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Mills River farms face heavy losses as continuous rains threaten crops
MILLS RIVER, N.C. (WLOS) — Ten straight days of rain in Mills River is devastatingly impacting the growing season. Since July 1, Mills River has received 11.45 inches of rain. "I'm sure we've lost some tomatoes in some areas that have been basically underwater," said Terry Kelley, Henderson County...
Asheville police arrest 4, including father and son, on gun, drug trafficking charges
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Four people, including a father and son, were arrested on July 23 in East Asheville on gun and drug charges. According to a news release from the Asheville Police Department, the four people arrested were Brandon Michael Marler, 34; Vance William Keeter Jr., 34; Vance William Keeter Sr., 57; and Diane Bradley Holt, 43.
Social-emotional learning is helping students improve their lives
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — At Fairview Elementary, they make social-emotional learning a priority. It’s about teaching kids how to be empathetic, express their emotions, be assertive and listen. Katie McCracken says this helps create a better learning environment for all students. “You see more kids learning and less kids...
New Bern Alderman nominated to fill unexpired NC Senate term
On July 23rd, 2024, New Bern Alderman Bob Brinson was nominated by the Republican 2nd Senatorial District Committee to serve the remainder of North Carolina Senator Jim Perry’s unexpired term. Senator Perry resigned his position on July 1st, 2024. This nomination now goes to Governor Roy Cooper for appointment. Per NC Statute 163-11, the governor shall appoint the nominee or after seven days, the nominee is presumed to be appointed.
State awards more than $6.21 million dollars for resilience projects, including two on Hatteras Island
19 communities selected for Phases 3 and 4 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is awarding 20 grants to 19 communities for Phases 3 and 4 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP), which includes two projects on Hatteras Island.
Why Gov. Cooper remains viable VP choice despite polls showing him less favorable
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Recent polls show Governor Cooper as a less favorable VP pick among other contenders on the list. However, other key factors still make him a viable choice:. Harris needs to win North Carolina in her race to the White House. Cooper has won three statewide races,...
Q&A: What NC’s State Health Plan members should expect with Aetna set to take over
It was noon and it was starting to rain. Just a few people remained under the cover of the white gazebos in front of an Aetna-themed bus parked outside the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer’s office on Thursday. But for Hannah Bowen — senior account manager with Aetna...
Jim’s First Alert Forecast: One last rainy day Friday; Weekend looking much better
A Flood Watch remains in effect for counties south of highway 264 on Friday. Another 1-2″ of rain is likely on Friday with pockets of flash flooding again possible for a few areas. If you encounter any flooded roadway, always remember, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”. We will...
New coalition launches in bid to pressure HCA to sell Mission Health System
For months, Western North Carolina elected officials, health care professionals and others have been calling for HCA Healthcare, the country’s largest for-profit hospital company, to sell Asheville-based Mission Health System amid a torrent of lawsuits, patient complaints and even a federal inquiry. Now, a new group is escalating those...
An unfinished state budget creates operating pains for the UNC System
This is typically the time of year when the University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors would be reviewing the new state budget, assessing legislative gains, and looking ahead to when students return to campus in August. But budget talks in the House and Senate broke down in June. While the House approved a $31.7 […]
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