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Inside North Carolina's cannabis 'Wild West': $4 B market, few rules and growing concerns
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (679+ words) ASHEVILLE, N. C. (WLOS) " For Franny Tacy, cannabis isn't a trend, it's been her life's work. "I've had a very close relationship with cannabis since I was a teenager," she said. "I kept it hidden for decades." Now, she's no longer hiding....
The 1776 expedition that shaped western North Carolina, left lasting impact on Cherokee
2+ week, 6+ day ago (269+ words) BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N. C. (WLOS) " In 1776, as the 13 colonies declared independence and formed a new nation, settlers on the Appalachian frontier were pushing westward in search of land and opportunity. They were, in essence, blazing the next chapter in the nation's history…...
Today: Community colleges host job fairs in western North Carolina
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (174+ words) April is bringing new job opportunities to the mountains, with two job fairs happening Wednesday at community colleges across the region. (WLOS) " April is bringing new job opportunities to the mountains, with two job fairs happening Wednesday at community colleges…...
Friday Updates: Ice Storm Warnings issued for all of western North Carolina, Upstate
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (334+ words) Through Monday 1 PM For all of the Western Carolinas. Damaging to even crippling ice expected. Avoid travel & prepare for power outages. WEATHER WARN DAYS: Saturday through Tuesday are Weather Warn Days for a damaging ice storm & brutally cold air to…...
Free radon test kits soon available for North Carolina residents: NCDHHS
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (204+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WLOS) " Free radon test kits will soon be available for North Carolina residents, state health officials announced Tuesday. Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, cost-free radon test kits will be available on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' website…...
Man dead, 2 police officers hurt in shooting during custody exchange in North Carolina
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (154+ words) Two Mint Hill police officers were also wounded in the shooting Mint Hill Police said in a statement on social media. Mint Hill officers were called to the exchange at an Edible Arrangement store around 10: 45 a. m. Friday. Authorities said the man…...
Rep. Chuck Edwards officially files to run for reelection in North Carolina
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (212+ words) (WLOS) " Congressman Chuck Edwards filed to run for reelection in North Carolina on Monday, Dec. 1, his team confirmed. Rep. Edwards, a Republican, has represented North Carolina's 11th congressional district since 2023. In 2022, Edwards beat out incumbent Madison Cawthorn in the Republican primary....
First snow of the season arrives in many areas of western North Carolina
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (291+ words) Above 3, 500' for Swain County until 7 a. m. Tuesday. for all elevations across Avery, Graham, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell & Yancey County until 7 a. m. Tuesday. from 8 p. m. Monday to 9 a. m. Tuesday for the foothills of N. C. , the Upstate, S. C. and northeastern GA. (WLOS) " It's beginning to look a lot like…...
North Carolina sues EPA over canceled $150 million solar program for rural communities
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (243+ words) ASHEVILLE, N. C. (WLOS) " A little bit of relief may soon be coming to some rural western North Carolina families just struggling to get by. The state's attorney general is now suing the Environmental Protection Agency for $150 million originally meant to help…...
North Carolina Arboretum celebrates 100, 000 observations of wild plants and animals
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (252+ words) ASHEVILLE, N. C. (WLOS) " The North Carolina Arboretum and eco EXPLORE are celebrating 100, 000 observations of wild plants and animals submitted to i Naturalist by North Carolina youth, according to a news release from the arboretum. According to the news release, i Naturalist…...