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Henderson County braces for potential flooding as rainfall continues
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Ongoing rainfall has continued to impact communities in the mountains. Alan Willis, captain of the Henderson County Rescue Squad, said the issue is that the ground is saturated from previous rainfall, which will make any low-lying roads susceptible to flooding. But, the rescue squad...
With more rain on the way, communities prepare for possible flooding
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Counties across Western North Carolina are preparing for heavy rain and possible flooding over the next couple of days in several ways. Officials in Hendersonville say Public Works will be monitoring forecasts and river gauges for when and where to place barricades. Crews will also...
Man injured in shooting near Greenville Co. business strip
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – An investigation is underway after a man was injured in a shooting in Greenville County. According to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, a man entered the St. Francis Hospital before 3 a.m. with at least one gunshot wound. His condition is unknown at this time. Deputies learned that the shooting […]
Former South Carolina athletic director Bob Marcum has died at age 87
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Bob Marcum, who served as athletic director at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 87. South Carolina, UMass and Marshall's athletic departments all announced Marcum's death Wednesday, a day after he died. Arkansas coach John Calipari, who worked under Marcum at Massachusetts, posted on social media Sunday that Marcum was hospitalized after complications from a stroke.
South Carolina death row inmate resentenced to life in prison as sheriff warns 'he'll kill again'
Quincy Allen killed four people in 2002 and was sentenced to death for two of the slayings. A federal court overturned his death sentence in 2022 and he's now been handed life in prison instead
What to do this weekend in The 828: July 26-28
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — It’s been a rainy, rainy week, so naturally many people will be wanting to get out of the house this weekend. Check out some of these great events happening around Western North Carolina from Friday through Sunday:. Hillbilly Jam. Kick off your shoes, dance...
Asheville council approves Meadows at New Haw Creek after community negotiations
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Conditional zoning has been approved on a 27-acre property development off New Haw Creek Road following months of dialogue between the community and developers. The approval was given on the night of Tuesday, July 24 by Asheville City Council following an hours-long public hearing. This...
Spring Creek Interiors’ grand opening in held Saluda
SALUDA—Spring Creek Interiors, a new addition to Saluda, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 10 hosted by the Saluda Business Association and the City of Saluda. Owner Missy Orr established Spring Creek Interiors as a sister business to her existing store, LeCroy Fine Furniture and Interiors, in Greenville, SC, which she […] The post Spring Creek Interiors’ grand opening in held Saluda appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Antisemitism from Asheville to DC (07-24-2024–Hour2)
One of the Jewish men assaulted by leftists in Asheville last month at an anarchist book fair has now received a death threat after two arrests have been made. Plus, Democrats refuse to attend a speech at the US Capitol by the Israeli Prime Minister.
Baseball Collects ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
Cullowhee, N.C. – The Western Carolina Catamount baseball team earned 2023-24 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Awards, presented by Sports Attack and announced today by the coaches' organization. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were honored with this year's award, which highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the cumulative 2023-24 academic year.
Cooper: He's not talked with Harris about being her VP
TYNER — Governor Roy Cooper told reporters Wednesday that he has not been approached by Vice President Kamala Harris about serving as her vice presidential running mate in this fall’s presidential election. Cooper was in Chowan County for a dedication ceremony Apex Clean Energy held to celebrate completion of the first wind turbines in what will be its 45-turbine Timbermill Wind project in the northern end of the county. The governor signed his name to a blade on one of the completed wind turbines during...
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