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In southeastern North Carolina, spiderwebs offer clues about air quality
A group of about a dozen community activists, scientists, and volunteers advanced along the edge of some woods near Goldsboro last month, searching for the dense webs of the funnel weaver spider. Ultimately, these delicate webs may reveal clues about air quality in the region. Dani Lin Hunter, research manager...
Security preps underway ahead of Kamala Harris' visit to North Carolina
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Fayetteville Thursday for a campaign event. Harris will travel to North Carolina and deliver remarks at a campaign event in Fayetteville. Harris last visited Fayetteville in November 2020, just before Biden was elected president. For the latest breaking news, weather...
Bill legalizes to-go alcoholic drinks in North Carolina
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has signed a law permanently allowing the carryout or delivery of alcoholic drinks, a practice initially permitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation, part of the ABC Omnibus Bill (Senate Bill 527, Session Law 2024-41), includes several regulations for to-go alcoholic beverages. Drinks must be sealed, sold with food, and […] The post Bill legalizes to-go alcoholic drinks in North Carolina appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
NC State Highway Patrol enters ‘Best Looking Cruiser Contest’
RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) - The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) entered the 2024 “Best Looking Cruiser Contest.”. The contest consists of pictures submitted by law enforcement agencies nationwide, and voters decide who captured the best shot. NCSHP’s photo embodies the state’s capital, Raleigh, as it is set at...
Flat Rock Playhouse to Present BOEING-BOEING in August
The comedy of the season is landing at Flat Rock Playhouse! Fasten your seatbelts–there's turbulence ahead in this laugh-out-loud tour-de-farce!. Boeing-Boeing takes place in 1960s Paris, where handsome architect Bernard (Keith Rubin), couldn't be happier. After all, with three beautiful fiancées, Gloria the American (Jessica Mosher), Gretchen the German (Maddie Franke) and Gabriella the Italian (Carissa Fiorillo), all of whom are international air hostesses, what could go wrong? He keeps “one up, one down, and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and Bernard's apartment, at the same time. Rounding out this fantastic cast is Flat Rock favorites Marcy McGuigan (Berthe) and Grayson Powell (Robert).
Celebrating 70 years: Stephanie Santostasi reflects on career at WLOS
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Stephanie Santostasi left News 13 a little more than a year ago to spend more time with her family. So, what has she been up to since those early mornings bringing viewers up to speed at the live desk?. "You know, I can be outside...
South Waynesville to get upgraded water, sewer lines with federal grants
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — New water and sewer lines are coming to south Waynesville, and it will not cost the town a penny. The town has access to $3 million in federal Community Development Block Grants. The money will be spent on sewer improvements to homes on Sawyer, Franklin,...
Report: WNC Nature Center generates $23 million for local economy in 2023
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A recent report compiled by the Asheville Chamber of Commerce's Riverbird Research team shows the Western North Carolina Nature Center generated $23 million for the local economy in 2023. According to the Chamber, Riverbird Research is a team with over 25 years of combined experience...
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