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Principal, assistant principal injured after assault by high schooler, authorities say
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A McDowell County principal and assistant principal were injured after being assaulted by a high school student, authorities say. On Friday, May 31, the McDowell County Sheriff's Office took a report of an assault that took place at McDowell High School in Marion. Authorities...
Kings Mountain man injured in Shelby wreck
A Kings Mountain man was airlifted to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte Tuesday night after he went through a red light and was struck by a transfer truck on U.S. 74, according to Shelby Police. According to the police report, the incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. A...
Lewis Rice secures over $5 million for landowners affected by Ecusta Trail project
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Lewis Rice, a law firm based in St. Louis, announced June 6 that it has won more than $5 million in a lawsuit for Henderson County and Transylvania County property owners who live along the Ecusta Trail being constructed between the two counties. Property owners...
Low-Fat Vegetable Dip
MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — Low-Fat Vegetable Dip. In a food processor or blender, puree the cottage cheese until smooth. Add all spices and herbs to the pureed cottage cheese and blend until incorporated. Dispense into a serving bowl, covered and refrigerate for one hour. Serve with veggies like carrot...
Maranda Walker Dowell: Meet The Woman Building A Shopping Center And Community In Rhode Island
Maranda Walker Dowell is breaking new ground in real estate development, as a driving force behind a transformative project in Rhode Island.… The post Maranda Walker Dowell: Meet The Woman Building A Shopping Center And Community In Rhode Island appeared first on Shine My Crown.
Coaches Confidential: Gastonia, Shelby coaches reveal the best players they've ever seen
Each spring, dozens of high school baseball and softball players take the field with teammates in a shared pursuit of NCHSAA and NCISAA state gold. Of those, a select few will become household names in their own right. We granted area coaches anonymity, allowing them to offer perspective on a bevy of topics affecting high school athletics as part of a series entitled “Coaches Confidential.” Today’s question: In your time as a player, assistant or head coach,...
Whooping cough continues its creep across Western North Carolina
Macon County is the latest in Western North Carolina to issue a public health alert about the whooping cough outbreak that is spreading across the region. Six cases have been confirmed, affecting multiple age groups, according to a Friday news release issued by Macon County Public Health. The highly contagious...
NC restaurant required to add parking for individuals with disabilities after complaint filed
FOREST CITY, N.C. — A restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, is required to make modifications to its parking lot to create accessible parking spaces for customers with disabilities. The move comes following a complaint filed with the Justice Department, claiming that Carolina Cafe violated the Americans with Disabilities...
Deputies looking for NC woman missing out of Pennsylvania
FOREST CITY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said officials are looking for a missing Forest City woman. According to officials, AnneMarie Corine Afanador was last seen leaving her Philadelphia home on May 31 around 5:30 p.m. She resides in both Forest City, NC and Philadelphia.
Fugitive Caught; 89 Citations Issued
Four mobile testing labs and law enforcement from nine agencies issued 89 citations, charged one person with driving while impaired and arrested a wanted fugitive Thursday (May 30). Operation Heat Wave was coordinated by the Columbus Sheriff’s Office as part of the Memorial Day Click it or Ticket/Don’t Drink and...
North Carolina woman wins $1 million after buying $10 scratch-off at convenience store
SHELBY, N.C. (WGHP) — Tyeshia Hopper, of Shelby, bought a $10 scratch-off ticket and won a $1 million top prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Hopper bought her winning 50X The Cash ticket from Eastside Kwik Stop on Lineberger Street in Shelby. When Hopper arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday, she had a […]
Pickin' on the Square returns to Shelby
The Earl Scruggs Center kicks off its 10th annual Pickin’ on the Square series Saturday. Set against the backdrop of the historic Cleveland County court square, the events celebrate music and community. The Pickin’ on the Square series takes place on the second Saturdays of June, July and August...
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