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NC country music artist Scotty McCreery stops concert in Colorado
PUEBLO, Colorado — North Carolina native and country music artist Scotty McCreery was singing when he stopped his concert last weekend in Colorado. The country music artist saw a man allegedly hitting a woman. McCreery performed at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, Colorado on Aug. 24. The fair...
Soccer Game Preview: Erwin Hits the Road
Erwin is 7-0 against Madison since August of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Erwin Warriors will head out on the road to challenge the Madison Patriots at 6:45 p.m. Erwin will be strutting in after a win while Madison will be coming in after a loss.
Cocke County jobless rate dips slightly
There was good news for Cocke County in the latest unemployment rate according to a report issued late last week by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). According to the state agency, Cocke County joined 78 other counties across Tennessee with a drop in joblessness in July 2024, with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, representing a slight dip from June’s 4.5%. Ten other counties saw no change...
Cocke County dive team certified
NEWPORT — As of Sunday afternoon, Cocke County has a certified dive team. That team is ready to be deployed when needed and in a number of situations. According to the Cocke County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA), the dive team is an extension of one of the most active and respected swift water rescue teams in the state. “I continue to be overwhelmed by the emergency responders in our community...
When does it get cold in Asheville? Here's when experts say it will cool off for fall
Asheville residents are starting to feel temperatures cool down for fall following a summer full of near-record-breaking dryness and high temperatures. Despite the recent relief, the National Weather Service forecast for the week of Aug. 26 shows highs in the 90s once again. So what do historical trends say on when we might...
Martin County sees increase in tourism revenues
North Carolina’s popularity is rising. And so is that of Martin County. Record breaking numbers are in, and North Carolina had 43 million visitors in 2023. That number also computes into substantially more revenue for the state and counties. Statewide tourist spending rose 6.9 percent to $35.6 billion in 2023. The annual report by Visit NC shows Martin County’s contribution to the statewide milestone. ...
Founder of Eat. Drink. Triad. shares five local black-owned restaurants to visit
N.C. — August is recognized as National Black Business Month. In recognition of this, The Local Vibe's monthly Triad Eats segment highlighted five local and black-owned restaurants the community can support. The founder of Eat, Drink, Triad., Algenon Cash joined The Local Vibe team with those five restaurants that...
Perserverance: Owns top coffee shop in NC, offers business tips, and empowe
Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed J Hackett. Proving that it’s not how you start it’s how you end, J Hackett is the founder and board chair of Black Wall Street AVL, the owner of GRIND - Asheville’s first ...
National HealthCare Corporation acquires White Oak Senior Living
TRYON—National HealthCare Corporation, a leading senior care provider, recently acquired the White Oak Senior Living portfolio, which includes White Oak Village and White Oak Manor in Tryon. The acquisition also includes other operations in North and South Carolina and was formalized on August 1, following the Purchase and Sale Agreement signed on May 31, 2024. […] The post National HealthCare Corporation acquires White Oak Senior Living appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
NC farmers facing unprecedented struggles amid extreme weather and economic pressures
North Carolina farmers are facing an uphill battle as extreme weather events linked to climate change continue to wreak havoc on their livelihoods. From droughts to floods, the frequency and severity of these events have left many struggling to recover, and some are even considering selling their land—a sobering reality for an industry deeply rooted in the state's heritage.
West Nile virus is in North Carolina: Here's what you need to know
Multiple cases of West Nile virus (WNV) have been confirmed in North Carolina, according to DHHS. The health department confirmed to WRAL News, at least three human infections have been reported to the CDC so far this year with additional cases expected in the coming weeks. Buncombe, Rutherford and Cleveland...
Temperatures crack 100 degrees, breaking heat record set in 1948
Raleigh just experienced the hottest August 29 ever recorded.The previous record of 100 degrees was set in 1948. At 2:54 p.m., the National Weather Service tools at Raleigh Durham International Airport recorded heat at 101 degrees.In addition to the heat, storms are still possible this evening. The storms are expected to develop sometime between 9 p.m. and midnight.Not everybody in central North Carolina will see storms, but the storms that do develop could be severe with damaging straight-line wind.High temperatures drop back down into the low 90s starting Friday, and a low risk for isolated storms remains in place through the weekendNext week, high temperatures will drop into the 70s, with some lows even flirting with the 50s.
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