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Soccer Travels to UNC Asheville; Hosts Chattanooga on Sunday
JACKSONVILLE – The Jacksonville State soccer team will close out the opening month of the season with another road trip as it will visit UNC Asheville on Thursday night. Match time is set for 5 p.m. CT and will be available on ESPN+. The Gamecocks will be looking to...
Asheville Police seek missing person Caroline Cain
The Asheville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing woman. Caroline Cain (11/23/1993) was reported missing on June 17, 2024, and was last seen on Woodfin Street in February 2024. Cain is described as a black female, 5’ 4”, around 240 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Cain is known to frequent the downtown Asheville area and Jackson County. Her family is concerned for her welfare.
Jury finds Candler woman guilty of murder for 2020 shooting death of boyfriend
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Candler woman is found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of her boyfriend after a weeklong retrial. The clerk's office confirmed a jury found Shannon Nicole Daves, 50, guilty in the shooting death of Roger Michael Evans inside their Candler home. The incident that was captured on a pet camera.
Peel says no to more speed bumps on city streets
First Ward City Councilman Joe Peel said he’s not opposed to the city conducting a traffic-calming study on Griffin Street. What he won’t support is the city installing any more speed bumps like those the city installed last year on Church, Main and Pritchard streets. “I don’t have a problem with doing the study,” Peel said. “But I can tell you that I’m not going to vote to put speed...
Volunteers Needed for Bike and Pedestrian Data Collection
Asheville – The Asheville City’s Transportation Department is gearing up for its annual bike and pedestrian data collection. Each year, the bike and pedestrian data collection is held the week after Labor Day. The data collected helps staff identify bike/ped trends and also helps in implementation of the recently adopted GAP Plan. This year there are two different ways to volunteer, the bike and pedestrian count and the greenway user survey collection.
What to do this weekend in The 828: Aug. 30 – Sept. 1
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — There’s no shortage of events to check out this holiday weekend!. The 2024 North Carolina Apple Festival will take place in downtown Hendersonville from Friday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 2. The street festival starts at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 with the opening ceremony taking place at 2:15 p.m. at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse.
Investigation ongoing after man killed by police for pointing gun at officers, bystanders
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Chad Herman, 58, pointed a rifle outside of his residence in North Asheville and was then shot by police on Tuesday, Aug. 27. APD Chief Mike Lamb said that the incident with Herman originally began earlier that day when officers were called to Chatham Road for reports of a suspicious person.
Waynesville art walk, live music
A cherished gathering of locals and visitors alike, “Art After Dark” will continue its 2024 season from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, in downtown Waynesville. Each first Friday of the month (May-December), Main Street transforms into an evening of art, live music, finger foods, beverages and shopping as artisan studios and galleries keep their doors open later for local residents and visitors alike.
Expect a mix of sun and showers this Labor Day weekend across the region
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The unofficial end to summer is coming: Labor Day weekend. Many will head outside to enjoy time with friends and family, with popular choices being backyard barbeques, pools and camping sites. For many, however, the weather may not cooperate. Chief Meteorologist Jason Boyer says rain...
Asheville HR chief rips firefighters asking for pay raise (08-28-2024–Hour2)
Mark Starling from WWNC in Asheville joins me to discuss a lawsuit against that city over alleged discrimination against white citizens volunteering for a “human relations commission” as well as the HR Director’s comments against firefighters who are seeking higher pay. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/
Town board considers how to respond to outcries to reduce water rates
In advance of a public forum and after hearing from business owners and residents who have said the new water and sewer rates that began July 1 present a hardship, the Bryson City Town Board of Aldermen had an in-depth conversation Tuesday, Aug. 20 during their work session. Town Engineer...
Bugs, mold and mildew found in Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak
U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors turned up dozens of violations at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia now linked to a nationwide recall of deli meats, according to new records released by the department, including mold, mildew and insects repeatedly found throughout the site.Last month, Boar's Head recalled all of the deli meats made at its plant in Jarratt, Virginia, after a listeria outbreak was blamed on products distributed from the site. The outbreak has grown to 57 hospitalizations in more than a dozen states linked to recalled products from the plant. At least eight deaths have now been reported, including new fatalities...
Candidates try to boost female political participation at NC Women’s Conference
When state Rep. Gloristine Brown took office in 2023, she was part of the largest group of female legislators in state history. When the session began, women held 29% of all seats in the state legislature.
Introducing the 2028 Class of Textile Pioneer Scholars
In the quiet corners of North Carolina, big ambitions are blossoming. Four exceptional incoming NC State students have been named recipients of the Textile Pioneer Scholarship Program at the Wilson College of Textiles, embodying how support from generous donors can turn big dreams into reality. The newest Textile Pioneer Scholars...
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