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Little League coach suspended after fight with umpire at state tournament in North Carolina
WILSON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — “There’s no crying in baseball,” is one of the most well-known quotes in film history. Unfortunately, adults are being told there’s no fighting allowed on the field either, after a coach and an umpire exchanged blows at a high-stakes little league game. Media partners WNCN first reported that an […]
Swannanoa man arrested for trafficking fentanyl, other drugs
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Swannanoa man has been arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges following an investigation by the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office reported Aaron Daniel Jones, 43, was arrested on July 11 and charged with drug trafficking of fentanyl and for carrying a firearm by a felon.
Some people in Georgia earn too much to get Medicaid but not enough to buy private insurance plan
LaShonda Harrell is in so much painmost days she can barely stand up. The Austell resident was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastasized breast cancer two years ago. "The pain can be a 10," said Harrell, 43. "If you've ever had the flu and you feel like yourbones ache, imagine that every day."
Hoopz and Glow Night summer events return to Harmon Field
TRYON—This summer, Gather Community is back with two exciting events at Harmon Field. The annual Hoopz 3v3 basketball tournament will kick off at 7 p.m. on August 3, followed by the family-friendly Glow Night event on August 10 at 8 p.m. These free events are part of Gather Community’s mission to help young people achieve […] The post Hoopz and Glow Night summer events return to Harmon Field appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Puppies and Pilates fundraiser to take place at Foothills Humane Society
Event set for August 3 COLUMBUS—A unique and playful fundraiser is set to take place at Foothills Humane society where attendees will be able to take part in a pilates class while enjoying the company of puppies. The pilates class will be taught by local pilates instructor Kate Horton, the owner of Melt Pilates […] The post Puppies and Pilates fundraiser to take place at Foothills Humane Society appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
This Week in Montreat – July 21, 2024
Testing Board Decisions and Assumptions 07/19/2024. Richard DuBose, president of Montreat Conference Center, writes a weekly message to Montreat. An excerpt of this weeks message is below. To read his full message, click the "Read More" button below the excerpt. Summer is passing so quickly that I was astonished to...
Testing Board Decisions and Assumptions
Summer is passing so quickly that I was astonished to look up yesterday and realize that we are completing week seven of the conference center’s summer season. From childhood, I remember well how quickly summer flew by following the Fourth of July, and the phenomenon reoccurs even now. The...
Annual Tryon Beer Fest set to return on November 2
TRYON—The 13th annual Tryon Beer Fest is returning to the Depot Plaza on November 2. This exciting event promises a delightful blend of live music, food, sweets, face painting, games, and, most importantly, craft breweries from across the Carolinas. The festival, supported by the Tryon Downtown Development Association and the event’s presenting sponsor, New View […] The post Annual Tryon Beer Fest set to return on November 2 appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
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.
GWU receives grant that will help digitize Cleveland County's historical documents
Gardner-Webb University’s Dover Library recently received a $42,000 grant from the State Library of North Carolina. The money will be used to digitize historical church records on microfilm and documents in the Cleveland County Historical Collection. The project is a joint effort of Dover Library, and the Earl Scruggs Center Museum and Broad River Genealogical Society, both in Shelby.
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...
9-month-old found dead in Catawba County, mom charged with murder
CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — A Catawba County mother is charged with murder in connection with the death of her 9-month-old daughter, investigators said. The Catawba County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a suspicious person in the area of Section House Road around 5 a.m. on Friday, July 12. When deputies arrived, they found 39-year-old Megan Stack Sattizahn walking in the area. Deputies claimed that Sattizahn appeared disoriented before leading them to her home on Tanglewood Drive.
$3 lottery ticket bought in Hickory hits for $100K
HICKORY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A lottery ticket purchased in Hickory by an Alabama resident ended up hitting for a big prize, North Carolina Lottery officials announced Thursday. Alabama resident Christopher Baker bought $3 Quick Pick at Jack B. Quick on Old NC 10 and doubled his prize when he hit a multiplier. “I […]
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