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Buncombe, Asheville homeowners may qualify for grant funds
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Eligible Buncombe County homeowners have an opportunity to receive financial assistance for housing-related costs. Now in its fourth year, the inquiry process for the 2024 Homeowner Grant Program has opened up to the public, a release from Buncombe County government says. The website buncombecounty.org/homeownergrant will be accepting inquiries through Sept. 30 or homeowners can call (828) 250-5500. You must call or submit an inquiry to determine eligibility. Phone support is available in any language.
Community to rally support for local VFW with car and bike show
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post is in dire need of financial support. Car enthusiasts plan to rally this weekend in solidarity. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the Advance Auto Parts located at 801 Fairview Road in Asheville, motorists and spectators will gather to raise funds for the struggling VFW Post 9157 in Black Mountain.
BID backlash: Vandalism highlights lingering opposition
Last month two local business owners felt the sting of the backlash against a plan to add a downtown tax. Larry Crosby was running late on the morning of June 6. In the sun’s glare, he didn’t see the words and the symbol spray-painted on his car, so he jumped in and drove off.
City builds Asheville Fire Department Community Responder Program and refines homelessness services information page
As a part of its Fiscal Year 2025 budget, the Asheville City Council included 8 permanent positions for the Community Responder Team, in alignment with Homelessness Strategies and Reimagining Public Safety priorities. With the understanding that homelessness is a crisis, not a crime, Asheville Fire Department (AFD) Community Responders will...
Social-emotional learning is helping students improve their lives
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — At Fairview Elementary, they make social-emotional learning a priority. It’s about teaching kids how to be empathetic, express their emotions, be assertive and listen. Katie McCracken says this helps create a better learning environment for all students. “You see more kids learning and less kids...
City of Asheville Water Resources Department, Eblen Charities & Ingles Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament
Asheville -- July 25, 2024: City of Asheville: Press Release: The City of Asheville Water Resources Department. is proud to announce the inaugural Eblen Charities-Ingles Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Eblen Charities’ Water Assistance Program. The event will take place on Thursday, August 15 at Asheville Municipal Golf Course.
Governor Cooper attends the Governor’s School
The Governor attended the Governor’s School West at Greensboro College. Visiting several classrooms and speaking to an assembly of nearly 400 of the state’s top academic students, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper reiterated his commitment to advancing public school education. “Governor’s School brings together our best and brightest students...
NCHSAA SAAC Team Presents to NC Athletic Directors at the North Carolina Coaching Clinic
On Tuesday, July 16th, thirteen NCHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Council Members (SAAC) presented to over 40 NC Athletic Directors at the 2024 NC Coaches Clinic held at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. The preparation and dedication from the SAAC members contributed to the success of this presentation. We appreciate the athletic directors in attendance for listening to us and hopefully receiving beneficial information and insight.
Watch what NC politicians are doing to our elections, not what they’re saying about them
When people who actually care about free and fair elections called the wave of election law changes in North Carolina voter suppression, conservatives and election deniers clutched their proverbial pearls and cried that they were being unfairly attacked. They said making same day registration more difficult, requiring an ID to cast a ballot, complicating mail-in […]
Inmates successfully complete WCC's WDCE Introduction to Welding Class
WILKESBORO — Wilkes Community College's Workforce Development and Community Education (WDCE) division is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Introduction to Welding Class in collaboration with Gardner Glass of North Wilkesboro. This initiative, held in partnership with Wilkes Correctional Facility and the College and Career Readiness (CCR) division, aimed to equip offenders with valuable employability skills and hands-on welding expertise. The program, conducted from Jan. 23 to June 27, commenced with a comprehensive 24-hour employability skills workshop. Participants received training in resume building,...
‘BAM!’ Tower at Enka campus is reduced to rubble
ENKA, N.C. (828newsNOW) – A small group of onlookers stared in awe on Thursday as the hulking but obsolete Haynes Tower building was being reduced to mounds of twisted metal, bricks and other debris on A-B Tech’s Enka campus. Candler resident Lisa Schwartz was there, taking cell phone...
1878 Butcher’s Block deli and restaurant opens in Landrum
LANDRUM—Landrum’s locals and visitors now have another exciting choice for lunch and dinner. 1878 Butcher’s Block, the newest eatery in town, has opened its doors at 227 East Rutherford Street. The Butcher’s Block offers a variety of options, including salads, wraps, and sandwiches. Additionally, the establishment also features a beer and wine bar. As a […] The post 1878 Butcher’s Block deli and restaurant opens in Landrum appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
UNC Asheville ranked a top-ten national “Best Buy” college by Fiske
Confirming its well-established commitment to access and opportunity combined with academic excellence, UNC Asheville has once again been named a “Best Buy” college by the Fiske Guide, one of only ten public universities in the nation to earn this distinction. Schools achieving this recognition, according to the Fiske...
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