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PTI Airport Megasite And Merry Old England Tighten Economic Development Bonds
This week, a contingent of Greensboro and North Carolina economic development leaders traveled across the pond to jolly old England in order to strengthen ties and learn more about the UK headquarters and operations of a big economic player at the aviation megasite at Piedmont Triad International Airport. The group...
Baby animals help break WNC Nature Center visitor record; beloved otter recently died
ASHEVILLE - With baby animals, Red Pandas and playful river otters, the Western North Carolina Nature Center not only brought a record number of visitors in 2023, but also a hefty $23 million economic boost to the area. Amid forthcoming additions and recent renovations, the Nature Center broke previous visitation records in 2023...
From excess to access, Food Connection reduces food waste and feeds folks
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Food insecurity and food waste are challenges for people and communities everywhere. But locally, one organization is committed to doing something about it. Food Connection takes surplus chief-prepared food, repackages it into meals, and redistributes it into local communities, reducing food waste and hunger. "The...
2024 Soccer Jam set for Aug. 9
When Maddy Dawson was at the beach this summer, she did not yet have an assistant to run her Cosby girls soccer practices. So she texted James Groat, Dawson’s former coach who now leads the middle school United program, and asked if her players could train with his varsity squad for a week. That conversation, as well as the ensuing joint practice that took place, encompass the mutual interest in...
Pet Pals: Lizzie and Oscar
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Meet Lizzie and Oscar, a bonded pair of sister cats who are quite the extroverts!. They get along well with kids, dogs and other cats. Those interested in adopting Lizzie and Oscar can go to this website or visit PetSmart in Arden from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 to submit an application.
Fourth TSA checkpoint line opens at Asheville Regional Airport to shorten wait times
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Regional Airport has reported that it is screening a record number of passengers during the busy summer travel season. To help with the influx of passengers and longer wait times, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) added a fourth line to its security checkpoint. According to a news release, the new line is using computed tomography (CT), a state-of-the-art scanner that allows passengers to keep their laptops, tablets and liquids inside their bag.
Highway Patrol: Driver dies following high-speed crash at I-26 airport exit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A driver died on July 26 following a high-speed crash that occurred on Exit 40, the Asheville Regional Airport exit, on Interstate 26 West, according to the North Carolina StateHighway Patrol. The call came in at approximately 9:28 a.m., the Highway Patrol told News 13.
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