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Davis Ranch Welcomes Riders of All Ages, Skills
Davis Ranch—with locations in Leicester, Mills River and Fletcher—offers lessons and training that can be structured around any rider’s goals and schedules. The Leicester barn also offers camps and programs for youth. During one-day pony camp experiences, kids learn about daily farm chores, horse care and safety, balanced centered riding skills, supporting barn mates and having fun outside. This year, Davis Ranch will offer its first adult camp.
Fallen Henderson County Sheriff's Deputy, Marine Ryan Hendrix honored with bridge naming
Nearly four years after he was shot and killed in the line of duty, Henderson County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Hendrix was honored with a bridge named after him at a July 18 ceremony at the Henderson County Sheriff's Office. The bridge that runs over Interstate 26 on Four Seasons...
Henderson County, Congressman Edwards host "Veterans Stand Down" event
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Henderson County teamed up with Congressman Chuck Edwards for an event to help veterans on Thursday, July 18. "Veterans Stand Down" was held at the Hedrick-Rhodes Veterans Center in Hendersonville. The event supports veterans, helping them find access to services and benefits. This ranges...
Home sold at more than $3 million tops Henderson County home sales for quarter two
With the close of second-quarter home sales last month, the Times-News is taking a look at the top 10 most expensive homes sold in Henderson County during that period. Data is provided by Canopy MLS, a realtor service used to track house listings. These homes vary in age, with the...
I-40 East stretch closes for weekend bridge repairs; detours set
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A stretch of I-40 will be closed from Friday, July 19 at 8 p.m. through Monday, July 22 at 6 a.m. between I-26 and Hendersonville Road. I-40 East from the I-240 East/I-26 West interchange (Exit 46B) to Hendersonville Road (Exit 50) will be closed to allow crews to work on the eastbound bridge over Hominy Creek and Hominy Creek Road.
Asheville police charge 2 in water pellet gun assaults targeting pedestrians
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville police say two individuals are facing charges in connecting with Orbeez-style water pellet gun assaults that were targeting pedestrians. The Asheville Police Department said in a July 19 news release that detectives have identified and charged two people in the recently reported assaults. Through...
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: July 23 and reminds community of venue change for this meeting
On July 23, the City Council will meet in person at 5 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, N.C. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this...
Four of a Kind: Ashton Zager talks local fiber arts scene
Editor’s note: This is part of “Four of a Kind,” a recurring Arts & Culture feature. Each month, four new artists share their takes on the local art scene. In addition to individual online posts, you can find all four features as a single spread in this week’s print edition.
WTMT Asheville Host’s TikTok Video Draws ‘Ratings Bias’ Warning.
A video explaining the radio ratings process and how it affects stations and personalities has caught the attention of Nielsen, forcing the company to release a “Ratings Bias” warning to subscribers of the service. Rich “Rizzo” Deaver, one-half of the “Rizzo & Jeff” morning show on Saga Communications...
The Wild Truth: Forget the Selfies!
The video is disturbing! A group of neighbors are seen snatching bear cubs out of a tree and posing for selfies while clutching the terrified animals in their arms. One cub drops to the ground and tries to escape, running furiously as a woman gives chase. The incident, captured on...
Nominate your favorite local author for this literary award
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Do you have a favorite local author you think deserves some special recognition? Now’s your chance to nominate them for the 2024 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. The literary award has been presented by Western North Carolina Historical Association (now the Asheville Museum of...
Council to hold hearing on Haw Creek development
A public hearing over the final proposal for the Meadows at Haw Creek housing development will come before Asheville City Council during its Tuesday, July 23 meeting at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville. The 27-acre project at 767 New Haw Creek Road has drawn opposition from the East...
Asheville in for artsy weekend at Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Appalachian hills are alive with the sound of a craft fair this weekend. The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, 87 Haywood St. Organized by the...
UNC Asheville to build $4 million tennis court facility on campus
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UNC Asheville Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone announced on July 18 that a $4 million outdoor tennis facility will be built on the campus of UNC Asheville. According to a news release, the project is part of the ALL IN Comprehensive Campaign and will...
Asheville Airport faces IT outage; Flights delayed, canceled for Allegiant; What to know
ASHEVILLE - Flights have been delayed and cancelled at the Asheville Regional Airport as the airports across the world battle an extensive technology outage stemming from an update provided by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. On July 10, Allegiant Airlines had cancelled all flights before noon, Asheville Airport spokesperson Tina Kinsey said, but noted...
Answer Man: Why am I seeing more planes over Candler? Can I opt out of the new city “smart meters?”
Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies and the real answers:. Question: (Note: I’ve got a two-for-one deal going on airport questions today). Question number 1: Could someone look into how much flights in and out of AVL have increased? It now seems that, in some parts of the day, there is one every 20 minutes. Related: Have some or all of the flight paths changed? If yes, maybe that’s why I hear them so frequently now.
Answer Man: New Arden apartment complex off of Brevard Road? Near Ashley Woods?
ASHEVILLE - Today's burning question considers the construction equipment and moving earth off of Brevard Road. Have other questions for our staff? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and your question could appear in an upcoming column. Question: What's happening on Brevard Road across the road from the...
'No legal pathway' to keep popular Asheville river bar open, Buncombe County says
ASHEVILLE - As locals decry the impending closure of French Broad Outfitters riverside tubing, boating and bar operation at Hominy Creek, the result of a recently rediscovered 2006 conservation easement, Buncombe County says, legally, its hands are tied. "I know this is really sad news about French Broad Outfitters. The...
East Asheville site proposed for new duplex, townhome housing development
Editors note: This story has been updated to reflect the project's correct review process. ASHEVILLE - A new residential development has been proposed for Oakley, adding new townhomes on a parcel between Wood Avenue and Bleachery Boulevard. The project, dubbed "Wood/Beachery Residential," proposes 13 new buildings that would contain a total of 23 townhomes...
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