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Asheville police seek public's help to identify person of interest in library assault
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department (APD) is asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest in the West Asheville Library Assault investigation. On Saturday, June 29, three people, two of them Jewish, attended a seminar hosted by "Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair." The seminar...
Video adds more detail to fight at anarchist seminar
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A video circulating on social media shows a little more of what happened when a fight broke out at a seminar at West Asheville Library last weekend. A video posted on Facebook and Instagram shows part of the events leading up to the fight and...
Asheville will need 14,000 new homes by 2050 to keep pace with population growth, Affordable Housing draft projects
Asheville’s population will continue to boom over the next 25 years — and with it, the need for more housing is expected to become even more urgent. That’s the message City Council members heard in a recent presentation on Asheville’s latest Affordable Housing Plan, which is being finalized and will be released to the public later this month.
Asheville Antifa beats up on some elderly Jews (07-02-2024–Hour3)
This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply – A group of 80-100 leftists attending an anarchist conference in Asheville beat up three elderly Jewish people who attended and recorded one of the speeches. Plus, why do so many Floridians move to Asheville?. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/
WNC Nature Center urges public to consider wildlife during July 4 fireworks displays
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Firework safety is often referenced when it comes to children or pets, but local experts say wildlife can be just as impacted by the nighttime spectacle and loud noises. TheWNC Nature Center wants residents and visitors to be very aware of wildlife this Fourth of...
City of Asheville announces new project to enhance neighborhood resilience, connectivity
The Community Space Upfit Project is an ARPA-funded initiative to provide five community spaces with technology and infrastructure enabling virtual community meetings, and emergency briefings: connecting residents in real-time no matter the situation. In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering neighborhood connectivity and climate resilience, the City of Asheville will...
City council candidates sound off on property tax increase
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville City Council candidates in this November’s election are split on the recent tax increase, with three in favor of the new budget and three against. On the same night the council voted to approve the controversial Business Improvement District, or BID, it approved...
Around town: The Big Crafty is back
The Big Crafty will return to Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, noon-6 p.m. The biannual regional arts and crafts fair was founded in 2008 by Brandy Bourne and Justin Rabuck with the idea of creating a family reunion for their creative community. “We extend a warm welcome to a rich pageant of basement and backyard artists, juried prize winners and brand new creative spirits,” the original call to artists read.
Prepare for takeoff: Tips for a busy travel season
The summer travel season is heating up and officials with the Asheville Regional Airport are sharing some simple steps for preparing ahead of time. Below are the five tips airport officials suggest for smooth sailing (or, flying) this summer season:. 1. More time = less stress:. It’s extremely important to...
3 Say they were attacked, beaten at Asheville 'Palestinian Resistance' event
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) -- Three Asheville residents, including an elderly man, told a News 13 crew they were assaulted during a speaking session at "Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair" on Saturday, June 29. David Moritz, Monica Buckley and Bob Campbell went to the West Asheville Library to attend an event...
Dehydrated puppies found in hot plastic bin near bridge
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A litter of puppies was found abandoned in a plastic bin left out in the hot sun. The person who found the puppies brought them to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in Asheville, North Carolina. “A hot plastic tote bin left in the sun,” the rescue...
Fourth of July festival roundup for Asheville area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Wherever you are in Western North Carolina this week, it will be hard to miss an Independence Day celebration. A festival, fireworks show or both are guaranteed to be somewhere nearby. Here are a few going on in Asheville and surrounding towns:. Asheville. Asheville Downtown...
NCDOT: Asheville Merrimon Avenue road diet early data is in: What does it show?
ASHEVILLE - Preliminary data from the Merrimon Avenue road diet returned largely positive results, N.C. Department of Transportation engineers say, with a reduction in total crashes, slower speeds, more cyclists along the corridor and an increase in average travel times of 2-14 seconds at peak evening hours. The road diet...
Fatal shooting at Livingston Apartments: Asheville police release cause of death, timeline
ASHEVILLE - About 20 gunshots were reportedly heard in Livingston Apartments the night a mother died after a fight involving multiple weapons June 24, according to recently released police records. The first police officer arrived at the apartment complex on Livingston Street about 8:02 p.m., after a 911 call reported gunshots at 7:58 p.m., according to officer call notes. Officers found four people, three suffering from gunshot wounds and one from blunt force trauma, according to previous...
CDS student's Kennel Kindness Project bridges animal care, youth education
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Kennel Kindness Project, founded by a Carolina Day School (CDS) student, is already making a significant impact. Zoe Hewitt, a junior at CDS, is working with a group of CDS Horizons students this summer to teach them about the important connection between people and animals.
Moog Store closing: Brick-and-mortar sales over for synth company
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Moog synthesizer company made electronic music widely accessible in 1964, changing the music industry forever. Now the music company faces a change of its own. The Asheville-based company announced in a June 28 Facebook post it will close its Moog Store in the downtown...
Big Sale at Ingles: Namesake of “Laura Lynn” Brand Sells Her Remaining Shares of Company Stock
Written by Peter H. Lewis, Asheville Watchdog. There’s a big sale going on at Ingles. Laura Lynn Ingle Sharp, a member of the board of directors at Ingles Markets, the Black Mountain-based grocery store chain founded by her father Robert Ingle, has sold all of her remaining shares in the company, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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