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Democrats accuse Cornel West campaign of accepting illegal in-kind contributions
Democrats are accusing Republican operatives of boosting the campaign of Independent presidential candidate Cornel West in North Carolina and Arizona, as ballot access fights rage in key swing states. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) last week claiming West’s bids in Arizona and North Carolina took illegal […]
Patterson and Bentley lead County tourneys
Good scores have made for crowded leader boards at both the Greenville County Am and the Spartanburg County Am. In Greenville at Greer, former champion Cole Patterson has taken the lead after the first round,. The 2019 County champion fired a 65 to hold a 3- shot lead over three...
Jackson County aquatics center faces setbacks; unlikely to open by Labor Day
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (WLOS) — New pools at the Cullowhee Recreation Center were hoped to be open this summer, but county leaders say the project is running into delays. Jackson County voters approved a $20 million general obligation bond in the fall of 2020 to build an aquatics center, with a 2.5-cent property tax increase needed to cover the debt.
Asheville police arrest and charge 4 on gun, drug charges
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department made four arrests on Thursday, July 25, while conducting proactive enforcement. At around 3 p.m., detectives tried to make contact with Dennis Aguilar Scott, 51, who was wanted for a parole violation. Scott fled on foot but was then taken into custody. He was found to be possessing drugs and an illegal firearm.
Court records: Madison Board of Elections director's blood alcohol was .14; limit is .08
MARSHALL - Court records have revealed new information in Madison County Board of Elections Director Jacob Ray's DWI arrest. Ray, 30, of Marshall, was arrested by North Carolina State Highway Patrol shortly after 10:45 p.m. July 13 after he ran off the side of the road and down an embankment along Walnut...
Abortion ruling likely keeps North Carolina a destination
(The Center Square) – North Carolina is expected to remain a destination for abortions in the South following two decisions on Friday in a federal case litigating new state law. Judge Catherine Eagles decided on a permanent block for part of the legislation that says doctors must document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills. Reasonable enforcement would be challenging, she said. Eagles issued the injunction for it last year. ...
Newly installed windows immediately sent energy bill through the roof for Willow Spring homeowner
A home improvement job left a Triangle man with problems.Devin Terry had all new windows installed in his Willow Spring home. Shortly after the installation, he became frustrated with the job because it didn't give him the results he was expecting."The sashes right here, you can feel the air coming through right here, and you can hear, hear how loud, your camera can probably hear how loud the windows are," he said to Troubleshooter Diane Wilson.Terry said he noticed the noise and outside air coming in soon after he had the windows installed by Lowes."Then I started to see my...
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