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Gibson Park & Pool Party features ribbon-cutting for new playground equipment
COLUMBUS—On Saturday afternoon, Polk County Parks & Rec. and the Spartanburg YMCA held the Gibson Park & Pool Party to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month. The event featured the ribbon-cutting for a brand-new playground at Gibson Park. The long-anticipated playground equipment, chosen by the community in a vote this spring, was finally unveiled after three […] The post Gibson Park & Pool Party features ribbon-cutting for new playground equipment appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County ranked among ‘Top 30 Most Arts-Vibrant Rural Counties’
POLK COUNTY—Recently, leading research center SMU DataArts out of Dallas recognized Polk County for its vibrant arts scene, ranking it 24th among the top 30 most arts-vibrant rural counties nationwide. Polk and Tyrell counties were the only two counties in the state to make the list. The counties featured in the report all scored within […] The post Polk County ranked among ‘Top 30 Most Arts-Vibrant Rural Counties’ appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Officials find missing, endangered 85-year-old in Henderson Co.
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons said a missing and endangered man has been found in Henderson County. According to officials, 85-year-old Richard Lee Dulin was last seen leaving a home in Hendersonville in a red Ford F150 with North Carolina license plate: HD62688. The truck has a “very large” trailer hitch.
Hendersonville's 7th Avenue streetscape project continues construction
Hendersonville’s 7th Avenue streetscape project is continuing on its path to completion with the reopening of the Grove Street intersection and an installation of a new sign. According to a news release from the city of Hendersonville, the intersection and new gateway signage opened just before July 4. With...
Valley girl goes to Harvard: the hilarious romp of Legally Blonde comes to Hendersonville Theatre
Get your pink on and join Hendersonville Theatre for Legally Blonde the Musical, opening July 18 and running through Aug. 4 at Hendersonville Theatre. Legally Blonde is a fun and fabulous feel-good musical comedy with show-stopping dance and musical numbers that remind you that being yourself never goes out of style. The show features memorable songs, dynamic dances, and a strong message of empowerment.
Local Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Prison for Multiple Felonies
Hendersonville – Lafoy Ball Jr., 57, of Hendersonville, was recently sentenced to a minimum of 110 months and a maximum of 144 months in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of Felony Larceny, including one Felony Larceny from a Construction Site. Ball also acknowledged his status as a Habitual Felon during the hearing. The sentencing was presided over by the Honorable Superior Court Judge Peter Knight.
Robeson County woman wins over 300K with NC lottery digital instant win
One woman in Robeson County turned $1 into over $300,000 when she decided to play one of North Carolina Education Lottery's new digital instant win games.Carletta Woodall said she was about to go to sleep Thursday night when she decided to play."I couldn't sleep after that," she laughed.Woodall won the epic jackpot in the Bison Bonanza game, a digital instant game featuring a progressive jackpot. The odds of that win are 1 in 31 million.She already has one plan for her winnings."I've never been to Vegas so I want to take a trip there," Woodall said.She claimed her prize at lottery headquarters nd after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $245,316.In addition to her trip, Woodall plans to do some home repairs and share her winnings with her family.
Teenager is youngest Black person to earn private license in his state, mother says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WSOC) – A teenager in North Carolina is making aviation history. Ryan Garner is a 17-year-old pilot and the youngest Black person ever to earn his private license in the state. Garner took lessons at a small airport in Indian Trail. At first, his sights were set...
In southeastern North Carolina, spiderwebs offer clues about air quality
A group of about a dozen community activists, scientists, and volunteers advanced along the edge of some woods near Goldsboro last month, searching for the dense webs of the funnel weaver spider. Ultimately, these delicate webs may reveal clues about air quality in the region. Dani Lin Hunter, research manager...
The Most Expensive Home In The History of North Carolina Just Sold For $13.9 Million
J. Long Custom Homes has just sold the most expensive home in the history of North Carolina. The 6,700-square-foot beach mansion on Figure Eight Island in Wilmington closed for an astounding $13.9 million. “We are thrilled to have been part of such a historic record-breaking sale,” said J. Long Custom...
How much do you need to retire in North Carolina?
(WGHP) — Retirement seems like a distant goal for many people as costs steadily rise across the board in almost all aspects of life. GoBankingRates broke down just how much someone in each state needs to retire based on the cost of living. The lowest cost of retirement is in West Virginia, where someone could […]
Level 1 risk of severe storms, heat advisory issued for Triangle
The NC weather forecast calls for a level 1 risk of severe storms from the Triangle and up towards Virginia. Another heat advisory is also in place from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.Damaging winds will be the main threat from isolated severe storms that pop up.Afternoon highs will be anywhere from 93 to 97, with feels-like temps of 105 to 109.The good news is this will be the last day of our current heat wave.Heavy downpours may lead to minor flooding and a few showers and storms may linger overnight.Thursday also brings a chance of severe weather as a cold front approaches.
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