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Now Open: The Outpost Inn Brings Chic Summer Camp Vibes to Highlands
The Charleston, South Carolina–based hotelier Jason Reeves drove by the property that’s now the Outpost Inn nearly every day while renovating his first boutique hotel in Highlands, North Carolina—Highlander Mountain House, an English-inspired inn and tavern on Main Street. “The property haunted me for three years,” he says. “It reminded me of my absolute favorite hideout in the world, Deetjen’s Inn in Big Sur, California.” So when the opportunity to own the unique fourteen-room hotel presented itself, Reeves leapt at the chance, reimagining the mountain escape with his signature vision and irrepressible creative energy. “I have to have a narrative in my mind when I start a project, and [for Outpost] I said, ‘I want it to look like Topanga Canyon had a baby with the Catskills and raised it in Appalachia.’”
2-year-old dies in Upstate after gunshot wound to head, coroner says
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. — A 2-year-old died at a Greenville County, South Carolina, hospital after a gunshot wound to the head, according to the Greenville County Coroner's Office. The coroner's office said the shooting happened at Ballantyne Commons in Simpsonville. Greenville County Coroner Shelton England said the child's mother...
Stein, Robinson raise millions in NC governor’s race as Democrat holds fundraising lead
The election for governor in North Carolina is garnering millions in donations and spending — but in recent months, Attorney General Josh Stein has hauled in significantly more money than Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in one of the most closely-watched races this cycle. Fundraising is happening in full force down the ballot, too, as well-financed […] The post Stein, Robinson raise millions in NC governor’s race as Democrat holds fundraising lead appeared first on NC Newsline.
'Good-hearted man': Asheville City Council member's nephew killed in fight July 13
ASHEVILLE - After Caleb Savon Gilliam was killed in a fight at Livingston Street Apartments July 13, his family shared about the Asheville local and son, including his aunt, City Council member Sheneika Smith. "With heavy hearts, the Gilliam and Smith families regretfully announced the earthly transition of a great...
Warren Wilson College earns full membership in NCAA Division III
The membership committee of the NCAA commended Warren Wilson College for its leadership and steady growth in athletics, awarding the College full and active membership in NCAA Division III effective September 1, 2024. “The perseverance, determination and grit that the athletic department and student athletes have shown during the membership...
Josephine Miller Named to Wofford College’s Dean’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC (06/13/2024), JUN 13, 2024 — Josephine Miller of Hamer, S.C., has been named to Wofford College’s spring 2024 Dean’s List. Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,800 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, experiential learning opportunities and successful graduates, Wofford is recognized consistently as a “best value” and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low- and middle-income students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.
Two Arrested In Lincoln County Theft Ring
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Two Charlotte residents are facing multiple felony charges for their involvement in four separate theft cases, according to a news release. The release states that 23 year-old William Munoz-Pineda and 24-year-old Laura Redden were identified as suspects in cases involving the theft of trucks, trailers, a side by side, a zero-turn lawnmower and an attempted theft of a motorcycle.
Anderson Regional Airport to build interactive playground with aviation theme, what to know
Anderson Regional Airport will soon have a new interactive playground with an aviation theme. The airport recently received a $350,000 grant for the project, secured by state Sen. Mike Gambrell and state Rep. Don Chapman. The aviation-themed playground will include airplane-shaped climbing structures, a runway, slides, swings, model airplane structures,...
Be careful in the Lowcountry’s extreme heat this week
MORNING NEWSBREAK | It’s going to feel like 110 degrees in today’s outside blast furnace of heat, according to weather forecasts — and it’s not going to get much better soon. Showers towards the end of the week may cool things off a bit, but the Lowcountry’s annual July weather oven is on display unabashedly.
Deputies: Man taken to hospital after pulled from lake in Seneca
SENECA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office said a man has ben taken to the hospital after being pulled from a lake Tuesday morning. Deputies said dispatch received a 911 call around 8:30 a.m. in regards to a reported drowning in the lake along Harts Ridge Drive in Seneca.
Grant will help research ways to improve WNC aviation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Thousands of dollars will soon be going toward researching ways to improve aviation in Western North Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Transporation (NCDOT) announced in a press release on Monday that the state had received a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) grant. North Carolina was among three states that received the ARISE grant, which is funded in part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Pet owners: Beware of potentially toxic algal blooms
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Summer is in full swing and many pet owners will be heading to the water to keep themselves, and their four-legged friends, cool. But health officials say warmer water brings the potential for harmful, and sometimes deadly, toxins. The North Carolina Department of Health and...
Heat Advisory continues on Tuesday, July 16
Excessive heat is expected to continue on Tuesday along the Outer Banks and throughout Eastern North Carolina, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. A Heat Advisory has been issued for all of Eastern N.C., including Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, for heat index values of 100-110...
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