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Dharma from the Public Domain with Sarah B.
Twice a year 103.3 Asheville FM changes its on-air schedule to make room for new shows and give current DJs a chance to move time slots or drop from the schedule, based on their needs. (Programming at Asheville FM is done entirely by volunteer DJs and show hosts.) This article...
Six App State faculty members earn Walker College of Business professorships
BOONE, N.C. — Six faculty members at Appalachian State University have been appointed to professorships in the Walker College of Business, and four have been reappointed to second terms. Professorships recognize faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding performance in instruction, service or scholarly activities. The recipients receive a salary...
HBCU Graduates Aim To Revitalize Black-Owned Atlantic Beach Through Their Real Estate Investment Company
ATLANTIC BEACH, SC—A historic Black-owned beach in South Carolina is quickly becoming one of the hottest luxury vacation destinations in the United States. It is currently the only incorporated Black beach in the U.S. During the early 1930s, Atlantic Beach was founded by a group of Gullah Geechee as...
Robinson, Morrow say they would turn down federal education dollars
In a newly revealed video, Republican candidate for governor Mark Robinson told supporters at a private event he would turn down federal funding for North Carolina schools. That's a popular idea among some conservatives, but it could come with a hefty price tag.
Rural Infrastructure Authority hands out $1.65M in ‘building reuse’ grants to rural communities
This week, the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved eight grant requests to local governments worth $1.65 million. The grants will support infrastructure development, building renovation, expansion and demolition and site improvements in rural communities across the state. The requests include commitments to create 297 jobs and are expected to attract more than $234 million in […]
Dangerous conditions at the beaches this weekend!
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Despite distant Hurricane Ernesto passing over 800 miles off the coast of South Carolina, large swell will lead to dangerous surf, and rip currents, as we head throughout the weekend. A High Surf Advisory is in effect for today with 4-6′ waves expected. There is a High Risk of Rip Currents too, and swimming is not recommended at the beaches today and Sunday.
Powerball ticket sold in Rocky Mount wins $50,000 in Wednesday drawing
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — One Rocky Mount ticket turned out to be a big winner in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing. The lucky ticket won $50,000, matching numbers on four of the white balls as well as the red Power Ball. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery,...
D.G. Martin: Take steps to help favorite candidates succeed
Have you decided how you are going to vote in the upcoming election? Even if you have decided between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, there is more to do before you can do your duty on Election Day. There are more offices that will need your vote: secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, superintendent of public instruction, attorney general, agriculture commissioner, labor commissioner, insurance commissioner, state senator, state representative,...
South Carolina Severe Thunderstorm Risk as Temperatures Soar to 90s
Greenville, SC – South Carolina residents should prepare for potentially severe weather today as temperatures climb into the 90s, with strong to severe thunderstorms expected across much of the Upstate and Piedmont regions. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Greenville-Spartanburg, a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms is...
Ernesto high surf knocks North Carolina coastal home into the Outer Banks ocean; 7th house in 4 years swept away
RODANTHE, N.C. (WNCN) — As high surf from Hurricane Ernesto hit the North Carolina coast, a home was washed out to sea on Friday, according to fire crews. Although Ernesto is hundreds of miles out in the Atlantic, the storm is bringing dangerous rip currents and swells to the beaches. A high surf advisory is […]
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