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Food truck rally will benefit local church
A food truck rally to benefit the Erwin Church of God building fund and sponsored by Granny’s Kitchen Cannery, will be held at Blue Ridge Paddling on Saturday, June 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. Carla Veach, owner of Granny’s Kitchen, is thankful for the help of brothers Mason...
'It could be you' Victim of attempted carjacking shares shocking experience
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Sixty-five-year-old Arthur Gilliam went through a lot on Saturday morning. All he wanted to do was get his car washed, but he ended up the victim of an attempted car-jacking on I-240 in East Asheville by a man police say was wanted in Virginia, West Virginia and now North Carolina.
Community Relieved as Missing Johnson City Woman Found Safe in Marion, North Carolina
A joint sigh of relief swept through Johnson City, Tennessee, as authorities confirmed the safety of a woman once feared missing. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert on Saturday for Lila Berry, 75, who had last been in contact with her family the previous day, as per a statement obtained by WATE News.
Wildcat Lake at Lees-McRae College opens to community for summer season
BANNER ELK — Wildcat Lake is now open to the community for summer 2024. In addition to swimming, visitors will be permitted to utilize the lake for boating and fishing and may rent pavilions and recreational equipment on site. Standard operating hours for swimming, boating, and restroom facilities are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.−6 p.m., and Sunday 1−6 p.m. Fishing is accessible from dawn to dusk with a North Carolina fishing license. During operating hours visitors can also take advantage of the recreational equipment available...
Second suspect arrested after man found dead in buried freezer
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — A second suspect has been taken into custody after a man was found dead in a buried freezer in Carter County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Friday afternoon that Jim Chambers was found and arrested in Louisiana. Chambers was taken into custody with the assistance of the FBI office in […]
Catawba Falls opening day details; new trails set to open soon, US Forest Service says
ASHEVILLE — As the day approaches for Catawba Falls to spring back into action, the U.S. Forest Service shared details on what to expect for its reopening weekend. The popular waterfall in the Old Fort area of Pisgah National Forest has been closed for nearly two years for "major improvements," including new retaining walls, boardwalks, staircases and overlooks to "greatly improve the trail and visitor safety," a May 21 news release said.
Memorial Day Ceremony at WNC State Veterans Cemetery
A Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on May 27 at 10 a.m. at the Western North Carolina State. Veterans Cemetery, 926 West Old Highway 70, Black Mountain, N.C. The keynote speaker will be Harold (Ted) Minnick, Lt. Col. (Ret.), US Army. Additional readings will be from the veteran writing...
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