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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 […]
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.
‘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...
1 man dead from early morning shooting at Hillcrest Apartments July 26: APD investigating
ASHEVILLE - Asheville Police Department detectives are investigating an early morning shooting July 26 at Hillcrest Apartments that left one man dead. APD officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound at the Hillcrest apartment complex on Atkinson Street around 2:24 a.m. July 26, according to a news release from the department. ...
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.
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,...
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.
Gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that a provision in North Carolina’s abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanently, affirming that it was too vague to be enforced reasonably. The implementation of that requirement was already halted last year by U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles until a lawsuit challenging portions of the abortion law enacted by the Republican-dominated General Assembly in 2023 was litigated further. Eagles now says a permanent injunction would be issued at some point. But Eagles on Friday restored enforcement of...
Rental Pricing Software Could be Artificially Raising Rents for Triangle Tenants
The software company RealPage, which sets prices for large shares of the rental market in Raleigh and Durham, is the subject of an antitrust investigation by the state attorney general. In a new report, the Triangle chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America says it has found evidence that RealPage...
N.C. Coaches Association announces coaches for 2025 all-star games
The N.C. Coaches Association has released the names of the coaches who will lead teams in the 2025 East-West All-Star Games and the Carolinas Classic. The Carolinas Classic, which features some of North Carolina's top senior boys & girls basketball players and their counterparts from South Carolina, will be played in March 2025, though an exact date has not been announced.
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.
Panthers host Middlesboro for 7-on-7 scrimmage
The Cumberland Gap Panthers and new head coach Nick Nash hosted the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets for a 7-on-7 scrimmage last Thursday. The Panthers will open the regular season on Friday, August 23 at home against Cosby. (Photos by Jay Compton) The post Panthers host Middlesboro for 7-on-7 scrimmage appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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