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'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists
BOONE, N.C. - A little-known marine animal that spends much of its time under rocks is getting a helping hand from conservationists in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, but its population has been in significant decline since the 1970s.
Enka overpowers Owen in season opener
The 2024 high school football season kicked off in the Swannanoa Valley, Aug. 23, as Owen welcomed Enka to Warhorse Stadium. The visiting offense proved too powerful, as the Jets swooped in for a 48-8 victory. Owen, led by first-year head coach John Faircloth, took the field with two seniors,...
Jackets open cross-country season running away with North Carolina race (Aug. 24 Roundup)
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – The Fort Mill cross country team hasn’t missed a step since last season proving so by winning their season opener at the WNC Cross-Country Carnival. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams won the championship flight on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Jackson Park in Hendersonville, N.C. There were 27 different teams participating in the event.
Voter registration forms found scattered in Raleigh, spark security concerns
Trenice Wright pulled into the driveway of her job Friday afternoon in Raleigh and saw dozens of white forms on the ground.She took a closer look; they were all voter registration forms."I felt bad because...one, people's information is on there. Their addresses are on there," Wright said. "Then, they're assuming that they're registered to vote."Most of the ones Eyewitness News saw were blank. However, there were three completed.According to the Board of Elections website, one was invalid and the other two were registered voters. ABC11 was able to contact one of the voters, who did not want to reveal her...
Keener, East Surry take down Robbinsville in 1st game under Caleb Pardue
The Caleb Pardue era at East Surry has started on a successful note. The Cardinals defeated Robbinsville in a tight 21-19 ballgame to open up the season in Pilot Mountain. In addition to the game being the first under Pardue, it was the first game for the Cardinals on their beautiful new turf field.
Marching Jets ignite sounds of Friday football
ENKA (WLOS) -- The marching band for Enka high is in full sound check mode heading into the high school football season. "Football games are one of the, I think best experiences I've had in high school," said senior drum major, Kaidyn Phillips. "Because they're so fun. You get to...
Wofford basketball on probation in 2024-25 for NCAA violations under ex-coach Jay McAuley
Wofford basketball was placed on probation Friday after the NCAA ruled former coach Jay McAuley had numerous and repetitive violations involving team practices and meetings. Wofford for the 2024-25 season will have its number of preseason practices cut from 30 to 25 and other team activities reduced from 20 to 18. The school was also fined $5,000. The NCAA said Wofford failed to monitor the program as McAuley regularly brought players in on their scheduled days off.
Alabama MBB Roster Rundown: Mark Sears
As we approach November 4, when Alabama will start its 2024-2025 campaign against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in Coleman Coliseum, we will break down the thirteen scholarship players on the Crimson Tide roster, both new and old. First up, the leader behind Alabama's Final Four run just four months ago,...
Wall Street climbing wall taken down
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The climbing wall that has been on the plaza at 43 Wall Street for more than 30 years is gone. The last of the wall was removed Thursday, leaving only the safety netting behind. City officials said the wall was taken down to make space...
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Wimbledon Champion Henry Patten '19 Readies for US Open
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - After claiming theMen's Doubles title at Wimbledon back in July, UNC Asheville Men's Tennis alum Henry Patten '19 is ready for a return to the world stage of tennis at the upcoming US Open. The tournament runs from Aug. 26-Sept. 8 in Flushing, N.Y. at the United...
North Carolina Lottery Mega Millions, Lucky For Life results for August 23, 2024
The North Carolina Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Friday, August 23, 2024 results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from August 23 drawing 28-30-44-66-69, Mega Ball: 02, Megaplier: 3 ...
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