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Tools for Schools supplies distributed to local families
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Donations collected during the 16th annual Ingles Tools for Schools Supply Drive were distributed to the community on Wednesday, Aug. 14. News 13 teamed up with Eblen Charities and Ingles Markets for the Aug. 6 event, collecting school supplies and monetary donations to help local kids succeed this school year.
Get to Know Tunic, the Mind Behind the Hi-Vi Sound System
Asheville DJ, producer, and sound system owner Tunic stopped by to discuss his beginnings in the scene, his local community, and what’s to come in the future. As the sound system scene steadily grows in the US, Asheville-based DJ and producer Tunic has emerged as a standout artist among dubstep’s rising stars. Undoubtedly, some of the best music in this tightly-knit bass scene comes from producers who have a deep knowledge of the coveted speakers that fans flock to.
Asheville Botanical Garden to offer class on monarchs
Learn “All About Monarchs and Their Migration” with Kim Bailey on Monday, Sept. 9, at Asheville Botanical Garden. The class will be held in the ABG Visitor Center’s Butler Room (indoor classroom) from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Nonprofit Punch Bucket Lit announces inaugural Punch Bucket Literary Festival
Literary non profit organization Punch Bucket Lit will present its inaugural literary festival Friday and Saturday September 20-21, 2024. Held at The Wortham Center for Performing Arts and The Renaissance Hotel in downtown Asheville, the festival will feature over 100 authors, including New York Times bestselling and three-time National Book Award-nominated author, Lauren Groff. Readings, workshops, and panels will cover multiple genres and forms, including memoir, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. An all-day bookfair will host 20+ literary magazines and presses including The Sun Magazine, Ecotone, The Rumpus, and Loblolly Press.
No-shows having “significant impact” on Cherokee Indian Hospital
CHEROKEE, N.C. – Patients not showing up for their appointments within the health system of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is becoming an increasingly larger problem. “No-shows have a significant impact on the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA). Each missed appointment represents a missed opportunity for another patient...
Never Alone Widows Group Supports Those Left Behind Next Meeting in Boone Friday, Aug. 16
Area widows have begun receiving much-needed support through a group known as Never Alone, which launched in Boone earlier this year. A branch of a nation-wide organization founded by a two-time widow, Rachel Faulkner Brown, Never Alone offers fellowship and a feeling of community for women who are living in a difficult and often-unexpected and misunderstood place in life.
Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital earns “A” for patient outcomes
LINVILLE — Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital has been recognized by the Lown Institute for excellence in patient outcomes, receiving an “A” grade on the 2024-25 Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility. Cannon Memorial Hospital achieved this honor through strong performance across metrics of patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction, out of more than 3,600 hospitals nationwide. The hospital ranked No. 1 for Patient Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction in North Carolina and in the top 10 nationally on Lown’s patient outcomes metric....
Target announces Boiling Springs store opening date
A grand opening for the Target Boiling Springs store will take place Aug. 18. The 148,000-square-foot location at 3659 Boiling Springs Road will employ up to 155 individuals and offer drive-up and order-pickup services. The Target will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The store will feature...
Greenville's Kitchen Sync opening second location
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - One of Greenville’s highest-rated restaurants announced it is opening another location. Kitchen Sync’s second restaurant will open on Hudson Road in the Brushy Creek Crossing shopping center, a space formerly occupied by Dragon Den. The new 3,500-square-foot restaurant will seat 100 guests indoors...
East Providence police arrest wanted man at Rumford Motor Inn
(WJAR) — The East Providence Police Department arrested a man wanted in North Carolina at a local motel on Wednesday. The department confirmed that the fugitive was arrested at the Rumford Motor Inn. The department said it became aware that the man, 45-year-old London Clyde of Providence, was there...
Isolated Showers Hit South Carolina Today; Prepare for a Warm, Sunny Weekend
Greenville, SC – South Carolina residents can expect a mix of weather conditions today and through the weekend. Isolated to widely scattered showers are forecasted for Thursday, particularly in the mountainous regions. Temperatures today will be slightly below normal, with highs ranging from the mid-80s in the Upstate to the upper 80s across the Piedmont. Humidity will remain modest, making for a relatively comfortable day despite the chance of rain.
Corporation Invests $7 Million in Henderson County, Retaining Over 100 Jobs
Henderson – SELEE Corporation, a division of Porvair plc and leader in metal filtration technology, has announced a $7 million investment to expand its operations in Henderson County. This investment includes $4.5 million aimed at personal property improvements at their Hendersonville facility, which has been a key part of the local manufacturing sector for over 40 years.
NC State move-in day could impact Thursday morning commute
Students begin moving onto NC State's campus Thursday, traffic impacts expected. If Western Boulevard is a part of your morning commute, you may want to give yourself a little extra time Thursday. This area is going to be congested over the next few days as students move into their dorms...
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