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1-year-old drowns in Fontana Lake after boat capsizes; NC Wildlife officers investigating
State officers are investigating after a boat capsized on Fontana Lake July 27, causing a 1-year-old to drown, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Around 5 p.m. July 27, a wildlife commission officer received report of a distressed vessel with a missing infant on the lake between Cable Cove and Fontana Dam on the Swain-Graham county border. When officers arrived, they saw a capsized Tri-Toon being towed by another vessel close to the incident area,...
Harmony Free Will Baptist Church’s Bash provides nearly 2,000 backpacks, school supplies
The 16th Annual Harmony Free Will Baptist Church’s Back-to-School Bash, held Saturday at Hampton High School, provided nearly 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies for preschool to high school students. With the theme of this year’s bash, “Bee Kind,” kids learned from a beekeeper while busy bees buzzed around the location. The event featured free […] The post Harmony Free Will Baptist Church’s Bash provides nearly 2,000 backpacks, school supplies appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Man charged after intentionally hitting victim with car, deputies say
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina man was arrested and charged after intentionally hitting a victim with a car, according to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office. Shane Donovan McKinney, 34, of Marion, is charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury and felony hit and run inflicting serious injury. McKinney received a $50,000 secured bond.
Deputies: Man found dead on the side of Highway 321 in Caldwell Co.
PATTERSON, N.C. (WBTV) - The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found dead on the side of a highway early Sunday morning. Deputies said they were called for a welfare check about a man lying on the side of Highway 321 North around Patterson. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a Hispanic male had died.
Asheville Watchdog: Coalition Begins Push for HCA to Relinquish Mission
Written by Andrew R. Jones, Asheville Watchdog. A broad coalition of Western North Carolina doctors, patient advocates, clergy members, a state senator and others are calling on HCA Healthcare to give up the Mission Health network, decrying the level of care it has provided since its $1.5 billion purchase in 2019.
Appalachian State University Chancellor Search – Share your input with App State’s Chancellor Search Committee
A national search has been announced for the next Chancellor of Appalachian State University. On June 28, 2024, University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans announced the formation of the 13-member advisory committee that will search for App State’s next chancellor. The general public, along with App State...
Volleyball to Host Boonebalaya August 26
BOONE, N.C. - App State volleyball head coach Sarah Rumely Noble has announced this year's Boonebalaya event, which is schedule for August 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Booneshine Brewing Company. For a second consecutive year, the event will bring the Boone community together for a night of activities, entertainment, and homemade jambalaya with the App State volleyball team. "We are so excited for our second year of Boonebalaya," said Rumely Noble. "We love the partnership between our team, Booneshine, and the Boone community. Our hope is that this event will bring the community together for a fun night...
Grocery store employees robbed at gunpoint along Merrimon Avenue
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville police are asking for the public's help after an Ingles grocery store was robbed at gunpoint. Police said the robbery happened at the Ingles along Merrimon Avenue at around 9:29 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Employees told police they were walking into the store with...
Former Camp Lejeune Marines among 3 sentenced in neo-Nazi weapons plot
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Three men, two with ties to North Carolina, have been sentenced to prison after they were charged with a conspiracy that involved shipping weapons interstate and accused of planning to attack electrical substations. On Friday, Liam Montgomery Collins, Justin Wade Hermanson and Paul James Kryscuk were sentenced to prison for shipping […]
Butterfly Count scheduled Saturday at Sycamore Shoals
The 20th Annual Butterfly Count is scheduled Saturday at Sycamore Shoals State Park, beginning at 9 a.m. Naturalist Don Holt will lead this day-long winged adventure across town. The morning will be spent at Sycamore Shoals, and the afternoon in other areas of Elizabethton. There is a small fee to have your name included on […] The post Butterfly Count scheduled Saturday at Sycamore Shoals appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Ricky Skaggs to headline Covered Bridge Days
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ricky Skaggs and Daniel Grindstaff will headline the 2024 Covered Bridge Days festival. Bluegrass performer Daniel Grindstaff will kick off the festivities on Friday followed by country artist Ricky Skaggs on Saturday. Grammy-winning gospel and country artist Jason Crabb will conclude the event on Sunday. “We are incredibly excited to bring […]
Two local history events planned Saturday at Sycamore Shoals Park
Interested in local history? Two events scheduled Saturday at Sycamore Shoals State Park offer some insight into historical events that occurred at Sycamore Shoals State Historical Park. From 10 to 11 a.m., Museum Curator Chad Bogart will lead a special interpretive walk through the park, along portions of the walking path. He will share some […] The post Two local history events planned Saturday at Sycamore Shoals Park appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Unaka’s Bennett Joins WXSM To Preview 2024
Unaka football was in the spotlight on Tuesday morning. O’Brien Bennett joined Bobby Rader as part of The Morning Monster’s 24 Teams in 24 Days on WXSM. The full interview is below. Bennett joined the program to discuss a number of things – including how things have progressed...
Local pottery club enjoys program on painted glassware
Members of the Erwin National Blue Ridge Pottery Club held their monthly meeting on Monday, July 1, at the Clinchfield Adult Senior Center. Members enjoyed a wonderful Fourth of July celebration and feast. Member Joey Lewis gave an interesting program about painted glassware. Blue Ridge Southern Potteries ordered matching glassware...
BMA candidates continue to pick up and return paperwork
Municipal elections in the towns of Erwin and Unicoi will be decided in November at the same time that the nation elects a new president. Potential candidates for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in both Unicoi and Erwin have until noon on Aug. 15 to return their qualifying petitions.
ETSU Quillen College of Medicine welcomes Class of 2028
East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine capped off its new student orientation program on Friday with a White Coat Ceremony officially welcoming the 78 members of the Class of 2028. This year’s class was selected from a pool of more than 3,000 applicants, and represents 35 undergraduate institutions, with ETSU sending the most […] The post ETSU Quillen College of Medicine welcomes Class of 2028 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Farmer's Daughter lunch, hydroponics farm visit planned
The Clinchfield Senior Adult Center recently held a discussion about renewing the mind. So many times, we believe things our whole life that are based on negative thoughts and bad life experiences. It doesn’t always make it true. It’s important that we don’t stew in our negative thoughts. It can change our perspective and attitude. This can have an impact on your quality of life. Make sure your perspective is based on the truth. Bitterness in the heart is like dry soil. It’s hard to plant in dry soil. Think of others before yourself and remember that your empathy is a gift. Give it often.
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