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Federal judge rules Cornel West will be on North Carolina ballot for November's election
A federal judge has ruled that independent presidential candidate Cornel West must be on North Carolina's ballot for the November election, ruling that the state's logic to keep West off the ballot was flawed.
Wake County asking eaters to remember weeks back in tracking parasite illnesses
Interviews, tracing, tests lead investigators closer to source of parasite illnesses. The Wake County Health Department is conducting interviews with those who test positive for cyclospora. The goal is to determine what produce is making people sick in North Carolina. Health Director Rebecca Kaufman said no direct source has been...
Robin Sage training exercise for Special Forces candidates will be held in NC from Aug. 23 to Sept. 5
Special Forces candidates in the Robin Sage training exercise are placed in an environment of political instability characterized by armed conflict, forcing soldiers to analyze and solve problems to meet the challenges of "real world" training.
'It could be all day:' Long wait times at the DMV are plaguing drivers across the state
No one enjoys waiting in long lines, especially at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). However that’s exactly what’s happening at several offices across the state. At the DMV on Avent Ferry Road Tuesday, people are so desperate to get in that some are camping out, often waiting all day for multiple days, only to be turned away.
That Weird 10 Commandments Law Has Another Deranged Copycat
State Republican candidates in North Carolina are hopping onto a nationwide Bible bandwagon that’s pushing for the religious text to be a mandatory instructional element in public schools.Speaking with an undercover operative from the Democratic super PAC American Bridge at the Republican National Convention, the Republican nominee to become North Carolina’s public school superintendent, Michele Morrow, praised unconstitutional efforts that have made the Bible and its teachings mandatory reading in states such as Louisiana and Oklahoma. She revealed that she has similar intentions for the Tar Heel State.“I absolutely believe that we need to get elective Bible classes back in...
Greenville County voters will see a penny sales tax measure on election ballots
A penny sales tax will be on the ballot for voters in Greenville County this November. Councilmembers voted during a special meeting to send the measure to the ballot box for voters to decide. The ballot question, which will be featured alongside residents’ picks for president, congress, statehouse, and local government, will read:...
What to do this weekend in The 828: Aug. 16-18
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — All eyes were on downtown Asheville this week as the former president made a campaign stop. Whether you were in the middle of it all or avoided downtown Asheville all together, there are several events happening this weekend if you’re wanting to get out of the house!
Tools for Schools supplies distributed to local families
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Donations collected during the 16th annual Ingles Tools for Schools Supply Drive were distributed to the community on Wednesday, Aug. 14. News 13 teamed up with Eblen Charities and Ingles Markets for the Aug. 6 event, collecting school supplies and monetary donations to help local kids succeed this school year.
Get to Know Tunic, the Mind Behind the Hi-Vi Sound System
Asheville DJ, producer, and sound system owner Tunic stopped by to discuss his beginnings in the scene, his local community, and what’s to come in the future. As the sound system scene steadily grows in the US, Asheville-based DJ and producer Tunic has emerged as a standout artist among dubstep’s rising stars. Undoubtedly, some of the best music in this tightly-knit bass scene comes from producers who have a deep knowledge of the coveted speakers that fans flock to.
Asheville Botanical Garden to offer class on monarchs
Learn “All About Monarchs and Their Migration” with Kim Bailey on Monday, Sept. 9, at Asheville Botanical Garden. The class will be held in the ABG Visitor Center’s Butler Room (indoor classroom) from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Nonprofit Punch Bucket Lit announces inaugural Punch Bucket Literary Festival
Literary non profit organization Punch Bucket Lit will present its inaugural literary festival Friday and Saturday September 20-21, 2024. Held at The Wortham Center for Performing Arts and The Renaissance Hotel in downtown Asheville, the festival will feature over 100 authors, including New York Times bestselling and three-time National Book Award-nominated author, Lauren Groff. Readings, workshops, and panels will cover multiple genres and forms, including memoir, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. An all-day bookfair will host 20+ literary magazines and presses including The Sun Magazine, Ecotone, The Rumpus, and Loblolly Press.
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