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19 more NC counties to receive expanded internet access through statewide program
The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) announced Monday an additional $112M in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects for nineteen more counties through a statewide initiative.
Answer Man: Vendors selling goods along off-ramp in East Flat Rock legal or not?
Today's burning question is about about the practice of selling goods at on-/off-ramps, a practice that has become more common throughout Western North Carolina in the past few years. Have other questions for our staff? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and your question could appear in an upcoming column.
What’s new in food: New Woodfin shop makes fresh tortillas daily
North meets south at 175 Weaverville Road in Woodfin, the site of the recently opened Tortillas La Regia. Luz Salazar Maldonado grew up in Monterrey in northern Mexico, where flour tortillas are the norm. Her husband, Martin Maldonado, is from southern Mexico, where corn tortillas rule. With the help of...
Upstate man arrested for false NC hospital bomb threat
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – An Upstate man was arrested for allegedly making a false report about a bomb threat at a hospital in North Carolina. The City of Hendersonville announced that James Vigil, of Greer, was served a warrant Monday in regard to an incident at Pardee Hospital on May 18. Officials said the Hendersonville […]
Edneyville teacher recalls part in D-Day anniversary celebrations in France
Jordan Chambliss wasn’t anticipating the flood of emotions that poured over her on June 6. A fifth-grade teacher at Edneyville Elementary School, Chambliss was in France as part of the D-Day 80th Anniversary Collegiate Mass Band, a contingent of American musicians helping to commemorate the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. The trip was organized by a nonprofit called Historic Programs.
Lake Junaluska to host services and workshops
Lake Junaluska’s Summer Worship Series has now resumed with seven visiting theologians serving as guest preachers. Summer Worship Series’ services will begin at 9 a.m. on consecutive Sundays through Aug. 11 at the Lakeside White Tent near Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska. Guest musicians will lead the music....
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.
FBI: One person dead after officer-involved shooting in Cherokee
CHEROKEE, N.C. (WLOS) — The FBI confirmed to News 13 on July 2 that there was an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a fatality on July 1 in Cherokee. The FBI said it is currently investigating the incident that was reported to have happened during an attempted traffic stop along U.S. 19 near the Swain County line in the nighttime hours of July 1.
Brevard man prepares to fly into storm to help bring clean water to storm victims
As Hurricane Beryl barrels toward Jamaica and continues to devastate the Caribbean and Category 4 storm, a Brevard Man is preparing to fly right in the storm’s wake to be much needed aid to those hit the storm.
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.
Rocket carrying 20 Starlink satellites spotted over Charlotte area
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Satellites launched by tech mogul Elon Musk’s SpaceX were visible over the Charlotte region early Wednesday morning, leaving a glowing trail as they sailed into orbit. SpaceX confirmed that it launched 20 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch happened just before 5...
Greensboro firefighter demonstrates how to use fireworks correctly
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Fourth of July is coming up! You know what that means: grilling, pools and lots of loud, explosive, dangerous fireworks. 2 Wants to Know spoke to Greensboro Fire Department Fire and Life Safety Educator Matt Groseclose. Check out his demonstration of lighting a sparkler in...
Passengers voice frustration with Charlotte airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of the busiest in the world and officials expect record-breaking passenger traffic for the Fourth of July holiday.Why it matters: There are several big projects ongoing to modernize the airport, which means travelers have been experiencing delays getting in and out of CLT. By the numbers: The airport expects 1.18 million passengers between July 2-8, a 12% uptick compared to 2023. 191,000 of those passengers are expected to be local passengers departing from Charlotte, which is a 15.6% increase compared to last year, according to the airport. Zoom in: Charlotte tied for 69th...
Environmental groups remove the last dam on the Watauga River
The Shull’s Mill Dam is an obstruction, but it's been a long time since it was water-tight. Water flowed from an eye-shaped hole in the middle of the dam, a remnant of flooding during the 1940s. Now, the rest of the dam will come down during the next couple weeks.
Workers across Southern states demand relief from record-breaking heat
Workers from various service industry sectors across Atlanta, Charleston, South Carolina, and Durham, North Carolina, united in a set of simultaneous rallies last month to address the escalating challenge of extreme heat in their workplaces. This coordinated effort, organized by the Union of Southern Service Workers (USSW), aimed to highlight the hazardous conditions faced by employees as temperatures soar to unprecedented levels this summer.
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