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Weekend reads: Elections heat up in swing-state NC
Latest poll gives Stein a double-digit lead over Robinson in NC’s governor’s race By Clayton Henkel A new High Point University/SurveyUSA Poll shows Attorney General Josh Stein, the Democratic nominee for governor, leading Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson by 14 percentage points in North Carolina’s closely watched governor’s race. The online poll of more than […]
Despite Growing Up Gamecocks' Fan, Sophomore QB High On Clemson
Mason Holtzclaw grew up in Belton, less than an hour from Clemson. Despite being so close for so many years, the high school sophomore grew up a fan of the rival Gamecocks. However, these days Holtzclaw (...)
Local growers weigh in as 78th annual North Carolina Apple Festival grows near
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — There are only a few days until the 78th annual North Carolina Apple Festival, which features growers from across Henderson County, the top apple producing county in North Carolina. It is the season for picking crops off of the trees, and yields, growers tell News...
Two WNC High School Football Players Dead After Crash
Two high school football players from Western North Carolina have died after a 4 wheeler crash over the weekend. The North Carolina Highway Patrol says the crash happened early Sunday morning in Transylvania County.
Marion Woman Charged with Meth Possession
McDowell County -- August 26, 2024: McDowell County: Kayla Leann Hegler of Marion with Possession of. Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was given a $4,000 secured bond. On August 8th Deputy Cox responded to a Marion residence for a domestic disturbance involving Hegler. A search...
Clyde man charged with felony murder after fatal shooting: neighbors react
CLYDE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Clyde man faces multiple charges including felony murder following a shooting over the weekend. As the investigation unfolds, neighbors are reacting. It was early in the morning on Saturday, Aug. 24, in a normally quiet Clyde community. “It was a real shock because nothing...
Hendersonville suspect in Aug. 23 bank robbery arrested in Greenville, SC
A suspect in an Aug. 23 robbery of the SECU at 90 Commercial Blvd. in Hendersonville has been arrested, according to a news release from the Hendersonville Police Department. At about 10 p.m. on Aug. 23, officers with the Greenville, South Carolina, Police Department located and arrested James Scott Bayne Jr., 38, of Greenville. ...
Funshine Camp Thanks Yancey Commissioners
Funshine Camp presents Thank Yout Yancey Commissioners. Great to be apart of another successful Funshine Camp this year. Already looking forward to 2025 Camp Funshine Week!. If interested in volunteering, please contact Lucy Wilson. Special thank you to Lucy for all of her dedication to these Campers and the Camp’s success.
Mountain Home Music Celebrates 30 Years with a Big Celebration September 7 at the Valle Crucis Apple Barn Beginning at 4:30
Joe Shannon’s Mountain Home Music, a cornerstone of Appalachian performing arts since 1994, is thrilled to announce its 30th anniversary celebration! Join us on Saturday, September 7, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the picturesque Valle Crucis Apple Barn for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and community spirit, sponsored by the Appalachian State University Center for Appalachian Studies.
Bail bond reforms could leave more prisoners behind bars
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Lawmakers passed bond reform in 2023. It came after pressure from prosecutors and law enforcement officials who argued that a new law was needed to cut down on crimes that were being committed by suspects while out on bond. Now, the new law is having a...
SC spending $30M to tackle nursing shortage predicted to be nation’s 7th worst
COLUMBIA – The Legislature has pumped $30 million into collegiate nursing programs in South Carolina over the past three years in an effort to stem a potential health care crisis. By 2036, the Palmetto State could have the seventh-largest shortage of registered nurses in the nation — with a predicted 13,600 vacancies, leaving more than […]
Local forest ranger on front lines battling wildfire in Oregon
ASHE COUNTY — Local Ashe County Assistant Ranger, Luke Hall, along with 19 other personnel from the NC Forest Service are in Oregon battling wildfires. This is Hall's second detail out west. Luke started his career in 2021, after working in the private sector for over 24 years. When crews are dispatched on detail, they will spend 14 days of up to 16 hr days working in the hot dry conditions. This kind of working environment takes commitment and courage especially while fighting fire on new terrain. Hand crews are used where heavy equipment such as bulldozer cannot access, typically steep, rocky terrain. They will construct fire breaks with hand tools in these areas. If you are interested in starting a career with the NC Forest Service, job postings can be found at www.ncforestservice.gov, or call the Ashe County headquarters at (336) 982-2471.
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