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Marion Man Charged with Break-in and Larceny
Yancey County -- August 16, 2024: Robert Luther Dover, Jr. of Marion with felony Breaking or Entering, two counts of. Larceny After Breaking or Entering, and two counts of Obtaining Property by False Pretense. Dover was issued a $50,000 secured bond. On July 21st an Old Fort resident reported two...
Crockett Days, Tea Fest, car shows and more | Weekend events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Crockett Days, Tea Fest, car shows and more are taking place this weekend in the Tri-Cities. Below are events happening in the region from Friday, Aug. 16 to Sunday, Aug. 18. Crockett Days Living history, demonstrations, traditional music, speakers and more. Yard pARTy Potluck pop-up art show hosted by EAT/ART Space. […]
Previewing the Make-A-Wish of East Tennessee Golf Classic
Jeremy Day with Carson Wealth Management, gives us all the details of this Monday’s Make-A-Wish Golf Classic at The Blackthorn Club at The Ridges. Please take a moment and watch this interview about this golf tourney for a great cause. For more information go to etn.wish.org.
'I feel they manipulated and lied to my mom': More questions than answers after Charlotte woman mysteriously dies at Haitian Vodou retreat
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte man told WCNC Charlotte that his mother died under mysterious circumstances while on a Vodou spiritual retreat in Haiti. Timothy Jackson said his mother, Dana Jackson, went to Haiti on July 1 and was supposed to return on July 26, but that did not happen. WCNC Charlotte's Austin Walker spoke to Timothy about his mother's death and he said things are not adding up.
Western North Carolina churches unite for '828 Revival' at Radiant Church
ARDEN, N.C. (WLOS) — Churches from across Western North Carolina have gathered at Radiant Church to hear from eight pastors from different churches. This event brings church members from across the region to come together for a time of fellowship. Radiant Church Arden is hosting its second '828 Revival'...
CCSO: Couple charged, locked child in storage trunk
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — An Elizabethton couple who allegedly locked a 7-year-old, non-verbal autistic child into a storage trunk has been charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect and with child endangerment. According to a Carter County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) news release, authorities were searching the home of Mikki and Sean Moody on an unrelated […]
Robinson, Morrow say they would turn down federal education dollars
In a newly revealed video, Republican candidate for governor Mark Robinson told supporters at a private event he would turn down federal funding for North Carolina schools. That's a popular idea among some conservatives, but it could come with a hefty price tag.
NC advocates press for more equitable policies for students of color
At least 14 North Carolina school districts let students appeal some or all short-term suspensions. The Freedom Hill Coalition, a network of 16 nonprofits focused on educational equity, is hoping to increase that number as one of their primary goals of their campaign this year. Called the “Represent! Campaign,” which kicked off Thursday in Raleigh, organizers will […]
Honda North Carolina Manufacturing now exclusive U.S. ATV manufacturer
Honda North Carolina Manufacturing (NCM) recently celebrated 40 years of production in the Tar Heel State with a ribbon cutting for new weld and paint operations for its ATVs. These improvements are part of a $21.5 million investment that will complete the establishment of NCM as the exclusive manufacturing facility for Honda ATVs in North America. Honda also announced that NCM will become the first Honda production facility in the North American region to manufacture future electrified Honda powersports and power equipment products.
Reeves Is Newest Member of P.E.O. Chapter T of Spruce Pine
P.E.O. Chapter T of Spruce Pine welcomed Catherine Reeves (front row, center) recently as a new member. Catherine is active in Mitchell and Yancey Counties through her volunteer support of Toe River Arts and Ave Maria Food Pantry. “You Add To P.E.O.” (Philanthropic Educational Organization) is an initiative in the US and Canada to add two or more new members to each chapter by February 2025.
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