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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...
Burglary Suspects Arrested and Stolen Property Recovered in Athens
On July 24th, around 10:00 AM, Senior Police Officer Xiong from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to a burglary call in the 300 block of Barnett Shoals Rd in Athens. After reviewing surveillance footage, SPO Xiong identified the two suspects, known to frequent convenience stores on Lexington Rd. Approximately...
Jehovah's Witnesses convention expected to draw 5,000 to Athens this weekend
Downtown Athens will have an influx of visitors this coming weekend when the Jehovah’s Witnesses host a three-day convention at the Classic Center. The convention is expected to draw about 5,000 persons to Athens. ...
Hillbilly Jam features cars, crafts and moonshine at Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. (WLOS) — The annual Hillbilly Jam kicks off on Friday, July 26, at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Organizers say the event features a variety of local entertainment, food, crafts, car and bike shows and moonshiners. James Hatfield, of the original Hatfield's and McCoy's, and the...
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. ...
Starland Pizza jacket could lead to ID of burglar targeting businesses in Athens
The drive-thru appears to be a preferred way to enter a business for a burglar who has yet to be identified in Athens. Athens-Clarke police believe this late-night criminal entered the Burger King on Hawthorne Avenue on July 2 and the Dunkin Donuts on Prince Avenue on July 21. ...
Pair of 5-stars predicted to commit to Georgia
Five-star defensive linemen Justus Terry and Elijah Griffin are projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs. The two elite defensive line recruits are visiting the University of Georgia over the last weekend in July. “I think those are two five-stars that it is hard for us to not see them in Georgia’s class,” said recruiting expert Steve Wiltfong of On3. “Even when Justus Terry committed to USC, if you would have asked me a minute after he announced to USC, back during the spring. Where I thought he would sign come December I would have said Georgia.” “I just think right now...
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck reflects on being passed over for Stetson Bennett
Carson Beck came to Georgia as a highly-touted recruit who was projected to play for the Bulldogs sooner rather than later. Beck seemed like the natural option for Georgia when starter JT Daniels was injured early in the 2021 season, but that's not how the situation played out. Beck had...
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.
Georgia Lottery officials urge Powerball players to check tickets as $2 million prize is unclaimed
A winning Powerball ticket worth $2 million remains unclaimed in Georgia, it was reported, as the Georgia Lottery is urging players to check their mobile tickets to see if they have the winning one
Northwest Georgia Jobless Claims Rise in June
June was another month of contradictions for the area’s employment levels. The jobless rate jumped to the highest point in 13 months amid a 4,300-job surge in June compared to the same month in 2023. The latest state Department of Labor reports show Northwest Georgia also saw a jump from 3.3% in June 2023 to 3.9% last month. A county-by-county review shows: ...
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