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Busy stretch of major highway in Asheville to close for repairs over the weekend, officials say
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announces a stretch of Interstate 40 will be closed again over the weekend due to repairs. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Morning Headlines) According to NCDOT, crews from DBA Harrison Construction Company of Asheville, North Carolina, plan to close I-40 East from the Interstate...
The Outdoor Cafe In North Carolina That Is The Prettiest Place To Enjoy A Warm Afternoon
Warmer weather brings a desire to eat among the plants and flowers at an outdoor cafe in North Carolina. And nothing could be finer than eating al fresco at this nautically themed gastropub in Burnsville. Snap Dragon shares a fascinating story about Capt. Otway Burns — a U.S. Navy hero during the War of 1812 — while aboard his ship the Snap Dragon. Experience the good eats and drinks at one of the prettiest places to enjoy a warm afternoon in North Carolina.
Prominent Asheville broker listed unpermitted Airbnbs, raising NCREC ethics questions
ASHEVILLE - One of the area's largest short-term rental management agencies, and its prominent broker-in-charge, were the managers of several unpermitted downtown Airbnbs that are now at the center of a heated legal dispute. The North Carolina Real Estate Commission has now warned against the practice of listing rentals that violate city laws while also raising ethical concerns over the management of STRs. Towns Property Management, owned by local entrepreneur Brandon Towns, is one of the largest...
Mountain voters doubt political tensions will temper after assassination attempt
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Voters from Marion to Hendersonville to Asheville have heard President Biden's calls for calm and former President Trump's call for unity in the wake of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Chet Effler from Marion is serving as a Republican delegate at the Republican National...
These Are The 4 Most Charming North Carolina Towns To Move To
With the popularity and availability of remote work, you can quite literally work from anywhere. This means you may one to call one of these charming North Carolina towns home. Because as the cost of living continues to skyrocket, you can get a lot more out of your money living outside the major cities. (But still get paid like you’re living there).
New all-way stop installed at busy Asheville intersection
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A busy intersection in Asheville has some new safety improvements. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced that its department, in coordination with the city of Asheville, has installed new stop signs and pavement markings on Emma Road and its intersection with Bingham Road in north Asheville. The operation also included new “Stop Ahead” and “New Traffic Pattern Ahead” signs in the area.
Carolina Moment: Rockhounds go hunting for rocks and gems in Western North Carolina
SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — A few times a year the Land of the Sky Shrine Club is packed, but not just with people, with rocks. Along with those rock collectors and rockhounds is M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show co-organizer Richard Jacquot. “You have your geologist who studies how...
Folkmoot kicks off annual Summer Fest with soirée
Folkmoot kicked off its 41st Summer Fest celebration last Thursday with its Summer Soirée. Guests gathered at the Folkmoot Friendship Center to travel the world together without boarding an airplane. Upon arrival, attendees were given a passport with a space to get a stamp from each country they “traveled”...
Speak up: City of Asheville looking for input on BID
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville city officials are looking for more input on what’s been a controversial subject among many residents. The downtown Business Improvement District or “BID” will collect special property taxes in order to help with public safety and cleanliness efforts in a specific area downtown.
Public comment opportunities for French Broad River Plan scheduled
News release from the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization:. The French Broad River MPO’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Elevate 2050, will be kicking off the first phase of public input opportunities for the plan in August. The MTP is a federally-required transportation plan for urbanized areas with a population over 50,000 and helps to guide transportation decision-making and multimodal priorities for the region. The plan is scoped to include four phases of public input over the next (roughly) year. The first phase is focused on developing a Vision & Goals for the region. The Vision & Goals that are developed will be used to help evaluate potential transportation projects for inclusion in the plan. . .so we want to hear from YOU!
New way of electing school board candidates in Buncombe
A new way of electing Buncombe County School Board members will go into effect for the fall election. Voters will now vote for two school board seats on their ballot instead of seven. One seat will be for the voters specific geographic area (districts 1-6) and the other seat will be for at-large candidate representing the entire county (excluding the Asheville City School district area.)
Coxe Avenue affordable housing development moves forward with income requirements
As Buncombe County looks for ways to better utilize properties around the county, it is now turning its attention to affordable housing. News 13 previously reported on the $59 million dollar proposal to build a 200-unit affordable housing complex at 50 and 52 Coxe Avenue. Buncombe County is now moving...
Big Ivy Community Center Celebrates Updated Pool and More
Big Ivy Community Center (BICC) is a beloved hub for community gatherings and activities. While the property belongs to Buncombe County, Big Ivy Development Club, a non-profit organization, operates the community center and its offerings. Buncombe County’s General Services department recently restored the BICC pool, sand volleyball area, and the...
Past and present Olympians compete near Asheville, North Carolina
MILL SPRING, N.C. — About an hour outside of downtown Asheville, past and present Olympic equestrians from around the world train and compete atTryon International Equestrian Center. “It’s a pretty special place—perfect for developing horses," said equestrian Doug Payne. Payne represented Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics....
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