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Man faces felonies after he 'violently threatened' NC insurance agents on 2 occasions, officials say
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina man faces felony charges after he violently threatened insurance agents, officials said Tuesday. (Above video is the Tuesday morning headlines for July 16, 2024.) The office of North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey said in a release that Brody Alan Hankinson, 48,...
Proposed OSHA standards could hurt local fire departments
HIGH COUNTRY — Proposed updates to OSHA standards for fire departments and emergency services agencies could hurt local agencies. According to North Carolina Department of Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, the new proposal would replace the current fire brigade standard and broaden “the scope of entities covered beyond firefighting service to include entities that provide technical research, rescue, and emergency medical services.” Watauga County Fire Commission Chair and Deep Gap Fire...
NC high school MLB Draft tracker: Through 10 rounds, 13 players selected
For the eighth straight year, a player from North Carolina high schools was selected in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft — this time it was Salisbury's own Vance Honeycutt, who finished his junior season at UNC. But the North Carolina products don't stop with Honeycutt,...
North Carolina Student Expelled From Christian School After Singing at Venue That Serves Alcohol
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WDNews) – A North Carolina high school student and singer-songwriter was expelled from her Christian private school for performing at a venue that served alcohol. Bailey Griggs, known by her stage name, Bailey Marie, received an email from Cramerton Christian Academy, where she was attending high...
North Carolina man wins $50,000 a year for 20 years in 2nd chance drawing
FRANKLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Chris Franks, of Youngsville, will get $50,000 each year for 20 years after he participated in a second-chance drawing and won a $1 million top prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Franks found out he won the top prize in the July 3 $10 Million Spectacular Second […]
Nik Aston Secures Top Spot in Men’s Heavy Athletics at Highland Games
Nik Aston placed in the top four in all seven men’s heavy athletic events during the 2024 Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, earning him the top spot overall for the competition. This year marked Aston’s sixth competing at these games and his second as a professional. The 29-year-old from...
Two caregivers charged with neglect in Carter County
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two caregivers were arrested following an investigation into reports of neglect involving a vulnerable adult in Carter County, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Last week, a Carter County grand jury indicted Kwabena Kwakye, 45, and Polly Ridinger, 25, on one count each of neglect of a vulnerable adult, […]
Millions of dollars meant to help SC families buy groceries went unused
COLUMBIA — Just over $8 million meant to help families afford groceries went unused when debit cards with the money expired last month, according to state data. Last August, the state Department of Social Services mailed nearly 537,000 debit cards loaded with money for groceries to families across the state. The money was part of […] The post Millions of dollars meant to help SC families buy groceries went unused appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
2024 Women’s Triathlon Schedule Released
HICKORY, NC - The quest for a three-peat starts in August, as head coach Harley Mason and the Lenoir-Rhyne Women's Triathlon team have released their 2024 schedule. Coach Mason and the Bears have reached unprecedented heights for such a new program. Competing in their inaugural season just four years ago, LR already has two national championships (2022-2023) and a third-place finish (2021). "I am extremely excited about our upcoming season," said coach Mason. "We have a few races that are close to home, so it will be great to be able to have our supporters cheer us on out there....
New River Arts District apartments, 5% affordable housing, OK'd by planning commission
ASHEVILLE - A new River Arts District apartment complex project that includes 12 units of affordable housing was approved by Planning and Zoning Commission its July 11 meeting, sending it to the City Council for final approval. The project at 144 and 179 Riverside Drive, known as the Riverside Residences,...
Craft a unique shopping experience at the 77th annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
The 77th annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands will feature more than 200 craftspeople Thursday through Sunday, July 18-21, filling two floors of the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville. The festive environment includes a line-up oaf live music each day, craft demonstrations and hands-on projects. The four-day...
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