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NCSU chancellor announces his retirement after nearly 15 years
RALEIGH, N.C. — Another chancellor in North Carolina’s public university system has announced plans to step down — this time at the state’s largest university by enrollment. North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson declared his retirement plans at the university’s trustees meeting, capping off nearly...
1 sickened in NC, dozens fall ill from listeria possibly linked to deli meat in multiple states
One person from North Carolina is sick in a multi-state Listeria outbreak possibly connected to deli meat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.The CDC said many people in the outbreak reported eating meat sliced at deli counters prior to getting sick. Twenty-eight people have been infected in 12 states, including North Carolina. All were hospitalized.One person died in Illinois and one died in New Jersey.The CDC said most people who became ill ate deli-sliced turkey and liverwurst from supermarkets and grocery store delis.The agency could not yet pinpoint which meat was the source of the outbreak.SEE ALSO:...
WNC Nature Center Brings Economic Boost to Asheville and the WNC region
Asheville -- July 21, 2024: Press ReA new report outlines the significant and far-reaching economic impact of the WNC Nature Center and its nonprofit support organization, Friends of the WNC Nature Center, on the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. A recent Riverbird Research economic report, initiated by the Friends...
$38.5 million McCormick Field makeover on council agenda
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — McCormick Field is about to get a $38.5 million makeover. That project and a lease agreement with the Asheville Tourists baseball team are on Tuesday’s Asheville City Council agenda. The restoration project will bring the facility up to Major League Baseball Player Development League...
Asheville City SC Advance to Southern Conference Semifinals With 4-0 Win Over Nona FC
ASHEVILLE - On Saturday night, the Men of Asheville defeated Nona FC 4-0 in thrilling fashion to advance to the Southern Conference semifinals. The Blues dominated in all aspects of the game, with the backline putting in an excellent shift, allowing for the attack to push forward with numbers and create several key opportunities.
Ministry Encourages You To Consider Elderly
Extreme heat is extreme threat to vulnerable groups. LINCOLN HERALD STAFF | Comments: 0 | Leave a comment. LINCOLNTON––With this summer’s extreme heat, Christian Ministry wants you to think of the elderly and homeless. That’s the word this week from executive director Mitzi Williams. As summertime temperatures...
Nancy Pelosi to NC Democrats: ‘What comes next is very important for our country’
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told North Carolina Democrats on Saturday that elections were “not about rewarding you for what you have done,” but “about what you’re going to do next.” As Pelosi blasted former President Donald Trump — addressing him just as “what’s his name” — and Republicans, she lauded the state’s […] The post Nancy Pelosi to NC Democrats: ‘What comes next is very important for our country’ appeared first on NC Newsline.
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