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New book from Madison High '80 grads explores two centuries of Western NC murder, mayhem
HOT SPRINGS - A new book from two 1980 Madison High graduates covers "moonshine, murder and mayhem" in the Blue Ridge region of the Appalachian Highlands, including a number of Madison County subjects. The book, from authors R. Scott Lunsford and Alfred Dockery, is "Blood on the Blue Ridge: Historic Appalachian True...
Fayetteville restaurant on Cliffdale Road shutters after five months in business
A short-lived restaurant in West Fayetteville closed in late August. Axum Ethiopian Restaurant, which opened in March at 5945 Cliffdale Road, announced in a since-deleted Aug. 22 Facebook post that the restaurant is closed after five months in business. Located in Cliffdale Square, a shopping plaza one local restauranteur described as a “little international food...
Thousands expected in Asheboro for Fusion Soccer Tournament
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – 4,000 people are expected to visit Asheboro this Labor Day weekend from several different states for the Fusion Soccer Tournament. It’s one of the first big events they’ve been fully open for, so they’re hoping to show off. “We gotta make sure all the grass is mowed. This complex is over […]
2 charged with possession of weapon on campus of Western Alamance High School, deputies say
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Two people are facing charges after deputies said they were found with a BB gun on the campus of an Alamance County high school. The Alamance County Sheriff's Office said the staff at Western Alamance High School notified the Sheriff’s Officer School Resource Officer of a car driving erratically in the student parking lot Friday around 8:20 a.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Asheville area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Buncombe County. The warning was issued about 2:23 p.m. when a severe thunderstorm was reported 8 miles northeast of downtown Asheville. According to the National Weather Service, the storm was nearly stationary and could have 60 mph wind gusts and nickel-size hail.
Part of Alamance Crossing shopping center sold
A commercial real estate firm in Raleigh has purchased a 17,200 square-foot outparcel at Alamance Crossing shopping center in west Burlington that consists of approximately seven retail spaces, one of which the buyer said is currently vacant. The property is located beside Texas Roadhouse and includes a Vitamin Shoppe, Sprint...
Lumberton Native Wins National Pageant, Plans To Inspire Young Women Through Agriculture
LUMBERTON, NC一 A Lumberton woman took home the title of Miss America’s United States earlier this month. It took her several years to win the crown, which she hopes will empower other young girls and women through agriculture. Nicole Hall has been competing in pageants for two decades,...
Thousands without power in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Thousands are in the dark in Greensboro Thursday. According to the Duke Energy power outage map, around 2,000 people are without power in the Lake Jeanette, North Elm, and Pisgah Church Road area. Stay with WFMY News 2 for updates. MORE WAYS TO GET WFMY NEWS...
NC homeowner hires attorney after water bill spikes to 'mortgage payment size'
An Asheville homeowner is sharing his story after being charged more than 18 times his average water bill. Robert Ahern feels he is being treated so unfairly by the Water Resources Department, he has hired an attorney. "I was shocked. I was absolutely shocked, and I thought: 'Wow, they just...
NC: Topgolf to Open Location in Greensboro
Topgolf will open its newest venue in Greensboro, N.C., on Sept. 13, which will be its fourth location in the state. The Greensboro site is near the I-40 and I-73 interchange and is part of a larger master commercial development that will include entertainment, restaurants and hotel concepts. It will employ about 300 people.
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