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Asheville floodplain maps could be updated in 2027

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville could receive updated floodplain maps as early as spring 2027, potentially giving property owners a new picture of flooding risks more than two years after Tropical Storm Helene. Nancy Watford, Asheville’s stormwater plan review supervisor, told the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, Nov....

Asheville, NC · 17h
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Commissioners approve nearly $600K to preserve over 100 acres of farmland

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow.com) — Buncombe County commissioners approved nearly $600,000 in additional funding to support five conservation easement projects aimed at preserving farmland and protecting open space across the county. The presentation was made at the Nov. 5 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting. The total funds approved totaled...

Buncombe County, NC · 2d
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Community invited to World War II veteran’s 100th birthday celebration

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow.com) — A World War II veteran who lives in Hendersonville is turning 100 years old this weekend. Simon Gurdal is turning 100 on Nov. 8, and a birthday celebration is scheduled to honor him. Blue Ridge Honor Flight made the announcement about Gurdal’s birthday, asking the community to join in the celebration.

Hendersonville, NC · 1d
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Environmentalists say Lake Lure sewer project deadlines have no teeth

The Town of Lake Lure’s outdated wastewater treatment plant has been out of compliance with state rules on sewage pollution for decades. Built 100 years ago, before environmental regulations, it’s practically impossible to make the leaky system meet standards. Under a Department of Environmental Quality consent order since 2022, the town is working towards rebuilding the system. Partly due to the serious damage the lake suffered in Tropical Storm Helene, the town has fallen behind on the project and missed deadlines. A new proposed agreement would effectively extend some deadlines for necessary upgrades by nearly five years. But the environmental nonprofit MountainTrue, which advocates for better water quality in local river and streams, argues that the agreement should have more teeth and put pressure on the town to fix the problem sooner. The town’s sewage collection system includes 14 miles of cast iron pipes on the bottom of the lake that lake water continuously seeps into, according to a 2007 engineering report by Asheville firm McGill Associates. That’s not polluting the lake itself but the water entering the system through those leaks is overwhelming the plant and forcing it to release undertreated sewage with high levels of ammonia and suspended

Lake Lure, NC · 2d

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Congressman-elect Jamie Ager outlines Helene recovery push ahead of swearing-in

FAIRVIEW, N.C. (WLOS) — Just days after flipping a longtime Republican congressional seat, Democrat Jamie Ager is looking ahead to Washington, where he says securing Helene recovery funding for western North Carolina will be his top priority. In a one-on-one interview with News 13 at his farm in Fairview,...

North Carolina · 3d

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Biltmore Village Drury hotel hearing delayed until December

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A public hearing on a proposed eight-story hotel near Biltmore Village has been postponed until December while developers work to address concerns raised by Asheville planning staff. The Asheville Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday, Nov. 4, to postpone consideration of the proposed 210-room...

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Waynesville welcomes familiar face as new town manager: 'It truly is a homecoming'

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Town of Waynesville's nationwide search for a new town manager has ended with the familiar face of former assistant town manager Amie Owens. With a longstanding history of working in government, Owens started her career as the deputy clerk and executive assistant to the Haywood county manager, shifting to municipal government in 2014.

Waynesville, NC · 2d

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WCU’s CATalyst Clinic aims to break down barriers to care in Haywood County

WCU’s School of Nursing has launched a new clinic in Haywood County aimed at helping uninsured and underinsured residents access health care while connecting them with long-term providers. The CATalyst Clinic officially opened Oct. 7 through a partnership between Western Carolina University and Wider Circle, a community organization based...

Haywood County, NC · 1d

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Henderson County bond could pay farmers to keep their land when facing big offers

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Unofficial election results are pointing to how a new Henderson County bond could soon get the green light. It would provide another option for farmers who have received offers from developers: getting paid to keep their land while permanently protecting it for agriculture. It is a voluntary program farmers would have to apply to.

Henderson County, NC · 2d

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After the Vote: Tax Amendments, New Leadership and Close Races Shape WNC’s Next Chapter

WNC — November 8, 2026: Changes in Asheville’s leadership, shifts in mountain legislative districts and statewide approval of three constitutional amendments are bringing the consequences of Tuesday’s election into focus. WNC — November 8, 2026: New leadership in Asheville, changes in mountain legislative districts and voter approval...

