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Panthers Receive Terrible Injury News Ahead of Preseason Week 2
The Carolina Panthers were hit by the injury bug this week at training camp as cornerback Dane Jackson was carted off the field on Wednesday with a reported hamstring issue. The Panthers had major plans for Jackson, who would start opposite Jaycee Horn on the perimeter. However, those plans will likely be put on hold as Carolina may not have the veteran cornerback for some time.
Pisgah's Sawyer Belue sits Pat Ryan Buncombe County football jamboree with apparent knee injury
ASHEVILLE — Pisgah was short-handed at wide receiver and defensive back in its scrimmage Friday against Asheville High at the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Reynolds. The Bears played without star wide receiver and defensive back Sawyer Belue. The senior was seen on the sideline in street clothes with a large black knee brace on his left leg. ...
CANFIELD HAS A SOLID SHOWING AT HICKORY TOURNAMENT
HICKORY PA- Canfield girls golf brought both their squads to the Hickory tournament at Oaktree, and they didn’t disappoint. Out of 12 teams, the Black team snagged 3rd place with a 258, while the Red team secured 5th with a 271. For Canfield Black, Miya Cohol led the way...
Asheville ice cream shop temporarily closes due to major leak, reopening date unknown
ASHEVILLE - A local ice cream parlor remains closed as clean-up and reconstruction continue following a major water leak. The Hop Handcrafted Ice Cream’s store at 640 Merrimon Ave. is expected to be closed for nearly two weeks after the store took in water from what’s reported as a backed-up drain from a neighboring eatery. ...
Tryon Riding and Hunt Club suspends running of the 2025 Block House Steeplechase
Financial, logistical challenges lead to decision, says TH&RC TRYON—On Wednesday, August 14, Tryon Riding and Hunt club announced that they are suspending the running of the 2025 Block House Steeplechase. TR&HC said in a social media post that it “believes that a reassessment of how the annual event is promoted and presented is required […] The post Tryon Riding and Hunt Club suspends running of the 2025 Block House Steeplechase appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Bat boy captivated by American Legion World Series giants
SHELBY, N.C. — There's a great southern charm here at Keeter Stadium, home of the 2024 American Legion Baseball World Series. On a muggy Thursday afternoon, that charm included giant ceiling fans — much needed — circulating atop the outdoor grandstands. As players rightfully stole the spotlight...
Milligan University holds annual campus workday ahead of new academic year
MILLIGAN – Milligan University faculty and staff joined forces with the physical plant team this morning to complete final campus enhancements ahead of the students’ return. The university’s annual “Campus Workday” began with a continental breakfast, followed by employees working together on landscaping, painting, and cleaning projects. The day wrapped up with a lunch for […] The post Milligan University holds annual campus workday ahead of new academic year appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
A Legacy of Sweet Dedication: Linda Faye Peters and Her Great-Great-Granddaughter Ellie
Linda Faye Peters, known for her dedication as a newspaper delivery woman for more than 50 years and as an aide at Unaka Elementary for 12 years, embraced life with boundless energy. In 1986, alongside her husband, C.Y., she ventured into the fudge business, traveling to craft shows and sharing their delicious homemade fudge. Her […] The post A Legacy of Sweet Dedication: Linda Faye Peters and Her Great-Great-Granddaughter Ellie appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Seeing Yellow: Visit from an odd cardinal surprises local couple
Unicoi resident Bobby Davis called me last week to share news about a sighting of a yellow cardinal. Bobby said that he and his wife, Tressa, have two bird baths and a hummingbird feeder in their yard and are in the habit of watching the comings and goings of their feathered friends. At 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, they noticed a yellow cardinal in the yard near some rhododendrons.
Mourning, white-winged dove season opens on Sept. 2
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...
Education groups push to change school suspension rules in NC
A coalition of groups focused on helping students and communities of color are pressing for changes to school suspension rules. The Freedom Hill Coalition launched its Represent Us! campaign Thursday in Raleigh. The Coalition, which is comprised of 14 separate groups, is calling on lawmakers and school boards to allow...
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