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Mom, grandma blame ‘spirits’ for toddlers’ serious injuries, police say
A mother and grandmother told police their toddlers were hurt by paranormal activity. But police in Catawba County said the children were hurt when the two women put their hands on them — and worse.
Death penalty to be sought for mass-murder suspect caught in Burke County
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a mass-murder suspect who was captured in Burke County after he went on the run. James Douglas Drayton, 26, was arrested nearly two years ago on suspicion of fatally shooting five people. Authorities say he tried to rob a convenience...
Lt. Gov. Robinson to release ‘safety plan’ during Statesville appearance
STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson is set to release a ‘safety plan’ during an appearance Wednesday morning in Statesville, campaign officials announced. Robinson, who is running as the Republican nominee for North Carolina governor in this November’s election, is looking to defeat Attorney General Josh Stein for the top spot […]
Gaffney woman missing in Spartanburg found safe, police say
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg Police Department said a missing woman from the Gaffney area has been found safe. Officers said the 24-years-old, left Spartanburg Regional Hospital on August 14. The Spartanburg Police Department said she was located Wednesday morning.
I-26 Connector South Section contract awarded at $105 million; could start by end of month
ASHEVILLE - Another step in the long-awaited Interstate-26 Connector project was taken when the contract for the South Section was awarded for $105 million, the North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Aug. 13. Archer-Wright Joint Venture, which also earned a contract for the North Section of the I-26 Connector, won the South Section...
Asheville's former Ramada Inn redevelopment plan faces committee pushback again
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — "Too risky," even to take a vote, was the reaction on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from Asheville's Housing and Community Development Committee listening to the new proposal for 113 permanent supportive housing units inside the former Ramada Inn on River Ford Parkway. The proposal asks the...
County considers $2.5 million increase to renovation project
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A $2.5 million increase to a renovation project is on the agenda for Buncombe County commissioners. The original budget for exterior work on the 200 College St. administration building was based on exploratory work performed in 2020 in which masonry elements in certain areas of the building were removed to investigate water intrusions.
New multi-agency strategy leads to 21 arrests in northeast North Carolina for violent crimes
EDENTON, N.C. (WAVY) — A new approach to tackling violent crime has led to the indictment of 21 people accused of “contributing significantly” to offenses in northeast North Carolina. At least five them are known gang members. U.S. Attorney Michael Easley made the announcement with with a show of force standing with him Tuesday inside […]
North Carolina breaks tourism spending record in 2023
RALEIGH — Visitor spending continued to break records for North Carolina in 2023, according to data released on Aug. 13 by the N.C. Department of Commerce. Travel spending statewide rose 6.9% to $35.6 billion in 2023 to set a record in visitor spending. That growth followed a record-breaking increase of 15% in 2022. Direct tourism employment also increased statewide by 4.8% to 227,000. “It’s great to see increasing numbers of...
Board of Elections to determine if UNC virtual student IDs will count in upcoming election
The North Carolina Board of Elections is scheduled to take up a question about voter identification later Tuesday.The board will hold a remote meeting at 12:30 p.m. On the docket is a question about what type of photo identification college students can use to vote in the upcoming election.November's election will be the first presidential election where North Carolina voters are required to abide by the recently approved voter ID law. Over the past year, the Board of Elections has been approving more forms of ID that voters can use to prove their identity. The board has this complete list of which type of student IDs will be allowed.In a recent board meeting, one member raised an objection to allowing UNC students to use their virtual student ID. That objection is what the board will take up in its 12:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday. A vote is expected at the end of the meeting.Some states allow virtual driver's licenses to be used as valid forms of voter identification; North Carolina is not one of those states.Check back into this article later today to see what the board decides.
Tuesday night Mega Millions jackpot closes in on half a billion dollars
The North Carolina Education Lottery has reported that the Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, climbing to $498 million for the drawing set for Tuesday night, August 20, 2024 A winner the drawing would have the choice of taking home the $498 million jackpot as an annuity or $245.3 million in cash. “The excitement in […] The post Tuesday night Mega Millions jackpot closes in on half a billion dollars appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Legal reform for rural North Carolinians
Imagine needing legal assistance in a child support case or trying to settle a relative’s estate only to find that the handful of lawyers in your town are unable to help. In North Carolina, this is the reality for nearly half of our counties. Many locations in our state have been designated as legal deserts — areas with fewer than […] The post Legal reform for rural North Carolinians first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Feds Seize Popular Streaming Website Used By North Carolinians
Federal authorities took down a major streaming website that had become a go-to for sports fans across North Carolina and beyond. The site, which attracted over 15 million monthly visitors, suddenly went offline, leaving users scrambling for answers. Feds Seize Popular Streaming Website Used by North Carolinians. Instead of the...
North Carolina state representative accused of involvement with anti-government militia — again
(WGHP) — A new report named a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives as an “off-the-books” member of American Patriot 3 Percent, and this isn’t the first time his name has surfaced in connection with an anti-government paramilitary group. On Saturday, ProPublica, an independent news outlet focused on investigative journalism, published “Inside the […]
High Country Beer Fest taking place Aug. 24
BOONE — With approximately 1,700 people expected and 40 to 45 breweries, the High Country Beer Fest is a popular event every year that brings together beer lovers. This year, the 17th annual event will occur on Aug. 24 at the High Country Fairgrounds, starting at 3 p.m. (VIP ticket holders can enter at 2 p.m.). They will stop pouring beer at 7 p.m., but attendees can stick around until 8 p.m. to enjoy the music, eat and dance. ...
Burke County family forced to close bakery after prices skyrocket
MORGANTON, N.C. (WBTV) - Many businesses in our area are struggling right now just trying to keep the doors open. Small stores who survived the pandemic are facing new challenges with increased costs and sluggish supply chains. One family bakery in Burke County is having to face a stark reality...
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