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Tazewell man among those sentenced for operating pill mills in Tennessee and Florida
On Monday, July 8, 2024, 63-year-old Clyde Christopher Tipton, of Tazewell, Tennessee, was sentenced to 50 months in prison by the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. He was the final defendant to be sentenced in a sprawling pill […] The post Tazewell man among those sentenced for operating pill mills in Tennessee and Florida appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Pedestrians targeted in water pellet gun shooting spree
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville police are searching for suspects involved in a bizarre case of nefarious water gun activity. A press release from the Asheville Police Department (APD) on Thursday, July 18 said over the past week, officers had responded to “multiple reports of individuals being targeted by unknown suspects shooting in what is believed to be Orbeez-style water pellets from a white SUV.” Orbeez guns shoot soft, non-toxic water beads called Orbeez as ammunition. The company’s website claims these type of guns “provide a fun and safe outdoor activity.”
Reward in BID vandalism cases upped to $6,000
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The reward in two vandalism cases tied to the recently approved Business Improvement District (BID) in downtown Asheville has been increased to $6,000. On June 6, 2024, a member of the BID Steering Committee found their vehicle with its tires slashed, an “A” anarchy symbol...
Goodwill’s Career Quest uses YouTube to show young people what’s possible
When Goodwill was forced to close its Asheville Career Center because of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, it did what so many other organizations did at the time: It turned to Zoom. “We started hosting classroom webinars,” says Jody Stevenson, job developer/skills training manager for Goodwill Industries of Northwest North...
At its final meeting, the Asheville reparations commission says: We need more time
ASHEVILLE - At its final scheduled meeting July 15, the historic Community Reparations Commission had a clear message: We need more time. Commission Chair Dewana Little reviewed a six-month extension request, taking the CRC through the end of the year, which will be presented to Asheville City Council Aug. 27, city spokesperson Kim Miller said July 17. ...
New poll shows Trump leading Biden in Virginia, political analyst says Biden is in ‘deep trouble’
"The real question is, is any of this getting to Biden? Do the people around him tell him?" said Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics. "He is in deep, deep, deep, trouble."
Answer Man: Will WLOS Restore Mount Pisgah Tower Site to a Natural State? When Will the New Patton Avenue Crosswalk Be Operational?
Written by John Boyle, Asheville Watchdog. A new round of questions, smart-aleck replies, and the real answers with Asheville Watchdog’s John Boyle. Question: Recently I saw where WLOS is moving their over-the-air broadcasting tower from Mount Pisgah to Pinnacle Mountain. Since the current WLOS tower and tram on Mount Pisgah are on National Forest land, what kind of remedial work will they be doing to the Mount Pisgah site to restore it to a natural state?
Thomas Wolfe Literary Award Now Accepting Nominations
The Asheville Museum of History is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. Originated by the Louis Lipinsky Family, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award has been presented by Western North Carolina Historical Association (now the Asheville Museum of History) since 1955. The award comes with a $1,000 cash prize.
Asheville campaign seeks to tackle rain runoff, protect French Broad River
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Wednesday, July 17, city leaders and community members gathered at New Belgium Brewing Company in Asheville for the RiverLink Reduce Rain Runoff campaign. The French Broad River is one of the oldest rivers in the world and is a huge draw for people who...
ABCCM breaks ground on The Safe Haven: a new shelter for women and children
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — ABCCM has broken ground on a new shelter called The Safe Haven. The shelter will be located just in front of ABCCM's Transformation Village, which serves as transitional housing for women and children. Scott Rogers, executive director, said that they are thrilled to break ground...
Ethics Committee asks DA, TN Comptroller to investigate Rutherford Property Assessor
Rutherford County's District Attorney General and the Tennessee Comptroller should investigate an employee complaint against Property Assessor Rob Mitchell and his management, the county Ethics Committee decided Wednesday. Commissioner Robert Peay Jr. called for the unanimous 5-0 vote after saying he and his fellow committee members lack the resources to investigate the accusations...
Sheetz plans to open four new locations with diesel lanes
Altoona, Penn. — Sheetz will open four new stores this August, each featuring diesel lanes with high-flow diesel fuel and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) for commercial trucks, along with a truck scale and free overnight parking spaces for truckers. The new store locations include:. Middletown, Virginia: Located at 121...
Community prepares for Asheville Middle School, Montford North Star consolidation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A big adjustment period is just over one month away for students, parents and staff in the Montford community in Asheville. Asheville Middle School will be slightly more populated soon because of Asheville City Schools' consolidationof Montford North Star Academy. This decision was made back in March for financial reasons.
Man claims Mission Health overcharges for procedures; study supports high price concerns
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A local man is frustrated about a cost estimate he received for a procedure at Mission Health. He claims it's much higher than it should have been. This comes as a report shows Mission's prices have risen drastically under HCA and are higher than other hospitals.
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga Team Makes Tiny Helmet For Special Needs Chihuahua Puppy
A Chihuahua puppy born with a life-threatening condition has a bright future ahead thanks to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s (UTC) College of Engineering and Computer Science. According to a UTC blog post, Niblet, a 2.5-pound Chihuahua puppy, arrived at Humane Educational Society (HES) in Chattanooga with a...
Jon Brann Reid Named Big South Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year
07.17.2024 | Men's Tennis FULL BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE RELEASE CHARLOTTE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Men's Tennis graduate Jon Brann Reid has been named the 2023-24 Big South Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, announced by the league today (Wednesday, July 17). Reid went 16-5 in singles play including 14 wins at No. 3 and 3-1 in conference, while teaming up with Rafa Serra at No. 1 doubles to go 11-5 en route to First Team All-Conference Doubles honors. Academically, he was named the Big South Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year and also to the Big South Conference All-Academic Team, along...
New breakfast spot ‘Cast Iron Café’ opens in Bristol, Virginia
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A new breakfast restaurant opened its doors in Bristol, Virginia. Cast Iron Café is located at 1386 Old Airport Road, is open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on weekdays and is closed on weekends. Rebekah Huntsman and her husband Dakota own the café and both come from culinary backgrounds. “We’re […]
Asheville police open new public safety office in North Asheville for easier access
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department (APD) has opened a new public safety office in North Asheville where residents can file or request police reports. It is located at Fire Station 13 on Broadway Street in the Five Points neighborhood. Residents can now go there and receive the same services offered at APD's downtown location.
Four of a Kind: Lauren Moody on the local jewelry scene
Editor’s note: This is part of “Four of a Kind,” a recurring Arts & Culture feature. Each month, four new artists share their takes on the local art scene. In addition to individual online posts, you can find all four features as a single spread in this week’s print edition.
It has been one of Virginia’s hottest, driest summers — but a switch is about to flip
Major atmospheric shifts to bring cooler and wetter weather over next several days. But how long will it last? The post It has been one of Virginia’s hottest, driest summers — but a switch is about to flip appeared first on Cardinal News.
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