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Donald, Bradford, and Williams Headline Pre-Season Honors for NGU Football
Birmingham, AL – North Greenville is well represented with three players voted pre – season All – Conference by Gulf South Conference coaches it was announced by the league today. The honorees include Dre' Williams on offense and De'Iveon Donald and EJ Bradford representing the defensive side of the ball.
Watauga High among schools statewide to offer drone technology courses
Watauga High School and Watauga Innovation Academy are among more than 60 high schools across the state that will offer drone technology courses in their CTE departments. Students will study the fundamentals of drones, legal requirements, simulations, drone flight training, mapping and more, according to the North Carolina Department of Instruction (NCDPI).
Sentara cuts climate pollution from gas used for anesthesia
This story was reported by WHRO News. Sentara Health officials say they are reducing climate pollution from a greenhouse gas used for anesthesia, part of the system’s wider effort to reduce health care’s sizable carbon footprint. The health system’s hospitals throughout Virginia and North Carolina have largely phased...
An unfinished state budget creates operating pains for the UNC System
This is typically the time of year when the University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors would be reviewing the new state budget, assessing legislative gains, and looking ahead to when students return to campus in August. But budget talks in the House and Senate broke down in June. While the House approved a $31.7 […]
Winner in North Carolina Turns $50 Scratch-off Ticket into $1 Million
Winning the lottery is undoubtedly exciting, especially considering that players have a chance of securing six or even seven figure prizes by paying as little as a few bucks for a ticket. This is precisely the case of one incredibly lucky lottery player from Mebane, North Carolina, who recently bagged a million-dollar prize from a scratch-off ticket.
Asheville roastery, café empowers guests to create small-batch custom coffee blends
ASHEVILLE - A local coffee roastery and shop welcomes customers to choose their drink journey by creating custom blends that fit their tastes and brands. Drew Hawkins, co-owner of Coffee Library and Kota Kai, said the businesses also help customers become comfortable with expressing what they taste, which comes from tasting and trusting...
UNC Asheville ranked a top-ten national “Best Buy” college by Fiske
Confirming its well-established commitment to access and opportunity combined with academic excellence, UNC Asheville has once again been named a “Best Buy” college by the Fiske Guide, one of only ten public universities in the nation to earn this distinction. Schools achieving this recognition, according to the Fiske...
'Disoriented' Woman Invites Police to Crime Scene: 'Everyone Come In, the Baby Is Dead'
A North Carolina woman led police more than half a mile to her residence on foot before making the bizarre declaration of what had happened in the house because "God told her to." Police responding to reports of a suspicious individual in the 4 a.m. hour on Friday, July 19...
‘Burners’ comes to Denver: Firefighter offers fine cigars
DENVER – A firefighter with a passion for cigars has opened an artisanal cigar store in Denver. This is the second Burners Cigar Co. owned by Josh Johnson, a full-time Charlotte firefighter. His first store, which he’s owned for 13 years, is in Birkdale Village in Huntersville. The name “Burners” came from Johnson’s father and brother because he’d often say, “Let’s go burn one,” referring to smoking a cigar.
Broadway Bagels in Greer, SC, up for sale after owner cites 'emotional journey'
GREER, S.C. — The owner of a popular Greer, South Carolina, bagel restaurant says she is putting the business up for sale after running it for eight years. Avalina Kapanzhi, owner of Broadway Bagels in Brushy Creek Crossing on Hudson Road, told WYFF News 4 that she has made the decision a month ago to sell "for my own sake."
Wife of Lt. Gov. Robinson facing state probe after ‘serious deficiencies’ found in her non-profit
NCDHHS lists a number of deficiency claims against Yolanda Hill's non-profit, including record keeping, income eligibility, enrollment documentation, training, fiscal integrity, and verification of valid claims.
WNC Food Scene: Mamma Mia! Café, 'Thunder Road'-based diner, Justus Orchard opens taproom
In this week's WNC Food Scene, a Mamma Mia-themed café opened in downtown Asheville, and there's a new restaurant open on Smokey Park Highway based on the movie "Thunder Road." Justus Orchard in Henderson County is also opening a taproom. Mamma Mia! Café Opens Downtown. “Mamma Mia, here...
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