Western North Carolina beach officials warn residents not to touch Chinese spy balloon debris expected to wash ashore near border

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The infamous Chinese Surveillance Balloon floating over several states and sensitive military sites made its way across the mountains of Western North Carolina, and beach officials warn residents not to touch Chinese spy balloon debris that is expected to wash ashore, after it was shot down near the North Carolina/South Carolina … Read more

Smokey Mountain Elementary School is teaching kids how to ride a bike

Smokey Mountain Elementary School is teaching kids how to ride a bike. The All Kids Bike Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride Program is designed to teach kids how to ride a bike in 8 lessons at Smokey Mountain Elementary School, focusing on motor skills, balance, and coordination, organizers noted. The program will teach approximately 30 kindergarten students how … Read more

Second suspect arrested in New Year’s Eve shooting in Asheville

A second person has been taken into custody in connection with a New Year’s Eve shooting in Asheville. Authorities say detectives with the Asheville Police Department apprehended Adrian Michael Watts last week [Wednesday]. Watts is one of two suspects in a Dec. 31 shooting that left one victim injured. -0-

Haywood County school leaders are rallying to allow home-schooled students to play sports

Haywood County school leaders are rallying for new rules that would allow home-schooled students to play sports for in Tuscola or Pisgah. The push for the change comes with district enrollment dropping as homeschooling is rising. Under state athletic rules, in order to play, students must be enrolled at least part-time in public school. -0-