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NC state senate candidate hosting meet and greet in Norlina
NORLINA, NC — Members of the public are invited to a Meet and Greet for state Senate candidate Tare “T” Davis (D-Warren) on Saturday, July 27, at 11 a.m. The event is being held at Seven Springs Farm and Vineyard, 332 Axtell Ridgeway Road, Norlina. Light refreshments will be served.
Missing in South Carolina: Authorities aiding in search for teen girl not seen in more than a week
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Authorities in South Carolina are assisting in the search for a missing teenage girl. According to the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office, Chloe Grady, 17, was last seen July 8 at her home in Salisbury, North Carolina. The CCSO says she is...
UNC Asheville to build $4 million tennis court facility on campus
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UNC Asheville Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone announced on July 18 that a $4 million outdoor tennis facility will be built on the campus of UNC Asheville. According to a news release, the project is part of the ALL IN Comprehensive Campaign and will...
Career-Building Gaming Day at UNCG Celebrates Students Who Take the Lead
North Carolina is home to different paths that turn a love for video games into a career. That was on display at UNC Greensboro’s Esports Arena, where a meeting of student-led organizations helped youth see what skills could prepare them for a dream profession. Middle school and high school...
Mo Green far outpaces Michele Morrow in fundraising as North Carolina superintendent race garners national attention
(WGHP) — While the gubernatorial race has drawn an expectedly high number of eyes and dollars, the North Carolina state superintendent contest was more unexpectedly thrust into the national spotlight after the primaries. Incumbent Republican Catherine Truitt was defeated by far-right challenger Michele Morrow, who then received widespread scrutiny for past comments that elevated conspiracy […]
17-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Black Pilot In North Carolina History
Garner has also earned the praise of his mother, Melissa Dixon, who believes his achievement has laid the groundwork for any future pilots that come after her son. Ryan Garner, a 17-year-old North Carolina pilot, recently became the first and youngest Black pilot to receive his license at Concord’s Goose Creek Airport. He also became the youngest Black pilot in North Carolina history. At first, Garner wasn’t sure he wanted to be a pilot, but after talking with a Delta Airlines pilot, he changed his mind.
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."
This Charlotte Mother Starts Her Day At 1:30 am To Make a Better Life For the Family
This Charlotte mother and Diva gets up at 1:30 am every morning to start her day and works til 5:30 pm. She’s all about taking care of family. And that’s why I’m honoring MELISSA BRIGGS as Diva of the Day. Her daughter, Diamond, says she never complains and tries to hide her fatigue, but she knows better. We are celebrating the ‘Woman Power’ in Melissa! Congratulations!
Gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.39 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.37 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about...
Answer Man: Why am I seeing more planes over Candler? Can I opt out of the new city “smart meters?”
Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies and the real answers:. Question: (Note: I’ve got a two-for-one deal going on airport questions today). Question number 1: Could someone look into how much flights in and out of AVL have increased? It now seems that, in some parts of the day, there is one every 20 minutes. Related: Have some or all of the flight paths changed? If yes, maybe that’s why I hear them so frequently now.
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