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25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
Fireworks, parades set for 4th of July celebrations in WNC
(WLOS) — Western North Carolina is ready to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, with several fireworks shows and parades on tap for this week. Below is a list of events scheduled for this holiday week. Asheville. Independence Day Block Party, sponsored by Ingles (July 4): This is an all-day...
Ranking WNC WRs in 2024 NC high school football season
From Sawyer Belue to Hayezon Tobe, the Citizen Times and Times ranked the top wide receivers for the 2024 NC high school football season in WNC. The start of football practices in North Carolina is a month away. Western North Carolina teams are hard at work in summer workouts and 7-on-7s to prepare for the upcoming NCHSAA and NCISAA seasons.
Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again
NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Thousands of families visit the Outer Banks to climb the incredible sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge each year. Many have no idea, however, what's hidden beneath the 400 acres of sand that covers the largest active dune on the East Coast. Is it an illusion?...
North Carolina man wins $1 million lottery prize with $10 scratch-off
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — Irineo Cruz-Sanchez of Hurdle Mills tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million prize. He bought his lucky Multiplier Mania ticket from the Efland Supermarket on U.S. 70 West in Efland. When Cruz-Sanchez arrived at lottery headquarters on June 21, he had a decision to make. He […]
New North Carolina laws in effect include increased DMV and Wildlife services fees and more: LIST
Several new laws went into effect on July 1, 2024, in North Carolina including new Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) fees.There are nearly 90 license and registration-related fees that drivers will pay more for.DMV fees increaseAccording to a news release from DMV, fees are going up 19%. Both driver's licenses and vehicle registrations are among the fees increasing. DMV says state law requires it to adjust fees and rates every four years.As of July 1, a 5-year driver's license will cost $32.50 and an 8-year with cost $52. A learner's permit and a provisional license will increase by $4 overall,...
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