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Local man makes rounds at RNC
MILWAUKEE — It’s been a whirlwind week for local resident A.J. Daoud as a delegate to the Republican National Convention, which has included rubbing elbows with what arguably is a who’s who list of top party notables. Daoud, the owner of Cox-Needham Funeral Home in Pilot Mountain and a longtime GOP insider, not only has frequented the convention hall while former President Donald Trump and vice president pick JD Vance were present; he has been right in the thick of other events this week as...
‘More than just words on a sign’ Bridge dedicated to slain deputy
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Dedicated. Determined. Fearless. Practical jokester. Hero. These are just some of the traits those who knew and loved Deputy Ryan Hendrix remember him by. Now, a bridge that sees more than 20,000 travelers each day in Hendersonville will call on those passing by to stop and remember, if only for a moment, the sacrifice Ryan made four years ago.
NDCL girls lacrosse: Grace Hinkel changing Lions’ record book before going to Mars Hill
Grace Hinkel broke on to the scene for NDCL in 2023 when she finished second in The News-Herald coverage area for goals, just behind Lake Catholic’s Rylee Anderson, with 66. Hinkel also led the Lions with 12 assists and 43 takeaways, with the latter leading the coverage area.The improvement from her freshman to sophomore years […]
$38.5 million McCormick Field makeover on council agenda
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — McCormick Field is about to get a $38.5 million makeover. That project and a lease agreement with the Asheville Tourists baseball team are on Tuesday’s Asheville City Council agenda. The restoration project will bring the facility up to Major League Baseball Player Development League...
TIEC to host Spartan Races
MILL SPRING—The Spartan Race is returning to the Tryon International Equestrian Center on August 3 and August 4, offering a series of obstacle course races designed to test participants’ endurance, strength, and agility. The race series includes various race types, such as Sprint, Super, and Beast, each with different levels of difficulty and distance. The […] The post TIEC to host Spartan Races appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Maggie Valley celebrates 50 years, anticipates more growth
MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. (WLOS) — Maggie Valley is celebrating its 50th birthday, which provides a chance to look at the town's history, as well as its plans for the future. In its 50-year history as a town, there are many symbols for Maggie Valley. Topping the list would be...
Woman tells of life with dwarf sisters: ‘People thought I was adopted’
An average-height woman said everyone assumes she is adopted - because all three of her sisters have dwarfism. Madilyn Mazur, 29, is the third born of four siblings - but is the only one who doesn't have dwarfism. Her parents, who don't have dwarfism, had Madilyn's two older sisters, Laci...
Gaffney's Peach Festival in its 47th year celebrates 'the tastier peach state,' see photos
As an ode to what many locals call "the tastier peach state," The City of Gaffney celebrated South Carolina peaches for the 47th year with the annual Peach Fest. The festival began on July 11 and wrapped up on July 20 with a parade down Limestone Street, a pageant at Limestone University, carnival rides, vendors, and wrestling at Henry L. Jolly Park. ...
Hamlet drops first game at state tournament
CHERRYVILLE — Described by head coach Chip Gordon as an “off day,” the Hamlet American Legion baseball team dropped its first game of the North Carolina state tournament Saturday. Starting the double-elimination tournament against Union County Post 535, Hamlet surrendered a 13-6 loss. Trailing 8-0 after the...
Adventure Campers hike to the top of Bakers Mountain
A group of around 20 hikers from City of Statesville’s Parks and Recreation Adventure Camp ascended to the summit of Bakers Mountain in Catawba County during a recent field trip. Bakers Mountain has an elevation gain of 584 feet is considered a moderately challenging hike, according to All Trails....
Axmen stay hot at home, Doughboys win in E-Town
(WJHL) – Appalachian League teams began a final series on Saturday night before Monday’s All-Star break. In Elizabethton, three runs from the Doughboys in the fifth frame secured a 5-3 road victory. Kyler Proctor and Braden Spano (Milligan) each launched two-run homers, while Nate Conner added the additional RBI for Johnson City. Owen Slater earned […]
Warren, Bayless inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Twelve deserving individuals were inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024 on Saturday night – two of whom made a tremendous impact in Northeast Tennessee. Longtime ETSU head men’s golf coach, Fred Warren, and legendary Happy Valley boy’s basketball coach, Charlie Bayless, received their honors […]
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