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Asheville nurse strike? Mission/HCA 'gave some ground'; groups support nurses with fund
ASHEVILLE - A nurse union negotiator has said HCA HealthCare, the owner of Mission Health, has "given some ground" on key issues — but nurses are still preparing for a potential strike over staffing numbers at Western North Carolina's biggest hospital. Local activists including WNC Workers Assembly, meanwhile, are...
Gastonia leaders extend $15,000 lateral hiring bonus to include South Carolina officers
Gastonia leaders recently approved the expansion of a lateral hiring bonus that was originally established in April to bring experienced North Carolina police officers to the city. The program will now extend a $15,000 hiring bonus to experienced South Carolina officers that join the department, which City Council hopes will help fill more vacancies, according to Councilwoman Jennifer Stepp. ...
Dustin’s First Alert Forecast: Overcast with daily shower and storm chances across ENC
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the following locations through Midnight Monday: Beaufort, Craven, Dare, Greene, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrrell, and Washington counties. Several towns across Eastern North Carolina had a wet and loud start to the day, as showers and storms were...
Hot start keeps Post 43 Juniors alive in state tournament
NEWBERRY – A hot start by Fort Mill Post 43 led to a 5-3 win over Golden Strip Post 271 to stay alive in the American Legion Juniors State Tournament at Newberry College. Golden Strip didn’t waste any time scoring a run in the top of the first. Post 43’s pitching struggles started early. A Fort Mill error loaded the bases for Post 271 and then a bunt single scored another run for them.
Community invited to third annual LDHS Meet the Raiders
Two years ago, Erin Patterson, Head Sideline and Competitive Cheerleading Coach for Laurens District High School 55 (LDHS), and others on the athletic team wanted to start an event that showcased their athletes. “We’re big on tradition and community and we thought it would be great to invite the community...
New 8U baseball travel team hosting interest meeting
L3 Impact, a new 8u baseball travel team, will host a parents interest meeting on Thursday, July 25 at 6pm at The Ridge at Laurens, located at 301 Exchange Drive. According to organizers, this team will be focused on player development and growth. The goal will be to play 9-10 tournaments during the calendar year.
SC Highway Patrol enters ‘America’s Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) has thrown its hat in the ring for this year’s “America’s Best Looking Cruiser” contest between all state highway patrols. Featured in this year’s picture is a SCHP-branded 2024 Ford Mustang and 2023 Ford F-150 in...
FIRST ALERT: Pop up storms continue at times this week
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - High humidity and an unsettled weather pattern will continue to lead to pop up storms at times this week. The highest chances will arrive by the end of the week. TUESDAY. A steady stream of tropical humidity will continue to funnel into the region on...
Rumor: Brett Yormark's plan for Big 12 was to use FSU and Clemson to get Louisville, VA Tech, NC State, and Miami
Is Brett Yormark a master manipulator? Longtime college football radio host Greg Swaim's sources seem to believe he is, accusing him of using FSU and Clemson to get the Big 12 access to the schools he really wants: Louisville, VA Tech, NC State, and Miami. "Who will the Big 12...
Woman facing assault charge after hitting another with beer bottle, police say
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg Police Department said a woman is facing an assault charge after hitting another woman multiple times with a beer bottle. According to police, the incident occurred at around 10:59 p.m. at an apartment complex on Prince Hall Lane. Police said the suspect went...
Florida State, Clemson have no plans to inform ACC of impending departure, per report
The future of the ACC hangs in the balance as college football realignment buzz heats up, but there are no expectations that Florida State and Clemson notify the league about intentions to leave prior to the Aug. 15 deadline, ESPN's Pete Thamel reports. With ACC Media Days set to begin in Charlotte, the hot-button topic across the conference remains future realignment and what happens if the Seminoles and Tigers successfully challenge the league in court and get their way.
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