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Flat Rock Baptist celebrating 125 years
As the end of the century neared — the 19th century — 14 men from around the region came together for one purpose, to organize a new church to serve the Flat Rock area. The men, according to the church, were from neighboring Baptist churches, coming together “under the leadership of the Holy Spirit” to form the new church, known simply as The Rock on Jan. 15, 1899. Less than a month later, the church had its first pastor — Rev. J.H. Powers — who...
NC Attorney General brings $12M suit against Illinois owner of closed Canton paper plant
Attorney General Josh Stein is suing the Illinois-based corporate owner of Canton's now shuttered paper mill, saying that by closing the century-old Haywood County operation and throwing more than 1,000 people out of work, Pactiv Evergreen violated the terms of a $12 million state economic incentives grant that it has refused to return. ...
Maggie Valley Annual Summer Arts & Crafts Show
Maggie Valley -- Get ready for a summer celebration of creativity at the Maggie Valley Annual Summer. Arts & Crafts Show! Join us on July 6 & 7 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds for a weekend filled with artisanal wonders. Now in its 33rd year, this beloved event continues to grow in popularity, showcasing the talents of local artisans and craftsmen.
WNC Food Scene: An inside look at Chai Pani's new digs, Flour joins The S&W Market
In this week's WNC Food Scene, Chai Pani has officially moved into its new space; there's a new food truck serving a Native American specialty, and there's a brand-new addition to the S&W Market. Chai Pani. The new Chai Pani opened Tuesday at 32 Banks Ave., taking over what used...
PHOTOS: Pride thrash Brevard after long delay
MOORESVILLE -- Lightning struck, halting the game after just over two minutes of play, but Pine Lake Prep shrugged off a delay of more than two hours and dismantled Brevard 5-0 to move on to the 2A West regional championship game.
Your guide to family fun in WNC this weekend
Hit the trail this weekend and then start looking ahead to summer, glorious summer. We’ll have your full month of events coming June 1, and until then, we’ve got May covered with things to do and news you can use at wncparent.com. Does your organization or business offer...
Former nurse hit on the side of the road shares message about safe driving this holiday weekend
MARIETTA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An Upstate woman was hit by another driver while assisting someone in a crash. She has a powerful message to share this holiday weekend about how important it is to pay attention. “It was in the evening, the rain had just started when I was...
32nd Garden Jubilee Festival transforms downtown Hendersonville into gardening utopia
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A tradition that's gone on for over 30 years continued Saturday, May 25, in downtown Hendersonville. For the 32nd time, the Garden Jubilee Festival went off without a hitch as plants and flowers of all kinds once again covered seven blocks of Main Street. More...
Asheville, Hendersonville are among the friendliest places in the South, Southern Living says
Asheville and several other cities and towns in Western North Carolina have been named some of the friendliest in the South by Southern Living. Chosen through surveys of over 20,000 people, Southern Living asked respondents to name the friendliest people and places in the South and compiled the results into two lists: The 15 Friendliest Cities in the South and The 20 Friendliest Towns in the South.
Kindergarten students experience life on the farm, learn how dairy is produced
MILLS RIVER, N.C. (WLOS) — Small Acres Dairy hosted a group of around 85 kindergarten students from Mills River Elementary Friday, May 10, to teach them where their dairy comes from. There were high school students from Brevard and West Henderson who helped lead the tours as well. Mike...
Science graduates win WCU’s Jenkins-Chastain Award
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. William Carey University held its 2024 Honors Day Convocation on April 24. The annual event recognizes students for outstanding academic and leadership achievements.
Tuscola falls to East Rowan, forcing pivotal NCHSAA baseball regional final Game 3
WAYNESVILLE — There was nowhere for Tuscola pitcher Mason Harrell to put East Rowan cleanup hitter Harrison Ailshie. The bases were loaded with no outs in the top of the third and East Rowan up two runs. Harrell's first pitch sailed by Ailshie for a ball. Harrell couldn't afford...
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