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State awards more than $6.21 million dollars for resilience projects, including two on Hatteras Island
19 communities selected for Phases 3 and 4 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is awarding 20 grants to 19 communities for Phases 3 and 4 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP), which includes two projects on Hatteras Island.
City of Asheville Water Resources Department, Eblen Charities and Ingles announce inaugural charity golf tournament
The City of Asheville Water Resources Department is proud to announce the inaugural Eblen Charities-Ingles Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Eblen Charities’ Water Assistance Program. The event will take place on Thursday, August 15 at Asheville Municipal Golf Course. “We are thrilled to partner with Ingles and the City...
What to do this weekend in The 828: July 26-28
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — It’s been a rainy, rainy week, so naturally many people will be wanting to get out of the house this weekend. Check out some of these great events happening around Western North Carolina from Friday through Sunday:. Hillbilly Jam. Kick off your shoes, dance...
Talented Young Golfer Has Asheville Roots
Fayetteville – Quinn finished in the top 40 in his group for players ages 6-8, in the Under Armour Junior Summer Nationals. That was June 17-23 at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach, Fla. He turned eight last month, on June 8. Quinn was consistent. He shot 47...
Police suicides are a growing crisis across the country, including NC
“We have a crisis on our hands. A global health crisis.”. That’s what Fonda Bryant, mental health/suicide prevention advocate and founder/CEO of Wellness Action Recovery, Inc., told Carolina Journal in a recent phone interview about the suicide rate among law enforcement across the country, including here in North Carolina.
Jim’s First Alert Forecast: One last rainy day Friday; Weekend looking much better
A Flood Watch remains in effect for counties south of highway 264 on Friday. Another 1-2″ of rain is likely on Friday with pockets of flash flooding again possible for a few areas. If you encounter any flooded roadway, always remember, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”. We will...
ABCCM breaks ground on Safe Haven shelter
Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) broke ground July 16 on a shelter for women and children. Safe Haven will be an emergency shelter operating 24/7 and year-round. It will provide 36 beds for single women, women with children and up to two intact families. Safe Haven is on the same property as Transformation Village, ABBCM’s transitional housing shelter that provides beds for up to 100 women and children.
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