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Report: Cocke County among worst in child abuse/neglect
The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth released its 2024 County Profiles in Child Well-Being report and the numbers present a sobering picture of child well-being in Cocke County. (The full report can be viewed online at www.tn.gov/tccy/data-and-research/ county-profiles.html.) Once again Cocke County ranked No. 95 out of 95 counties in the number of children who are victims of abuse or neglect per 1,000 people. This total is unfortunately consistent with last year’s numbers indicating the county’s child abuse problem remains high. ...
Henderson County commissioners approve purchase of Etowah Sewer Company
The Henderson County Board of Commissioners have voted to purchase the Etowah Sewer Company at the cost of $400,000. This cost includes all assets of the company, but does not include any obligations the company had, according to County Manager John Mitchell. ...
Lace up your dancing shoes for the 97th annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
The 97th annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival takes center stage at Kittredge Theatre at Warren Wilson College August 1-3. A different show each night will showcase the talent and dedication of hundreds of dancers, musicians, and storytellers who are preserving the traditions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. These traditions...
Handpick the perfect pieces at the Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair
The town square in Burnsville will come to life with a showcase of artistry and community spirit during the 67th annual Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3. The juried event transforms downtown Burnsville into a haven of creativity in the Blue Ridge Mountains with more than 175...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and South Carolina Isn’t Happy
Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied.In a time when wallets are tightening and restaurants across the nation are feeling the heat, Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied.
Waynesville's South Main Street revamp faces delays, property challenges
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Improvements on Waynesville's South Main Street are likely to take years. Some blighted buildings have been removed, but others remain, like Sutton Automotive, which could face being condemned and torn down. Meanwhile, plans remain to modernize and widen the roadway. South Main Street is one...
2024 Tommy Burleson Basketball Camp Termed Another Success
The 2024 Tommy Burleson Basketball Camp held July 15-19 at the Old Rock and adjacent auxiliary Newland Elementary School gymnasiums in Avery County was termed a success by its namesake. Burleson said to High Country Press: “The camp had 85 combined male and female attendees from the third through the...
Grandfather Mountain invites you to celebrate first hang glider flight with unique events
LINVILLE, N.C. — Grandfather Mountain and Kitty Hawk Kites are set to celebrate the flight of the latter’s founder and the first person to hang glide off the mountain, John Harris, with programming, a panel discussion, and kids activities on Saturday. There will be no actual hang glider...
CARS Tour Throwback 276 Returns to Hickory Motor Speedway This Saturday
History and tradition will be honored at Hickory Motor Speedway this weekend for one of the zMAX CARS Tour’s most prestigious events, the Throwback 276. Established in 2017 with a unique race distance that matches that of the two NASCAR Cup Series events held at Hickory from 1971-72, the Throwback 276 has served as a way for the CARS Tour, its drivers and fans to pay tribute to those who have left a profound impact on stock car racing and motorsports in general.
DSS launches investigation after Upstate daycare closes doors
WOODRUFF, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Department of Social Services (DSS) said an investigation has been launched against a daycare in Woodruff after it closed its doors temporarily. The Learning Years Child Development Center on Hayne Street said they had no choice but to temporarily close its doors. In a...
Deadly trend: Greenville County pedestrian, cyclist deaths exceed pace of last five years
This year is trending to become the deadliest for pedestrians and cyclists in Greenville County. According to the Greenville County Coroner's Office data, Greenville County had 17 vehicle deaths involving pedestrians or cyclists between Jan. 1 and July 23. By comparison, the number of deaths has exceeded the same period over the last five years. In 2023, there were 12 pedestrian and cyclist deaths, nine in 2022, eight in 2021, and six in 2020. ...
Celebrate Life: 25 years of providing cancer support
Michele Sexton was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997. She was 50 years old and had a lot to live for, but the pathology report showed no clean margins so the cancer was advanced. Having lost her father to lung cancer in 1980, she had to face the truth. She had a talk with God to discuss how she would travel this road and face this battle. After her chemo was finished, she had 29 radiation treatments. After her recovery, she ended up forming a...
Chief: Runaway cow returned to owner after escaping capture from police
PICKENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Pickens Police Department said a runaway cow was recaptured after a lengthy pursuit Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Chief Randall Beach said the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office initially got a call around midnight saying the cow was last seen on Doodle Trail before it went into the city around 1 a.m.
These 17 pedestrians or cyclists have been killed on Greenville County roads since January
From Jan. 1 to July 23, Greenville County has had 17 pedestrian and bicyclist deaths. That number leads the state of South Carolina. Lexington County is second with eight deaths. Here's a list of the victims with ages, whether they were pedestrians or bicyclists, location, day, and time of death. Diego...
Williams admits to escaping from van in day 1 of trial
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) -- Sean Williams' long-delayed first federal criminal trial got off to a slow but often contentious start Tuesday that included verbal sparring between Williams, who is representing himself, and U.S. District Judge Ronnie Greer.
Local apprenticeship program casts new hope for South Carolina's seafood industry
MCCLELLANVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Local Lowcountry watermen are trying to find more people who want to work out on the water and expand the seafood industry across the South Carolina coast. The South Carolina Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Program is hoping to reel in the next generation of maritime enthusiasts.
Organizations help Greene Co. parents acquire school supplies
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The first day back to school is right around the corner, meaning parents are getting the school supplies needed for the upcoming school year. However, for some families, getting the essential supplies can be a challenge. “Our community is suffering, I mean everything has gone up,” said Rhonda Castro, Executive Director […]
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