The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued an open burning ban effective Monday, November 17. Continued low humidity and strong, gusty winds are creating extreme fire danger conditions. The ban applies to all open burning, including yard waste, debris, and land-clearing burns. Fires in barbecue grills and cooking fires will be the only exception…
An Irish setter named Bree was fatally struck by a car after escaping a private dog park in south Franklinton. The park, Bumble’s Backyard, has since implemented new safety measures, including a magnetic latch system with an alarm. The incident has sparked online debate regarding safety protocols and accountability at private dog facilities. The death…
Rogue Ales & Spirits closed its operations in Newport and all its restaurants — including the recently opened Rogue Salem Public House — suddenly on Nov. 14. The Lincoln Chronicle reported that the 37-year-old business owed $545,000 in back rent to the Port of Newport and up to $30,000 in taxes to Lincoln County. The…
A 25-year-old Lincoln woman died in a single-car crash in Cumberland on Tuesday night. The vehicle left the road, struck a tree, and became engulfed in flames. A nearby resident attempted to help the driver before the fire became too dangerous. A Lincoln woman died in a car crash in Cumberland on Tuesday night, Nov….
Virginia has launched a free mobile ID app, allowing residents to carry a digital version of their driver’s license on their phone. The digital ID is accepted at select locations, including major Virginia airports, all DMV centers, and by Virginia State Police. Acceptance is still in its early stages, with limited participation from local police,…
Columbus, Ohio, was ranked the 15th best large city for retirement in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. The city’s affordability, including lower median home prices and rent, contributed to its high ranking. Jacksonville, Florida, and Houston, Texas, secured the top two spots on the national list. If you’re planning to spend your…
A Louisville resident and two local business owners have sued UPS, General Electric and Boeing, three days after a UPS cargo plane bound for Honolulu crashed south of Louisville’s airport. The federal lawsuit alleges the companies were negligent and share responsibility for the Nov. 4 crash, which killed at least 13 people, including a young…
Catholic Charities Diocese of Fall River has launched an emergency food drive as its pantries face record demand and dwindling resources. The Solanus Casey Food Pantry in New Bedford is among those seeing a significant increase in people seeking assistance, according to a community announcement. Last month, the pantry served 2,570 households, a 6% increase…
A controversial text message poll was sent to Tallahassee residents regarding Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. The poll was sent by Grow Tallahassee, a pro-business group supporting a hospital partnership with Florida State University. TMH called the poll “defamatory” for claiming it has a Medicare “D” rating, clarifying that Medicare uses a star system. On Thursday afternoon,…
The Palm Beach Post is Palm Beach County’s leading news organization that publishes high-quality local news on multiple platforms, aimed at giving readers essential information about the communities in which they live and work. A one-time Pulitzer Prize winner who’s had multiple Pulitzer finalists and has earned many awards, The Palm Beach Post is among the…