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Drug bust in Lenoir nets three arrests, police say
LENOIR, N.C. (WBTV) - Three people were arrested Tuesday after a drug bust in Lenoir, according to the Lenoir Police Department. According to police, investigators with the Lenoir Police Department, Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office ICE Unit, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation have been investigating the sale and distribution of meth within the city limits of Lenoir and Caldwell County.
Doctor Shortage Part 1: SC patient says he’s been waiting a year for a surgery
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A major doctor shortage in the Carolinas is impacting patient health. Many are waiting several months or a year to get an appointment. According to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges, the doctor shortage is about twice as bad in the Carolinas and Georiga compared to some northern states. The Carolinas has around 200 active physicians per 100,000 residents. Massachusetts, Maryland, and New York have about 400 active physicians per 100,000 residents. Patients say this is taking a serious toll on their health.
Complaints mount through the Nation against ‘America’s Builder,’ D.R. Horton
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - From coast to coast, customers who purchased brand new homes with D.R. Horton say their homes are riddled with constant problems, creating a massive safety hazard and taking a toll on their livelihood and bank accounts. While their homes are an obvious concern, the homeowners believe...
North Carolina: Henderson County dedicates bridge to fallen officer
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — Roughly four years after Deputy Ryan Hendrix died in the line of duty, Henderson County dedicated a bridge off of I-26 to honor his memory. Deputy Hendrix responded to an early morning car break-in call in 2020, where the suspect seemed to comply with officers before fatally shooting Hendrix in the face.
Training starts for volunteer community mediators on August 29
The Mediation Center, a nonprofit organization that serves the surrounding area, is looking for volunteers who want to assist in mediation. The Mediation Center has been around since 1984, and its services are free. Mediation improves relationships, decreases future violence, and decreases community members’ use of police and courts to resolve interpersonal problems. The Center […] The post Training starts for volunteer community mediators on August 29 appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
‘Chicken man’ wanted in theft of more than $12,000 in chicken from Food Lion stores, deputies say
A man accused of stealing chicken from a Food Lion store in Spartanburg County may have also stolen more than $12,000 worth of chicken from numerous Food Lion stores in North Carolina.
ECU Health wins 2024 Highsmith Innovation Award from North Carolina Hospital Association
ECU Health once again rises this week with being given an award for patient's healthcare. According to ECU Health they were awarded on Thursday July 18 with the North Carolina Hospital Association’s 2024 Highsmith Award for Innovation. The award is given to a member institution or to an individual/team employed by an NCHA member institution for innovation that creates value for patients of healthcare.
Local residents take initiative to zone area of Gowensville
GOWENSVILLE—On July 15, the Greenville County Planning and Development Committee unanimously approved a petition from landowners to zone roughly 3.5 square miles in the Gowensville area. The proposal still awaits approval from the Greenville County Council before going into effect. The petition’s primary goal is to strike a delicate balance between preserving the area’s character […] The post Local residents take initiative to zone area of Gowensville appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office warns public about scam calls
Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers POLK COUNTY—Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently released a statement warning the public of multiple incidents of fraudulent phone calls, where scammers are impersonating deputies and demanding payment to avoid arrest. The scammers are calling targeted victims and making a claim that they have a warrant for the victims’ […] The post Polk County Sheriff’s Office warns public about scam calls appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Cleaning company employee stole items while working in North Carolina home, officials say
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A woman who hired a North Carolina home cleaning service led investigators to the arrest of a thief, according to deputies. The McDowell County Sheriff's Office said on Thursday that deputies charged Jessica Tamara Myers, 37, of Marion, with felony larceny and obtaining property by false pretense.
Arrest Made in Asheville Hit and Run
Asheville -- July 19, 2024: Asheville Police Department Press Release: Asheville Police Department Patrol Officers. investigate a fatal collision in the East Asheville area in which a cyclist was struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon. The preliminary investigation indicated Alexander Rozos (01/10/98) was on a bicycle traveling west near the...
Warren Wilson College announces inaugural director of Master of Science in Applied Climate Studies
Following a national search, Warren Wilson College welcomed Keith McDade, Ph.D., as the director. The MACS program builds on the College’s decades-long legacy of leadership in climate change action and the strength of its undergraduate environmental programs. The two-year, low-residency graduate program will educate leaders capable of planning, implementing, and managing effective, just, and equitable climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. Applications will be accepted this fall for the inaugural class in 2025.
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