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Pop into a plant lovers paradise at Art Garden's AVL monthly pop-up market
A pop-up plant market will bloom from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20, in The Canopy at Art Garden AVL. Art Garden AVL hosts a pop-up plant market on the third Saturday of each month. The indoor event features a new roster of local vendors each month. Visit the pop-up plant market to find your next tropical plant, botanical art, or handmade planter. Visitors can find something to meet every plant related need.
City of Hickory receives state grant for downtown streetscape improvements
The City of Hickory is one of seven grant recipients in the State of North Carolina’s new Rural Downtown Economic Development program. Last month, Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced the award of an $850,000 grant to the City of Hickory to assist with two streetscape projects in the downtown Hickory area.
Upstate Verizon stores giving away school backpacks
With the school year fast approaching, Verizon Wireless stores across the Upstate are participating in the 12th annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway” July 28 at 1 p.m. The event is hosted by Verizon authorized retailer Round Room. It will be give away more than $3 million worth of backpacks nationwide. Any backpacks not picked up will be donated to local schools.
Wilmington resolution supports state legislation holding GenX and PFAS manufacturers financially accountable
In April, House Reps. Ted Davis (R-New Hanover) and Frank Iller (R-Brunswick) of Southeastern NC introducedNC House Bill 864 — named an Act to Protect the Citizens of North Carolina From Drinking Water Contaminated by GenX and Other PFAS Compounds. This bill would essentially allow the NC Department of...
Burlington Police Department named the 2024 North Carolina Law Enforcement Agency of the Year
BURLINGTON, N.C. — The Burlington Police Department was named the 2024 North Carolina Law Enforcement Agency of the Year. The recognition happened during the annual North Carolina Police Executives Association conference in Wilmington. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The honor is given to agencies...
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...
7 fire departments responded to an Inman house fire likely caused by lightning, firefighters say
INMAN, S.C. — The Inman Community Fire Department believes a house fire began after lightning struck a home in Inman, South Carolina. Firefighters were dispatched to the home around 4:35 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17 after a person in the home smelled smoke and called 911. Forty firefighters from...
Update: Missing South Carolina teen is found
SUMTER, S.C. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. Update: She has been found. Initial report: Police in South Carolina need your help finding a missing teenage girl. Tamera Keitt, 16, left her Girard Drive home in Sumter without permission Wednesday morning. She is described as 5 feet 5 inches...
Armed, and dangerous fugitive identified by TPD
Shortly before 4 PM today, July 17, Toccoa Chief of Police Jimmy Mize just advised WNEG News that the second individual being sought in connection to the gunfire yesterday at Regency on W. Currahee Street has been identified as Veon Nicely, 23, of Toccoa. Felony warrants for aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime have been issued for Nicely.
Mark Robinson responds to ads featuring his comments about abortion and women keeping their ‘skirt down’
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee in the North Carolina governor's race, is pushing back on recent ads that feature him making statements about abortion including women not being "responsible enough to keep your skirt down".
North Carolina judges issue order barring lawyers from the use of artificial intelligence
Federal judges in the Western District of North Carolina, including Charlotte, have issued an order limiting the use of artificial intelligence platforms in filing legal briefs and memorandums.
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