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Today: Community colleges host job fairs in western North Carolina
5+ mon, 1+ week 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…...
North Carolina sues EPA over canceled $150 million solar program for rural communities
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (243+ words) General Jeff Jackson said. 1 YEAR AFTER HELENE, DUKE ENERGY CONTINUES STRENGTHENING ITS TECHNOLOGY FOR FUTURE...
Washburn's General Store nears 200 years of history in western North Carolina
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (503+ words) RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday this July, one Rutherford County landmark is marking an impressive milestone of its own. Washburn's General Store is recognized as the oldest continually operated, family-owned business in North Carolina — serving…...
Inside North Carolina's cannabis 'Wild West': $4B market, few rules and growing concerns
4+ mon, 2+ week 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....
Free radon test kits soon available for North Carolina residents: NCDHHS
8+ mon, 1+ 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…...
North Carolina tourism spending saw a new record in 2025, topping $37.2 billion
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (252+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina tourism spending hit a new high in 2025, with visitors spending more than $37.2 billion on trips to and within the state, Gov. Josh Stein announced Thursday. This total surpasses the previous record of $36.7 billion set in 2024. "Even…...
BACK TO SCHOOL: Year begins this week for 4 western North Carolina districts
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (113+ words) POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Four western North Carolina school districts will begin the 2026-27 year this week, with the earliest one starting today on Aug. 10. Polk County Schools will welcome students on Aug. 10, and Rutherford County Schools will follow the next day…...
The 1776 expedition that shaped western North Carolina, left lasting impact on Cherokee
5+ mon, 1+ week 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…...
Rep. Chuck Edwards officially files to run for reelection in North Carolina
9+ mon, 1+ 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....
AG Jackson warns North Carolinians of rising job scams
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (350+ words) President Donald Trump participates in a Health Care Affordability event at the White House. RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina officials are warning residents about an increase in employment scams. According to a news release, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Labor Commissioner…...