Polkville
LATEST NEWS
How EBT recipients can benefit at the local farmers market
When shoppers who receive SNAP benefits use their EBT/SNAP card at two Farmers’ Market locations in Cleveland County, they will receive up to an extra $10 in Market Moolah to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables. “We are excited to offer this incentive to shoppers at Farmers’ Markets to...
Here are Gastonia, Shelby high school football's returning quarterbacks to watch in 2024
Even as summer rages on, the 2024 high school football season also draws ever closer. Kickoff for teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties and throughout North Carolina is Aug. 23. With that in mind, now is a good time to see what this fall may have in store. ...
Shelby Fire & Rescue rated among the best in the state
Shelby Fire and Rescue recently earned one of the highest insurance ratings in the state, landing it among the top 30 departments across North Carolina. It was recently announced at a city council meeting that Shelby Fire and Rescue received an Insurance Services Office Class 1 rating. According to a...
Kings Mountain eyes new location for Farmers Market, makes plan to move cabooses
Ever since the late 1970s, a pair of red cabooses have been part of the Kings Mountain landscape on Piedmont Avenue in the parking lot near the Southern Arts Society. The city of Kings Mountain is now in the process of deciding what to do with the cabooses as it makes new plans for the space.
Wearing masks in public will be illegal, with exceptions, after NC veto override vote
After a contentious trip through the North Carolina General Assembly, a bill banning masks in public, with some exceptions, and a campaign finance provision, is set to become law. At the end of June Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 237, “various criminal and election law changes” citing concerns over...
Are E.coli levels safe for tubing French Broad, WNC rivers July 4 weekend? What to know
ASHEVILLE - With sweltering temperatures in the 90’s forecasted for the July 4 weekend, many might be planning to celebrate Independence Day on the water while rafting, paddleboarding or swimming down Western North Carolina’s beloved waterways. But how clean are the rivers that run through this mountain region,...
New NC rules for 'unregulated' Mission/HCA health care monopoly? Lawmaker: explore options
ASHEVILLE - North Carolina eliminated caps on profits and other limits attached to the nonprofit Mission Hospital in 2015, allowing for what is widely understood to be an unregulated health care monopoly in Western North Carolina. Now, with what critics say is a steep decline in patient care under Mission's current for-profit...
Biden campaign has its eye on North Carolina
Standing on the tarmac at Raleigh-Durham International Airport just after midnight Friday, Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams knew he needed to spark some energy for the arrival of President Biden after a disastrous debate performance hours earlier.Why it matters: It was a critical moment for Biden. His scheduled Raleigh rally the following afternoon, here in the capital of a swing state his campaign is prioritizing, would be pivotal to prove he still has it in him to run for president.So Williams organized a dance party at 2am on the tarmac. About 200 people, a DJ and a marching band awaited the...
For many in NC, it took years to rebuild after past hurricanes
As floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew surrounded Dorothy Moore's Red Springs home of 39 years, all she could do was turn to the heavens."I'm standing there and the water's just rising, and it's coming really fast," Moore recalled. "And I'm like, oh, my God. And I just started praying."Matthew left her roof in shambles, with water damage throughout the inside of her home."To have all that water come and all that damage and not be in a flood zone, that was, that was something else," Moore said.Structurally, the foundation, the bricks, were split.She tried to rebuild, but then Hurricane Florence came...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.