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WEATHER: Possible tornado causes damage in Black Mountain
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A strong storm that “showed rotation” caused damage in Black Mountain shortly after midnight, the National Weather Service said Thursday afternoon. The possible tornado was tracked in a storm that hit about 12:15 a.m. “We had an area of rotation near the Blue...
Boy swept into neighborhood storm drain: “Asher needs a miracle"
A 10-year-old boy is fighting for his life following a harrowing incident that took place in his neighborhood following asevere weather outbreak across the state. The young boy was swept away by the rushing water into a storm drain, leaving him in critical condition, according to Rutherford County Schools. The school district made the announcement Thursday morning after an outpouring of love and support from the community for Superintendent Jimmy Sullivan, his family and specifically his son, Asher.
Multiple Owen athletes take gold at NCHSAA 2A West Regional
Owen High School records fell and medals were raised, May 10, at the NCHSAA 2A Track and Field West Regional in Connelly Springs. The Warhorses and Warlassies, who each finished fourth overall in the competition, claimed a total of 12 medals, while 21 Owen athletes qualified for the NCHSAA 2A State Championship meet, set for 10 a.m., Friday, May 17, on the Marcus T. Johnson track in Greensboro.
Officials celebrate 12 new hangars at Hickory Regional Airport
HICKORY, NC (May 10, 2024) ⇒ Leaders from the City of Hickory and Burke County were joined by state legislative officials at Hickory Regional Airport on Friday, May 10, to celebrate the grand opening of 12 new T-hangars on the north ramp. Hickory Mayor Hank Guess, Burke County Commissioner...
Second inmate found dead at NC detention center
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – An investigation is underway after an inmate was found dead days after another inmate at the Rutherford County Detention Center. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 40-year-old Zeb John Davis, of Spindale, was found unresponsive in his cell on Saturday, May 11, during regular check rounds conducted by the […]
Black Mountain, Montreat deal with fallout of damage from suspected tornado
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — A National Weather Service team spent a portion of their Friday on May 10 in eastern Buncombe County, investigating whether the storm damage in the community on Wednesday, May 8, was caused by a potential tornado. “Sounds like a tornado to me,” Black Mountain...
Area gardeners get into the spirit at the Black Mountain Garden Sale
May is garden season in Western North Carolina. With the chance of freezing weather all but a memory, gardeners begin to think seriously about what to plant and how to improve their natural spaces. Black Mountain Beautification Committee (BMBC) annually hosts a popular garden sale that supports the organization’s mission to enhance the natural beauty of the town.
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