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Long lines at Asheville Regional Airport due to TSA equipment issue
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Flyers are reporting long lines in getting through security at Asheville Regional Airport on Thursday, July 18. Officials at AVL report that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is working on an equipment issue and one of their lanes is down. This occurrence has caused longer lines than usual.
Terpsicorps’ new season riffs on iconic artwork
Ever wonder why the person in Edvard Munch’s 1893 painting “The Scream” is, well, screaming?. Multiple potential answers — ranging from hilarious to tragic — will be featured in Before the Scream, the showcase component of Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance’s Season 2024. Performances take place Thursday, July 25-Saturday, July 27, at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, and include two additional acts, each composed of their own series of vignettes.
Drought persists in Western Carolinas but relief is in sight with expected showers, storms
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The drought continues to be an issue across much of the Southeast region. As of today's drought monitor update, more of the Western Carolinas are experiencing worsening drought conditions. A Stage 1 drought is now in place for 87% of our region, while 21% are...
Four of a Kind: Jordan Julius discusses local comedy 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.
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...
Warren Wilson College announces inaugural director of Master of Science in Applied Climate Studies
Following a national search, Warren Wilson College welcomed Keith McDade, Ph.D., as the director. The MACS program builds on the College’s decades-long legacy of leadership in climate change action and the strength of its undergraduate environmental programs. The two-year, low-residency graduate program will educate leaders capable of planning, implementing, and managing effective, just, and equitable climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. Applications will be accepted this fall for the inaugural class in 2025.
What to do this weekend in The 828: July 19-21
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — After a long work week, you deserve a break! Check out some great events going on around Western North Carolina this weekend. Check out some awesome arts and crafts! From July 18-21, artisans will fill both the concourse and arena levels of Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville with a variety of crafts ranging from contemporary to traditional works of clay, wood, metal, glass and much more.
Asheville police charge 2nd man with ethnic intimidation after assault at library
ASHEVILLE - Police have charged a second man with ethnic intimidation after an assault of three seminar attendees at the West Asheville Library June 29. Tyler Byrne Hackett Kelly, 33, faces one charge of misdemeanor ethnic intimidation "specifically for his actions" at the library, according to a July 18 news release from the Asheville Police Department.
What to know about CrowdStrike outage effects in WNC: Mission Hospital, county, FedEx, airport
A massive IT outage led to chaos in airports this morning, causing many cancellations and delays in Western North Carolina - and thousands more across the planet. Other industries, from banks to hospitals, also suffered from the outage. The IT outage is linked to cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which is used...
Patrick's First Warning Forecast: Severe thunderstorm threat Saturday
Chief Meteorologist Patrick Rockey's First Warning Forecast. After a break from storms and heavy downpours for most of us on Friday, messy weather returns on Saturday. In fact, we could see a few strong-to-severe storms. The cold front that ushered in the milder, but soggy weather will throw it in...
Cross-partisan commission on the future of NC elections presents findings
SALISBURY — The Commission on the Future of NC Elections convened its second all-commission meeting at Catawba College on Monday to present findings on the safety and security of the North Carolina election system and recommendations for improvements. The findings showed North Carolina elections are currently administered securely and professionally, with slight improvements recommended, a finding that is […] The post Cross-partisan commission on the future of NC elections presents findings appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Roy Cooper should be Kamala Harris’s running mate if Biden drops out: Former DNC chairman
The former chairman of the Democratic National Committee said Vice President Kamala Harris should lead his party’s ticket with Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) by her side should President Joe Biden end his reelection bid. Howard Dean floated the hypothetical Harris-Cooper ticket during an interview on Thursday. “If the president decides not to run … I […]
Lucky for Life ticket sold in Wake County wins $25,000 a year for life in Monday drawing
KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WNCN) — A Lucky for Life ticket sold in Wake County this week has proved to be very fortunate indeed. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, a ticket purchased in Knightdale won the prize of $25,000 a year for life in Monday night’s Lucky for Life drawing. The slip was bought at Poor Boy General Store and Grill located at 5804 Poor Boy Farm Rd.
NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces his retirement after nearly 15 years in the role
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Another chancellor in North Carolina’s public university system has announced plans to step down — this time at the state’s largest university by enrollment. North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson declared his retirement plans at the university’s trustees meeting Thursday, capping...
Yeti or Not, Here They Come
Jerry Millwood and a group of friends were hunting on a ridge in the South Mountains when they heard a knock on a tree. The group stopped and took a knee, smelling the telltale stench of their intended target. “It’s decaying flesh with a little bit of skunk mixed in,”...
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