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Goodwill’s Career Quest uses YouTube to show young people what’s possible
When Goodwill was forced to close its Asheville Career Center because of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, it did what so many other organizations did at the time: It turned to Zoom. “We started hosting classroom webinars,” says Jody Stevenson, job developer/skills training manager for Goodwill Industries of Northwest North...
At its final meeting, the Asheville reparations commission says: We need more time
ASHEVILLE - At its final scheduled meeting July 15, the historic Community Reparations Commission had a clear message: We need more time. Commission Chair Dewana Little reviewed a six-month extension request, taking the CRC through the end of the year, which will be presented to Asheville City Council Aug. 27, city spokesperson Kim Miller said July 17. ...
Answer Man: Will WLOS Restore Mount Pisgah Tower Site to a Natural State? When Will the New Patton Avenue Crosswalk Be Operational?
Written by John Boyle, Asheville Watchdog. A new round of questions, smart-aleck replies, and the real answers with Asheville Watchdog’s John Boyle. Question: Recently I saw where WLOS is moving their over-the-air broadcasting tower from Mount Pisgah to Pinnacle Mountain. Since the current WLOS tower and tram on Mount Pisgah are on National Forest land, what kind of remedial work will they be doing to the Mount Pisgah site to restore it to a natural state?
Thomas Wolfe Literary Award Now Accepting Nominations
The Asheville Museum of History is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. Originated by the Louis Lipinsky Family, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award has been presented by Western North Carolina Historical Association (now the Asheville Museum of History) since 1955. The award comes with a $1,000 cash prize.
South Waynesville to get upgraded water, sewer lines with federal grants
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — New water and sewer lines are coming to south Waynesville, and it will not cost the town a penny. The town has access to $3 million in federal Community Development Block Grants. The money will be spent on sewer improvements to homes on Sawyer, Franklin,...
Man claims Mission Health overcharges for procedures; study supports high price concerns
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A local man is frustrated about a cost estimate he received for a procedure at Mission Health. He claims it's much higher than it should have been. This comes as a report shows Mission's prices have risen drastically under HCA and are higher than other hospitals.
Asheville police open new public safety office in North Asheville for easier access
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department (APD) has opened a new public safety office in North Asheville where residents can file or request police reports. It is located at Fire Station 13 on Broadway Street in the Five Points neighborhood. Residents can now go there and receive the same services offered at APD's downtown location.
Cleveland County announces principal changes for the new school year
With each new school year comes staffing changes at Cleveland County Schools. Some of those include leadership roles. Those taking on new principal positions include:. Ryan Etheridge is the new principal at Fallston Elementary, replacing Kim Greene, who has retired. Matt Tipton is now the principal at Cleveland Early College...
Check out this new Shelby food truck
There's a new food truck in town, and it's bringing loaded baked potatoes packed with fresh ingredients and flavors. Matthew Swint Smith and Greg Steven Wilson were playing music and jamming together with some mutual friends last winter, when the two reconnected after first meeting in Boy Scouts when they were 8-years-old.
Three-Day Wedding Celebration Near The Blue Ridge Mountains
Morgan and Drew opted for a romantic and intimate wedding experience amongst the Blue Ridge mountains together with a handful of family and friends. Instead of spending all of their budget on only a couple hours, these two extended their wedding to a 3-day adventure. Get all the details below.
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Celebrates Grand Opening in Kings Mountain, NC
a national fast-casual franchise known for its delicious Hot Dogs, BBQ, and local craft beer selection, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new location in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The new restaurant is located at 218 S Railroad Ave, Kings Mountain NC. Crave’s menu features a...
The Alex Krug Combo performs live on FOX8
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Check out The Alex Krug Combo as they perform live in the FOX8 studio. The band is out of Asheville and plays at Flat Iron in Greensboro on Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. You can get tickets at Flat Iron’s website. See more...
Update: Missing South Carolina teen is found
SUMTER, S.C. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. Update: She has been found. Initial report: Police in South Carolina need your help finding a missing teenage girl. Tamera Keitt, 16, left her Girard Drive home in Sumter without permission Wednesday morning. She is described as 5 feet 5 inches...
Mark Robinson responds to ads featuring his comments about abortion and women keeping their ‘skirt down’
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee in the North Carolina governor's race, is pushing back on recent ads that feature him making statements about abortion including women not being "responsible enough to keep your skirt down".
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