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Fireworks, parades set for 4th of July celebrations in WNC
(WLOS) — Western North Carolina is ready to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, with several fireworks shows and parades on tap for this week. Below is a list of events scheduled for this holiday week. Asheville. Independence Day Block Party, sponsored by Ingles (July 4): This is an all-day...
Former NBA star takes coaching role one day after retiring
The Hornets have officially announced Charles Lee‘s staff for the new head coach’s first season in Charlotte and the group includes one particularly notable name. According to a news release, former Hornets star Kemba Walker has been hired as a player enhancement coach. Walker officially announced his retirement...
Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness resums free tours in Flat Rock
Guided tours are again available for the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness, 1905 Greenville Highway, in Flat Rock. These free, guided tours will be held the first and third Saturdays June-September and every third Saturday March-December. The tour for July 6 begins at 11 a.m. and will last about one hour.
Anderson earns Military Excellence Award at Recruit Training Command
GREAT LAKES (NNS) — Seaman Hunter Anderson graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command, earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) June 27, 2024. Anderson, from Hayesville, North Carolina, said he enlisted for a variety of reasons, including his strong belief in patriotism. “I joined the Navy because...
102-year-old fighter pilot to receive WWII medal of honor from France
A 102-year-old Hendersonville man will soon receive one of France’s highest honors for his service as a fighter pilot during World War II. WWII P-47 pilot Ed Cottrell of Brevard will be bestowed with the French Legion de l’honneur Medal on July 9 at a public ceremony in Brevard. Other American recipients include General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur.
WECT to livestream and broadcast NC Fourth of July Festival Parade in Southport
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) – WECT will livestream and broadcast the NC Fourth of July Festival Parade, set to start at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. You will be able to watch the parade at the top of this story, on WECT 6 News on-air, on the WECT Watch Live page, on our phone and TV apps and our Facebook page when it begins.
Home Furnishing International foam and bedding division gunning for volume retail biz with EVP hire
Gaffney, S.C. — Palmetto Pedic, the foam and bedding supplier owned by Home Furnishing International, has added Daniel J. Baker in the newly created position of executive vice president of sales & marketing and chief merchandising officer. He reports to David Li, chairman and CEO. “We believe there is...
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
Severe drought touches 10 North Carolina counties
(The Center Square) – Ten counties, mostly in the eastern part of the state, are under severe drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor of North Carolina. Sixty-nine more are considered in moderate drought, according to the weekly report from Tuesday. A week earlier, 57 counties were in moderate drought and there were none reaching the severe level. Pitt and surrounding counties are the hub of the worst conditions....
Pack places five on All-District squad
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The North Carolina Softball Coaches Association picked five Washington High School softball players for the 2A All-District 1 post-season team. Junior Emma Orr made the team for the third straight year and was named Pitcher of the Year. Junior catcher Addison Miller was selected...
Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 Episode 5 Highlights Iris’s Risky Role
The intensity in Mayor of Kingstown is unrelenting this season, as evident in episode 5 of season 3, aptly titled ‘Iris’. The episode name hints at the spotlight on Iris, a character whose journey teeters on the edge of peril and intrigue. Iris’s Fate. The prevailing question...
Officials urge caution with outdoor burning, fireworks
High fire danger due to moderate drought conditions POLK COUNTY—With moderate drought conditions prevailing across much of North Carolina, the N.C. Forest Service is advising against outdoor burning due to the ongoing dry weather. The hot and dry conditions persisting across much of the state are leading to a moderate to high fire danger across […] The post Officials urge caution with outdoor burning, fireworks appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
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