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Help feed kids in need during 2024 Break the Hunger food drive
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — News 13 is once again partnering with Carolina Furniture Concepts for our 12th annual Break the Hunger Food Drive. The drive is happening on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Carolina Furniture Concepts location on Airport Road in Arden (100 Airport Rd, Arden, NC 28704).
Hendersonville teen's love for music transcends disorder, showcasing unique talents
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Music’s been a family affair for the Bracketts. “I love music,” Rebecca Brackett said. “My father loved music. “My grandfather, who was musically talented like I am, could play by ear,” William Brackett said. For William, his love of music revealed...
Asheville Police Department names 25-year veteran as new deputy chief. Who got the job?
ASHEVILLE — The Asheville Police Department announced Sean Aardema will be taking over as the second of two deputy chiefs, a position left open when Mike Lamb was promoted to chief earlier this year. A nearly 25-year veteran on the force, Aardema will oversee APD’s operations as supervisor of...
Asheville police warn of Microsoft computer hack scam
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Asheville Police Department is warning residents of a sophisticated fraud scam in which they say suspects pose as Microsoft employees after hacking into victims' personal computers. (Video above: Morning headlines from WYFF News 4) According to police, this "elaborate scam" has already defrauded two residents...
Personnel issue prompts Blue Ridge Community College to relocate law enforcement courses
FLAT ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — Blue Ridge Community College's basic law enforcement training program will not operate on campus for the rest of the semester, citing a personnel issue. College officials said those who are enrolled in the program have joined students in a similar class at A-B Tech.
Deviled Eggs with Cream Cheese
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — INGREDIENTS:. 2 Tbsp of drained pickle relish (dill or sweet) Add salt and pepper to taste...Sugar or sugar substitute to taste...Hot sauce to taste. *Garnish Options: fresh parsley, bacon bits, dillweed, paprika, finely shredded cheese, &/or baby olives. DIRECTIONS:. Drain boiled eggs, cool with ice...
Opinion: Rural communities would suffer the most if NC Republicans expand their school voucher program
NC lawmakers are rapidly expanding publicly-funded funded vouchers for private schools while public schools remain underfunded. A North Carolina lawmaker dishes on who has the most to lose. Last month, I had the honor of participating in Bring Your Legislator to School Day in Buncombe County. This annual event began...
North River Farms Celebrates 25 Years
Western North Carolina has always been a fertile location for farming—from backyard and family farms to commercial agricultural operations. Unfortunately, it seems as if many people are still unaware of where food comes from and the importance of supporting local agriculture. Thankfully, local farmers markets, CSAs and farm stands...
Reparations commission member votes 'no' on certain recommendations, citing legal concerns
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Monday, May 13, the Asheville Buncombe Community Reparations Commission gathered at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville to discuss the latest recommendations. They covered recommendations that focused on education, including early childhood education for Black students and more resources for Black students in post-secondary institutions....
NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson to hold meet and greet in Hendersonville
Want a chance to meet a NASCAR legend in person without driving to Charlotte? Driver Jimmie Johnson will be in Hendersonville Friday, May 24, ahead of a Charlotte Motor Speedway race on May 26. Johnson, along with Legacy Motor Club team driver Erik Jones, will be at the Henderson County...
How two freshmen helped Hendersonville reach fourth round of NCHSAA girls soccer playoffs
HENDERSONVILLE — Owen midfielder Sadie Lydia turned and dribbled upfield after receiving a pass from her teammate on the backline. Then Hendersonville midfielder Addison Reid chased her down and challenged her for possession just shy of midfield. Reid swiped the ball from Lydia. The freshman took a dribble and...
Memorial Day ceremonies planned for Henderson, Transylvania counties
Memorial Day services to honor veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice are planned for Henderson and Transylvania counties on May 27. For Henderson County, the 38th annual Memorial Day Service will begin at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 538 Tracy Grove Road in Hendersonville. An...
State to increase teacher pay? Asheville has NC's worst teacher turnover; cost of living
ASHEVILLE - A teacher pay raise pushed for by the governor and public school educators — whose colleagues have quit in droves in places such as Asheville — appears unlikely as lawmakers look to prioritize private school vouchers. That's according to legislators interviewed about the current budget process...
Opinion: Time to let Vance go, this time for good
Here we are, almost four years to the date of George Floyd’s murder, and the Vance Monument is just now finally erased from downtown Asheville. Or at least I hope it is. The lawyer and the preservation group behind the lost cause of keeping the monument downtown will likely continue the fight, but for now the monument’s base has been deconstructed into a pile of bricks and rubble in Pack Square.
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