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Police: Traffic delays expected for Whataburger grand opening in Anderson
ANDERSON, S.C. (WSPA) – Officers with the Anderson Police Department announced that drivers should expect traffic delays in the city due to the opening of the new Whataburger location. Whataburger is officially open for business in the city of Anderson at 2900 Main Street. Police said they will be assisting with traffic but commuters should […]
Reparations, Coxe Ave. project, booze on council agenda
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville City Council members are set to decide Tuesday whether to allow the Community Reparations Commission to continue its work. The commission held its last regularly scheduled meeting on June 10, but members held a special meeting on July 15 to put the finishing touches on a request for a six-month extension.
Artificial Intelligence in the classroom: NC teachers, students navigate the benefits and risks
Earlier this year, North Carolina became one of the first states in the country to develop statewide guidance for the use of generative AI in public schools, and teachers say they are constantly adapting to the developing world of artificial intelligence.
Answer Woman: Will Asheville see good fall color? What makes for vibrant fall color?
ASHEVILLE - Today's burning question is about what to expect for fall color in Western North Carolina. Is it too early to start making predictions? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and your question could appear in an upcoming column. Question: When will Asheville start to see fall color? Can we expect a good leaf season along the Blue Ridge Parkway? ...
Parents of Western NC sailor make $7M claim against Navy after overboard death
Parents of a sailor from Henderson County who was lost at sea are waiting for the U.S. Navy to respond to their $7 million negligence claim, which says David "Dee" Spearman should not have been on deck without a life jacket after multiple fainting spells. Lee Spearman, who lived in Etowah with his...
Super 25 rankings of Upstate high school football teams entering Week 1 of 2024 season
Here are the Upstate Super 25 high school football power rankings headed into Week 1 of the 2024 SCHSL schedule. Class AAAA state champion Westside stayed at No. 1 after holding on for a 30-27 victory Saturday in Week Zero against Creekside, a Class AAAAA power in Georgia. The top eight teams in the rankings remained in the same order. Dorman moved into the top 10 after a win against Greenville.
Gasbuddy report: Asheville gas prices drop slightly; national average also falls
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The average gasoline price in Asheville has fallen 2.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.14 per gallon on Monday, Aug. 26, according to GasBuddy's survey of 259 stations in Asheville. Asheville prices are 15.0 cents per gallon lower than one month ago...
Tennessee 5-star QB recruit Faizon Brandon's mom sues North Carolina over NIL | Report
The mother of Tennessee football recruit Faizon Brandon, a five-star quarterback in the 2026 class, has filed a lawsuit against the state of North Carolina over its restrictions on public high school athletes to earn money off their name, image and likeness, ESPN.com reported. Brandon is arguably the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 class. He committed to Tennessee on Aug. 3 as the latest high-profile quarterback headed to the Vols in the NIL era. The Greensboro,...
Thomason's Hat Trick Lifts Mercer To 4-0 Win Over UNC Asheville
MACON, Ga. - Larkin Thomason scored her first collegiate hat trick to help the Mercer Bears to a 4-0 win over UNC Asheville on Sunday afternoon from Betts Stadium. Anna Bachman was the other goal scorer for the Bears who were also strong defensively, shutting out their third consecutive opponent. Lena Dykes, Sara Engels and Jada Moorman all had one assist on the day for the Bears.
NCDA&CS program keeps 5 million pounds of unwanted and banned pesticides out of landfills
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program recently marked a significant milestone, collecting more than five million pounds of banned, outdated or unwanted pesticides in the state since the program began in 1980. This milestone is a highlight in the 44-year effort of the N.C. Department of...
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