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Teenager is youngest Black person to earn private license in his state, mother says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WSOC) – A teenager in North Carolina is making aviation history. Ryan Garner is a 17-year-old pilot and the youngest Black person ever to earn his private license in the state. Garner took lessons at a small airport in Indian Trail. At first, his sights were set...
Pisgah Legal Services appoints Jaclyn Kiger as new Executive Director
ASHEVILLE — Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) announces the selection of Jaclyn “Jackie” Kiger as its new Executive Director, following an extensive search process. Kiger will replace Jim Barrett, who is retiring after 41 years of serving the nonprofit which assists more than 23,000 people in Western North Carolina (WNC) each year. John Noor, President of the PLS Board of Directors, states, “We are thrilled to welcome Jackie as our new Executive Director. She brings experience, passion and commitment to the work of Pisgah Legal Services.”...
AMOREM volunteer receives Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
HIGH COUNTRY — AMOREM volunteer, Nannette Clark, has been selected by the North Carolina Commission Volunteerism and Community Service as a recipient of the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Clark, who has been a volunteer at AMOREM since the summer of 2021, was nominated for her commitment to being a caregiver relief and companionship volunteer. “Nannette goes above and beyond to serve our patients in the High Country,” said Director...
Clean energy batteries tied to toxic chemical pollution
Lithium-ion batteries are powering the clean energy future, from electric cars to grid storage. However, Duke professor Lee Ferguson and colleagues discovered the production and disposal of many of these batteries are a troubling source of toxic chemical contamination. "Clean energy is something we absolutely need to move towards in...
Lt. Gov. Robinson’s chief of staff invokes ‘some folks need killing’ comment after a body is carried away from Trump assassination attempt
Brian LiVecchi, the chief of staff and general counsel for Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, invoked a controversial comment from his boss following the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.
Buncombe, Asheville property transfers for June 22-27
8 Cauble St., $230,000, Brent Washburn and Jenna Washburn to 8 Cauble LLC. 29 Galax Ave., $625,000, The Cassidy Boyle Revocable Living Trust to Venus LLC. 38 Ottari Road, $1,500, Paul J Mittman to Paul J Mittman. 27 Galax Ave., $625,000, The Cassidy Boyle Revocable Living Trust to Venus LLC.
Deputies: 2 charged after 2-year-old dies from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Two people have been charged after a 2-year-old in Greenville County, South Carolina, died from what investigators believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the Greenville County Sheriff's Office. Video above: A look at today's top headlines. Lt. Ryan Flood, with the sheriff's office, said the...
I-40 East section in Asheville will be closed July 19-22: What to know about detours
ASHEVILLE - A short stretch of Interstate 40 will close this weekend to allow contract crews to work on a bridge between Interstate 26 and Hendersonville Road, the N.C. Department of Transportation said in a July 17 news release. Crews from Asheville-based DBA Harrison Construction Company plan to close I-40...
Waynesville woman uses goats to gobble up underbrush, reduce wildfire risk
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Waynesville woman has found a natural, creative way to get rid of the underbrush around her home. Lisa Miller says she had choices to mitigate some of the underbrush: use a crew to clear it out, use pesticides or use goats. "Get a goat...
Businesses grumble about Patton Avenue sidewalk work
Over the last few months, orange construction fences have gone up while 18 trees have gone down along a short stretch of Patton Avenue between Asheland and Coxe avenues. The sidewalk project is part of the City of Asheville’s long-term plan to make pedestrian walkways compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Cross-partisan commission presents findings on election administration
SALISBURY — On Monday, the Commission on the Future of NC Elections convened its second all-commission meeting at Catawba College to present findings on the safety and security of the North Carolina election system and recommendations for improvements. The findings showed North Carolina elections are currently administered securely and professionally, with slight improvements recommended, a […] The post Cross-partisan commission presents findings on election administration appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
NC ranks in top 10 of most financially distressed states: What to know
Many Americans are struggling financially - and a recent study shows that North Carolinians may be particularly strapped for cash. The goal of personal finance company WalletHub is to help consumers stay financially savvy with tools to improve credit scores, compare credit card offers and personal loans, gain a "holistic picture of your financial health" and more. The company's 2024 list of most financially distressed states analyzed nine metrics to gain an understanding of who is struggling the most.
NCWRC announces totals for 2024 wild turkey harvest
Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC) 2024 Wild Turkey Harvest Summary report show that hunters recorded 24,074 birds harvested statewide in 2024, including 2,372 birds taken during the youth season. Hunters harvested 15 fewer turkeys than last year’s record total, making the 2024 spring turkey season the second-highest year on record. Both the mountain and coastal ecoregions […] The post NCWRC announces totals for 2024 wild turkey harvest appeared first on The Coastland Times.
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