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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 […]
Thank You for a Wonderful Summer at Montreat Conference Center
As the summer draws to a close and I contemplate one more This Week in Montreat, here are some notes and musings that I thought would make for a good write-up if I could just make the summer last a little bit longer:. Lake Susan is getting a makeover, a...
Meeting on proposed Marshall septage detention/treatment facility continued to August
MARSHALL - Deliberations will carry over into August in Matthew Ponder's appeal of the county's decision to deny him a permit for a proposed septage detention/treatment facility at his Zenina Farms Drive property in Marshall. The Madison County Board of Adjustment will meet Aug. 28 at 4:30 p.m. for a special meeting...
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...
Tryon Celebrates a Diverse Arts Community
Tryon – Arts aficionados have a chance to explore a variety of mediums in disciplines in one location during Tryon’s 4th Friday event on Friday, July 26 from 5 to 7 PM. Sponsored by the Tryon Downtown Development Association, 4th Friday takes place the fourth Friday of every month and features extended shopping hours and special entertainment in Tryon’s downtown, as well as an art walk to the many galleries that line Tryon’s Trade Street and the surrounding areas.
Hillbilly Jam features cars, crafts and moonshine at Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. (WLOS) — The annual Hillbilly Jam kicks off on Friday, July 26, at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Organizers say the event features a variety of local entertainment, food, crafts, car and bike shows and moonshiners. James Hatfield, of the original Hatfield's and McCoy's, and the...
‘It’s amazing’: Community steps up to replace stolen gear for West Caldwell High School football team
LENOIR, N.C. (WBTV) - When listing the things most necessary to play football, a helmet is probably at the top of the list. Community support might be a close second. When the West Caldwell Warriors take to the field for their first game on August 23, they’ll have both. However, not without a few hiccups.
To understand homelessness, this pastor lived on the streets
For five days last summer, Finish Line Christian Center Pastor Shannon Williams lived on the streets of Lenoir. Williams was with another member of the church, Jon Beard. He had a cot and a backpack, and the two slept under a bridge. "We lived on the streets just like any other homeless community....
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.
Johnston Man Receives Sentence For Planning To Attack Energy Grid
Federal prison sentences have been handed out to three individuals who conspired to attack the United States’ energy grid. Among them is a 25-year-old man from Johnston. Liam Collins received a ten-year sentence for the weapons charges associated with the scheme. Paul James Kryscuk of Idaho and Justin Wade...
Two suspects still need to be identified, Anderson Co. deputies say
ANDERSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Anderson Co. Sheriff’s Office made a Facebook post Wednesday about two suspects that have yet to be identified. Deputies said the two suspects were involved in at least two cases of “fraudulent activity.”. Anyone with information on the suspects pictured above should...
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