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ABSS adopts new policy barring discrimination based on gender identity that appears to conflict with N.C. Parents’ Bill of Rights
Alamance-Burlington school board members voted 6-1 during their latest work session Tuesday afternoon to adopt a policy revision that ABSS officials say complies with expanded protections for LGBTQ students – and prohibits discrimination based on gender identity and other “sex stereotypes” – under newly-implemented revisions to the federal Title IX by the U.S. Department of Education.
Flounder fishery dispute grows as August meeting approaches
The flounder conflict continues into next week’s North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) meeting, which will be held in Raleigh from Aug. 21-23. The bone of contention is between the MFC and the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission (WRC) about this year's recreational flounder season. The only agenda items...
North Carolina woman wins $287,870 jackpot after buying $5 ticket at Publix
NEW BERN, N.C. (WGHP) — Ruby Rozenblad, of New Bern, bought a Fast Play ticket on Tuesday and won a $287,870 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. She bought her winning $5 Rockin’ Bingo ticket from the Publix on South Glenburnie Road in New Bern. At the time of the win, the […]
NC faith leaders decry Lt. Gov. Robinson’s stances on abortion, LGBTQ+ equality
A group of faith leaders spoke in front of the state Legislative Building Wednesday, criticizing Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s positions on abortion and LGBTQ+ issues. Speakers questioned the lieutenant governor’s recent shift on abortion, accused him of misrepresenting Christianity, and of fueling a rise in Christian nationalism in North Carolina. “We are here […]
Skip Crowe inducted into Second Wind Hall of Fame
TRYON—The Rotary Club of Tryon nominated Skip Crowe for induction into the Second Wind Hall of Fame, and the Board accepted the nomination. Skip was officially inducted at the Rotary Club’s weekly meeting on August 8. Skip has been a member of the Rotary Club of Tryon for several years and the Greensboro Club for […] The post Skip Crowe inducted into Second Wind Hall of Fame appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
WNC sailor's tragic death spurs family's fight against Navy
ETOWAH, N.C. (WLOS) — This month marks two years since a young man from Etowah, N.C. fell overboard while serving in the US Navy overseas. Seaman Recruit David "Dee" Spearman drowned in the Baltic Sea on Aug. 1, 2022. Now, his parents are issuing a claim against the military, saying he never should have been up on deck that day.
CRHS Achieves ‘Baby-Friendly’ Status
Columbus Regional Healthcare System it has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States. This distinguished honor demonstrates that CRHS is adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers...
Buncombe County reevaluates judicial policies after controversial pretrial release
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Three people are dead. A McDowell County man was hospitalized, and two weeks later many questioned if the man at the center of it all should have been out of jail. There's now a State Bureau of Investigations inquiry into Buncombe County’s Pretrial Services regarding...
Boil Water Advisory issued by Town of Tryon
** The Boil Water Advisory was lifted on August 15 at 12 p.m. Chestnut Street and Pacolet Street impacted TRYON—On Wednesday morning at around 10:30 a.m., the Town of Tryon issued a Boil Water Advisory for customers on Chestnut Street and Pacolet Street. “Water consumers of the Town of Tryon on Chestnut St. […] The post Boil Water Advisory issued by Town of Tryon appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
NCDOT switching sides, closing section of I-40 West this weekend
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After working for weeks in the eastbound direction of Interstate 40, the North Carolina Department of Transportation announced it will be switching sides this weekend. A contractor for the NCDOT will close a four-mile stretch of I-40 West, weather permitting, allowing crews to safely perform...
2024 Set to Start with Road Matchup with Florida Gators and Home Opener vs UNC Asheville
WCU – 13-5-3, 7-2-0 SoCon. Gainesville, Fla. | 7:00 P.M. | Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Western Carolina (0-0-0, 0-0-0 SoCon) vs UNC Asheville (0-0-0, 0-0-0 Big South) Cullowhee, N.C. | 7:00 P.M. | Catamount Athletic Complex. Live Stats: https://tinyurl.com/nvt4xhvs. Quick Cuts:. Western Carolina and Florida will share the pitch...
America's Got Talent quarterfinals: Did Asheville band Ashes & Arrows advance to semifinals?
Ashes & Arrows, a country rock band that originated in Asheville, took the America's Got Talent stage once again on Tuesday night, Aug. 13. The band, which made it through audition rounds with their original song "Born to Love," wowed the judges on the quarterfinal stage with another original piece. ...
APD Arrest Probation Violator on Drug & Gun Charges
Asheville -- August 15, 2024: Asheville Police arrested a man wanted for probation violations and multiple open. warrants on drug and gun charges Tuesday afternoon. While conducting proactive enforcement, APD detectives attempted to make contact with Kwantez Marquis Tobe around. 4:21 p.m. on August 13. Tobe had open warrants for...
In Bryson City homecoming, Olympian Evy Leibfarth is still living her 'far out dreams'
BRYSON CITY – Since she was 6, Evy Leibfarth’s goal has always been to win an Olympic medal. Fourteen years later, following a third-place finish in the canoe slalom at the Paris Games, Leibfarth is living her wildest dreams. ...
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