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Secretary of State makes campaign stop in Rowan County
SALISBURY — Elaine Marshall, the North Carolina secretary of state, made a stop in Rowan County on Saturday for her re-election campaign, speaking to local Democrats about the duties of her office and why she believed she is the best fit for the job. Marshall appeared at the monthly Rowan County Democratic Party breakfast on Saturday […] The post Secretary of State makes campaign stop in Rowan County appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Charlotte-Area Chefs Compete in NCRLA Chef Showdown
The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) held the semifinal round of its annual Chef Showdown culinary competition on Monday at Central Piedmont Community College in Uptown. The eighth season of the competition kicked off in March, with more than 70 chefs taking part in the first round. The...
Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency Presents 2024 Air Quality Excellence Awards
Since 2004, the local Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency has recognized local businesses and organizations that surpass air quality rules and regulations to adopt voluntary, innovative programs that include emissions reductions leading to improved air quality and regional visibility in our area. This year, the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency presents the...
Buncombe to move backup 911 center to Woodfin Street
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County may soon be getting a new 911 backup center. A $3.8 million project to move the center from the Asheville Municipal Building to 35 Woodfin St. is up for approval when county commissioners meet Tuesday night. “The backup 911 center will provide additional...
Busy stretch of major highway in Asheville to close for repairs over the weekend, officials say
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announces a stretch of Interstate 40 will be closed again over the weekend due to repairs. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Morning Headlines) According to NCDOT, crews from DBA Harrison Construction Company of Asheville, North Carolina, plan to close I-40 East from the Interstate...
Smokies cities make strides toward ensuring bear, human safety with new trash bins
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to an estimated 1,900 black bears — about two per square mile — with more than 14,500 of these iconic mammals roaming the four-state mountain region. Bears share their territory with increasing numbers of human neighbors, which can lead to conflict...
Vacant homes acquired by DOT for I-26 Connector becoming havens for drug users, neighbors say
Residents of East West Asheville say vacant homes now owned by the NCDOT to make way for the upcoming I-26 Connector project have become havens for drug users and people experiencing homelessness. Cathy Sherman said she moved to Asheville eight years ago and bought a house just off Hanover Street...
Jon Brann Reid Named Big South Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Men's Tennis graduate Jon Brann Reid has been named the 2023-24 Big South Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, announced by the league today (Wednesday, July 17). Reid went 16-5 in singles play including 14 wins at No. 3 and 3-1 in conference, while teaming...
Asheville councilwoman's nephew murdered; local community leader speaks on violence
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Councilwoman Sheneika Smith has confirmed that her 29-year-old nephew Caleb Savon Gilliam was murdered on Saturday, July 13, outside of the Livingston Heights apartment complex. The Asheville Police Department (APD) reported that a fight erupted outside of the complex at Livingston Street and Depot...
Answer Man: Will WLOS restore Mount Pisgah tower site to a natural state? When will the new Patton Avenue crosswalk be operational?
Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies, and the real answers:. Question: Recently I saw where WLOS is moving their over-the-air broadcasting tower from Mount Pisgah to Pinnacle Mountain. Since the current WLOS tower and tram on Mount Pisgah are on National Forest land, what kind of remedial work will they be doing to the Mount Pisgah site to restore it to a natural state?
STATE: NCDHHS announces $11M investment in family-based behavioral health services for children with complex needs
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced an $11 million investment in treatment services designed to keep children who have complex behavioral health needs in homes and communities, and out of inappropriate boarding. The department is partnering with Rapid Resources for Families to expand access to family-based therapeutic programs, enabling […] The post STATE: NCDHHS announces $11M investment in family-based behavioral health services for children with complex needs appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stein's fundraising doubles Robinson in North Carolina governor’s race
(The Center Square) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein raised more than double the amount of money for his campaign than Republican candidate Mark Robinson in the most recent period, promising a heated race for the governor’s mansion in North Carolina. Stein ended the second fundraising quarter with $15.9 million in the bank, while Robinson has $6.6 million, according to campaign finance documents. The race for governor in North Carolina...
You could win $1.2 million if you find a genie lamp hidden in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina or South Carolina
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Right now, you could be one answer away from more than a million dollars. A new nationwide treasure hunt game launched on July 1, and game organizers say that your ticket to $1.2 million is hidden somewhere in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina or South Carolina. Anyone who plays is potentially one correct answer away from winning.
Hot Car Deaths: The death of an NC toddler is being told to warn parents & push for more safety regulations
GREENSBORO, N.C. — June. July. August. According to Kids and Car Safety.org These months are considered the most dangerous months for families when it comes to the risk of hot car deaths. Already at least 10 children's deaths in the US are confirmed hot car deaths, another three are...
‘Couldn’t sleep’: North Carolina woman wins $343,099, plans Vegas trip
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Carletta Woodall, of Parkton, put $1 on a digital lottery game on Thursday night and won $343,099, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “I couldn’t sleep after that,” she said. Woodall won the top-level “Epic jackpot” in the Bison Bonanza game, which is a digital instant game featuring […]
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission Launches National Sweepstakes; Michelle Grainger Comments
BENSON, NC - Encouraging shoppers to cook with sweetpotatoes, the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission (NCSPC) announced the Sweet North Carolina Sweetpotato Sweepstakes. “We are thrilled to promote a campaign that embraces the unique and versatile attributes sweetpotatoes have to offer,” commented Executive Director Michelle Grainger. “The Commission works diligently to provide consumers with different facets to express their culinary skills inside the kitchen. By creating a summer promotion, it will encourage people to not only try new recipes but take a deeper look at recipes with our superfood at their center and identify the many ways it can be enjoyed for any reason, any season!”
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