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NCHSAA participation rises in almost every sport, surpasses 200,000 total student-athletes
For the first time since the 2017-2018 school year, the N.C. High School Athletic Association saw more than 200,000 student-athletes compete in sports last school year. The NCHSAA released its participation data from the 2023-2024 school year on Monday morning, and it shows a significant amount of growth overall and in most sports year-over-year.
Low-magnitude earthquake shakes NC mountains
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A low-magnitude earthquake shook part of the North Carolina mountains early Sunday morning, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The 2.2-magnitude quake struck in the area of Buffalo Cove Road, southeast of Boone and Blowing Rock, just before 4:30 a.m. USGS data...
A-B Tech Recognized by State for Reducing Energy Footprint
A-B Tech was one of 13 state agencies, universities, and community colleges recognized for reducing energy use and making progress toward a long-term energy reduction goal set by the state in 2018. At that time Governor Cooper set a goal for cabinet agencies to reduce energy consumption by 40 percent per square foot from 2002-2003 baseline levels by 2025.
Poster art for Tryon International Film Festival on display
All eleven entries in annual competition to be shown at Carri Bass Photography TRYON—For a decade now, the Tryon International Film Festival has helped brand its annual event with a unique poster that can be seen around town during the event. The Polk County Film Initiative, which puts on TRIFF, selects the poster in […] The post Poster art for Tryon International Film Festival on display appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Tryon author featured in new writing anthology
TRYON—Tryon writer Susan McNabb is among fourteen authors sharing their “author origin stories” in the anthology Journeys to Authorship, now available at The Book Shelf at 17 S. Trade St. in Tryon. The contributing authors met in a Phoenix, Arizona, writers’ group, publish in different genres, and have each had a unique path to authorship. […] The post Tryon author featured in new writing anthology appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden’s future as nominee
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a state expected to help decide the presidency, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi did little to quell speculation on President Joe Biden’s path forward as the Democratic nominee to a room full of North Carolina Democrats on Saturday. Pelosi addressed more than 900 people at the North Carolina Democratic Party […]
Buncombe County assistant manager's husband cited with running illegal gambling house
ASHEVILLE - North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement has cited the husband of a Buncombe County public official with running an illegal gambling house near the VA Hospital in East Asheville — the same location where Madison County’s Board of Elections director was recently cited with gambling, according to court records. For at least...
Lawrence, Gibson inducted into Second Wind Hall of Fame
TRYON—The Kiwanis Club of Tryon recently nominated Cam Lawrence and Stan Gibson for induction into the Second Wind Hall of Fame and both nominations were accepted. The two were officially inducted at the Kiwanis meeting on July 18. Cam has been an active member of Kiwanis for a number of years. She is also part […] The post Lawrence, Gibson inducted into Second Wind Hall of Fame appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
WNC Nature Center Brings Economic Boost to Asheville and the Western North Carolina Region
A new report outlines the significant and far-reaching economic impact of the WNC Nature Center and its nonprofit support organization, Friends of the WNC Nature Center, on the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. A recent Riverbird Research economic report, initiated by the Friends of the WNC Nature Center, a...
Buncombe County Commissioners Vote to Shut Down French Broad Outfitters Location
Buncombe County -- July 22, 2024: On July 17th, the Buncombe County Commissioners made a contentious decision to shut down. French Broad Outfitters' (FBO) Hominy Creek location, a popular river bar and recreation space that has become a beloved community spot since it began leasing the outpost along Asheville’s French Broad River in 2018. Known for its live music, riverside beach, and dog-friendly ambiance, FBO's Hominy Creek location has been a vibrant part of West Asheville since 2016.
Widespread Panic cancels shows due to Fayetteville native Jimmy Herring's cancer diagnosis
Rock band Widespread Panic announced Sunday that lead guitarist Jimmy Herring, who was raised in Fayetteville and attended Terry Sanford High School, has stage one tonsil cancer. A post to the Georgia-based band's Facebook page said that the musician is seeking treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery. “We thank...
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