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Missing Massachusetts Man Found Dead Underneath House In South Carolina After Disappearing On Vacation
Authorities have been looking for a missing Massachusetts man by the name of Stanley Kotowski. The last few weeks have seen him and his family vacationing in South Carolina. However, Stanley begins to experience some mental distress, not being able to sleep and becoming increasingly anxious. Then, he goes missing. Now, he's been found.
Football Recap: Hobgood Charter Falls to Mount Zion Christian Academy in First Game of Season
Hobgood Charter couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Mount Zion Christian Academy Mighty Warriors on Friday, falling 38-6. The Raiders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 24-0. Keegan Carroll had a...
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…
UNCG Becomes NC’s First Family Forward Certified Public University
UNC Greensboro proudly announces it has been certified by Family Forward NC, an initiative that encourages North Carolina employers to create a family friendly environment for their employees, fostering incentives that boost employee retention and recruitment. UNCG is the first of North Carolina’s public universities to be recognized, and one...
New app notifies drivers of nearby high-speed chases, no NC agencies using it yet
Following another fatal high-speed chase in Spring Lake, former law enforcement officers are spreading the word about a new alert system they've developed.Tim Morgan founded the company Pursuit Alert, a warning system that allows law enforcement to notify people about ongoing high-risk situations, nearby emergencies and road hazards. Morgan served in law enforcement for 37 years; he left his role as assistant sheriff for Pickens County in South Carolina in 2012.The company has developed an app called Digital Siren for drivers, where they receive alerts about nearby high-speed pursuits. These notifications can also be integrated into third-party apps, such as...
Wilmington Riverfest to feature first ever drone show in NC instead of fireworks
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The very first drone show to be held in North Carolina is happening in Downtown Wilmington this October. This year’s annual Wilmington RiverFest will include a drone show on October 5th at 8:30 p.m. The drone show is a wildlife-friendly alternative to the typical...
Soccer Game Preview: Foard Hits the Road
Foard is 1-8-1 against Hibriten since September of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Foard Tigers will head out on the road to square off against the Hibriten Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty goal totals in their previous games.
Buncombe, Asheville property transfers for Aug. 6-10
Sales filed in Buncombe County for Aug. 6-10: Asheville 20 Townview Drive, $399,500, Catherine Anne Russell Mende Revocable Trust to Laurence Wayne Clarkson6 Knollridge Road, $430,000, Advanced Properties NC LLC to Vyacheslav Ivanov142 Swannanoa Ave., $975,000, Zachry Martin Wilson and Allison Emily Wilson to Samantha A Goresh9 Marne Road, $808,000, John Andrew Marsh and...
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