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J. Crew Factory to open store in The Mall at Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Mall at Johnson City announced its newest retailer: J. Crew Factory. It is the mall’s sixth retail addition this year. The 5,026-square-foot J. Crew Factory will be on the mall’s lower level beside Bath & Body Works. J. Crew Factory offers a vibrant and timeless collection of clothing and […]
Brevard tight end Dillon Galloway commits to Appalachian State football
Brevard football tight end Dillon Galloway announced his commitment to Appalachian State on Saturday on social media. He committed to the Mountaineers over Chattanooga, Gardner-Webb and Kennesaw State. Galloway has played tight end and defensive end for the Blue Devils. ...
City of Lenoir building new pavilion at Community Gardens
LENOIR, NC (August 15, 2024) ⇒ The City of Lenoir is building a new teaching and learning pavilion at Unity Park & Community Gardens. The pavilion will provide covered space for programs and events at the gardens. The pavilion will be 30 feet by 24 feet, which equals 720...
App State students settle into Boone campus residence halls for fall 2024
BOONE — What started as a quiet Tuesday morning on Aug. 13 turned into a day of bustling excitement as first-year and returning Mountaineer students moved into their residence halls on Appalachian State University’s Boone campus, in preparation for the first day of fall 2024 classes on Monday, Aug. 19. Among the 6,100 students moving into App State’s 19 residence halls: approximately 3,900 first-year students;500 transfer students; and1,700 returning students. ...
Toe River Arts’s Music In the Mountains Folk Festival in Burnsville is September 1
Toe River Arts is excited to announce that this year’s Music In the Mountains Folk Festival will be on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Homeplace Beer Company & Hog Hollow Pizza in Burnsville, North Carolina. This year’s festival honoree is local legend, Terry McKinney. We’re thrilled to have the...
Running back depth a spotlight factor for App State football
BOONE, N.C. (WLOS) -- Football is at its best with a balanced attack of a great passing game and running game, and Mountaineer football has just that. "I think our running back room is spectacular," said offensive coordinator, Frank Ponce. "You have Kanye, Anderson, Haywood, and the young guys, we...
Six App State faculty members earn Walker College of Business professorships
BOONE, N.C. — Six faculty members at Appalachian State University have been appointed to professorships in the Walker College of Business, and four have been reappointed to second terms. Professorships recognize faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding performance in instruction, service or scholarly activities. The recipients receive a salary...
North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival kicks off 49th year in Marion
MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — The annual North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival has returned for its 49th year in Marion, N.C. from Thursday, Aug. 15 to Saturday, Aug. 17. Bluegrass performers likeRhonda Vincent, The Malpass Brothers and more are performing. General seating is first come first served. Attendees are advised...
Charlotte Man Sentenced For Distributing Fentanyl
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Charlotte man will spend the next 15 years behind bars for distributing fentanyl after trading guns for drugs, according to the United States Attorney’s Office. On July 9th, 2020, detectives began investigating 36-year-old Reginald Williams in regards to his involvement in trafficking narcotics around...
Meck County commissioners pass Pride proclamation
Mecklenburg County commissioners passed a resolution August 7 recognizing Charlotte Pride and Charlotte Black Pride, weeks after a spat among commissioners derailed a previous resolution. Some county commissioners attempted to pass a resolution recognizing Pride in June, but it was blocked over a dispute over procedural issues. Members of Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community expressed frustration at the time, saying they were “tired of being politicized.”
Charlotte International Arts Festival returns for its 3rd year with diverse events
Blumenthal Arts has unveiled the lineup for the 2024 Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF), running from September 13 to 29 in Charlotte. This annual event celebrates global cultures through over 200 live performances, art installations, and cultural expressions, aiming to cater to diverse tastes and backgrounds. The third year of...
Local singer/songwriter Ellie Morgan in the Charlotte Today Spotlight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Born and raised in Charlotte... Ellie Morgan is a local, full-time performing musician who is chasing her passion in and around The Queen City. You can find her at local venues three to five nights a week year-round. Throughout her career, Ellie has enjoyed taking the stage at local beloved venues such as The Evening Muse (with a sold-out self-headlining show), The Knight Theater, The Visulite Theater, the McGlohon Theater in Spirit Square, and the Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Performing Arts.
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