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‘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.
Marshall board shoots down proposed 60-unit housing development, citing water concerns
MARSHALL - While housing is a dire need throughout Madison County, sometimes the ability to provide it is complicated. Such was the case with the Marshall Town Board, as the board voted to deny an annexation and rezoning request from an applicant proposing a 60-unit housing development behind the Marshall Ingles. ...
Lincoln County events prepare students for back-to-school
LINCOLNTON –Donors can make a positive impact in the lives of children in the community through the United Way of Lincoln County’s annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive. For many families in Lincoln County, the back-to-school season can be financially challenging. According to Self-Sufficiency Standard data, which...
72-year-old man from South Carolina dies after kayak capsizes near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
A 72-year-old South Carolina man died Saturday after his kayak capsized in the water near Cape Hatteras National Seashore.According to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the incident happened Saturday morning. Officials said the man launched his kayak from the beach near Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Ramp 43, located east of the Cape Point Campground near Buxton.Bystanders at the beach told officials they saw the kayak capsize while attempting to ride a wave about 50 yards from the beach. They then swam out to help pull the man from the kayak and brought him back to the beach.ALSO SEE: Alligator 'taken into custody' for loitering, trespassing at Sunset Beach police stationRescue crews attempted to resuscitate the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene."We send our condolences to the kayaker's family and friends," Cape Hatteras National Seashore Superintendent David Hallac said on social media.The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is investigating the incident.
Fortunate Lottery Players Win Six-Figure Prizes in North Carolina
An incredibly fortunate player from Alabama, who recently visited North Carolina, scored a six-figure prize from a recent Powerball drawing. The lucky man identified as Christopher Baker from Leesburg, Alabama, visited the North Carolina Education Lottery Wednesday to collect his sweet $100,000 Powerball prize. The man recently visited North Carolina...
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.
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