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102-year-old fighter pilot to receive WWII medal of honor from France
A 102-year-old Hendersonville man will soon receive one of France’s highest honors for his service as a fighter pilot during World War II. WWII P-47 pilot Ed Cottrell of Brevard will be bestowed with the French Legion de l’honneur Medal on July 9 at a public ceremony in Brevard. Other American recipients include General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur.
WECT to livestream and broadcast NC Fourth of July Festival Parade in Southport
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) – WECT will livestream and broadcast the NC Fourth of July Festival Parade, set to start at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. You will be able to watch the parade at the top of this story, on WECT 6 News on-air, on the WECT Watch Live page, on our phone and TV apps and our Facebook page when it begins.
Former NBA star takes coaching role one day after retiring
The Hornets have officially announced Charles Lee‘s staff for the new head coach’s first season in Charlotte and the group includes one particularly notable name. According to a news release, former Hornets star Kemba Walker has been hired as a player enhancement coach. Walker officially announced his retirement...
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
Severe drought touches 10 North Carolina counties
(The Center Square) – Ten counties, mostly in the eastern part of the state, are under severe drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor of North Carolina. Sixty-nine more are considered in moderate drought, according to the weekly report from Tuesday. A week earlier, 57 counties were in moderate drought and there were none reaching the severe level. Pitt and surrounding counties are the hub of the worst conditions....
NC Baseball Museum packed with state’s heritage
This story appears in the summer issue of Wilsonian. Baseball means more in North Carolina, and one place immortalizes that greater than any other is the N.C. Baseball Museum. The museum is connected to historic Fleming Stadium, which has seen a storied history of its own, from an Elvis Presley concert to a Negro League game where a team full […] The post NC Baseball Museum packed with state’s heritage first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Pack places five on All-District squad
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The North Carolina Softball Coaches Association picked five Washington High School softball players for the 2A All-District 1 post-season team. Junior Emma Orr made the team for the third straight year and was named Pitcher of the Year. Junior catcher Addison Miller was selected...
Officials urge caution with outdoor burning, fireworks
High fire danger due to moderate drought conditions POLK COUNTY—With moderate drought conditions prevailing across much of North Carolina, the N.C. Forest Service is advising against outdoor burning due to the ongoing dry weather. The hot and dry conditions persisting across much of the state are leading to a moderate to high fire danger across […] The post Officials urge caution with outdoor burning, fireworks appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Ahead of July 4th, North Carolina’s best beaches ranked
With July Fourth festivities just around the corner, many North Carolina residents will be searching for the perfect beach destination to watch fireworks in the sand. Luckily, there is no need to travel out of state to find an ideal beach getaway.
Dramatic Multi-County Police Chase in North Carolina Ends in Standoff
A dramatic multi-county chase ended in a tense standoff involving the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) on Sunday. The suspect, 47-year-old Chad Vernon Clark, was apprehended after an overnight standoff at his residence in Pittsboro. Clark faces several charges including felony fleeing to elude arrest, speeding, and reckless driving.
Possibility of Mission nurses’ strike rises as labor contract expires
Mission Hospital and the Mission Nurses United union didn’t reach a deal on a new labor deal by midnight July 3, the expiration date for the current contract, increasing the possibility of a strike. Nurses told Asheville Watchdog that they and the hospital remain far apart on key issues,...
Suspect identified, charged in Pardee Hospital bomb threat
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — City officials say a suspect has been identified and charged following an investigation into a bomb threat made at Hendersonville’s UNC Health Pardee. Hendersonville police responded to UNC Health Pardee on May 18, 2024, for a report of a bomb threat. The hospital went...
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