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Honda North Carolina Manufacturing now exclusive U.S. ATV manufacturer
Honda North Carolina Manufacturing (NCM) recently celebrated 40 years of production in the Tar Heel State with a ribbon cutting for new weld and paint operations for its ATVs. These improvements are part of a $21.5 million investment that will complete the establishment of NCM as the exclusive manufacturing facility for Honda ATVs in North America. Honda also announced that NCM will become the first Honda production facility in the North American region to manufacture future electrified Honda powersports and power equipment products.
Black Mountain Beautification Committee announces Community Improvement Award winners
Twice a year the Black Mountain Beautification Committee (BMBC) reaches out to the community to request nominations for the Community Improvement Award, which seeks to highlight business owners and residents who have taken pride in the curb appeal of their property, adding beauty to the community with landscaping and maintenance.
JaQuan Casey Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
JaQuan Casey has been named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Brevard College, announced Head Coach Lee Burgess. Casey will begin his duties at BC immediately in advance of the 2024-25 season. “Our program is very excited to have JaQuan join our family,” said Coach Burgess. “His enthusiasm for the...
Bradley sentenced for trafficking fentanyl
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – John Edward Bradley, 50, of Cherokee, N.C., was sentenced on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 to seven years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for trafficking fentanyl, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. According to court documents...
Inaugural Golf Tournament raises more than $15,000 for Eblen Charities Water Assistance Program
On August 15 at Asheville’s Municipal Golf Course, 16 teams gathered for the inaugural Eblen Charities-Ingles Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Eblen’s Water Assistance Program. This program provides financial assistance to community members who are having difficulty paying their water bills. Stated Beth Russo, Executive Director of Eblen...
North Carolina police officer charged with felony in Capitol breach
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Federal authorities have arrested a North Carolina police officer on charges related to the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol breach. 41-year-old John Joseph Carl of Pinetops faces charges of felony offense of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder and misdemeanor offenses of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, parading, picketing, and demonstrating in a Capitol building.
Answer Man: Does Asheville have a composting program for food waste? Does YMCA accept clamshell containers?
Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies, and the real answers:. Question: I have a burning question about food waste. I know it’s not as exciting as HCA or some of the other topics you have reported on, but I’d love it if someone would investigate and report the results in The Watchdog. I got my information from the internet, and I’m by no means a subject expert. Landfill food waste contributes 8 percent of the world’s greenhouse warming effect due to methane released. It doesn’t last as long as carbon dioxide, but it is over 20 times more potent in its effect on the atmosphere. Landfill food creates methane when it is put in the landfill and is not aerated. A lot of progressive cities have started composting food waste to prevent methane production, and to reduce landfill volume. Approximately 20 percent of landfill is from food waste. Home composting is often difficult and in our neighborhood would attract bears, etc. I wish Asheville would create a food waste program. Seattle has a bin that customers can put compostable yard debris and food waste into. This would be separate from brush collection, but they could alternate every other week. Questions: 1. Has Asheville ever considered a composting program for food waste? UNCA Asheville had a program but is trying to secure a new private vendor. 2. Is yard waste composted (bags of leaves, brush, etc. picked up biweekly)? I hope they don’t just put it in the landfill? 3. Is the landfill equipped with methane detection devices? 4. What percent of the Asheville landfill is from food waste ?
Laurel Green Park and playground reopens after year-long stream restoration
LAUREL PARK - Laurel Green has reopened after a year-long closure for an extensive stream restoration project and a thorough cleaning of its popular playground. Laurel Park officials closed the town’s park and playground facility in May 2023 to begin the project. A grand re-opening was held in May 2024 with a ribbon cutting officiated by Mayor Carey O’Cain and Republican N.C. Sen. Tim Moffitt. ...
North Carolina Mom Sparks Debate By Sleeping In Daughter’s Dorm Her 1st Night At College
A North Carolina mom recently took her daughter to college for her freshman year, but instead of driving away after delivering the last box to her dorm room, she stayed. According to Today, Lori Miggins brought her 18-year-old daughter, Taylor, to Appalachian State University early for cheerleading practice and her roommate wasn’t arriving until the next week. So the mom spent the night with Taylor in her dorm room.
'Evidence destroyed': Audit finds mold, 'serious issues' in Buncombe Sheriff evidence room
ASHEVILLE - A recent assessment found the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office evidence room is over capacity and auxiliary storage areas have a worsened mold issue, which was first discovered in 2019. While pursuing accreditation from the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Sheriff Quentin Miller requested a third-party assessment of the evidence room. CALEA sets standards for every aspect of law enforcement agencies, from training to the use of deadly force to evidence keeping. ...
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