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Asheville ice cream shop temporarily closes due to major leak, reopening date unknown
ASHEVILLE - A local ice cream parlor remains closed as clean-up and reconstruction continue following a major water leak. The Hop Handcrafted Ice Cream’s store at 640 Merrimon Ave. is expected to be closed for nearly two weeks after the store took in water from what’s reported as a backed-up drain from a neighboring eatery. ...
Canton celebrates resilience, recovery at first annual Pigeon River Fest
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — Saturday, Aug. 17 marks a somber anniversary – three years since the flooding from Tropical Storm Fred. The remnants of the storm hit Haywood County especially hard, taking six lives in and around Cruso. It also damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses.
Asheville-Buncombe homelessness body recommends new Ramada proposal with caveats
A community planning body on addressing homelessness narrowly endorsed in a vote Thursday night a new proposal for the site of the former Ramada Inn. The old hotel property in East Asheville has been unused for three years, with the building and land foreclosed upon after a prior public-private partnership imploded. BPR has previously reported that the out-of-state team behind Asheville's prior Ramada Inn project was unsuccessful in launching several other housing projects aimed at addressing homelessness in North Carolina.
Travelers Rest Main Street rezoning gets initial approval: City Council Notes
Here’s a recap of the Aug. 15 Travelers Rest City Council meeting. City Council voted unanimously to add a missing agenda item from the Aug. 5 planning committee meeting that was not voted on. The matter was first discussed at the July 25 Planning Commission meeting. Rezoning has been...
Bat boy captivated by American Legion World Series giants
SHELBY, N.C. — There's a great southern charm here at Keeter Stadium, home of the 2024 American Legion Baseball World Series. On a muggy Thursday afternoon, that charm included giant ceiling fans — much needed — circulating atop the outdoor grandstands. As players rightfully stole the spotlight...
Home health workers, data scientists and cybersecurity projected to be SC’s fastest growing jobs
COLUMBIA – South Carolinians considering their career options should look into computer and math-focused jobs and health care support. Those are the fields the state employment agency predicts will dominate the next decade. The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce expects employment in these fields to see the greatest rate of increase in employment —nearly […]
Hospital employee in Spartanburg, South Carolina, stole from patients by using their cellphones, warrants say
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — An employee at a Spartanburg County, South Carolina, hospital is accused of taking advantage of patients and stealing from them. The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office said the investigation began on July 30 when a woman, whose mother was a patient at Mary Black Hospital, filed a report.
Wilsonian a delegate at Democratic National Convention
Chris Hardee of Wilson is representing all 100 counties as a state delegate at next week’s Democratic National Convention when Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to become the party’s nominee for president. It will be his seventh time as a delegate. Hardee is headed to Chicago to take part in this year’s event. He said he’s excited because he […] The post Wilsonian a delegate at Democratic National Convention first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Greenville University named Teaching Fellows Institution
North Greenville University announced Aug. 15 it has been named a Teaching Fellows Institution by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement. Following this announcement, NGU may accept students who are part of CERRA’s S.C. Teaching Fellows program and the college will start its first teaching cohort in fall 2025.
Crews investigate crash on Piedmont Hwy
PIEDMONT, S.C. (WSPA) – An investigation is underway after firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash early Friday morning. The Piedmont Fire Department said the agency responded to a nearby building on Piedmont Highway before 6 a.m. Photos on the fire department’s Facebook page show the scene where the incident took place. According to first […]
Western North Carolina churches unite for '828 Revival' at Radiant Church
ARDEN, N.C. (WLOS) — Churches from across Western North Carolina have gathered at Radiant Church to hear from eight pastors from different churches. This event brings church members from across the region to come together for a time of fellowship. Radiant Church Arden is hosting its second '828 Revival'...
Education groups push to change school suspension rules in NC
A coalition of groups focused on helping students and communities of color are pressing for changes to school suspension rules. The Freedom Hill Coalition launched its Represent Us! campaign Thursday in Raleigh. The Coalition, which is comprised of 14 separate groups, is calling on lawmakers and school boards to allow...
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