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Asheville man sentenced up to 20 years in prison for statutory rape of a child
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An Asheville man will spend up to 20 years in prison after being found guilty on July 22 in Buncombe County Superior Court of statutory rape of a child. According to a news release from the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office, Christopher Murray Upshaw, 34,...
Celebration New Partnership French Broad River Brewery & River link
Asheville -- Join us for a kick-off celebration for our new partnership with French Broad River Brewery from 12-6 pm on Sunday, July 28! There will be live music by reggae band Chalwa, from 3-6 pm. and $1 per pint sold will benefit RiverLink’s work for the French Broad.
James (Jim) Thomas Wagner
James (Jim) Thomas Wagner, 80 years old of Flat Rock, formerly of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, at the Elizabeth House, surrounded by his loved ones. He fought a brave battle to combat the effects of several recent strokes. Jim was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the oldest...
Myra J. Collins, 1941-2024
Myra J. Collins, 83, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, after a lifelong illness with Rheumatoid Arthritis. She was diagnosed at age 21 with the crippling disease. She was born in Madison County, NC on June 18, 1941. After graduating from high school, she met and married my father, Wayne K. Naihe. At that time, Wayne was enlisted with the Army at Fort Rucker, AL. While there, they welcomed the birth of two daughters.
WNC Nature Center Brings Economic Boost to Asheville and the Western North Carolina Region
A new report outlines the significant and far-reaching economic impact of the WNC Nature Center and its nonprofit support organization, Friends of the WNC Nature Center, on the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. A recent Riverbird Research economic report, initiated by the Friends of the WNC Nature Center, a...
Sold on a Promise, Part 1: How cities across NC set aside $12M for housing the homeless and got nothing
“Sold on a Promise” is a special two-part investigative series jointly produced by BPR News, WFDD and CityView that explores the failed attempts of public-private partnerships to provide more than 500 units for homeless people in North Carolina. A “special sauce.” A “rare opportunity.” An endorsement from “very important...
William ‘Will’ Steven Snow, 1999-2024
William “Will” Steven Snow, 25, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Asheville, NC. A native of Berwick, Maine, he resided in Asheville for the past 6 years. William was a kind, intelligent, creative, young man. He was loved deeply by his family and friends. William...
Contract for repairing Thomas Wolfe Auditorium HVACs up for vote
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Described as “the most well known event venue in Western North Carolina,” the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium has been in need of some major renovations for many years. Over 80 years old now, the auditorium that sits in Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville was...
Man sentenced to nearly 30 years on statutory rape charge of child
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County District Attorney’s office said a man was sentenced to nearly 30 years after pleading guilty to statutory rape of a child under the age of 15. According to the district attorney’s office, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office initiateda sex crimes investigationg after...
Affordable Housing Crisis: City Policies Cause Landlords To Quit
Asheville – You hear it everywhere: we need affordable housing. But what happens when city policy and non-profits’ attitudes actually cause landlords who have worked to provide affordable housing to quit? This is what some landlords are being forced to do. Terry Simmons is just one example of...
Asheville Red Lobster delivered rare orange lobster
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — In Asheville, a Red Lobster laid their hands on one of the rarest orange lobsters that is nearly impossible to find. James Hudson, a General Manager at Red Lobster, says that he is still in shock on the discovery of a rare orange lobster. "It's...
Asheville Musical Theater Kicks Off New Season with Hit Shows
Asheville – Asheville Musical Theater made a splash on the local performing arts scene with a sold-out debut season in 2023. Now, the new musical theater company is hoping to continue its streak of well-received shows with its 2024 season. Asheville Musical Theater will present two shows during the...
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
Sweet corn has arrived at farmers markets especially early this year, thanks to early planting gambles that paid off for many farms. You can get solid yellow or bicolor ears from multiple farms at Asheville City, North Asheville, Black Mountain, West Asheville, River Arts District, Weaverville, and East Asheville Markets. Worried about finding an earworm in your corn? Do not fret – corn grown with organic practices is more likely to be hosts for the notorious caterpillar. Just remove the earworm, cut off the munched top, and give the cob a good wash before cooking or eating raw. If they think it’s tasty, then it must be!
Cloudy, comfortable with seasonal temps; tracking an unsettled pattern this week
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Hillman Beer's Old Fort taproom welcomes dogs, owners
Four years ago, Hillman Beer opened a tap room in Old Fort in the old Parker Hosiery building. The Asheville brewer's spot in McDowell County boasts over 10,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor seating with over 32 taps, according to the Hillman website. In addition, the brewery is welcoming to dogs...
Wanda Marie Scroggs Hampton
Wanda Marie Scroggs Hampton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, surrounded by her family and those who dearly loved her at Autumn Care of Waynesville, North Carolina. Wanda exhibited strength, grace, and dignity in everything she did, even in her last moments. She was ready to join her Savior and see her husband and sons again. She lived a life well-lived for 95 and a half years, and she often said, “It’s been a good run.” She was a strong woman who overcame many obstacles, saying “We just did the best we could.” She genuinely loved those she met and tried to help people in any way she could, whether by sending cards, sharing her resources, providing food or clothing, praying for others, or offering encouragement. She loved the Lord and followed Jesus’ example in how she lived her daily life. Even strangers could see the love of Jesus shining through her. Wanda exemplified the Proverbs 31 Woman.
James "Jim" Andrew Lunsford
James "Jim" Andrew Lunsford, age 78, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Duke University Hospital. Jim was born in Haywood County on February 10, 1946, to the late Lloyd and Eunice Stuart Lunsford. He loved to fish, sit on the porch, but most of all he loved to spend time with his family. Jim retired from Dayco after 30 years of faithful service.
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