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Finding bargains means saving lives
Rummaging for a bargain at Pawsome Treasures allows for a bit of retail therapy while managing to leave inflation at the door. And purchases go to help a good cause — proceeds from the new Mount Airy thrift store are going to help offset costs of spay and neuter services as well as to help animal rescue and foster groups.
Pactiv Evergreen employee charged for shooting coworker, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A man accused of shooting a coworker in Greensboro appeared in court Tuesday. Ricky Williams, 44 was issued a $500,000 bond. The district attorney said he's a danger because of previous felony convictions from the 1990s. He also has pending charges, unrelated to Monday's shooting. Greensboro...
Cumberland County home listings asked for less money in June – see the current median price here
The median home in Cumberland County listed for $309,950 in June, down 2.7% from the previous month's $318,588, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price decreased 5.5% from $327,925. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Buncombe, Asheville property transfers for June 28-July 2
102 Forest Lake Drive, $570,000, Robert S Lebendiger and Ann Gryezan to Linda Edwards Stine. 7 Lennox St., $320,000, Lawrence Jarrell to Patrick and Paige Gerbic Living Trust. 12 S Lexington Ave., Unit 410, $950,000, James G Gibson and Jill R Gibson to Diana Fields Flintoff. 6 Woodcrest Road, $830,000,...
City Launches Community Space Upfit Project
Asheville – The City of Asheville has undertaken a groundbreaking initiative, the Community Space Upfit Project, to strengthen community connectivity and climate resilience. This project, funded by $75,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, aims to enhance five community spaces across the city by providing them with technology and infrastructure to support virtual community meetings and emergency briefings.
Empty nesters downsize, give up family home for remarkable dream home: 'It felt extremely freeing'
A pair of empty nesters combined modern technology with a back-to-the-basics mentality to develop a remarkable dream home that generates more energy than it consumes. As detailed by WNC Magazine, John and Amy Ende began the process of downsizing by decluttering their large brick colonial home, keeping items out of landfills by selling, donating, and gifting nonessentials.
UNC Asheville graduate Patten makes history, winning Wimbledon men's doubles title
LONDON (AP) — UNC Asheville men's tennis now has its first-ever Wimbledon title. On July 13 in the men's doubles championship, the unseeded team of Henry Patten, a 2019 UNC Asheville graduate, and Harri Heliovaara saved three match points in the second set, rallying to defeat the Australian team of Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson 6-7 (7), 7-6 (8), 7-6 (11-9) for their first Grand Slam title. Patten and Heliovaara are the first unseeded duo to win the men's doubles title since 2014.
Young Man From Maiden Is Motocross Maven
Lucas Bradshaw cycling way to greatness in his sport. MAIDEN––Even at his young age, he’s cycling his way to greatness in the sport of motocross. He’s rising second-grader Lucas Bradshaw, and at just 7 years old, he’s already making quite the name for himself on the motocross circuit, according to proud parents Joseph and Tiffany Bradshaw of Maiden. As Mrs. Bradshaw told The Herald this week, her son is soon headed off to the National Motocross Championship, July 29-Aug. 3. Young Bradshaw is among the country’s top 40 riders in his class.
Man killed in Smyth County motorcycle crash
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — A man was killed in a motorcycle crash that happened on Sunday afternoon in Smyth County, according to Virginia State Police. Police said the crash happened on Interstate 81 southbound at mile marker 48. Authorities said the driver, 36-year-old Carl Coe, of Hillsville, Virginia, went off the left side of the interstate. The motorcycle then struck a guardrail.
NC Democratic Party office vandalized in Morehead City, police investigating
Authorities are investigating vandalism at a North Carolina Democratic Party office overnight in Carteret County. According to Carteret County Democratic Party Chair Katie Tomberlin, someone threw rocks and a concrete planter through the window of the office overnight Saturday in downtown Morehead City. NC Democratic Party head Anderson Clayton confirmed...
Former NCCU AD Responds To Budget Issues, Defends Decisions In Her 30 Years Of Service
DURHAM, NC — Former North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Director of Athletics, Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree, is addressing the scrutiny she is receiving regarding the athletics department’s current budget issues. Wicker McCree replied to a news article in which administrators, including her successor, Dr. Skip Perkins, alluded to...
Pickleball tournament draws nearly 400 players in Chapel Hill
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – It’s a sport sweeping the nation — USA Pickleball said they’re the fastest growing sport in the country, for the third year in a row. The popularity of the sport is also growing in the Triangle. Pickleball is a mashup of...
Top Republican budget writer leaving North Carolina House
Republican Rep. Jason Saine, a top budget writer and influential lawmaker, will resign from the North Carolina House on Monday, he told WRAL. Saine, 50, has been in the House since 2011 and won re-election six times from Lincoln County. He was running for re-election in 2024. His resignation will become official Aug. 12.
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