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Strong Start Leads Western Carolina Past VMI on Friday, 8-4
Lexington, Va. — (WLOS) Senior Gavin Mortenson struck out seven over a season-long eight-inning start and Western Carolina’s offense opened the game with seven runs over the first four frames including a four-run first to claim game one of its final regular-season Southern Conference series on Thursday evening at Gray-Minor Stadium.
Air Force veteran sets her sights on new chapter by running for Congress
Sheri Biggs story in the service isn't like most. While taking care of veterans in a long term care setting, she decided she wanted to serve her country on another level. After fulfilling her duties as a nurse for more than 30 years, she decided to enlist into the Air Force.
How Tuscola upset defending NCHSAA 3A baseball state champions to advance to 4th round
HENDERSONVILLE − Tuscola baseball remembered the bitterness it felt after losing to West Henderson on April 25 for the Mountain 7 conference championship. It also wanted to face Falcons ace and NC State signee Truitt Manuel again, who struck out 14 batters while allowing eight hits, one walk and three runs in a loss during the regular season. ...
Ingles to have 9th store in Henderson County; find out where
HENDERSONVILLE - A ninth Ingles grocery store is coming soon to Henderson County, and it will be the fifth one in Hendersonville once it's completed. According to Henderson County permit records, the new Ingles is being built at 6034 Asheville Highway, which is just outside Fletcher town limits in Hendersonville. The Ingles is less than a mile from Smiley's Flea Market.
How unselfish play guided Brevard into second round of NCHSAA 2A girls soccer playoffs
BREVARD — Freshman forward Charley Goodwin and sophomore forward Nora Felty have recorded 54 of Brevard's 84 goals this season. But it was a team effort for No. 12 Brevard in an 11-2 win over No. 21 R-S Central (5-8-2) in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs on Monday at home. The duo scored four goals total, and four players accounted for the other goals.
Lawn equipment for Waynesville golf courses now on mute for additional hour each morning
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — It just got a little quieter around the Waynesville golf courses. A resident living near one of the town's golf courses registered a complaint about lawn equipment at the course starting up at 6 a.m. That was allowed as an exception to town noise regulations.
Moms enjoy Mother's Day brunch with their families at Lake Junaluska
LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. (WLOS) — Families came together Sunday, May 12, to celebrate Mother's Day with a special brunch at Lake Junaluska. The Mother's Day buffet included chicken Florentine, snapper, French toast and much more. The event was held at the Terrace Hotel dining room. One event organizer shared...
POWER SURGE: Bishops club five homers, repeat as USAS champs
There was a big power surge at Bauer Field in Rocky Mount on Saturday, and it came from the North Carolina Wesleyan University baseball team. The Bishops clubbed five home runs, including a grand slam, and dominated Brevard 17-2 in seven innings to repeat as USA South Conference Tournament champions. With the clean sweep of the No. 2 seed Tornados, the top-seeded Bishops (33-11) earn a return trip to the...
Learn to write winning grants with WCU workshop at Biltmore Park
Western Carolina University will host a six-part series of grant writing workshops in May and June at its Biltmore Park location. The series is called “Empower Your Cause: Discover the Secrets of the Full Cycle of Successful Grant Writing.” Participants can earn a certificate in grant writing upon completion.
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