JCPenney to permanently close 8 stores, report says. Here’s the full list
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer JCPenney will shutter eight stores across as many states, Axios has reported. According to a statement provided by the company, locations in California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire and West Virginia are expected to shutter by the...
Hundreds of Big Lots stores are expected to stay open. Here’s a list of...
A North Carolina-based company is expected to acquire some Big Lots stores. Here’s what we know about the locations that may be saved.
Proposed health bill could impact half of North Carolina residents
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Senate, concerned about rising health care costs, plans to soon vote on a bill that would ban any further expansion of the list of procedures that health insurance must pay for. The rules wouldn’t apply to many of those who get health insurance...
Canned tuna sold at 4 NC grocery stores recalled on botulism concerns. Here’s what...
Before opening up the canned tuna in your pantry, check to make sure it’s not one of these recalled products.
Georgia man accused of threatening to blow special agent’s head off in swearword-laden call
He was charged with threatening the life of a public official on Feb. 7.
Thousands without power amid reports of ice in mountain counties
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Thousands are without power Wednesday as wintry weather and ice are reported around western North Carolina. According to Duke Energy's outage map, more than 2,000 people in Buncombe County and more than 2,000 in Mitchell County are without power as of noon. Viewer photos...
Mast General Store supports MountainTrue with Mountain Strong merch sales
A grant of $25,000 from Mountain Strong Funds raised by Mast General Store was gifted to MountainTrue, an environmental nonprofit serving WNC. MountainTrue is dedicated to championing resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities in the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains. “The rivers and waterways are an...
Electric vehicle battery companies in SC among the latest to hit speed bumps
COLUMBIA — Some of South Carolina’s earliest electric-vehicle-related manufacturers have pumped the brakes on production plans. But according to the industry, it’s far from pulling the plug in the Palmetto State. Electric vehicle sales continued to rise in 2024, both nationally and globally. Still, the speed of that...
A proposal to rebuild part of I-40 in NC presents a significant problem |...
Options to repair the highway after Helene include a proposal to build steep retaining walls along I-40, which would only create more problems. | Opinion
2 South Carolina Cities Among The ‘Best Places To Get Married’ In America
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