North Carolina · 17h

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Hundreds of Upstate Girls Hit BridgeWay Station for Non-Competitive 5K Finish

Hundreds of Upstate girls will lace up their sneakers at BridgeWay Station Saturday, Nov. 14, for a 5K that isn't about who crosses first but about everyone crossing at all. The run kicks off at 9 a.m. at 1000 BridgeWay Blvd. in Mauldin, marking the finish of a ten-week season built around training runs, goal-setting and character lessons rather than competitive racing.

Mauldin, SC · 3d

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SCDOT: Large equipment blocks I-85 exit in Greenville

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) said an exit along I-85 was blocked off due to some type of large equipment.

Greenville, SC · 3d

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Spartanburg County restaurant announces closure

A locally-owned restaurant will close its doors for good next week.

Spartanburg County, SC · 17h

The Post and Courier

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Greenville city sues developer of swanky McDaniel townhomes. The Swamp Rabbit Trail is one reason.

GREENVILLE — The McDaniel, the upscale townhome project in suspended animation that for a year has been under legal siege by an array of contractors, now has a new adversary: the city of Greenville. The city’s chief beef is its claim that the developer who promised luxury living unprecedented in Greenville has instead mismanaged the project to the point that plans for a new extension to the Swamp Rabbit Trail have been sullied. The city is not only demanding compensation but also financial punishment. In 2024, a year after it was announced, work abruptly stopped on the second phase of The McDa...

Greenville, SC · 3d

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Mauldin intersection improvements underway, completion expected in June 2027

MAULDIN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - City of Mauldin officials announced that construction is officially underway at the intersection of Ashmore Bridge and Standing Springs roads. Officials said that work will include the installation of traffic signals and other intersection improvements to increase safety in the area, with an expected completion in June 2027.

Mauldin, SC · 2d

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Historic Sterling neighborhood breaks ground on new affordable duplex community

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Community leaders are breaking ground Thursday on a new affordable housing development in Greenville’s historic Sterling neighborhood, carrying forward a legacy of local resilience and Black entrepreneurship. The project, titled “The Huddle at Sterling,” is situated on the corner of Jenkins and S. Calhoun...

Greenville, SC · 3d

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Handwashing, food temperature issues cited at Anderson County restaurants

Four Anderson County food establishments fell below the "78" score threshold for a "C" rating in October 2026 restaurant inspection reports, according to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Inspectors conducted routine inspections throughout the month and ordered follow-up inspections within 10 days for facilities that received failing scores. In our coverage of food inspections around Anderson County, we categorize violations into two types: priority and priority foundation. Priority violations are those that pose the highest risk of causing foodborne illness and identify contributing factors that could lead to illness. A priority foundation violation is a contributing factor to illness. More: Pickens County pumps brakes on data center development Here is a snapshot of the establishments that fell below a "78" grade during October inspections: China Location: 4369 Highway 24, Anderson During a routine inspection in October, SCDA identified 21 out-of-compliance violations, including three priority foundation violations, nine core violations, and nine priority violations. Some of the most notable violations were: Employees were observed touching ready-to-eat foods with bare hands and inspectors did not observe proper handwashing during the inspection. Raw chicken was being held at 68 degrees, and shell eggs were stored at 76 degrees, both above safe temperature

Anderson County, SC · 4d

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Joanna could be getting an industry, paperwork going to the county council

The Joanna community east of Clinton could be moving a step closer to a Phase I and Phase II industrial development. The Laurens County Council will consider the necessary inducements -- By Title Only -- at its meeting this Monday night. The council meeting are at 6 pm in the Historic Courthouse in downtown Laurens.

Joanna, SC · 2d

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Bon Secours annexation application gets green light: Greenville Planning Commission notes

Here’s a recap of the city of Greenville’s Planning Commission meeting Nov. 5. Approved: Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown campus properties. The commission recommended approval of an annexation application for approximately 20 acres of land within the Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown campus. The annexed properties are proposed to be zoned Campus District (CM).

Greenville, SC · 2d

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Horry County shifts Republican as Greenville, York flip in historic Senate win

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Democrat Annie Andrews won the U.S. Senate Seat Tuesday, ending a 28-year stretch without a Democratic victory in a South Carolina Senate election. The last Democrat to win was Fritz Hollings in 1998, and to understand how counties voted in the race, ABC15 compared...

Greenville County, SC · 3d