North Carolina has highest venomous snakebite rate in US, report shows
North Carolina ranks above every other state, with an estimated 856 venomous snakebites per year and a rate of 18.79 incidents per 100,000 people.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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Armadillos continue expansion into western North Carolina, officials warn
FOOTHILLS—Wildlife officials are warning residents in western North Carolina about the growing presence of nine-banded armadillos, an invasive species that...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Overmountain Men from NC played role in 'the turning of the tide' of the Revolutionary War
As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, it is a great time to look back at western North Carolina’s and more specifically Mc...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Carolina West Wireless ceasing operations this fall, transitioning to Verizon
WILKESBORO — After 35 years of proudly serving as the premier wireless provider in western North Carolina, Carolina West Wireless has entered into an agree...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Blood Sweat and Gears returns to High Country
SUGAR GROVE — Considered “the North Carolina High Country’s premier cycling event”, according to bloodsweatandgears.org, the 26th Annual Blood, Sweat...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Carolina West Wireless transitioning its network to Verizon effective Sept. 30
HIGH COUNTRY — After 35 years of serving as a wireless provider in Western North Carolina, Carolina West Wireless has entered into an agreement to transiti...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
RCC basking in 125 years of history
Jack Healey, the longtime radio personality from Rutland, was playing a golf course in Salisbury, North Carolina as part of the awards ceremony staged annual...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Bulls select former North Carolina star No. 4 overall in NBA Draft
The Chicago Bulls selected North Carolina freshman forward Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Bucks begin post-Giannis era, Cavs trade out of first round
The Chicago Bulls tried to strike gold in North Carolina again and the Milwaukee Bucks started their post-Giannis Antetokounmpo era in the first round of the...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
County all-star softball, baseball teams gearing up for tournaments
BOONE — The girls and boys of summer are gearing up to take over the diamonds across Northwest North Carolina this week as several different tournaments pr...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
NBA draft: Caleb Wilson goes to Chicago Bulls at No. 4, bringing athletic upside to rebuilding team
The top of the NBA draft played out according to predictions, allowing the Chicago Bulls to select North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
OU baseball wins first national championship since 1994 with 13-2 win over North Carolina
Kyle Branch — the final Sooner in the batting order — stepped up to the plate on a heater.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Through the lens of Oklahoma's Game 3 win over North Carolina to win MCWS
See through the lens as Oklahoma wins Game 3 of the Men's College World Series 13-2 over North Carolina to win their third national title.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
McDowell Tech students win Silver Medal in National SkillsUSA Competition
"Carter and Kevin represented McDowell Tech, McDowell County and North Carolina with skill, maturity and determination, and we could not be more proud of the...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Sculpture Center hosts garden party for creation
The Western North Carolina Sculpture Center at 4612 Patterson School Drive in Happy Valley of Caldwell County will host a garden party from 5-8 p.m. Friday c...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for national championship
Oklahoma capitalized on North Carolina’s uncharacteristic pitching struggles and got another clutch performance from LJ Mercurius out of the bullpen on its...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
High school track and field: Rowan athletes compete in Greensboro
Staff report GREENSBORO – A number of Rowan County athletes competed in the Adidas Track Nationals held at North Carolina A&T on June 18-21. Competin...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Duke Energy lowers rate increase request after North Carolina AG files objections
Duke Energy lowers rate increase request after North Carolina AG files objections
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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North Carolina has highest venomous snakebite rate in US, report shows
North Carolina ranks above every other state, with an estimated 856 venomous snakebites per year and a rate of 18.79 incidents per 100,000 people.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Armadillos continue expansion into western North Carolina, officials warn
FOOTHILLS—Wildlife officials are warning residents in western North Carolina about the growing presence of nine-banded armadillos, an invasive species that...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Overmountain Men from NC played role in 'the turning of the tide' of the Revolutionary War
As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, it is a great time to look back at western North Carolina’s and more specifically Mc...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Carolina West Wireless ceasing operations this fall, transitioning to Verizon
WILKESBORO — After 35 years of proudly serving as the premier wireless provider in western North Carolina, Carolina West Wireless has entered into an agree...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Blood Sweat and Gears returns to High Country
SUGAR GROVE — Considered “the North Carolina High Country’s premier cycling event”, according to bloodsweatandgears.org, the 26th Annual Blood, Sweat...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Carolina West Wireless transitioning its network to Verizon effective Sept. 30
HIGH COUNTRY — After 35 years of serving as a wireless provider in Western North Carolina, Carolina West Wireless has entered into an agreement to transiti...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
RCC basking in 125 years of history
Jack Healey, the longtime radio personality from Rutland, was playing a golf course in Salisbury, North Carolina as part of the awards ceremony staged annual...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Bulls select former North Carolina star No. 4 overall in NBA Draft
The Chicago Bulls selected North Carolina freshman forward Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Bucks begin post-Giannis era, Cavs trade out of first round
The Chicago Bulls tried to strike gold in North Carolina again and the Milwaukee Bucks started their post-Giannis Antetokounmpo era in the first round of the...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
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