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North Carolina City Among the Hottest in America This Year
If you feel like it’s extra hot outside, that’s because it’s hotter than normal this summer. In fact, experts say that this summer is one of the hottest in America ever, including in one North Carolina city. So, make sure to hydrate and stay cool this summer, being getting overheated is no joke.
House member, for second time in three days, tenders resignation
(The Center Square) – For the second time this week, a member has resigned from the North Carolina House of Representatives. Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, D-Guilford, is leaving for a position in the UNC System. A specific date to leave was not given, pending her replacement. She was a candidate for reelection this fall. On Monday, Lincoln County Republican Jason Saine said Aug. 12 would be his final day. ...
Deputies investigate shooting at Greenville Co. hotel
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – An investigation is underway after one person was injured in a shooting early Friday morning in Greenville County. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called before 1:30 a.m. to the Baymont Inn and Suites at 31 Old Country Road. Deputies said the shooting occurred outside of the establishment. […]
Back to school: Where to get free school supplies in Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson
Greenville County students return to school on Thursday, Aug. 8, Spartanburg County on Monday, Aug. 12, and Anderson County on Thursday, Aug. 1. Parents are busy preparing for back-to-school shopping, gathering school supplies, shopping for new clothes, and ensuring their children have everything they need for a successful school year. This year, back-to-school shopping has a...
WNC Nature Center brings economic boost to Asheville and the Western North Carolina region
A new report outlines the significant and far-reaching economic impact of the WNC Nature Center and its nonprofit support organization, Friends of the WNC Nature Center, on the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. A recent Riverbird Research economic report, initiated by the Friends of the WNC Nature Center, a...
Waste Pro driver earns promotion after long drives
MONROE – Arica Allen has shone incredible drive at Waste Pro, recently earning a promotion to lead driver. Arica answered the call when the Charlotte-based company needed drivers in Buncombe County. For the past nine months, she committed to a 2.5-hour drive from her home in Monroe to Waste Pro’s Asheville Division.
2 charged in water pellet gun shooting spree
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville police have brought charges against suspects accused of targeting pedestrians around the city with water pellet guns. A news release from the Asheville Police Department (APD) on Friday said two people had been identified and charged in the case. APD said 32-year-old Darius Ramont...
77th Annual Southern Highland Craft Fair in Asheville
Asheville – A wide array of beautifully crafted hand-made items will be shown at the Southern Highland Craft Fair from Thursday, July 18th through Sunday, July 21st. Potters, wood carvers, basketmakers, spinners, weavers, jewelry makers, and designers using clay, metal and glass will all be present to show and sell their items. It is a unique opportunity to connect directly with the artist or even order a special hand-crafted item for an upcoming event. Two floors of Harrah’s Cherokee Center on Haywood Street in Asheville will be filled with Guild member’s wares, where more than 100 of these artisans are offering their original and beautifully crafted pieces. It is a breath of fresh air to see these fine pieces, which have been made with incredible attention to detail. This is an opportunity to visit and see some of the most talented craftsmen in the South.
Long lines at Asheville Regional Airport due to TSA equipment issue
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Flyers are reporting long lines in getting through security at Asheville Regional Airport on Thursday, July 18. Officials at AVL report that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is working on an equipment issue and one of their lanes is down. This occurrence has caused longer lines than usual.
Terpsicorps’ new season riffs on iconic artwork
Ever wonder why the person in Edvard Munch’s 1893 painting “The Scream” is, well, screaming?. Multiple potential answers — ranging from hilarious to tragic — will be featured in Before the Scream, the showcase component of Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance’s Season 2024. Performances take place Thursday, July 25-Saturday, July 27, at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, and include two additional acts, each composed of their own series of vignettes.
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run on Swannanoa Road; Asheville police searching for driver
ASHEVILLE - A bicyclist has been hit and killed in a hit-and-run collision on Swannanoa River Road, police are saying. Officers were on the scene of the fatal crash that happened at 11:45 a.m. near South Tunnel Road, according to Asheville Police Department spokesperson Rick Rice. ...
Asheville police charge 2nd man with ethnic intimidation after assault at library
ASHEVILLE - Police have charged a second man with ethnic intimidation after an assault of three seminar attendees at the West Asheville Library June 29. Tyler Byrne Hackett Kelly, 33, faces one charge of misdemeanor ethnic intimidation "specifically for his actions" at the library, according to a July 18 news release from the Asheville Police Department.
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