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Weekend events in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, what to know
There are so many things to do for a fun weekend, from live performances to festivals, community gatherings, farmer's markets, quilt shows, and more. There's no better way to kick off your weekend in Greenville than by attending Main Street Fridays. This weekly music series on Main Street at NOMA...
Livingston Apartment fatal shooting caught on video; son's bond reduced; 2nd man arrested
ASHEVILLE - A 23-year-old facing an attempted first-degree murder charge appeared in court July 16 for actions his defense attorney said were “inarguably reasonable and prudent.” The same day, a second man was arrested in connection to the June 24 fatal shooting at Livingston Apartments. Isaiah Rayshawn Waddell, 23, of Asheville, was arrested on June 25 and charged with attempted first-degree murder for shooting a 16-year-old juvenile who fatally shot his mother – Ashley Ryan Waddell –...
Habitat enhancements offer new behind-the-scenes views of Grandfather Mountain’s resident cougars
LINVILLE, N.C. – Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has added behind-the-scenes habitat cameras and a new kiosk with television screens at its cougar overlook, enhancing visitors’ experience and their chance to see these elusive animals. Cougars are crepuscular, meaning they...
L.A.- based fast-casual restaurant prepares to bring the spice to new Greenville location
Greenville will get a taste of Nashville hot chicken with a national franchise coming to Woodruff Road. Los Angeles food staple, Dave’s Hot Chicken will open doors at 10 a.m. Friday and stay open until midnight. The hours are the same on Saturday and are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on weekdays and Sundays. The restaurant at...
Gwinnett County Man Detained On Statutory Rape Charges
On July 3, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a man for reportedly bringing a 14-year-old girl from North Carolina to Georgia. On July 3, the United States Marshals reached out to the Sheriff’s Office Trafficking and Child Exploitation and Gang Units for assistance in locating the missing girl.
Hickory’s Lightning Bug Boogie 5K Trail Run, August 16
This course will consist of some portions of paved trail, as well as off-road trails that include hills, descents, tight turns, roots, rocks, and other trail-type features. All participants will be required to have a light in the form of a headlamp or flashlight. Early registration is $15 until...
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.
Cornel West's Justice For All Party says it will sue NC Board of Elections over ballot denial
The Justice For All Party said Thursday that it will file a lawsuit challenging the North Carolina Board of Elections decision this week not to certify the organization as a political party. That decision means its candidate, progressive academic Cornel West, can’t appear on the state’s ballot for president.
UNCW researchers discover new parasite affecting North Carolina bay scallops
Native bay scallops in North Carolina are under threat and this time the culprit is a parasite. According to the University of North Carolina Wilmington researchers, they have discovered an undescribed trematode parasite that is infecting native bay scallops. The parasite was discovered in 2012 by Ami E. Wilbur ’85,...
NCDHHS awarded $2.5M to expand school-based health services
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to expand school-based health care in North Carolina. The grant will support NCDHHS’ ongoing work to ensure school-aged children and their families have equitable access to health care and behavioral health services readily available in the same places where they learn and grow.
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