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Dehydrated puppies found in hot plastic bin near bridge
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A litter of puppies was found abandoned in a plastic bin left out in the hot sun. The person who found the puppies brought them to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in Asheville, North Carolina. “A hot plastic tote bin left in the sun,” the rescue...
NC governor to participate in White House meeting amid concerns over Biden's debate performance
North Carolina's Gov. Roy Cooper plans to participate virtually in a White House meeting today with other Democratic governors across the country and President Joe Biden, according to the governor's office. The meeting, confirmed by the White House, comes after a group of Democratic governors talked on Monday about concerns over the...
Fresh Tracks: Skylar Gudasz Searches for Meaning in Her “Truck”
North Carolina artist Skylar Gudasz takes a soul-searching journey in “Truck,” a new track that’s surfaced from her upcoming album, “Country,” which will be released on August 9. In the laid-back roots-rock tune, Gudasz calls out comforting voices from the radio, including Lucinda Williams and...
What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
Asheville City Schools may freeze positions, cut staff; NC schools face fiscal 'cliff'
ASHEVILLE - The city school system is looking at freezing some vacant school positions and cutting central office personnel to cope with a $1.2 million shortfall. Much of the funding gap stems from the loss of $1 million in annual federal pandemic funding, a situation experienced by other school systems, according to Maggie...
Holiday Forecast: Sunny skies at Myrtle Beach, Outer Banks; thunderstorm chances in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — While Western North Carolina and the Upstate battle heat, humidity and scattered thunderstorms for the Fourth of July and beyond, beachgoers from Myrtle Beach to the Outer Banks can enjoy dry conditions for much of their vacation. Myrtle Beach should be under a ridge of...
Dramatic Multi-County Police Chase in North Carolina Ends in Standoff
A dramatic multi-county chase ended in a tense standoff involving the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) on Sunday. The suspect, 47-year-old Chad Vernon Clark, was apprehended after an overnight standoff at his residence in Pittsboro. Clark faces several charges including felony fleeing to elude arrest, speeding, and reckless driving.
North Carolina Senator resigns, states family life as the reason why
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Tuesday morning, North Carolina State Senate District 2 member and Senate Majority Whip, Jim Perry, announced his resignation effective today. Late last year, Perry decided not to run for re-election. Perry said it was an honor to serve for three terms, and wanted to fulfill his duties through the end of […]
Around town: The Big Crafty is back
The Big Crafty will return to Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, noon-6 p.m. The biannual regional arts and crafts fair was founded in 2008 by Brandy Bourne and Justin Rabuck with the idea of creating a family reunion for their creative community. “We extend a warm welcome to a rich pageant of basement and backyard artists, juried prize winners and brand new creative spirits,” the original call to artists read.
North Carolina People Lose Money After Ticketmaster’s Latest Data Breach
Imagine purchasing your concert tickets, eagerly waiting for the event, and then finding out that your personal information has been stolen. This unsettling scenario is now a reality for many North Carolinians affected by the latest hacking incident at Ticketmaster. What Happened To Ticketmaster?. Ticketmaster recently uncovered that an unauthorized...
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