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UNC Asheville Women’s Golfers Earn WGCA All-American Scholar Honors
Hailey Pendleton and Claudia Salvador from UNC Asheville Women's Golf have been named All-American Scholars by the Women's Golf Coaches Association, joining 1,497 collegiate golfers from 412 programs nationwide. Pendleton had a stroke average of 78.8, played in 10 tournaments, and achieved a 3.55 GPA. Salvador posted a scoring average...
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...
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.
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...
Wearing masks in public will be illegal, with exceptions, after NC veto override vote
After a contentious trip through the North Carolina General Assembly, a bill banning masks in public, with some exceptions, and a campaign finance provision, is set to become law. At the end of June Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 237, “various criminal and election law changes” citing concerns over...
Are E.coli levels safe for tubing French Broad, WNC rivers July 4 weekend? What to know
ASHEVILLE - With sweltering temperatures in the 90’s forecasted for the July 4 weekend, many might be planning to celebrate Independence Day on the water while rafting, paddleboarding or swimming down Western North Carolina’s beloved waterways. But how clean are the rivers that run through this mountain region,...
New NC rules for 'unregulated' Mission/HCA health care monopoly? Lawmaker: explore options
ASHEVILLE - North Carolina eliminated caps on profits and other limits attached to the nonprofit Mission Hospital in 2015, allowing for what is widely understood to be an unregulated health care monopoly in Western North Carolina. Now, with what critics say is a steep decline in patient care under Mission's current for-profit...
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