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Scam Alert: Consumers Urged to Protect Information After Potential SSN Breach
COLUMBIA, S.C. – National news outlets are reporting a potential security breach involving billions of social security numbers. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to take these steps to protect their personal information:. Check your credit reports. You can obtain your FREE credit reports by...
Two dead after major crash on US-19; investigation underway
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A fatal crash closed US-19 in both directions near the Buncombe-Haywood county line in the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 19. The crash occurred around 1:08 p.m. near Groundhog Road. A Ford F-150 truck traveling west at a high rate of speed crossed the center...
Hospital strike vote imminent after majority of Mission nurses pledge support
Nursing leaders at Asheville’s Mission Hospital said they have all the pledges needed to call for a strike vote next week, increasing the likelihood of a significant labor action at the HCA Healthcare-owned facility. Local nursing representatives said Friday that more than 800 of the approximately 1,600 registered nurses,...
An update on the Amish family injured in wreck
A GoFundMe was started recently for an Amish family from Lattimore that is recovering from injuries after their horses were spooked by a tractor trailer. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Yoder family was driving their horses and buggy on Washburn Switch Road to Polkville when a large truck went by, startling the animals...
I turned my backyard into a side hustle that brings in $8,400 a month – I only have to work six hours a week
ONE woman revealed that her six-hour-a-week side hustle brings in nearly $8,000 monthly. The woman revealed that she has converted the 11 acres of land across three properties to help with the business. North Carolina resident Elizabeth Morosani said she rents her properties to local pet owners on an Airbnb-style platform called Sniffspot. While many […]
Back to School: More WNC schools, colleges head back to class today
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A week after four Western North Carolina counties held their first day of school, seven more counties start back this week. The first day of school for Madison, Haywood, Graham, Mitchell, Swain, Yancey and Watauga counties is today, Monday, Aug. 19. News 13 will be providing team coverage of the students' and teachers' first day of the 2024-25 school year in Madison and Haywood counties.
Check out recent restaurant ratings for Cleveland County establishments
Here are the North Carolina Department of Health’s restaurant and food stand inspection scores for Cleveland County conducted July 1 through July 14, 2024. All restaurants listed this week received an A rating. The North Carolina Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. ...
Asheville Watchdog: Buncombe Residents Use Millions of Recyclable Plastic Bags a Year; Nearly All End Up in Landfills
Written by Michelle Feuer and John Boyle, Asheville Watchdog. Buncombe County residents use an astounding number of single-use plastic bags every year — 130 million, by one estimate — and, despite being recyclable, nearly all end up in landfills where they become a health hazard, an Asheville Watchdog investigation found.
Swain County cross country and indoor track coach Keith Payne dies
Swain County cross country and indoor track and field coach and outdoor track assistant coach Keith Payne died Saturday. "It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of a cherished staff member, Keith Payne on Saturday afternoon," Swain County schools superintendent Mark Sale said in a news release Sunday. "Keith was a valuable member of the Swain County Schools family and a beloved coach and community member. We ask that you keep Keith’s family in your thoughts. Coaches and...
Bon Secours Wellness Arena renovation funding pulled from county council agenda
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville County Council has nixed an item on Tuesday night’s agenda about plans to heavily renovate the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The council was initially scheduled to talk about the arena’s request for a $70 million bond. The Well is seeking a total of $170 million in funding from different sources for its revitalization program.
Gastonia restaurant ranked 16th best in North Carolina according to Yelp
Webb Custom Kitchen located on South South Street in Gastonia has once again been recognized as one of the state’s best restaurants. Webb came in at number 16 on Yelp’s recently released list of the top 100 restaurants in North Carolina. ...
Saints clip Hawks’ wings on soccer pitch
DUDLEY — Caught by unexpected offseason issues that affected Southern Wayne’s returning starter list has forced newcomers to step into key roles on the soccer pitch. Head coach Luis Ramirez is pleased so far. The Saints unpeeled another layer back on their possible identity as a team with...
School for students with autism holds its third ever high school graduation in 25 years
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Hope Academy, a school for students with autism, held its third ever high school graduation in 25 years. The ceremony was held on August 16 and featured three graduates. Hope Academy is a program run by the Project Hope Foundation, a non-profit organization that offers...
School bus driver in Anderson, South Carolina, cited after student, parent hit, troopers say
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. — A school bus driver in Anderson County, South Carolina, was citedafter a child and parent were hit by the bus on Thursday morning, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Anderson School District 5 Spokesman Kyle Newton said a bus was stopped on Amber Drive...
1 dead in NC beach rip currents, 40 weekend surf rescues amid Hurricane Ernesto swells
As Hurricane Ernesto was hundreds of miles off North Carolina over the weekend, the storm was felt along the coast with an Outer Banks home collapse, flooding on roads and now a death from rip currents stirred up by the storm.
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