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North Carolina man wins $1 million lottery prize with $10 scratch-off
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — Irineo Cruz-Sanchez of Hurdle Mills tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million prize. He bought his lucky Multiplier Mania ticket from the Efland Supermarket on U.S. 70 West in Efland. When Cruz-Sanchez arrived at lottery headquarters on June 21, he had a decision to make. He […]
Advisory lifted after 2023 fuel spill near Saluda
SALUDA—The Polk County Health and Human Services Agency recently announced the lifting of a precautionary advisory following a fuel spill on the interstate in 2023. Last year, on July 13, a gas tanker fire forced the shutdown of I-26 in both directions between Columbus and Hendersonville. The accident occurred around 5:30 a.m. near mile marker […] The post Advisory lifted after 2023 fuel spill near Saluda appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Saluda Pantry receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
SALUDA—The Saluda Pop-Up Pantry has received $1,600 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Feeding the Hungry grant supports community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to nutritious food and providing nutrition education to eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity. The Saluda Pantry has […] The post Saluda Pantry receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
La Pantera 97.3 FM brings new beat to Asheville radio scene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Music … it’s all around us. But something has been missing from the Asheville music scene. That will change Wednesday morning, when Asheville Media Group launches the city’s newest radio station: La Pantera 97.3 FM. Why a Regional Mexican radio station?. “We...
Puppies abandoned on bridge soon up for adoption at Brother Wolf
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Four recovering puppies will soon be up for adoption at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue after they were abandoned on an Asheville bridge. A spokesperson with Brother Wolf said the puppies were brought in several weeks ago after a community member found them inside a plastic bin left in the hot summer sun.
Tuesday 7/2: Jay Sanders – Evanescent
The bassist for Acoustic Syndicate has this to say about his first solo album: “This record has been years—even decades—in the making, with some compositions dating as far back as 1994. It is at once a meditation on impermanence and an exploration of my motivations and influences as an artist. Seven original compositions are accompanied by a tone poem dedicated to the Voyager spacecraft. My music is animated by my immensely talented friends and collaborators including Zack Page, Steve Alford, Jacob Rodriguez, Justin Ray, Evan Martin, Tyler Housholder, Casey Driessen, Julian Dreyer, and Clay Miller.” Jay celebrates the release of this album on Friday the 12th at AyurPrana Listening Room in Asheville.
On the Move: Richard Seay
Richard Seay joined The Cliffs as director of sales. He will manage the Cliffs Realty sales teams in the Lake and Mountain regions, which encompass The Cliffs’ six private luxury communities within South Carolina as well as the firm’s brokerage office in the Asheville, North Carolina, region. Seay...
Wearing masks in public will be illegal, with exceptions, after NC veto override vote
After a contentious trip through the North Carolina General Assembly, a bill banning masks in public, with some exceptions, and a campaign finance provision, is set to become law. At the end of June Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 237, “various criminal and election law changes” citing concerns over...
Biden campaign has its eye on North Carolina
Standing on the tarmac at Raleigh-Durham International Airport just after midnight Friday, Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams knew he needed to spark some energy for the arrival of President Biden after a disastrous debate performance hours earlier.Why it matters: It was a critical moment for Biden. His scheduled Raleigh rally the following afternoon, here in the capital of a swing state his campaign is prioritizing, would be pivotal to prove he still has it in him to run for president.So Williams worked with the Biden campaign to organize a dance party at 2am on the tarmac.About 200 people, a DJ and...
Struggling Salt Life, Soffe parent could cut 224 NC jobs
The struggling apparel company behind the Salt Life beachwear and Soffe activewear brands plans to eliminate 224 jobs in North Carolina if efforts to sell itself fall through. In notices filed with the state Department of Commerce, Delta Apparel Inc. said it’s trying to sell the company. If it isn’t able to close a deal, it would cut 181 jobs in Cumberland County, 46 jobs in Robeson County and 22 jobs in Cabarrus County, the Duluth, Georgia-based company said.
State’s top court orders new reviews of two high-profile media access disputes
A state Supreme Court decision in May dealing with media access to law enforcement recordings could have an impact on two other high-profile cases. Court orders Friday called for new reviews of both cases. A 5-2 court majority ruled on May 23 that media outlets did not need to file...
U.S. Transportation Secretary joins Gov. Cooper to break ground on new Winston-Salem trail
There was an error loading the media player. Pete Buttigieg, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, was among those on hand Tuesday to break ground on a new multi-use trail in Winston-Salem. The shovels were out to turn the first dirt on the Salem Parkway path, a 1.3-mile bike-and-pedestrian...
3 arrested, 1 wanted after argument turns into shooting in Toccoa, GA
TOCCOA, G.A. (FOX Carolina) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said three people were arrested and one is still on the run after an argument turned into a shooting injuring one person Saturday evening. According to GBI officials, Toccoa Police were called to the hospital in reference to a...
Mission Hospital prepares for nurse strike despite ongoing negotiations
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The three-year contract for hundreds of Mission Hospital's nurses expired on Tuesday, July 2, but nurses are continuing to work their shifts as negotiations continue. News 13 has learned, however, that the hospital is preparing for a potential strike if no agreement can be reached.
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