Marshall’s Rodeo Tradition Thrives with $2.4M Arena Upgrade
Western North Carolina’s rodeo culture thrives in Marshall, with events like steer wrestling and barrel racing.
August 11, 2026
Western North Carolina’s rodeo culture thrives in Marshall, with events like steer wrestling and barrel racing.
The National Park Service plans to remove downed trees near the Blue Ridge Parkway, raising environmental concerns.
Republicans in NC’s 11th District nominated Jennifer Balkcom to replace Chuck Edwards. Balkcom will face Jamie Ager.
The Forsyth County Board elected Gloria Whisenhunt as chair and Gray Wilson as vice chair, both Republicans.
State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom seeks nomination for the 11th Congressional District after Chuck Edwards drops his bid.
Twenty-six-year-old Kaitlyn Mackenzie Bryant faces charges after claims of an attack were disproven by investigators.
The DOJ accuses Duke Law of racial bias favoring Black and Hispanic students, seeking a settlement to amend practices.
Guilford County plans a quarter-cent sales tax increase to fund teacher pay raises, fire equipment, and local projects.
Chris Parker will be sworn in as interim Forsyth County Commissioner on Monday, filling the seat of retired Don Martin.
A section of the Appalachian Trail at Iron Mountain Gap has reopened after Hurricane Helene damage, following extensive restoration.
Researchers at UNC Asheville tackle antibiotic resistance by targeting bacterial energy production, funded by a NIH grant.
State lawmakers left Raleigh, sparking Democratic worries of a lame-duck session if Republicans lose seats in November.
