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I-40 East section in Asheville will be closed July 19-22: What to know about detours
ASHEVILLE - A short stretch of Interstate 40 will close this weekend to allow contract crews to work on a bridge between Interstate 26 and Hendersonville Road, the N.C. Department of Transportation said in a July 17 news release. Crews from Asheville-based DBA Harrison Construction Company plan to close I-40...
Top tailgate market to remain at UNC-A
The North Asheville Tailgate Market that’s operated at the University of North Carolina Asheville since 2007 will remain there for the foreseeable future, the university announced earlier this month. UNC-A and the North Asheville Tailgate Market formalized their partnership through a new agreement that will keep the producer-only farmers...
Honor an Arboretum Legacy with Founder's Day events
Events honoring George Briggs, the founding director of the North Carolina Arboretum, will be held over the coming week, including free admission on Founders Day. The N.C. Arboretum’s legacy of conservation and education was made possible by the leadership and direction of George Briggs, who served as the Arboretum’s first director starting in 1987. Over the ensuing decades, he guided its legacy from the storied beginnings as a “bank trailer in the woods” to the 434 acres of sculpted gardens and trails that today represent the state’s destination for connecting people, plants and places.
Craft a unique shopping experience at the 77th annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
The 77th annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands will feature more than 200 craftspeople Thursday through Sunday, July 18-21, filling two floors of the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville. The festive environment includes a line-up oaf live music each day, craft demonstrations and hands-on projects. The four-day...
Folkmoot kicks off annual Summer Fest with soirée
Folkmoot kicked off its 41st Summer Fest celebration last Thursday with its Summer Soirée. Guests gathered at the Folkmoot Friendship Center to travel the world together without boarding an airplane. Upon arrival, attendees were given a passport with a space to get a stamp from each country they “traveled”...
UNC Asheville’s Henry Patten Clinches Wimbledon 2024 Gentlemen’s Doubles Victory
Former UNC Asheville Men's Tennis player Henry Patten '19 excelled at Wimbledon 2024, winning the Gentlemen's Doubles title and reaching the second round of the Mixed Doubles. Patten won the Gentlemen's Doubles title at Wimbledon 2024. Patten and his partner advanced to the second round of the Mixed Doubles. Patten...
NC 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.
Incentive package of $13M lures Nipro headquarters to North Carolina
(The Center Square) – Nipro, manufacturer of medical surgical and renal products, has been lured to North Carolina by an incentive package of more than $13 million. The 70-year-old Japanese company secured a $2.48 million grant from the state toward a $397 million manufacturing center and American headquarters. It is eligible for other assistance such as job training and infrastructure support, bringing the total amount of potential state incentives to $4.16 million. Pitt County previously approved $9 million in incentives. ...
NCDHHS announces $11M investment in family-based behavioral health services for children with complex needs
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced an $11 million investment in treatment services designed to keep children who have complex behavioral health needs in homes and communities, and out of inappropriate boarding. The department is partnering with Rapid Resources for Families to expand access to family-based therapeutic programs, enabling children to receive trauma-informed treatment in a home-based setting.
Lt. Gov. 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".
Durable skills will be incorporated into classroom teaching
Teaching students durable skills such as showing up for work on time in addition to academic knowledge and stressing the importance of each is the focus of a new report presented last week to North Carolina’s State Board of Education. Those skills inclusive of having a good work ethic and motivation are important to employers in every career field and contribute to much higher pay for employees, the report said. ...
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