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Brevard Native, West Virginia WR Ric’Darious ‘Day Day’ Farmer Makes Top 100 True Freshman Impact List
(247SPORTS.COM) Back in the day — or five years ago — true freshmen dominated off-season conversations in college football. They were the new, potential agents of change on every roster. They represented hope. That role now belongs to transfers. They’re the players who dominate the offseason conversations and...
A-B Tech Recognized by State for Reducing Energy Footprint
A-B Tech was one of 13 state agencies, universities, and community colleges recognized for reducing energy use and making progress toward a long-term energy reduction goal set by the state in 2018. At that time Governor Cooper set a goal for cabinet agencies to reduce energy consumption by 40 percent per square foot from 2002-2003 baseline levels by 2025.
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...
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.
Red Lobster delivered rare orange lobster
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (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.
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.
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...
A-B Tech Culinary Team Wins American Culinary Federation 2024 National Championship
A student team from A-B Tech Community College’s renowned Culinary Arts and Hospitality program won the college’s second national championship on July 17 at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Nationals. Regional winners vied for the national title during the ACF Annual Convention, held July 14-17 in Phoenix. The...
I’m a Real Estate Agent: These 3 Retirement Towns are Becoming Unaffordable
It’s no secret that housing prices have skyrocketed in recent years. This has affected new homebuyers looking to purchase their first home and retirees who were hoping to relocate. If you’re currently retired or will be soon, you might be tossing around ideas for where you want to live....
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...
Mars Hill theatre celebrates 50 seasons of ‘Sartians’
MARS HILL, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Mars Hill founded its Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre in 1975, and the spotlight has never dimmed since. Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, affectionately known as SART, is concluding its 50th season with the play “Taking a Chance on Love,” written by founding SART member C. Robert Jones. The show alternates between 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances and runs until July 28 with Friday to Sunday performances.
Live in Studio B, Thursday July 25th at 11am: Eden Brent
This firey Mississippi-based Blues pianist and singer has won numerous blues and indie artist awards and nominations over the years, and is swinging through our area this week to visit us in Studio B, amongst shows elsewhere in the East this month. Her latest release is a brand new one called Getaway Blues, her bluesiest one to date. She returns to our neck of the woods for an Asheville house concert on August 25th.
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...
APR Innovators: Keith Whittington
APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone.
Businessman: Vaping Being Taking Over by Big Tobacco
North Carolina – What started as an education bill in the state legislature was recently passed and signed into law by the governor but has little to do with education. Instead, it concerns the regulation of tobacco products, more specifically vaping products. “There is a huge public ‘fire storm’...
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