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2024 North Carolina High School Football: Schedules for every team in WNC
North Carolina high school football teams can begin practice July 31. The regular season for teams begins Aug. 23, but games begin Aug. 16. The Citizen-Times and Times-News are providing Western North Carolina football fans with a team-by-team schedule in alphabetical order. Andrews. Sept. 6 − Hayesville. Sept. 13...
Vote for top WNC quarterback entering 2024 NCHSAA & NCISAA football season
As we draw closer to the 2024 fall season, it's time for WNC high school football fans to decide on which quarterback is the best in the area. Vote for your choice of WNC's top quarterback. There are 10 players to choose from. Vote now before the poll closes at noon on Friday. Click on the image below this story to make your choice, or this link to vote. ...
Carolina Moment: Longtime YWCA aquatics director has taught thousands how to swim
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Do you remember who taught you how to ride a bike or swim in a pool?. If you grew up in Asheville over the last quarter century, there is a chance you know the name Kitty Schmidt. She is the, now retired, aquatics director at...
Asheville City Schools announces open nominations for high school athletics hall of fame
Asheville City Schools (ACS) are proud to announce the opening of nominations for Asheville High School (AHS) Athletics Hall of Fame!. This prestigious honor will recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of AHS athletes and coaches who have left a lasting legacy on the school’s athletic programs. Nominations are now open for AHS graduates from 1970 to 2014 who have demonstrated exceptional athletic performance, teamwork, leadership, and a commitment to excellence.
Asheville City SC Advance to Southern Conference Semifinals With 4-0 Win Over Nona FC
ASHEVILLE - On Saturday night, the Men of Asheville defeated Nona FC 4-0 in thrilling fashion to advance to the Southern Conference semifinals. The Blues dominated in all aspects of the game, with the backline putting in an excellent shift, allowing for the attack to push forward with numbers and create several key opportunities.
Men's and Women's Tennis Programs Earn Academic Honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association
TEMPE, Ariz. - The UNC Asheville Men's and Women's Tennis programs earned both team and individual academic honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), announced by the organization today (Monday, July 22). Both teams earned ITA All-Academic Team honors, while the programs combined for 11 ITA Scholar-Athletes. To qualify for...
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