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North Carolina House Democratic deputy leader Clemmons to resign from Legislature
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — The No. 2 leader of North Carolina House Democrats announced Tuesday she is stepping down from the General Assembly next month because she’s taking a new job within the University of North Carolina system. Three-term Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons of Guilford County, a former...
Heat advisory for parts of central North Carolina on Wednesday; heat index up to 107 degrees
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — For the fourth straight day, part of central North Carolina will be under a heat advisory. The heat advisory Wednesday is mainly for areas east of Raleigh from 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service office in Raleigh. All other recent...
Weather Alert: Strong storms near Cherokee, Hendersonville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Hendersonville area. The NWS said Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Hendersonville, or 5 miles north of Pleasant Ridge State Park, moving southeast at 10 mph shortly before 3 p.m.
Valley girl goes to Harvard: the hilarious romp of Legally Blonde comes to Hendersonville Theatre
Get your pink on and join Hendersonville Theatre for Legally Blonde the Musical, opening July 18 and running through Aug. 4 at Hendersonville Theatre. Legally Blonde is a fun and fabulous feel-good musical comedy with show-stopping dance and musical numbers that remind you that being yourself never goes out of style. The show features memorable songs, dynamic dances, and a strong message of empowerment.
Warren Wilson College earns full membership in NCAA Division III
The membership committee of the NCAA commended Warren Wilson College for its leadership and steady growth in athletics, awarding the College full and active membership in NCAA Division III effective September 1, 2024. “The perseverance, determination and grit that the athletic department and student athletes have shown during the membership...
Buncombe to move backup 911 center to Woodfin Street
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County may soon be getting a new 911 backup center. A $3.8 million project to move the center from the Asheville Municipal Building to 35 Woodfin St. is up for approval when county commissioners meet Tuesday night. “The backup 911 center will provide additional...
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.
Around town: Big Secret Family Festival is back
The Big Secret Family Festival will return for its third year on Sunday, July 21, noon-8:30 p.m., this time on Pisgah Brewing Co.’s outdoor stage. Founded by Grammy Award-winning children’s musical artist Cactus Skidoo, the festival combines local music, games, prizes, circus acts and performance art geared for all ages. This year’s musical acts include Empire Strikes Brass, The Fritz, 23 Skidoo & the Secret Agency and the Delta House Jazz Band. There will be roving clowns, stilt walkers, Cherokee storytelling by John Grant, postmen who will deliver letters written to anyone at the festival and more. Food options will range from hot dogs and gourmet pretzels to ice cream and organic cotton candy.
Cyber expert warns of increased scam risks during Amazon Prime Day
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Tuesday, July 16 is the start of Amazon Prime Day and many are excited about the online deals that come with it. But, this is also a time for online scammers to come for a shopper's personal information, and they can do it in multiple ways.
U.S. Forest Service focuses on restoration and reducing wildfire risk in proposed GAP Project
ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 15, 2024 – The U.S. Forest Service released a draft proposal for the Grandfather, Appalachian, Pisgah (GAP) Restoration Project on Friday, after more than two years of collaborative development. The proposed actions focus on restoring specific, fire-adapted sections of Pisgah National Forest and reducing wildfire risk.
Enter to win tickets to see Widespread Panic in Asheville!
Enter here to win tickets to the Saturday, July 27th show at ExploreAsheville.com. Please only enter once per person. Duplicate entries will be removed before the winner is selected. Contest entries are subject to WNCW's contest terms and conditions found here.
Workshop to teach pollinator-friendly pest management
A workshop focusing on “Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management” will be offered by Asheville Botanical Garden on Monday, Aug. 12. Part of the Asheville Botanical Garden’s Certified Pollinator Advocate series, the workshop will be presented by Brannen Basham. Due to renovations to the Butler Room in the Asheville Botanical Garden Visitors Center, there will be a new location for this event downstairs at the AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina facility, which is located at 216 Asheland Ave. Asheville, North Carolina, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Stein, other North Carolina Democrats have fundraising leads entering summer
North Carolina Democrats outpaced their Republican rivals in fundraising over the past several months, according to campaign filings, entering the summer with cash advantages in a handful of top-ballot races this fall.With Gov. Roy Cooper term limited, the race to replace him is expected to garner a lot of local and national attention. That attention equals big money contributions.Democratic candidate for governor Josh Stein continued to best Republican rival Mark Robinson in collecting donations during a roughly 4 1/2-month period that ended June 30. But both campaigns trumpeted their totals as record-breaking for a race expected to be among the...
Robeson County woman wins over 300K with NC lottery digital instant win
One woman in Robeson County turned $1 into over $300,000 when she decided to play one of North Carolina Education Lottery's new digital instant win games.Carletta Woodall said she was about to go to sleep Thursday night when she decided to play."I couldn't sleep after that," she laughed.Woodall won the epic jackpot in the Bison Bonanza game, a digital instant game featuring a progressive jackpot. The odds of that win are 1 in 31 million.She already has one plan for her winnings."I've never been to Vegas so I want to take a trip there," Woodall said.She claimed her prize at lottery headquarters nd after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $245,316.In addition to her trip, Woodall plans to do some home repairs and share her winnings with her family.
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