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Find a new star-crossed love with Romeo & Juliet at Nemesis Theatre Company
A new interpretation of Romeo & Juliet takes the stage at Nemesis Theatre Company Thursdays to Sundays until July 27. The 16-member cast along with the production team at Nemesis Theatre Company is reimagining Romeo & Juliet for a modern audience. Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers are set to discover deeper truths about themselves, with coming out stories woven into the classic tale of forbidden love.
What was happening 'Before the Scream?' Terpsicorps Dance interprets the iconic painting
Be mesmerized by an extraordinary new production from Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance July 25- 27 at Diana Wortham Theater in Asheville. Terpsicorps production ‘Before the Scream’ blends interactive projections with visionary choreography. Audiences will witness the haunting imagery of Edvard Munch’s iconic painting, “The Scream” brought to life through a series of diverse vignettes.
Businesses grumble about Patton Avenue sidewalk work
Over the last few months, orange construction fences have gone up while 18 trees have gone down along a short stretch of Patton Avenue between Asheland and Coxe avenues. The sidewalk project is part of the City of Asheville’s long-term plan to make pedestrian walkways compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
‘Four Feet to Hell’ competition is heaven for hot dog lovers
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fifteen contestants. Six minutes and 66 seconds. Four foot-long hot dogs. One champion. Asheville brewery DSSOLVR is celebrating National Hot Dog Day with their fourth annual ‘Four Feet to Hell’ hot dog eating charity contest. The contest begins at 7 p.m., July 17 at DSSOLVR, 63 North Lexington Ave.
Community members divided as City Council vote on Haw Creek housing development nears
Days ahead of a pivotal meeting to discuss the final proposal for the “Meadows at Haw Creek” housing development, not everyone is on board. The 27-acre project at 767 New Haw Creek Road has galvanized the bucolic East Asheville community since it was introduced by the developer, L.B. Jackson and Company, late last year.
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".
North Carolina judges issue order barring lawyers from the use of artificial intelligence
Federal judges in the Western District of North Carolina, including Charlotte, have issued an order limiting the use of artificial intelligence platforms in filing legal briefs and memorandums.
On eve of VP Harris' visit, preparation still underway: 'NC critical point for this election'
Officials are getting ready for Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Fayetteville on Thursday.Democrats at the state level and in Fayetteville say Vice President Kamala Harris' visit is about making voters feel important and heard."It's getting out to places that Democrats have felt that they have been forgotten in and left behind in and making sure that we are reaching those voters this year," said Anderson Clayton, the chair of North Carolina Democratic Party.At a press conference Wednesday morning, the chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party said President Biden and Vice President Harris are placing an emphasis on connecting...
Summer apprenticeship program commences for students in southeastern North Carolina
A new apprenticeship program is helping high school students plant seeds for the future. Gov. Roy Cooper celebrated the start of the Summer Manufacturing Academy at Lenoir and Wayne Community Colleges on July 10. The seven-week program is a part of the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) initiative. is...
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