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Snow spotted in NC mountains as cold air enters our region

North Carolina · 6h

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Snow in WNC: School closing, mountain snowfall expected

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Snow showers were showing up on radar across the mountains early Friday, with some of the highest peaks along the Tennessee border potentially picking up several inches before the weekend is over. And while most of the accumulation is expected to stay in the higher...

Asheville, NC · 13h
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Jackson Democrats flip county commission

When Jackson County Democrats reached out to Marcia Almond encouraging her to run for county commission chair, she considered what motivates her and what could motivate voters. The national climate weighed on her mind — the high cost of living, the war in Iran, and the excesses of the Trump...

Jackson County, NC · 2d
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Smoky Mountain News

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Jackson selects new school architect

Jackson County Commissioners selected Knoxville-based Cope Architecture to replace Pinnacle Architecture to lead the Smoky Mountain Middle School construction and Blue Ridge School renovation projects at their regularly scheduled Nov. 3 election-night meeting. Soon, Republicans Mark Letson, Todd Bryson, and John Smith will end their tenure on the board, as...

Jackson County, NC · 2d
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Catamounts Drain NCAA DI Record 3-pointers in Home-Opening Win

Cullowhee, N.C. – Eight Catamounts scored in double figures, and Western Carolina drained an NCAA single-game record 29 3-pointers on Wednesday night, cruising to a 136-68 victory over Virginia University of Lynchburg in the 2026-27 home opener on Ingles Court at the Ramsey Center. Junior Travelle Bryson led WCU...

Cullowhee, NC · 1d

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Former Pickens County Library Director Files Lawsuit Over Firing

Former Pickens County Library Director Stephanie Howard has filed a civil lawsuit in the Pickens County Court of Common Pleas against nine defendants—including local activist Johnnelle Raines, Conservatives of the Upstate, five library board members, the Board of Trustees, and Pickens County—alleging she was unjustly fired on February 24 following a multi-year coordinated campaign over book challenges and LGBTQ+ materials. The suit outlines five causes of action, including Freedom of Information Act violations, interference, defamation, civil conspiracy, and emotional distress, and demands a jury trial, damages, and attorney’s fees, while Pickens County stated it is reviewing the allegations with legal counsel.

Pickens County, SC · 2d

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Eagles advance in soccer playoffs with ‘next man up’ mentality

DENVER – Watching Lincoln Charter handle its business in a 3-0 defeat of Brevard in the third round of the 4A soccer state playoffs on Nov. 9, adversity isn’t the word that would come to mind for most. For the casual observer, it would likely come as a shock to find out the Eagles delivered such a performance without the team’s leader in goals and assists.

Denver, NC · 1d

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High School Playoffs Round 2

The road to Orangeburg heats up Friday night, November 13, as high school football teams from Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson counties collide in the second round of the 2026 SCHSL Playoffs. In Class 3A, an all-Pickens County showdown headlines the slate as undefeated D.W. Daniel (10-0) hosts Pickens (9-2) following the Blue Flame’s dominant 56-8 opening-round win over Walhalla. Oconee County’s Seneca (7-4) faces Anderson County powerhouse Belton-Honea Path (6-3) after the Bobcats’ 77-0 first-round rout. Meanwhile, top-seeded Wren (9-1) opens its postseason at home against Powdersville (7-4), and Palmetto (4-7) travels to undefeated Chapman after pulling off a first-round upset. In Class 4A, Anderson County’s Westside and T.L. Hanna defend their home turf, hosting Greenville and Indian Land, respectively. Over in Class 2A, Crescentlooks to keep its playoff run alive at home against Chesnee. Kickoff for all second-round matchups is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, with winners advancing to next week’s quarterfinals.

Anderson County, SC · 12h

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Upcountry Fiber wins Smart Rural Community Showcase Award

Upcountry Fiber received a 2026 Smart Rural Community Showcase Award from NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association in September. The award honors rural broadband providers that deliver reliable connectivity and lead collaborative projects in their service areas. Upcountry Fiber was recognized for its free community education programming for its customers. “Every...

Greenville County, SC · 2d

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Upcountry Fiber Foundation Raises $150,000 for Upstate Nonprofits at Charity Golf Tournament

Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm and permanent endowment of Upcountry Fiber, announced that it raised $150,000 at its annual charity golf tournament on Oct. 21 at The Cliffs at Mountain Park. This year’s total surpasses the $133,000 raised at the 2025 tournament. Proceeds will fund grants to local non-profit organizations that make an immediate and direct impact on the people they serve in Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, and Northern Greenville counties.

Greenville, SC · 1d