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Single-Game Tickets for ‘White Out Whitmire’ On Sale Now
Cullowhee, N.C. – Single-game tickets and game day parking for Western Carolina football's home-opening "White Out Whitmire" matchup against instate foe Campbell on Saturday, Sept. 7, are on sale now through the Catamount Athletics Ticket Office. Ticket and game day parking sales are available in person at the first-floor...
Video: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is Now Playing at Mountain Theatre Company
The highly anticipated musical comedy, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, is taking flight at Mountain Theatre Company. Watch a video preview here. CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr, a con man who impersonated a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer before being caught by the FBI. The musical features a book by Terrance McNally, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
Elevated bacteria levels found in French Broad River; public urged to avoid water for now
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Environmental non-profit Mountain True urges people to avoid swimming in the French Broad River at this time. People are advised to hold off from getting in the water for 24 to 48 hours, or until the water is less muddy. Samples show high bacteria levels...
Highway Patrol: Driver dies following high-speed crash at I-26 airport exit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A driver died on July 26 following a high-speed crash that occurred on Exit 40, the Asheville Regional Airport exit, on Interstate 26 West, according to the North Carolina StateHighway Patrol. The call came in at approximately 9:28 a.m., the Highway Patrol told News 13.
Baby animals help break WNC Nature Center visitor record; beloved otter recently died
ASHEVILLE - With baby animals, Red Pandas and playful river otters, the Western North Carolina Nature Center not only brought a record number of visitors in 2023, but also a hefty $23 million economic boost to the area. Amid forthcoming additions and recent renovations, the Nature Center broke previous visitation records in 2023...
‘BAM!’ Tower at Enka campus is reduced to rubble
ENKA, N.C. (828newsNOW) – A small group of onlookers stared in awe on Thursday as the hulking but obsolete Haynes Tower building was being reduced to mounds of twisted metal, bricks and other debris on A-B Tech’s Enka campus. Candler resident Lisa Schwartz was there, taking cell phone...
To understand homelessness, this pastor lived on the streets
For five days last summer, Finish Line Christian Center Pastor Shannon Williams lived on the streets of Lenoir. Williams was with another member of the church, Jon Beard. He had a cot and a backpack, and the two slept under a bridge. "We lived on the streets just like any other homeless community....
NC athlete making history in women's kayak and canoe at Olympics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Evy Leibfarth first got into a boat in the Nantahala River near her hometown of Bryson City, North Carolina. On Saturday, she took on rapids in Paris. Leibfarth felt the rush at an early age. Her parents, Jean Fogler and Lee Leibfarth, were avid kayakers. Leibfarth’s dad even serves as her coach.
Spartanburg man sentenced to life in prison after dog gives his life protecting family, officials say
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Amy Goulding, the assistant solicitor for the 7th Circuit, Spartanburg County, announced a man was sentenced to life in prison for burglary in the first degree and attempted armed robbery. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) On Oct. 25, 2022, residents of a home...
Video: See how Anderson School District 3 celebrated start of a new school year
Three cheers for teachers, some say. Many things come in threes. Anderson County School District Three, like schools around the county have their elementary, middle, and high school starting Aug. 1. School district staff met at Crescent High School in Iva Friday to give their best celebration send-off. The new school year, with a "Day One" theme, emphasizes treating each day like it's the first of the year. ...
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