Molly Hurley

North Carolina

Reporter at Spectrum News

Reporter at Spectrum News Coastal NC

Reporter at Spectrum News Central NC

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Articles

'Work hard': Theater, athletics, academics are passions of high school scholar

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Spectrum News 1 High School Scholar Logan Bryant is taking in every last bit of high school. “So, we are standing outside of Carson High School, I’m a senior here,” Bryant said. The seasoned track athlete’s recent claim to fame is theater — a path he chose for himself four years ago.
Farmer turns disaster into community effort after Helene

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

ASHEVIILLE, N.C. — When Helene swept through western North Carolina, it left a mark on nearly everyone in the region. Many faced devastating losses, yet a common theme emerged — neighbors helping neighbors. For Asheville farmer Brian Fenster, the storm caused minimal damage compared to other farmers in the area, but the impact on his farm led to an unexpected purpose: providing for those in need.
Asheville police chief reflects on the impact of Helene

Mar 27, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Helene left a lasting mark on western North Carolina, reshaping both the physical landscape and the future of Asheville. For the Asheville Police Department the storm brought unprecedented challenges, testing its ability to respond in the face of extreme devastation.
Service dog helps counselor support students

Mar 27, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — At North Rowan Elementary School, student counselor Michelle McKay is making a difference, both for herself and for the students she serves—with the help of her service dog, Gigi.
Faith town clerk gains U.S. citizenship, tells others to trust the process

Feb 19, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

FAITH, N.C. — The town of Faith is celebrating a major milestone for an employee who recently became a U.S. citizen. This comes after years of waiting and lengthy paperwork. Natasha Cornelius is a native of Croatia. Reflecting on January 24, 2025, while standing among dozens of new Americans from all over the world, she said, “There were people from Europe, Italy, Bulgaria, Germany.
World skating coach mourns loss of decorated athletes and coaches

Feb 3, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A highly decorated figure skater turned coach is one of many mourning the tragic loss of life following the deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C. What You Need To Know Matthew Gates is a world team coach for figure skating who knew members on the American Airlines flight that collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter on January 29 Several passengers on the flight had attended a training camp and competition in Wichita, Kansas, including Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim...
Old Town Soap Co. evolved from handcrafted hobby to business

Dec 22, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

CHINA GROVE, N.C. - If a self-care bath and body product is on the list of someone you love this year, a North Carolina small business has you covered. Old Town Soap Co. in China Grove has handmade soaps, bath and shower bombs, men's products and more.
VRQ conditions lead to evacuation

Nov 4, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 100 homeless veterans were living at the Veterans Restoration Quarters outside of Asheville when Helene made landfall in western North Carolina. Veterans there describe the devastation to the area as a "war zone."Tim McElyea, an Army combat veteran and chief administrator for the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry, which oversees the VRQ, described the devastation in the same way.
Veteran's bring awareness to disabilities

Nov 4, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The United States Department of Labor reports that in 2023, there were more than 17.9 million veterans living as civilians and more than five million of them reported having a disability connected to their service. Disabilities can range from tinnitus, which is the perception of buzzing in the ears when there is no actual sound present, hearing loss, PTSD, limited mobility range and even loss of limbs.
29 Avery County inmates transported to Rowan County

Oct 3, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

SALISBURY, N.C. — As part of the search and rescue operations in western North Carolina, 29 inmates were transported from the Avery County Detention Center to Rowan County last week. This was the first rescue mission for the Rowan Country Sheriff’s Department following Hurricane Helene.

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