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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...
Mission Nurses’ Strike on the Horizon
Mission nurses are talking of a potential strike due to staffing issues. Activists in the area are attempting to help these nurses by raising money in case of a strike. On Open Air’s series, People’s Radio Hour, Rosemary Lord joined Jennifer Hampton to discuss the strike and how they’re working to support the Mission nurses union. Lord explained that as a longtime socialist, supporting workers is one of her key values. After Lord moved to Asheville, they heard about how Mission Hospital had changed after being purchased by the Hospital Corporation of America, which they described as a major issue for the community. It was really important to Lord to be a part of the effort that would help the nurses organize for a new contract.
After months of delays, Asheville council OKs divisive 84-unit Haw Creek development
ASHEVILLE - An 84-unit development in Haw Creek was approved by Asheville City Council July 23. The climactic vote followed multiple delays, months-long conversations with developers, meetings between council members and neighbors, and a shifting proposal for the 27-acre project that will have fewer units, greater canopy preservation and still its fair share of ire. The decision was the culmination of a nearly five-hour long meeting — drawing upward of 100 people, dozens speaking or ceding...
I-26 Connector project to take out Asheville Racquet Club
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The massive Interstate 26 Connector project has claimed another victim — Asheville Racquet Club Downtown. Club manager Daniel Giammalvo said the North Carolina Department of Transportation had already acquired the property at 27 Resort Drive. “We’re already leasing it from the DOT,” Giammalvo said...
Lack of swimming lesson options leaves Asheville parents frustrated
Ask a parent about swimming lessons in Asheville and you’re bound to get an earful of complaints. Not enough public pools. Inconvenient class times. A lack of private instructors. Seemingly endless waitlists. “Everyone is supremely frustrated with the lack of access to swimming pools,” says Amanda Wilde, a West...
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.
'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."
Report: Break-ins, vandalism at WestGate Mall raise concern for improved security
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg Police Department said multiple break-ins and vandalism at WestGate Mall have raised concerns for the need of improved security measures. According to an incident report, an officer was called to the mall around 9:21 a.m. on Wednesday in reference to multiple incidents of...
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.
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