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Man found in McDowell County woods after welfare check identified
The name of a man whose body was found in the woods of McDowell County, North Carolina, during a welfare check was released Wednesday. The McDowell County Sheriff's Office said the name of the victim is Tommy Allen Woody, 51, of Marion. Deputies said they were called to North Fork...
NICA Mountain Biking Team seeking school-age riders
POLK COUNTY—Sign-ups are now open for the first-ever Polk County mountain biking team. Open to all Polk County students in grades 6-12, this team welcomes all participants, with no tryouts required. The season is set to kick off in December 2024, with two full-day classes scheduled for September 28 and September 29 at Stearns Gym. […] The post NICA Mountain Biking Team seeking school-age riders appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
McMaster removing $2.3M from South Carolina's 2024-25 budget
(The Center Square) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced 21 budget vetoes totaling nearly $2.3 million from the Palmetto State's fiscal 2024-25 budget. The Republican governor announced his vetoes during a Wednesday media briefing, calling on state lawmakers to replace earmarks with merit-based and competitive grants. The budget includes more than 500 earmarks totaling $424.7 million. South Carolina's $40.2 billion spending plan is built around $12.4 billion in general...
Asheville Food Bites: How to get Neng Jr.'s to-go, more new menus, events, projects
ASHEVILLE - Neng Jr.'s offers special carryout service and hosts culinary event; Luminosa launches lunch service with original menu; Regina's extends hours and announces Italian garden harvest soiree; and Asheville restaurants launch fundraiser to provide mental health resources and counseling to industry workers. Neng's Bar & Grille and "Flavorama" event.
Law Enforcement in South Carolina plans to crackdown on drunk drivers
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — With the 4th of July just a day away law enforcement in the Upstate is amping up their presence on the highway. The Spartanburg Police Department said they are partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to focus on impaired driving awareness through education and high-visibility enforcement.
New to the Street: The Vintage Toast
The Vintage Toast is an event venue in Spartanburg consisting of more than 4,000 square feet spread over two levels. The first floor consists of two areas that can be used for dining with a bar in the middle. The back dining area opens into the courtyard. The building also features a ballroom. The venue can accommodate up to 150 guests and has over 50 onsite parking spaces.
Under moderate drought, City of Saluda issues Stage 1 water shortage advisory
SALUDA, N.C. (WLOS) — The City of Saluda issued a Stage 1 water shortage advisory on July 3, saying that current water supply conditions indicate a potential for a shortage. According to a news release, city officials said for a Stage 1 advisory, water users are encouraged to voluntarily reduce their water use and improve water use efficiency. But, the release said no penalties will apply for noncompliance.
Champions for Wildlife announces fun summer events
POLK COUNTY—Champions for Wildlife is inviting the community to some exciting activities this summer, with two free events the whole family will love. First, Sunflower Daze at Looking Glass Creamery will take place from July 4 to July 7 and again from July 11 to July 14, where participants can pick free sunflowers. The event […] The post Champions for Wildlife announces fun summer events appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
West Henderson welcomes new indoor sports complex with wide range of amenities
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A new state-of-the-art indoor sports complex is coming to West Henderson following unanimous approval by the City Council Tuesday evening. The indoor sports complex, originally introduced for public feedback at the May 21 City Council meeting, will be built behind Chicken N Pickle, currently under construction on the southeast corner of St. Rose and Maryland Parkways.
Florida woman arrested for smuggling several kilos of cocaine into South Carolina, deputies say
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — The Florence County Sheriff's Office arrested a Florida woman for trafficking cocaine into South Carolina. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) On Wednesday, July 3, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on I-95 north near the 163 mile marker. During...
Meza and Hollingsworth split top prizes on PremierBilliards.com’s Q City 9-Ball Tour
Though he’d competed on a number of occasions, Rolando Meza had yet to earn a cash payout on the PremierBilliards.com’s Q City 9-Ball Tour. That all ended this weekend (Sat., June 29 until early AM on Sunday) when he went undefeated to the hot seat and then negotiated a split of the top two prizes with Landon Hollingsworth. Hollingsworth, who’d lost his opening match, went on to win slightly better than four out of every five (90-16, 84.9%) of the 106 games he played in a nine-match winning streak on the loss side of the bracket. No one chalked up more than four racks against him as he raced to 10 throughout the tournament. The $500-added event drew 46 entrants to Action Billiards in Inman, SC.
GBI Arrests Three, Seeks Fourth Suspect in Toccoa Shooting Incident
Following a shooting incident in Toccoa, Georgia, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has apprehended three individuals, with another suspect still on the run. The arrests were linked to a violent altercation that left one victim severely injured, according to a report from the GBI's recent press release. In the...
Coroner make positive identification of victim after SUV catches fire on South Carolina interstate
The coroner in Laurens County, South Carolina on Wednesday released the name of a man killed in an interstate crash over the weekend. Coroner Ashley Rushton said she positively identified the victim of the Saturday evening crash as Steven Campbell, 56, of Fountain Inn. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said...
Davis, other state and federal officials call for swift action on 'flash drought'
Drought conditions covering nearly 60 percent of North Carolina are being felt acutely by farmers in the Twin Counties, and a gathering Tuesday brought them together with agricultural officials and political leaders to call for swift action at the state and federal levels. “We’ve had what meteorologists call a ‘flash drought,’” said Bob Etheridge, a former congressman who now serves as the state executive director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency. “Which means temperatures soar and rain stops. We’ve had 90-degree-plus weather...
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