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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.
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...
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,...
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...
Letter: Take a vacation from plastic with Plastic Free July
Want to be a part of the 89 million people who reduced plastic waste by more than 500 million pounds last year during Plastic Free July? Read on. Plastic Free July, founded in 2011, started as a local initiative in Perth, Australia, but quickly gained momentum and became a global phenomenon, with millions of participants from over 190 countries joining each year. The primary goal is to raise awareness about the environmental impact of single-use plastic pollution and inspire people to make sustainable choices in their daily lives. The Plastic-Free WNC task force is asking the community to take the Plastic-Free July Challenge.
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.
Rezoning for Haw Creek project up for council vote
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A controversial housing project planned for the Haw Creek community will go back before Asheville City Council on Tuesday. Since late last year, members of the Haw Creek Community Association have been raising concerns about the Meadows at New Haw Creek, a plan that originally called for 95 homes on a 27-acre site at 767 New Haw Creek Road.
Asheville City Schools announces open nominations for high school athletics hall of fame
Asheville City Schools (ACS) are proud to announce the opening of nominations for Asheville High School (AHS) Athletics Hall of Fame!. This prestigious honor will recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of AHS athletes and coaches who have left a lasting legacy on the school’s athletic programs. Nominations are now open for AHS graduates from 1970 to 2014 who have demonstrated exceptional athletic performance, teamwork, leadership, and a commitment to excellence.
Alcohol monitoring for some NC parents could save lives. Uncertainty about the law presents a roadblock
For months now, Michael Dean Smith said, he has feared his infant daughter will be hurt or killed in a drunk-driving related accident with the mother of his child behind the wheel. Smith, 34, of Waynesville, shares joint custody of his now 15-month-old daughter with Valery Francis, who has primary...
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...
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...
Opinion: Widespread Panic helps people with food drives; political campaigns could do same
All we needed were two chairs and a table. That’s how it all started. And 25 years later, those chairs and tables have generated millions of meals for the food insecure across the country — all due to the generosity of Athens rock band Widespread Panic and their fans.
More low-barrier homeless shelter in Asheville? CoC issues request for proposals
ASHEVILLE - More low-barrier homeless shelters for Asheville could be a step closer to reality with the July 15 issuance of a request for proposals. The RFP asks for organizations prepared to provide one or more shelters with capacity to support 100 individuals or households on any given day or night — somewhere easily accessible, where behavioral health challenges, substance use disorder, mental health conditions and other barriers would not prevent people from accessing needed beds.
Valley Rewind: Shope's Dairy auction, 1951
In this photo, we find ourselves peering into a moment of significant change: the 1951 auction at Shope's Dairy in Swannanoa. This marked the end of an era for Shope, as his land was sold to the Swiss Oerlikon Tool and Arms Corporation. The land itself had a storied past, first settled by the Alexander family in the late 1700s, and had seen several owners before Chemtronics acquired it in 1978. Chemtronics transformed the land into a production site for hallucinogenic chemical warfare agents and tear gas. Though Chemtronics eventually ceased operations, the legacy of its activities lingered on. The area was declared a Superfund site by the Environmental Protection Agency, rendering it unusable due to dangerously high levels of organic compounds, heavy metals, and dissolved solids. In 2013, the local community took a stand against this legacy of pollution. A community advisory board was formed with the mission of cleaning up the site, aiming to restore the land that had once thrived. This photo captures more than an auction — it captures a pivotal moment in the land's ongoing story.
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.
The Cheshire Arms, British-style pub, opens in Black Mountain as a relaxed hangout
The sign for the restaurant may not be up yet, but The Cheshire Arms is open for business in Black Mountain. The restaurant opened July 13, after getting keys to the former Black Bear Tavern on July 1, according to owner Heather Townsend. The Cheshire Arms is a British pub...
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