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Local man makes rounds at RNC
MILWAUKEE — It’s been a whirlwind week for local resident A.J. Daoud as a delegate to the Republican National Convention, which has included rubbing elbows with what arguably is a who’s who list of top party notables. Daoud, the owner of Cox-Needham Funeral Home in Pilot Mountain and a longtime GOP insider, not only has frequented the convention hall while former President Donald Trump and vice president pick JD Vance were present; he has been right in the thick of other events this week as...
Maggie Valley celebrates 50 years, anticipates more growth
MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. (WLOS) — Maggie Valley is celebrating its 50th birthday, which provides a chance to look at the town's history, as well as its plans for the future. In its 50-year history as a town, there are many symbols for Maggie Valley. Topping the list would be...
TIEC to host Spartan Races
MILL SPRING—The Spartan Race is returning to the Tryon International Equestrian Center on August 3 and August 4, offering a series of obstacle course races designed to test participants’ endurance, strength, and agility. The race series includes various race types, such as Sprint, Super, and Beast, each with different levels of difficulty and distance. The […] The post TIEC to host Spartan Races appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Woman tells of life with dwarf sisters: ‘People thought I was adopted’
An average-height woman said everyone assumes she is adopted - because all three of her sisters have dwarfism. Madilyn Mazur, 29, is the third born of four siblings - but is the only one who doesn't have dwarfism. Her parents, who don't have dwarfism, had Madilyn's two older sisters, Laci...
Sheppard, Dillard Relish Family Time During World of Outlaws Summer Stretch
CONCORD, NC (July 19, 2024) – Amid a grueling season with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models, Brandon Sheppard and Cade Dillard kept their families by their side during the summertime set of events. The two drivers sit comfortably inside the top four in Series points,...
Pitt Community College names its first woman president
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina community college has named its first ever woman to serve as its president. Pitt Community College says that the State Board of Community Colleges approved Dr. Maria Pharr to be named next president of the college. Pharr has been the president of South...
Isabella Strahan Announces She Is Cancer-Free!
Isabella Strahan shared a special YouTube vlog this week, revealing she is cancer-free!. Strahan, the daughter of Michael Strahan and his ex, Jean Muggli, had a malignant brain tumor removed in October, and has since undergone radiation, chemotherapy, and multiple brain surgeries. The 19-year-old posted two new videos this week....
Airport passengers scramble to find rental cars after hundreds of cancellations at Charlotte airport
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Thousands of people were stranded at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Friday due to a CrowdStrike outage that led to a global ground stop for all flights for several hours. Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled at Charlotte Douglas, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware. Airport...
'Deserted streets, angry locals and lies - inside the real RNC Donald Trump didn't want you to see'
At the RNC, delegates, politicians, guests, and speakers gathered to hand Donald Trump and his new cohort JD Vance, their party's nomination in a grand celebration with custom outfits and lots of bedazzled hats - with the conservative group behind project 2025 setting the Republican agenda in the background
North Carolina mom saves $16K by relocating to the UK to give birth
An American woman relocated to the UK to give birth and saved more than $16,000 on her medical bill. Haley Agra, 25, and her partner Lewis Blackshaw, 26, found out they were pregnant during a trip to Wales, Lewis's home country. At the time, Haley and Lewis were living in...
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