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Fayetteville State University is among two North Carolina schools ranked most affordable
A new analysis ranks North Carolina as home to two of the most affordable colleges and universities in the country, including one in Fayetteville. The tuition analysis from The College Investor, a personal finance and investing website, compared out-of-state tuition for a single academic year across hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, according to the report. Fayetteville State University and Western Carolina University are recognized for their affordability, with annual out-of-state tuition costs of $6,262 and...
'It's really hard': N.C. show tackling housing issues in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The State of the Nation's Housing 2024 report shows homeowners and renters across the country are struggling with high housing costs. In North Carolina, data from The N.C. Housing Finance Agency shows the proportion of cost-burdened households is slightly lower than national averages but remains very high. This means a number of families are still forced to choose between paying for housing expenses or critical needs like food.
Georgia's prisons not suited for today's violent inmates
(The Center Square) — While Georgia's prison system has been often criticized, the head of the state's prison system told lawmakers that the state's aging prison infrastructure is no longer suited for modern inmates. "Our aging infrastructure is one of our biggest challenges," Tyrone Oliver, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections, said during a Senate study committee meeting last week. "Our newest prison is ... 34 years old. That's our biggest challenge. The prisons that we have today are not built and designed to...
East Tennessee mourns death of Judge Duane Slone, remembered for his work fighting the drug crisis
East Tennessee is mourning the untimely death of a judge who took a special interest in helping drug-addicted defendants and fought for more resources to slow the epidemic. "The passing of Judge Slone is a tragic loss for the Judiciary and the State of Tennessee," wrote 4th Judicial District Circuit Court Judge...
First Alert Forecast: Extreme and dangerous heat levels grip Midstate all week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The hottest weather in more than two years is expected this afternoon across Middle Tennessee. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android, so you can stay informed on the go and in between newscasts. We share custom videos, plus you can choose to get messages from us on the latest conditions and forecasts.
4 charged for distributing drugs throughout Lincoln County: Sheriff
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Four individuals accused of distributing meth throughout Lincoln County are under arrest, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday. Lincolnton residents Misty Gilroy, 41, F.E. Richard, 36, Angela Raborn, 59, and Dallas Davis, 29, all face charges that include drug distribution. Richard is being held at the […]
Quiet City Pop-Up Concert Series Opens In (And Around) Chattanooga
If you want to see a concert in Chattanooga, it’ll probably be at a bar. This is great for some kinds of music like rock or punk or metal. But the noise of bars can be prohibitive for artists in other, quieter genres. Which is a shame because Chattanooga...
Touch the Sky Events: Get ready for the biggest food truck showdown of the year!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — It's time to vote on your favorite food truck!. Touch the Sky Events is hosting the Battle of the Food Trucks from August 31st to September 1st at the Camp Jordan Arena. Attendees will pay a $5 admission fee, and sample from over 30 different food trucks. After the weekend wraps up, you will then cast your vote for the best truck, and the winner will be announced on September 1st.
5 arrested at Chattanooga location 'linked to shootings and shots fired calls,' police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga Police say 5 men face charges after a months-long gun team investigation that led to the recovery of guns, drugs and cash. A release says a residence on the 600 block of West 47th Street was the target of the sting, saying it was "linked to shootings and shots fired calls."
Martin County sees increase in tourism revenues
North Carolina’s popularity is rising. And so is that of Martin County. Record breaking numbers are in, and North Carolina hosted 43 million visitors in 2023. That number also computes into substantially more revenue for the state and counties. Statewide tourist spending rose 6.9 percent to $35.6 billion in 2023. The annual report by Visit NC shows Martin County’s contribution to the statewide milestone. ...
Cook Political Report shifts North Carolina toward Harris
The nonpartisan group Cook Political Report shifted North Carolina’s presidential race from “lean Republican” to “toss up” as Vice President Harris narrows the gap with former President Trump. “Despite the optimism and hype, [President] Biden was never able to keep this race [in North Carolina] close. By the time he dropped out of the race…
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