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Summer Gets Sweeter as Enrollment Officially Opens for 32nd Annual National Gingerbread House Competition at the Omni Grove Park Inn
The Omni Grove Park Inn is excited to announce that enrollment is officially open for The 32nd Annual National Gingerbread House Competition, which takes place this November. Now through November 11, participants are invited to register for an opportunity to spread holiday cheer and showcase their gingerbread design talent for a chance to win a piece of over $40,000 in cash and prizes. The official rules and entry form can now be found on the hotel’s website here.
A Quick Conversation With Marty Stuart Ahead of Earl Scruggs Music Festival Appearance
Tune in Monday July 29th in the 3pm hour with host Joe Kendrick for a recent conversation with Marty Stuart along with WNCW's Tom Pittman. Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives are headlining at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival in Tryon, NC this Labor Day weekend, and here, he talks about how he approaches the "sacred territory" of Flatt & Scruggs music, how Mike Campbell gave him the okay to cover Tom Petty, and how the Fabulous Superlatives came to be.
City builds Asheville Fire Department Community Responder Program and refines homelessness services information page
As a part of its Fiscal Year 2025 budget, the Asheville City Council included 8 permanent positions for the Community Responder Team, in alignment with Homelessness Strategies and Reimagining Public Safety priorities. With the understanding that homelessness is a crisis, not a crime, Asheville Fire Department (AFD) Community Responders will...
Saluda welcomes Italian student visitors, strengthens Sister City bonds with Carunchio
Nora Criscio, Marta Pignatelli, enjoy local hospitality SALUDA—During the last two weeks, the Saluda community has hosted two student visitors from their sister city in Carunchio, Italy, showcasing its hospitality and unique charm. Four Saludians have opened their homes to the Italian students, while ten additional families volunteered to introduce them to cultural events […] The post Saluda welcomes Italian student visitors, strengthens Sister City bonds with Carunchio appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Battle of the Badges blood drive to take place in Columbus
Columbus Fire Department to sponsor competitive blood drive COLUMBUS—A competitive blood drive will take place next month where donors will be able to vote for their favorite fire departments, police departments, EMS teams and more. The Polk County Battle of the Badges will offer an opportunity for the community to gather for a good […] The post Battle of the Badges blood drive to take place in Columbus appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Western Carolina Men’s Track & Field Bolsters Roster with 18 New Additions for 2024-25
The Western Carolina men's track and field team adds 18 signees, including transfers and freshmen, from various states and countries for the 2024-25 seasons, strengthening different event groups. 18 signees added to the Western Carolina men's track and field team. 8 states and 2 countries represented among the signees. Yes,...
Social-emotional learning is helping students improve their lives
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — At Fairview Elementary, they make social-emotional learning a priority. It’s about teaching kids how to be empathetic, express their emotions, be assertive and listen. Katie McCracken says this helps create a better learning environment for all students. “You see more kids learning and less kids...
New Bern Alderman nominated to fill unexpired NC Senate term
On July 23rd, 2024, New Bern Alderman Bob Brinson was nominated by the Republican 2nd Senatorial District Committee to serve the remainder of North Carolina Senator Jim Perry’s unexpired term. Senator Perry resigned his position on July 1st, 2024. This nomination now goes to Governor Roy Cooper for appointment. Per NC Statute 163-11, the governor shall appoint the nominee or after seven days, the nominee is presumed to be appointed.
Water main break reported in Pickens
PICKENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The city of Pickens reported a water main break on Thursday. Officials said the Pickens Water Department is working to repair the main break,. City officials is reminding residents that the water service in these areas will be interrupted while crews work. Stay tuned for...
Blue Ridge Electric: New rate gives customers ‘more control over power bill’
PICKENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Blue Ridge Electric Co-op is announcing an upcoming rate change and how it allows customers more control over their power bill. The energy company said the new rate structure, the EmPOWERment Rate, is made up of three components to make a customer’s total electric bill:
State awards more than $6.21 million dollars for resilience projects, including two on Hatteras Island
19 communities selected for Phases 3 and 4 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is awarding 20 grants to 19 communities for Phases 3 and 4 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP), which includes two projects on Hatteras Island.
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