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North Carolina sets first elk hunt for 2027. Here's when it will be and who can participate There are, however, a number of concerns about the hunt, many of them encapsulated by Old Fort resident Tori McKinney.
Asheville artist hides painting of Jimothy the raccoon in woods He said he had the idea at 6 p.m. on July 19. By 7 p.m., he was buying plywood, and he "pulled an all-nighter" painting the unusual looking raccoon.
Restaurant with Western theme opens in Valdese this week “We didn't have any intentions of going in there and putting a Western-themed restaurant in there, but it just kind of spoke to us,” Wesley Ab…
Atrium pushes back after State Health Plan leaves healthcare network out of Tier 1 State Health Plan officials: "Atrium Health's reaction is reminiscent of a World Cup team that loses and immediately blames the referee."
Sponsored How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs Content by NewDay USA. The VA home loan is one of the most powerful homebuying tools, and NewDay USA is making it even stronger.
