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Cape Fear CC students will have guaranteed admission to WCU through Catamount Connection Program
Students from Cape Fear Community College will be guaranteed admission to Western Carolina University thanks to a new memorandum of understanding between the two institutions. WCU Chancellor Kelli R. Brown and Jim Morton, president of Cape Fear Community College, met virtually on Tuesday, July 25, to sign the memorandum. The...
Man Wanted For Murder May Be Using Dating Apps In New York
A nationwide manhunt continies for the suspect who may be using dating apps in New York. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leadin to his arrest. Please be aware. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward...
CARS Tour Throwback 276 Returns to Hickory Motor Speedway This Saturday
History and tradition will be honored at Hickory Motor Speedway this weekend for one of the zMAX CARS Tour’s most prestigious events, the Throwback 276. Established in 2017 with a unique race distance that matches that of the two NASCAR Cup Series events held at Hickory from 1971-72, the Throwback 276 has served as a way for the CARS Tour, its drivers and fans to pay tribute to those who have left a profound impact on stock car racing and motorsports in general.
Widespread Panic cancel tour dates after Jimmy Herring diagnosed with stage 1 tonsil cancer
Jimmy Herring, currently the lead guitarist of Widespread Panic, has been diagnosed with stage 1 tonsil cancer. The band announced the news on Instagram, noting that Herring is beginning treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery. "That part we're happy to report," the post added. Widespread Panic...
Spoonbill Gallery to host ‘Wondrous Wild’ exhibit
“Wondrous Wild” will open Aug. 2 at Spoonbill Gallery in Greenville. The exhibit features works by mixed media artist Bess Whittington and will be at 1292 Pendleton St. through Aug. 31. Whittington uses a variety of processes including collagraph printmaking, woodworking, and sculpting to produce her pieces. Her collection...
Road reopens following crash involving multiple vehicles in Powdersville
POWDERSVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Powdersville Fire Department said crews responded Tuesday night following a crash involving four vehicles. Officials said the crash happened along Highway 153 near Old Pendleton Road. According to officials, Highway 153 temporarily shut down due to the crash, but later reopened. Officials didn’t release...
Marietta wins Great Race’s Best Overnight Stop Award
MARIETTA — Marietta has won a 2024 Hemmings Motor News Great Race award after participating as one of the event’s overnight stops in June. Marietta has won the Best Overnight Stop award, David Haas, a co-chair of the Great Race Committee Marietta, announced on Tuesday afternoon in front of the Marietta Armory.
Greenville Convention Center secures largest event in venue history
For six months starting in March 2028, the Greenville Convention Center will welcome 50,000 visitors for the U.S. Bowling Congress championships in the largest event in the venue’s history. Organizers expect the event to generate $70 million for the local economy as groups of bowlers and their families cycle...
Family in Hartwell, Georgia, helps with creation of 1st Black Barbie with Down syndrome
HARTWELL, Ga. — Barbie just released the first-ever Black Barbie with Down syndrome. The first Barbie with Down syndrome was created last year, but for the new addition, Mattel got input from a focus group of Black individuals, including a woman with Down syndrome. Before adding “Barbie” to her...
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