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Mountain State Fair gearing up for fun September 6-15
FLETCHER, NC (August 13, 2024) ⇒ Organizers with the N.C. Mountain State Fair sponsored by Ingles Markets are busy preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fair with the new entertainment and an expanded Got to Be NC Pavilion featuring 22 new outdoor vendors. New entertainment. Two new...
Warmer planet creating supercharged storms that ravage NC communities, climatologist says
An updated forecast calling for a highly active hurricane season could take greater toll on people already dealing with heartbreak and anxiety.NOAA issued another warning in August that a highly active hurricane season will likely continue in the Atlantic Ocean. The federal agency said the cocktail of near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina are kicking things into high gear. NOAA expects there may be up to seven major hurricanes this seasonAccording to Climatologists, the heating of Earth is allowing storms to hold more moisture and eventually dump all that excess water on communities when they come...
Photo Gallery: Three County Teams Compete At EGC
It was a busy Wednesday afternoon for prep teams at Elizabethton Golf Club. Hampton, Happy Valley, Unaka, and Johnson County participated in a match on Wednesday. For Unaka, Mason Wilson led the way on the boys’ side with a 38, while Jackson Hayes and Cameron Prince fired a 48 and 49, respectively. Max Edmundson carded a 50 Gavin Shoun finished with a 52, while Rylan Crabtree fired a 56.
Millers Creek woman charged with defacing gravesite
After allegedly taking flowers from a grave and damaging a gravesite, a Millers Creek woman was arrested. An unrelated arrest for cemetery vandalism reportedly occured on Aug. 9. In the most recent insicent, Jessica Leighann Roberts, 36, of Anderson Lane, was charged with misdemeanor defacing a gravesite and misdemeanor injury...
Charlotte civil rights attorney reflects on the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. The long debated and filibustered act was enacted to prohibit discrimination in employment based on a person’s race, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin. It also prohibited discrimination in public accommodations and federally funded programs.
Panthers Make Surprise Signing Ahead of Preseason Week 2
The Carolina Panthers made a notable addition to their secondary on Wednesday as they prepare for their second preseason contest against the New York Jets. According to Joe Person of The Athletic, the Panthers signed veteran safety Rudy Ford. Ford spent the last two seasons with the Green Bay Packers, where he started in 15 games.
1st Western NC Sheetz hosts grand opening Thursday, Aug. 15: Free coffee, prizes
The first Sheetz restaurant and convenience store to open in Hendersonville — and the Asheville area as a whole — will host a grand opening event complete with prizes, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and free self-serve coffee and soda all day. The festivities begin outside of the store at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15,...
Rockingham approves demolitions, online surplus auction
ROCKINGHAM — Two vacant homes will be coming down following the adoption of a pair of demolition ordinances by the city council on Tuesday. City leaders unanimously gave the go-ahead to tear down houses located at 615 and 617 Rockingham Road. Assistant City Manager John Massey told council members...
N.C. A&T Achieves Largest Endowment Of Any Public HBCU
GREENSBORO, NC – North Carolina A&T State University’s endowment hit $202 million this summer, the highest of any public historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the country. That sum is about ten times larger than it was 15 years ago when the endowment stood at a more modest $20 million.
1 person injured in shooting at McDonald's in Asheboro, police say
ASHEBORO, N.C. — A man was shot in the leg in a shooting at a McDonald's in Asheboro around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the Asheboro Police Department. The shooting happened on the 1400 block of North Fayetteville Street, according to police. After the shooting, the 21-year-old Alexander...
No-shows having “significant impact” on Cherokee Indian Hospital
CHEROKEE, N.C. – Patients not showing up for their appointments within the health system of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is becoming an increasingly larger problem. “No-shows have a significant impact on the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA). Each missed appointment represents a missed opportunity for another patient...
Matt Kuchar’s caddie has his say following 72nd hole walk off criticism
Last Sunday, Matt Kuchar hit his drive left of the 18th fairway as darkness began to overtake Sedgefield Country Club. His playing partners, Chad Ramey and Max Greyserman, were already out of the hunt for first place and looking to finish the hole to get out of Greensboro, NC. Kuchar, on the other hand, decided to mark his ball and tell the officials he was done playing for the night, opting to come back Monday to finish.
Back 2 School Blast sees over 4,000 in attendance
JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Schools’ Back 2 School Blast along with the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy 4A Day saw a crowd of over 4,000 on Saturday. ”Every year, the Back to School Blast grows stronger, and this fourth annual event has truly brought our community together in remarkable ways,” said Superintendent Dr. Eisa Cox. By organizing, the Back 2 School Blast with a “festival atmosphere”, students were able...
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