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Asheville City Council adopts 10-year vision for Parks and Recreation
Recreate Asheville:Shaping Our City’s Parks, a 10-year vision plan built by community members to guide the City of Asheville’s parks and recreation decisions. This plan identifies which recreation spaces need the most work, which projects will be most beneficial, and strategies to keep the Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) system in great shape for the community.
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...
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...
Local scout troop getting back on its feet
Scout Troop 318 of Waynesville, a troop with over 60 years of history, will be making a fresh start after being shut down by COVID. In addition to two former Waynesville mayors among its alumni, it produced hundreds of Eagle Scouts over its more than 60 years history. Now members...
Asheville City Council approves resolution to donate used cell phones and computers to Land of Sky Regional Council
At their meeting on August 27, Asheville City Council adopted a resolution to donate used cell phones and computers to Land of Sky Regional Council. This donated technology will support Land of Sky’s program to shrink the digital divide in our region by increasing access to devices while efficiently disposing of surplus laptops and cell phones. Census data from 2021 shows that over 10% of the population in Buncombe County has no access to devices. Up to 250 laptops and 250 cell phones will be donated.
Asheville Watchdog: Four Bears Euthanized in Swannanoa After Breaking Into Homes, Causing Extensive Damage
Written by John Boyle, Asheville Watchdog. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission recently euthanized four bears, including two cubs, after the animals broke into two homes in Swannanoa, ransacking one and causing extensive damage. Ashley Hobbs, a special projects biologist with the commission, said the incident began Saturday, Aug. 17,...
Perserverance: Owns top coffee shop in NC, offers business tips, and empowe
Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed J Hackett. Proving that it’s not how you start it’s how you end, J Hackett is the founder and board chair of Black Wall Street AVL, the owner of GRIND - Asheville’s first ...
34-Year-Old Marijuana Joint Breaks Cold Case: DNA Links Suspect to 1989 Hit-and-Run Death, Cops Say
Authorities in North Carolina said DNA from a 34-year-old marijuana joint have helped them to identify the suspect in a 1989 hit-and-run death, RadarOnline.com can reveal.On Dec. 29, 1989, Ruth Buchanan, 52, was crossing the street in a crosswalk in Charlotte when she was struck by a driver who ran a red light, according to The News & Observer. The driver did not stop to render aid.According to ABC News, Buchanan was transported to a nearby hospital, where she ultimately died from her injuries.Authorities said Buchanan was out shopping for an upcoming New Year’s Eve trip when she was struck...
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