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Judge halts gubernatorial candidate’s misdirection of taxpayer funds
(The Center Square) – Direction of taxpayer funds from the world’s largest pork producer by North Carolina’s Democratic candidate for governor has been stopped by a Superior Court judge. Attorney General Josh Stein, Gov. Roy Cooper and state Controller Nels Roseland were dealt defeat by a Randolph County pastor, Jonathan Burris, suing on behalf of the Randolph County Board of Education. Shirley, in his ruling, wrote money paid by Smithfield Foods since July 2019 “must be used for the purpose of environmental enhancement in public...
House member, for second time in three days, tenders resignation
(The Center Square) – For the second time this week, a member has resigned from the North Carolina House of Representatives. Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, D-Guilford, is leaving for a position in the UNC System. A specific date to leave was not given, pending her replacement. She was a candidate for reelection this fall. On Monday, Lincoln County Republican Jason Saine said Aug. 12 would be his final day. ...
Madison County Board of Elections director Jacob Ray charged with DWI, gambling
MARSHALL - Madison County Board of Elections Director Jacob Ray was arrested and charged this month with driving while impaired and gambling, according to Madison County Board of Commissioners Chair Matt Wechtel. Ray, 30, was charged with driving while impaired and misdemeanor gambling. He is due in court in Madison County on Aug....
Drug bust in Lenoir nets three arrests, police say
LENOIR, N.C. (WBTV) - Three people were arrested Tuesday after a drug bust in Lenoir, according to the Lenoir Police Department. According to police, investigators with the Lenoir Police Department, Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office ICE Unit, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation have been investigating the sale and distribution of meth within the city limits of Lenoir and Caldwell County.
Arrest Made in Asheville Hit and Run
Asheville -- July 19, 2024: Asheville Police Department Press Release: Asheville Police Department Patrol Officers. investigate a fatal collision in the East Asheville area in which a cyclist was struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon. The preliminary investigation indicated Alexander Rozos (01/10/98) was on a bicycle traveling west near the...
Asheville police seek help to find suspects targeting pedestrians with water pellet guns
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying individuals involved in recent incidents where Orbeez-style water pellet guns were used to target pedestrians. In the past week, APD responded to several reports of unknown suspects shooting what is believed to be...
Waste Pro driver earns promotion after long drives
MONROE – Arica Allen has shone incredible drive at Waste Pro, recently earning a promotion to lead driver. Arica answered the call when the Charlotte-based company needed drivers in Buncombe County. For the past nine months, she committed to a 2.5-hour drive from her home in Monroe to Waste Pro’s Asheville Division.
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run on Swannanoa Road; Asheville police searching for driver
ASHEVILLE - A bicyclist has been hit and killed in a hit-and-run collision on Swannanoa River Road, police are saying. Officers were on the scene of the fatal crash that happened at 11:45 a.m. near South Tunnel Road, according to Asheville Police Department spokesperson Rick Rice. ...
Downtown After 5, Asheville's free outdoor concert series, returns this week: What to know
The seasonal end of Asheville concert series Downtown After 5 is around the corner in September - but there are a few concerts left to catch before fall. The local concert series, presented by the Asheville Downtown Association, is 36 years old as of 2024. Downtown After 5 aims to give residents and visitors the chance to enjoy live music in the heart of downtown Asheville. Event organizers also collaborate with a nonprofit partner during every concert, with themes that celebrate "diverse musical genres, food and beverage offerings, local makers and community initiatives."
The Alex Krug Combo performs live on FOX8
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Check out The Alex Krug Combo as they perform live in the FOX8 studio. The band is out of Asheville and plays at Flat Iron in Greensboro on Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. You can get tickets at Flat Iron’s website. See more...
Volleyball earns 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award
07.18.2024 | Women's Volleyball ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville volleyball team has earned the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT. The announcement was made on Thursday (July 18) by the AVCA. This is the first year the Bulldogs have earned this award since receiving it back-to-back in 2019 and 2020, and the fourth time earning the honor in program history. The Bulldogs finished the 2023-24 academic year with a 3.405 GPA. More than 1,400 collegiate and high school volleyball programs maintained a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale)...
Reward increased for second time for information on vandalism to vehicles
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville police say the reward has been increased for information about the reported vandalism to two vehicles they say are owned by BID Steering Committee members. According to a news release from the Asheville Police Department, police are still investigating the vandalism that was reported...
Two of 100 counties escaping North Carolina drought
(The Center Square) – Agricultural damaging drought continues in North Carolina, though rain in the past week has helped. Still, Columbus County in the southeast and Yadkin in the northwest are listed in extreme drought, according to the state’s Drought Management Advisory Council. Severe drought grips all or parts of 26 other counties spread across the state and 49 more have moderate drought. That’s 77 of 100, and 21 of...
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