Meet the Morganton woman who says hard work has kept her going ... for 105 years
“You’ve got to stay busy or either you’re gonna die,” Beatrice Smith, who turns 105 on May 17, said recently.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Severe flash flooding in Bat Cave causes hazardous driving conditions as the region still recovers from Helene
Western North Carolina was hit with more flooding months after Hurricane Helene recovery began.
May 27, 2026Open source
Pilot uninjured after incident at Hendersonville Airport: highway patrol
On Friday afternoon, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a reported plane crash at Hendersonville Airport - 047.
May 16, 2026Open source
Witness recounts hearing gunfire during Asheville apartment shooting
A witness is recounting the terrifying moments he heard gunshots in a shooting that sent two people to the hospital on Thursday.
May 15, 2026Open source
'We lost everything': Western NC businesses seek support after Helene as recovery drags on
Gov. Stein met with western North Carolina leaders as communities continue recovering from Hurricane Helene.
May 13, 2026Open source
Wrongful death lawsuit filed after Asheville garbage truck struck, killed woman in 2025
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed after an Asheville woman was fatally struck and run over by a city dump truck in April 2025.
May 12, 2026Open source
Polk County Schools, Tryon Elementary earn Purple Star Award for commitment to military families
POLK COUNTY—Polk County Schools and Tryon Elementary School have once again been recognized among North Carolina’s most military-friendly educational ins...
May 12, 2026Open source
Fire at pro baseball stadium in North Carolina cancels games
A weekend fire broke out at the Hickory Crawdads’ L.P. Frans Stadium.
May 11, 2026Open source
Bridging Families program provides homes for siblings in foster care
North Carolina nonprofit Crossnore Communities for Children is opening a duplex in Spindale this summer as part of the Bridging Families program that works t...
May 9, 2026Open source
2 hospitalized after shooting outside North Wilkesboro gym: SBI
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Two people were hospitalized Friday evening after a shooting outside a North Wilkesboro gym, according to the North Carolina State...
May 9, 2026Open source
NCHSAA sanctions girls’ flag football, boys’ volleyball as official sports
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors voted Wednesday to sanction women’s flag football and boys volleyball as official ch...
May 7, 2026Open source
Former North Carolina doughnut store workers still waiting for pay after abrupt closing
Vortex Doughnuts employees say they are still waiting to be paid after the popular Asheville donut shop abruptly closed last month.
May 7, 2026Open source
Police pursuit ends with collision on Hunting Country Rd.
North Carolina Highway Patrol currently investigating incident TRYON— On Wednesday, May 6, a driver fled police after an attempted traffic stop, and led...
May 6, 2026Open source
Feds sue Colorado over ban on certain firearm magazines
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Colorado for its ban on firearm magazines that hold more than 15...
May 6, 2026Open source
Motorcyclist dies from injuries in wreck
A man died as a result of injuries he received when the motorcycle he was operating wrecked on Mountain Valley Church Road in the Millers Creek Fire District...
May 6, 2026Open source
Auction, flower bouquet sale raise funds for 4-H
An online auction will be held May 8 to raise money for Wilkes County 4-H.
May 6, 2026Open source
States pushing back on data center sales tax breaks as Wisconsin forgoes $1.5B
(The Center Square) – While those supporting sales tax breaks for data center projects say they believe the breaks are necessary to compete for projects am...
May 6, 2026Open source
Council members have their say on proposed budget
Brevard City Council members discussed the proposed budget Monday night, including a 2.5-cent property tax increase, a 4% hike in utility services and other...
May 6, 2026Open source
RMS's Sarah Reid named 2026 District Teacher of the Year
Transylvania County Schools celebrated its finest this spring at the 2nd annual Legacy Banquet, an evening dedicated to honoring school employees of the year...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Valdese is in Burke County, North Carolina.
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North Carolina Court of Appeals rejects ‘fair elections’ lawsuit
The North Carolina Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit brought by 11 voters challenging partisan gerrymandering in the state.
May 30, 2026Open source
Five truths about North Carolina property taxes and a proposed GOP constitutional amendment
COMMENTARY: Republican state lawmakers are advancing a proposed constitutional amendment that would direct the legislature to limit local property tax increa...
May 30, 2026Open source
‘Jaleeyah’s Law’ proposes biggest changes to North Carolina gang laws in years
Following the tragic death of 13-year-old Jaleeyah Tune, her mother is backing a sweeping new bill to overhaul North Carolina’s gang laws.
May 30, 2026Open source
North Carolina certifies new state record graysby grouper
A North Carolina fisherman has reeled in a new state record Graysby Grouper.The Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified the catch made by Wyatt Rabon of
May 30, 2026Open source
NC community colleges report 136 long-term vacancies among 31,000+ staff, audit says
The North Carolina State Auditor's published a new audit that provides details on a distinct low number of long-term vacancies across NC community colleges.
May 30, 2026Open source
Flash flood risk expected in parts of western North Carolina this weekend
The Weather Prediction Center has issued its excessive rainfall outlook, highlighting a localized flash flood risk from Friday afternoon into Saturday morning.
May 30, 2026Open source
Golden Knights to face Hurricanes in Stanley Cup Final: complete schedule
The Golden Knights will meet the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final. Game 1 is in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday.
May 30, 2026Open source
Flash flooding possible on Saturday in South Carolina: May 29 forecast
Rain chances return by Saturday in the Upstate of South Carolina, Western North Carolina and Northeast Georgia.
May 30, 2026Open source
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