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Black Mountain's Past
“A River, though, has so many things to say that it is hard to know what it says to each of us.” - Norman Maclean. Springtime has always been one of my favorite seasons of the year. Everything living is bursting with life. Having recently returned from a bank meeting down east, remembered by its skyscrapers and concrete, I could not think of a better contrast than coming home to the scenic beauty of our Valley floor and its nearby river banks and waterways dressed in green. This time of year, sitting on a creek bank and watching the diffusion of green creep up the nearby mountainsides is “good medicine.” And, in the Swannanoa Valley springtime, a secluded stream bank, and, if you are lucky, a nearby waterfall make for a truly powerful combination.
Suspended Blue Ridge Community College police trainers to appear before NC standards board
Six suspended police instructors from a halted law enforcement program at Blue Ridge Community College in Henderson County are set to appear before a state board with the power to revoke trainer and law enforcement certifications. That is according to the chair of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and...
Catawba Nation Breaks Ground on $700M Casino Resort
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – The Catawba Nation has celebrated the beginning of construction on a more than $700 million permanent casino resort in Kings Mountain, NC, about 35 minutes from downtown Charlotte. At a groundbreaking ceremony, Catawba Nation Chief Brian Harris was joined by other Catawba leaders; Cleveland County,...
Man arrested driving dead man’s vehicle facing additional charges
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said a man arrested for driving the vehicle of a dead man is now facing additional charges. According to deputies, 48-year-old Scotty Keith Styles was arrested on April 24 after he was found in the vehicle of man foudn dead in Old Fort.
Body of missing 15-year-old JROTC cadet found after apparent drowning
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this story incorrectly said this incident happened at Lake Lure. The story has been updated. The body of a 15-year-old Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) member was discovered at Camp Bud Schiele in Rutherford County on Sunday, June 9 after he was reported missing.
Two charged with drug trafficking after 'knock and talk' leads to large amount of fentanyl
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Two men have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking after Rutherford County investigators searched a residence and found large amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Rutherford County Sheriff's Office said on June 4, investigators with its A.C.E. Team began an investigation into 127 Hill...
This Week in Montreat – June 9, 2024
Celebrating Renovations and Reopening’s 06/07/2024. Richard DuBose, president of Montreat Conference Center, writes a weekly message to Montreat. An excerpt of this weeks message is below. To read his full message, click the "Read More" button below the excerpt. “If I have seen further [than others], it is by...
Black Mountain native follows lineage to historic Carson House
As Regina Lynch-Hudson walked through the halls of the Historic Carson House, May 17, a complex and often obscured aspect of the nation’s collective story resonated throughout the ornate home. On these grounds, more than two centuries ago, a valiant Revolutionary War officer settled his family, only a decade into America’s existence.
Mayor of Kingstown: Does Mike’s Mom Miriam McLusky Die in Season 3?
Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 premiered on Sunday, June 2, and viewers want to know if Mike’s Mom Miriam McLusky (Dianne Wiest) is dead or not. The previous season ended on a cliffhanger with Miriam battling for her life after a gunfight at her home. As she is one of the main characters of the series, fans have been wondering about her fate since Season 2 finale aired in March 2023.
Search and rescue for child at Broad River comes to a tragic end
The search for a missing girl came to a tragic end Sunday afternoon in Boiling Springs. The child, whose name had not been released as of Sunday afternoon, went missing in the waters of the Broad River Greenway on Saturday, and a search and rescue mission ensued. The search continued Sunday and came to...
Groundbreaking held for $700 million casino in Kings Mountain
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WBTV) - A groundbreaking ceremony took place Friday morning after plans were unveiled for the new Two Kings Casino in Cleveland County. The $700 million casino-resort complex will sit on 17 acres of land off I-85 and Dixon School Road in Kings Mountain, and will be run by the Catawba Nation.
Shelby woman hits big with scratch-off ticket
Tyeshia Hopper of Shelby took a chance on a $10 scratch-off ticket and won a $1 million top prize. Hopper bought her lucky 50X The Cash ticket from Eastside Kwik Stop on Lineberger Street in Shelby. When Hopper arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday, she had a decision to make. She...
Cleveland County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Cleveland County listed for $304,500 in May, up 2.7% from the previous month's $296,450, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 9.3% from $278,500. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Woman wins $1 million in North Carolina lottery, but much less in take-home winnings, officials say
MARION, N.C. — A North Carolina woman cashed in a big lottery win Friday, though the take-home amount calculated by officials was much less than what she won. (Above video is the evening headlines for Friday 6/7/24.) Christina Boeke, of Marion, tried her luck on a $50 scratch-off ticket...
'Horrendous, horrendous incident' Victim speaks out after railroad spikes smash car window
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Kimberly Taylor, who lives in Arden, North Carolina said she’s thankful to be alive after a harrowing experience. “I’m very angry because my children right now could not have a mother,” Taylor told News 13 on Thursday, June 6. Tuesday night,...
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