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Breaking barriers; Gragg demonstrates perseverance, overcomes physical disabilities to earn black belt
NEWLAND — Jaren Gragg has been defying odds for his entire life. Born with cerebral palsy that hinders movement over much of the left side of his body and doesn’t allow for the use of one hand, Gragg has always battled and had to adapt in order to not only achieve expectations, but exceed them. The case was no more evident than when Gragg realized a decade-long dream by passing a grueling promotion program on Saturday, June 29, to earn his black belt through Caliber...
68th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games a smashing success
LINVILLE—The 68th year of the Highland Games has come and gone with the closing events of Sunday, July 14. The clans marched, the athletes ran and tossed, the pipers played, and the lassies danced, and as the dust of the fourth and final day settled, thousands had enjoyed a fair share of athletic competition, dulcet tones, food aplenty, and an annual homecoming, which to many is a yearly rite of passage. The weekend holds a special place in the hearts of those who return to...
Board of Education welcomes newest members
NEWLAND — On Tuesday, July 9, the Avery County Board of Education swore in its newest members to the board. Linda Webb and David Wright were both sworn in prior to the meeting, as well as Michelle Burnop, who has been a part of the board for several months prior being the highest vote recipient during the March primary election, filling a board seat that had been previously vacant for more than a year. After the newest members were sworn in, the board began the...
Canton rezones site of former Pactiv Evergreen mill
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — In the aftermath of the Pactiv Evergreen mill closure in Canton, town leaders have rezoned the site and it is no longer designated for heavy industry. The new zoning creates a general business and light industrial section. The new designation also lifts a year-long moratorium on development.
Cleveland County Fair set to celebrate 100th birthday
For a century, people have been flocking to the Cleveland County Fair every fall to ride the Ferris wheel, eat vinegar fries and funnel cakes, play games and make a lifetime of memories. This year, the fair will celebrate its milestone birthday with special events and attractions and is set to arrive in...
German manufacturer opening first North American facility in Greenville County
Greenville County is honored to be chosen as Fenecon’s flagship US location," expresses Greenville Area Development Council (GADC) CEO, Max Stewart. "This decision highlights Greenville County's position as a premier destination for innovative enterprises, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunities and growth it will bring to our community."
Drivers urged to slow down as Operation Southern Slow Down begins
WALTON COUNTY, Florida — The Walton County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with the Florida Highway Patrol and DeFuniak Springs Police for Operation Southern Slow Down starting Monday, July 15. The weeklong campaign aims to educate drivers in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee about safe driving practices....
Stein, other North Carolina Democrats have fundraising leads entering summer
North Carolina Democrats outpaced their Republican rivals in fundraising over the past several months, according to campaign filings, entering the summer with cash advantages in a handful of top-ballot races this fall.With Gov. Roy Cooper term limited, the race to replace him is expected to garner a lot of local and national attention. That attention equals big money contributions.Democratic candidate for governor Josh Stein continued to best Republican rival Mark Robinson in collecting donations during a roughly 4 1/2-month period that ended June 30. But both campaigns trumpeted their totals as record-breaking for a race expected to be among the...
In southeastern North Carolina, spiderwebs offer clues about air quality
A group of about a dozen community activists, scientists, and volunteers advanced along the edge of some woods near Goldsboro last month, searching for the dense webs of the funnel weaver spider. Ultimately, these delicate webs may reveal clues about air quality in the region. Dani Lin Hunter, research manager...
How much do you need to retire in North Carolina?
(WGHP) — Retirement seems like a distant goal for many people as costs steadily rise across the board in almost all aspects of life. GoBankingRates broke down just how much someone in each state needs to retire based on the cost of living. The lowest cost of retirement is in West Virginia, where someone could […]
50 questions about the 2024 North Carolina high school football season in the WNC area
The North Carolina high school football season kicks off in mid-August. With the season just beyond the horizon, here are 50 questions for Western North Carolina teams ahead of the 2024 season. Will WNC have a 1A team advance to an NCHSAA state championship game for the first time since Mitchell three years ago? Or will another Asheville or Hendersonville team reach the regional semifinals like West Henderson did last season? ...
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