDIAN TRAIL, NC – Ryan Garner made history by becoming one of the youngest pilots in the country. The 17-year-old from Indian Trail, N.C., recently obtained his private pilot license. Garner is also the first Black pilot to receive the distinction in North Carolina. According to WSOC-TV, Garner was...
Woman facing assault charge after hitting another with beer bottle, police say
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg Police Department said a woman is facing an assault charge after hitting another woman multiple times with a beer bottle. According to police, the incident occurred at around 10:59 p.m. at an apartment complex on Prince Hall Lane. Police said the suspect went...
Seven file for four seats on Black Mountain Town Council
Seven candidates will seek four seats on the Black Mountain Town Council this fall, following the July 19 filing deadline for the 2024 General Election. Four incumbents and three challengers will be listed on the ballot, Tuesday, Nov. 5. Ryan Stone, appointed to fill the unexpired term left vacant by...
Peri Social House lauds hometown hospitality with modern appeal
In the early 20th century, travelers arriving in a burgeoning Black Mountain could find comfort in a newly constructed boarding house on West State Street. Within the walls of the Georgian Revival-style brick structure, originally known as Carolina Terrace, lodgers often experienced their initial welcome to the Swannanoa Valley. In...
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