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App State Home Games vs. ETSU, Georgia State SOLD OUT
BOONE, N.C. — Two more App State home games have sold out, with the Aug. 31 opener against East Tennessee State and Oct. 26 homecoming game against Georgia State selling out of tickets. App State announced May 21 that football season tickets sold out for the third straight year....
Two dead after major crash on US-19; investigation underway
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A fatal crash closed US-19 in both directions near the Buncombe-Haywood county line in the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 19. The crash occurred around 1:08 p.m. near Groundhog Road. A Ford F-150 truck traveling west at a high rate of speed crossed the center...
Hospital strike vote imminent after majority of Mission nurses pledge support
Nursing leaders at Asheville’s Mission Hospital said they have all the pledges needed to call for a strike vote next week, increasing the likelihood of a significant labor action at the HCA Healthcare-owned facility. Local nursing representatives said Friday that more than 800 of the approximately 1,600 registered nurses,...
An update on the Amish family injured in wreck
A GoFundMe was started recently for an Amish family from Lattimore that is recovering from injuries after their horses were spooked by a tractor trailer. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Yoder family was driving their horses and buggy on Washburn Switch Road to Polkville when a large truck went by, startling the animals...
I turned my backyard into a side hustle that brings in $8,400 a month – I only have to work six hours a week
ONE woman revealed that her six-hour-a-week side hustle brings in nearly $8,000 monthly. The woman revealed that she has converted the 11 acres of land across three properties to help with the business. North Carolina resident Elizabeth Morosani said she rents her properties to local pet owners on an Airbnb-style platform called Sniffspot. While many […]
Shuttered Western North Carolina furniture factory reopens under new management
A Western North Carolina furniture factory that closed last year is reopening under new ownership, almost a year after the original owner filed for bankruptcy. Georgia-based Surya has resumed production of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams furniture pieces in the town of Taylorsville in Alexander County, according to The Charlotte Observer.
Trees for Johnson City’s Candy Land Christmas sell out in five minutes, organizers say
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The organization Downtown Johnson City said trees for this year’s Candy Land Christmas seasonal event sold out less than five minutes after going on sale. A post by the non-profit organization said there were more than 200 “unique users” queued up on the organization’s website waiting to purchase a Christmas […]
Back to School: More WNC schools, colleges head back to class today
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A week after four Western North Carolina counties held their first day of school, seven more counties start back this week. The first day of school for Madison, Haywood, Graham, Mitchell, Swain, Yancey and Watauga counties is today, Monday, Aug. 19. News 13 will be providing team coverage of the students' and teachers' first day of the 2024-25 school year in Madison and Haywood counties.
Touring homes now requires contract with buyer’s agent
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Potential home buyers now have to go through an extra step before touring homes with an agent—sitting down to work out a representation agreement. The change is amid a series of new practices required by a settlement that ended a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors. Local real estate […]
ETSU pharmacy school enrollment up for first time since 2019
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Enrollment at East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) pharmacy school has increased for the first time in five years — a year after Tennessee legislators voted to subsidize tuition to the tune of $2.5 million a year and after several years of steep declines. The Gatton College of Pharmacy had seen […]
Check out recent restaurant ratings for Cleveland County establishments
Here are the North Carolina Department of Health’s restaurant and food stand inspection scores for Cleveland County conducted July 1 through July 14, 2024. All restaurants listed this week received an A rating. The North Carolina Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. ...
S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis Announces Return of $38 Million in Unclaimed Funds to South Carolinians
COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 16, 2024) – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced August 16 that his office returned more $38 million in unclaimed property for the fiscal year that ended June 30th. Staff returned more than 73,000 properties to individuals, businesses and other organizations with monies due to them. Since...
ETSU Health celebrates 3 named ‘Healthcare Heroes’
JOHNSON CITY – Three of ETSU Health’s physicians received high honors during The Business Journal of Tri-Cities TN/VA’s 2024 Healthcare Heroes Awards Ceremony. Dr. Karen Schetzina received the “Cup of Kindness Innovation Award,” while Drs. Josh Henry and Blair Reece received “Healthcare Hero” awards. Each year, the Business Journal honors individuals and organizations that “go […] The post ETSU Health celebrates 3 named ‘Healthcare Heroes’ appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Scattered showers and few t-storms possible Monday night, turning cooler overnight
The Storm Team 11 Forecast calls for scattered showers and a few thunderstorms to continue at times Monday evening. The low tonight will be 58 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Cooler temperatures will settle in across the region early this week. Tuesday will be mostly sunny and cooler with a high of 77 degrees. The low […]
Tractor trailer lands on four-wheeler after skidding off overpass
No one was seriously hurt after a tractor trailer skidded off an overpass and landed on top of a passing convertible in Tennessee on Sunday morning. The accident occurred on Interstate 26 westbound near mile marker 22 in Johnson City, Tennessee. According to News Channel 11, the tractor trailer skidded off the roadway as it […] The post Tractor trailer lands on four-wheeler after skidding off overpass appeared first on CDLLife.
Scam Alert: Consumers Urged to Protect Information After Potential SSN Breach
COLUMBIA, S.C. – National news outlets are reporting a potential security breach involving billions of social security numbers. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to take these steps to protect their personal information:. Check your credit reports. You can obtain your FREE credit reports by...
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