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64th Time: Asheville Muni Hosts Beloved African American Event
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Matthew Bacoate was 30 years old in 1960 when he was recruited to help the organizers of a new tournament for African American golfers to be played at the Asheville Municipal Golf Course. Today, at 94 years old, he still serves as manager, promoter, and administrator preparing to host the 64th playing of the Skyview Golf Tournament this summer, July 9-11.
Owen athlete takes speed and toughness to Montreat College track and wrestling programs
Throughout her high school athletic career, Neveah Perkins has never backed down from a challenge. The Owen senior ‘s willingness to embrace difficult endeavors propelled her to school records on the track and considerable success on the wrestling mat. That tenacity and determination will be indispensable when she continues...
Business and civic institutions step up for Restoring Lives Golf Tournament
The 40th annual Restoring Lives Golf Tournament hosted by Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry will be held on Tuesday, May 7, at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. Business leaders and corporate representatives will unite for friendly competition, playing golf with a purpose on this prestigious Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. ABCCM is one of only two non-member organizations invited to hold tournaments at the course.
Colby Guy Named Big South Conference Starting Pitcher of the Week
Asheville — (WLOS) Colby Guy has earned the UNC Asheville baseball team’s first Big South Conference weekly award of the season. Guy was named the league’s Starting Pitcher of the Week following his performance on Saturday, April 20. The conference office made the announcement on Tuesday. Guy...
Bulldogs Battle but Fall Late to Wofford
Asheville — (WLOS) The UNC Asheville baseball team squared off with Wofford on Tuesday night for the Bulldogs’ final home midweek matchup of the season and fell to the Terriers 5-3. Wofford struck in the first inning with a solo shot and doubled its lead with a run in the third. In the bottom of the third, Corbin Lanowitz made it a 2-2 ballgame with a hit to the right side of the field that scored Ty Kaufman and Kohl Abrams to score.
Asheville's Cam Fisher Named SAL Player of the Week
Asheville — (WLOS) The South Atlantic League announced Cam Fisher as the Player of the Week for the week of April 15-21. In four games played, Fisher went 7-for-17 with four Home Runs, two doubles, seven runs scored, nine RBI, two walks, and a stolen base. Fisher’s week was...
Flag football playoffs: Clay, White, Fletcher advance in FHSAA regionals
Jasmine Cross scored three passing touchdowns and two on the ground as Fletcher achieved the biggest victory in the school's flag football history Tuesday night, stunning No. 1 seed Fleming Island 33-12 in the Florida High School Athletic Association Region 2-2A second round. The host Golden Eagles (16-1), state runners-up a year ago,...
Former Henderson County educator has scare at nationally-televised PGA tournament
On April 19, Mike Norman, a former Henderson County Public Schools teacher and coach, was enjoying the day with his wife and nephew at the RBC Heritage, a PGA tournament at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina. "We had tickets for Friday's round, and we just decided to make...
Ahead of Selection Monday, Asheville Men & Women's Tennis celebrate as Big South Champs
ASHEVILLE (WLOS) -- Quite literally, the season of the century, Asheville Men and Women's Tennis teams celebrate as Big South Conference champs, ahead of Monday's NCAA Tournament Selection Show. Monday, April 22nd, both men and women for UNC Asheville tennis won a conference title. Thursday afternoon, they got together to...
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