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'They watched her die': Teen dies hours after arriving at juvenile detention center in front of employees who did nothing, lawsuit says
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Hot Springs venue to bring theater camp for adults with special needs to Black Mountain
HOT SPRINGS - Hot Springs and Black Mountain are teaming up to offer a theater camp for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When Rare Bird Farm founder Farrah Hoffmire and her husband Mitchell Davis came to Madison County, one of Hoffmire's top priorities was to continue her work with adults with...
Buncombe, Asheville homeowners may qualify for grant funds
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Eligible Buncombe County homeowners have an opportunity to receive financial assistance for housing-related costs. Now in its fourth year, the inquiry process for the 2024 Homeowner Grant Program has opened up to the public, a release from Buncombe County government says. The website buncombecounty.org/homeownergrant will be accepting inquiries through Sept. 30 or homeowners can call (828) 250-5500. You must call or submit an inquiry to determine eligibility. Phone support is available in any language.
Answer Man: ABCCM has a new $8 million building? How do you handle an intersection when the traffic signal is out?
Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies, and the real answers:. Question: I heard that ABCCM bought a building on Brevard Road, the old cassette productions building, for about $8 million! What the heck do they need that building for? And where did they get $8 million? It also seems like it’s mighty close to Henderson County. Are they going to be ABHHCCM?
Baby animals help break WNC Nature Center visitor record; beloved otter recently died
ASHEVILLE - With baby animals, Red Pandas and playful river otters, the Western North Carolina Nature Center not only brought a record number of visitors in 2023, but also a hefty $23 million economic boost to the area. Amid forthcoming additions and recent renovations, the Nature Center broke previous visitation records in 2023...
From excess to access, Food Connection reduces food waste and feeds folks
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Food insecurity and food waste are challenges for people and communities everywhere. But locally, one organization is committed to doing something about it. Food Connection takes surplus chief-prepared food, repackages it into meals, and redistributes it into local communities, reducing food waste and hunger. "The...
Terpsicorps Fuses Art and Dance in New Performance
Asheville – Terpsicorps Theater of Dance plans to delight lovers of art and movement with the premier of “Before the Scream” at the Diana Wortham Theater from July 25 through 27. The immersive experience will blend interactive projects with choreography by Heather Maloy and an international cast of dancers from critically acclaimed companies across the US and beyond.
Asheville airport adds another screening lane to meet passenger demand
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) said TSA installed a fourth security screening lane to meet passenger demand. According to the airport, it has experienced historic growth with over 2.2 million passengers in 2023. This summer, the airport has experienced two record-breaking days with over 6,400 passengers screened in one day.
Asheville police arrest and charge 4 on gun, drug charges
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department made four arrests on Thursday, July 25, while conducting proactive enforcement. At around 3 p.m., detectives tried to make contact with Dennis Aguilar Scott, 51, who was wanted for a parole violation. Scott fled on foot but was then taken into custody. He was found to be possessing drugs and an illegal firearm.
EnergyUnited awards grants totaling $20,000 to three local nonprofits
EnergyUnited has awarded grants to three local nonprofit organizations as part of CoBank’s Sharing Success Program. This year grants, totaling $20,000, have been awarded to the Ada Jenkins Center, the EnergyUnited Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity of North Carolina. The Ada Jenkins Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping...
WNC Food Scene: Mamma Mia! Café, 'Thunder Road'-based diner, Justus Orchard opens taproom
In this week's WNC Food Scene, a Mamma Mia-themed café opened in downtown Asheville, and there's a new restaurant open on Smokey Park Highway based on the movie "Thunder Road." Justus Orchard in Henderson County is also opening a taproom. Mamma Mia! Café Opens Downtown. “Mamma Mia, here...
Abortion ruling likely keeps North Carolina a destination
(The Center Square) – North Carolina is expected to remain a destination for abortions in the South following two decisions on Friday in a federal case litigating new state law. Judge Catherine Eagles decided on a permanent block for part of the legislation that says doctors must document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills. Reasonable enforcement would be challenging, she said. Eagles issued the injunction for it last year. ...
Pet Pals: Lizzie and Oscar
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Meet Lizzie and Oscar, a bonded pair of sister cats who are quite the extroverts!. They get along well with kids, dogs and other cats. Those interested in adopting Lizzie and Oscar can go to this website or visit PetSmart in Arden from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 to submit an application.
Novant $320M merger proposal given one more stamp of finality
(The Center Square) – Another stamp of finality, this one from a federal court, has been given to Novant Health’s proposed $320 million merger with Lake Norman regional Medical Center and Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital. The injunction sought by the Federal Trade Commission had already been granted June 18, and in response Novant said it would discontinue pursuit of the deal. This week, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an FTC motion erasing the June 5 opinion of U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell. ...
HSOT All-State teams and Final Rankings history
Since 2020, HighSchoolOT has published rankings and all-state teams in every sport that's sanctioned by the N.C. High School Athletic Association. This page will have links to each. As the years have progressed, the rankings have changed over time, as has HighSchoolOT. HighSchoolOT started in the fall of 2008 and...
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