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Male rose-breasted grosbeak always a stunning sight
Susan Westall emailed me on Sunday, April 21, for help identifying a new bird at her feeders. Susan wrote, “We spotted this bird today (April 21) around 2:45 p.m. This bird has never been to visit that we're aware of. We didn’t find the identity.”. Susan, who noted...
Planned talks for school budget in Avery County canceled as families demand answers over staff changes
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — An Avery County Board of Education meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon was amended to remove planned budgetary discussions. The meeting change happened as members of the community planned to attend and ask questions over reported staff changes and spending complaints. Today's meeting was the first...
'Just answer the questions' | Students and parents protest in Avery County, citing lack of transparency in staffing cuts and reassignments
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Avery County Board of Education office Monday calling for more answers about reported staffing changes and other spending complaints. Photos and videos from WCNC Charlotte viewer Ellie Lecka show a mix of adults and kids on the side of...
Burnsville man receives prison sentence for crash that killed two
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A Burnsville man has been sentenced to prison for a crash that killed two people in McDowell County. Officials say 67-year-old Ricky McPeters pleaded guilty to two counts of felony death by vehicle and possession of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to two consecutive prison...
2 injured after Marion shooting incident
MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — A man and woman were hospitalized after a shooting incident in McDowell County. The sheriff's office says officers responded to a location along US 221 North in Marion on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at around 11 p.m. A male with a gunshot wound was found...
Newland welcome signs dedicated to two legends
NEWLAND — On Friday, April 19, the town of Newland dedicated new welcome signs to two Newland natives and local legendary figures. NBA star Tommy Burleson and College Football Hall of Famer Paul Johnson were each noted for their accolades and recognized on the new signs that greet drivers as they enter the Newland town limits. The Newland welcome signs state, “Home of Paul Johnson, 2023 College Football Hall of...
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