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Carolina Flames end summer softball season on a high note
The Carolina Flames closed out their summer showcase softball schedule with a runner-up finish at the Diamond Classic Asheville Showcase. The Flames traveled to Asheville, NC on Aug. 10 and 11 and had a strong showing at the event. They came away with three wins on the weekend and earned a spot in the Championship game on Sunday; however, they were not able to pull a victory against a strong NC Bandits team based out of Davie County. The Flames started the weekend with a...
Sylva’s Denial of Pride Parade Permit Sparks Controversy
In a meeting on April 11, Sylva’s Board of Commissioners voted to deny Sylva Pride a parade permit for their 2024 pride celebration. “Sylva Pride is saddened by the recent denial of our parade permit by the Town of Sylva,” said Burgin Mackey, Sylva Pride president. “This decision overturned the precedent of our festival and parade that has occurred annually, without any major logistical or safety issues, for the past three years.”
Rep. Thigpen urges University of South Carolina to cancel controversial event
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Representative Ivory T. Thigpen, Chairman of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus has released a statement on the upcoming controversial event "Uncensored America" at the University of South Carolina. Rep. Thigpen's statement reads:. As Chairman of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus (SCLBC), I...
NCDA&CS offers organic certification cost-share assistance
RALEIGH — Organic growers in North Carolina can apply for partial reimbursement of the cost of becoming certified or for recertification through a program offered by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Growers who are certified or recertified between Oct. 1, 2023 and Sept. 30, 2024, can...
Lady Devils Sweep Lady Longhorns
The Greeneville Lady Devils volleyball team defeated the Johnson County Lady Longhorns 25-15, 25-14, 25-19 on Tuesday to improve to 4-6. This past weekend, the Lady Devils faced tough competition in the Sunsphere Tournament in Knoxville. They took on five teams and finished the tourney with two wins and three losses. Greeneville coach Sara Aiken thinks playing those tougher teams might have helped the Lady Devils improve. ...
Asheville Watchdog: Four Bears Euthanized in Swannanoa After Breaking Into Homes, Causing Extensive Damage
Written by John Boyle, Asheville Watchdog. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission recently euthanized four bears, including two cubs, after the animals broke into two homes in Swannanoa, ransacking one and causing extensive damage. Ashley Hobbs, a special projects biologist with the commission, said the incident began Saturday, Aug. 17,...
Mega Millions player narrowly misses out on $582m jackpot – but still manages to snag $2m thanks to extra purchase
A LUCKY lottery player has won a whopping $2 million but missed out on pocketing the jackpot by just one number. The unnamed Mega Millions player from South Carolina won the $2 million in Tuesday’s drawing due to a snap decision. The individual’s move to pay an extra $1 for the Megaplier doubled their winnings, […]
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