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VIDEO: Adorable bear cub takes a dip in the pool at $7 million Asheville mansion
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - Adorable video captured a bear cub taking a dip in the pool at a multimillion-dollar house in the North Carolina mountains. The video was filmed at a home on Stuyvesant Road, only about five minutes from the Biltmore Estate. In the 20-second clip, the small bear...
Man Wanted For Murder May Be Using Dating Apps In New York
A nationwide manhunt continies for the suspect who may be using dating apps in New York. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leadin to his arrest. Please be aware. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward...
Public input sought regarding Charlotte Water interbasin transfer request
Charlotte Water filed a notice of its intent to request an increase from 33 million gallons per day (MGD) up to 63 MGD regarding the water it transfers from the Catawba River Basin to the Rocky River Basin, a tributary of the Yadkin/Pee Dee River. Here are a few concerns that our local governments have:
Curate your perfect vibe at Uncommon Market's summer extravaganza
A two day summer extravaganza hosted by Uncommon Market will take over the AB Tech Conference Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4. Uncommon Market is Asheville’s largest curated market in its 10th season of gathering quality curators of antiques, vintage décor, art, jewelry, home furnishings, plants and beyond. This is an indoor/outdoor event and will operate rain or shine.
Highlands lecture series to host NASA scientist
The Highlands Biological Foundation (HBF) announced the next lecture in their Zahner Conservation Lecture Series, taking place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Highlands Nature Center. The lecture, titled "The Surface Water and Ocean Topography Mission: NASA’s New Eye in the Sky for Earth’s Water," will be...
Waynesville project seeks to elevate quality of life
The Town of Waynesville is applying for the Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program grant. The goal is to implement the "Keeping Waynesville Beautiful Project,” which would aim to address several critical needs related to urban and community forestry. “We have identified a pressing need for the enhancement...
Waynesville's South Main Street revamp faces delays, property challenges
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Improvements on Waynesville's South Main Street are likely to take years. Some blighted buildings have been removed, but others remain, like Sutton Automotive, which could face being condemned and torn down. Meanwhile, plans remain to modernize and widen the roadway. South Main Street is one...
CARS Tour Throwback 276 Returns to Hickory Motor Speedway This Saturday
History and tradition will be honored at Hickory Motor Speedway this weekend for one of the zMAX CARS Tour’s most prestigious events, the Throwback 276. Established in 2017 with a unique race distance that matches that of the two NASCAR Cup Series events held at Hickory from 1971-72, the Throwback 276 has served as a way for the CARS Tour, its drivers and fans to pay tribute to those who have left a profound impact on stock car racing and motorsports in general.
2024 Tommy Burleson Basketball Camp Termed Another Success
The 2024 Tommy Burleson Basketball Camp held July 15-19 at the Old Rock and adjacent auxiliary Newland Elementary School gymnasiums in Avery County was termed a success by its namesake. Burleson said to High Country Press: “The camp had 85 combined male and female attendees from the third through the...
Widespread Panic cancel tour dates after Jimmy Herring diagnosed with stage 1 tonsil cancer
Jimmy Herring, currently the lead guitarist of Widespread Panic, has been diagnosed with stage 1 tonsil cancer. The band announced the news on Instagram, noting that Herring is beginning treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery. "That part we're happy to report," the post added. Widespread Panic...
Answer Man: Dead trees and vegetation in the River Arts District? Parking meters coming to Biltmore Village?
Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies, and the real answers:. Question: I’ve noticed many dead and dying plants along the River Arts District, including a few young trees. It looks like an herbicide was used and it went places it wasn’t meant to. If that is the case, why can’t the city find other ways of weed management, especially along the river?
Nursing Program at Chattahoochee Tech Ranked Top in the State
The nursing program at Chattahoochee Technical College has been ranked as Georgia’s top nursing program by RegisteredNursing.org. The Chattahoochee Tech nursing program achieved the state’s 2024 number one ranking with a top score of 98.22. This was followed by the University of North Georgia, scoring 96.53, and Kennesaw State University, scoring 96.47. The other top 20 schools ranked by RegisteredNursing.org included Southeastern Technical College, Georgia College, Reinhardt University and Emory University. ...
These 2 Big Lots locations in Georgia will soon be closing
Two Georgia Big Lots locations will be closing soon, according to the discount retailer's website. The store at 13051 Abercorn Street in Savannah and 687 Main Street in Thomson will soon close their doors for good. A final closing date is not yet known. ...
Snellville to Transform Former Ryan’s Steakhouse Site into New 171-Unit Residential Complex
The long-abandoned site of Ryan’s Steakhouse at 2380 Wisteria Drive is set for a transformation into a 171-unit family residential complex, following approval from local government officials. The former eatery, which has been closed for approximately two decades, has been described as an eyesore within the community. As reported by Snellville's official news site, the five-story residential building will bring new housing options a quarter of a mile southeast from The Grove at Towne Center, a $140 million mixed-use development.
A 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah will soon break ground. Here are the first steps
The official groundbreaking for the 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah is 11 a.m. Saturday at 1200 Bartow Road in Sandersville. The celebration will take place following the annual Sandersville Sizzler 5K Trail Run and MTB Race. This public ceremony event marks the start of construction on what will become the longest paved...
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