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8 North Carolina Mountain Towns That Cost Half as Much as Asheville

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Asheville, NC · 10d

WATE

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Homeowners threatened with eviction from English Mountain POA over voluntary dues

Homeowners in the English Mountain community are disputing a threat of liens from their property owners association over whether annual dues are voluntary or mandatory under the neighborhood's original covenants.

Sevierville, TN · 18h

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Asheville Housing Authority plans major overhaul of public housing communities

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Major changes are coming to several of Asheville's public housing communities as the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville moves forward with plans to renovate hundreds of existing units, demolish and rebuild aging properties, and expand housing options for working families. WLOS. The restructuring...

Asheville, NC · 2d
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This North Carolina Country Market Sells Amish Goods In Bulk Like A Costco Without The Membership Card

Somewhere along a winding mountain road in Haywood County, there is a small country store that people plan whole weekends around. Shoppers leave with canning tomatoes by the box, dried beans by the bag, and a bakery haul they swear they will share. No card is checked at the door,...

Haywood County, NC · 23h
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After Helene destroyed her salon, Asheville business owner rebuilds with a new vision

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — When Helene flooded Caitlyn Patch's salon in Biltmore Village, the damage went far beyond the loss of a business. Six employees lost their jobs overnight, and Patch was left trying to figure out what would come next. The water inside her original salon on Thompson...

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Excel College announces hiring of law firm to investigate complaints, CPA to audit finances

Excel College is hiring an outside law firm to investigate a flood of student complaints and a certified public accountant to audit its finances, the school announced Monday. The complaints include claims that Excel misrepresented its academic programs and accreditation status, failed to provide the education and work experience students were promised, housed students in overcrowded conditions, and subjected students to excessive monitoring.

Asheville, NC · 1d

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No power, no heat? How to stay warm safely

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Western North Carolina is heading for a blast of cold air later this week, with temperatures expected to tumble into the 20s and snow possible in the higher elevations. The National Weather Service says a strong cold front will move through Thursday, bringing some of...

Asheville, NC · 1d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Tryon Hounds Barn Tour highlights historic cantilever structure

COLUMBUS—An unusual cantilever barn inspired by historic structures in Tennessee’s Cades Cove gave visitors a glimpse into Appalachian building traditions and the artistic life of its 92-year-old owner during the […]

Columbus, NC · 1d

WLOS.com

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Families struggle with rising grocery costs, elected leaders outline plans to lower prices

WOODFIN, N.C. (WLOS) — For families across western North Carolina, the rising cost of groceries is becoming harder to manage, with some spending as much as $1,000 a month just to keep food on the table. The strain is showing up at food banks across the region. MANNA FoodBank...

Woodfin, NC · 17h

828newsnow.com

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7 questions to ask before choosing a health insurance plan

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Millions of Americans evaluate their health plan options during open enrollment each fall — often the only time of year people can choose or change their health benefits. Choosing health coverage can feel overwhelming. And with health advice coming from more places than ever,...

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Pisgah Legal Offers Free Help Choosing 2027 Health Coverage

Asheville residents choosing health insurance for 2027 can get free help from Pisgah Legal Services, with appointments available in person or virtually. The organization helps people understand coverage options, compare plans and complete enrollment, including applications for Medicaid and the HealthCare.gov Marketplace. Open enrollment for 2027 plans runs from November...

Asheville, NC · 11h

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Asheville jewelry studio makes metalsmithing more accessible

For some people, working at a jeweler’s bench offers more than a creative outlet. It provides a chance to slow down, focus and find a sense of calm. A new grant program at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville aims to make that experience available to people who might not otherwise be able to afford it.

Asheville, NC · 12h

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Buncombe County voters approve bonds for open space and affordable housing

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — On Nov. 3, voters approved two new bonds that will pay for open space conservation, greenway development and more affordable housing. Casey Watkins and Daniel Sapp expect Beacon Bike Park in Swannanoa to open this coming spring. “Projects like this are super important for revitalization,...

Buncombe County, NC · 1d

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Carolina Handling expands renewed Forklift Program with more options

Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida’s Central Time Zone, has expanded its Renewed Forklift Program to provide customers with more options when selecting professionally refurbished equipment. The expanded program features three clearly defined tiers: Premier, Advantage, and...

Florida · 23h

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Everyone’s Talking About This South Carolina Town Where Groceries, Gas, And Rent Are Shockingly Cheap

Somewhere between the rolling Piedmont hills and the kind of quiet that actually lets you think, Laurens, South Carolina has been sitting on a secret that more people are finally starting to figure out. This small town in Laurens County is the kind of place that makes you wonder why...

Laurens, SC · 1d

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Power Outage Knocks Out Electricity for 2,000-Plus in West Spartanburg County

More than 2,000 Duke Energy customers lost power on the west side of Spartanburg County Friday evening, with the outage centered near the intersection of Interstate 26 and Highway 29. The cause of the blackout remained unclear hours after it began, leaving thousands of households in the dark heading into the weekend.

Spartanburg County, SC · 4d

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TGHA preserves 432 affordable housing units

The Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA) has completed the acquisition of four affordable housing communities for $8,467,553, permanently preserving 432 affordable residences in the historic Nicholtown neighborhood.

Greenville, SC · 2d

The Post and Courier

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This Spartanburg shopping center once held a Bi-Lo. It'll soon be home to an oil company.

SPARTANBURG — On the far southern end of the city sits Cedar Springs Crossing, a shopping center with a Dollar Tree, a Domino’s Pizza, a Subway and a few other stores. Soon, it will also hold the headquarters of Dearybury Oil and Gas. More businesses like it could be on the way. The fuel distribution company will convert the shopping center’s anchor spot, formerly a Bi-Lo grocery store, into office and warehouse space, according to President Bill Dearybury. He said its current headquarters, just a mile down Southport Road, is out of room. “We are busting at the seams,” he said. “We don’t even ...

Spartanburg, SC · 2d

The Post and Courier

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SC-based Sonoco names Clemson grad next CEO. He'll be one of a few Black leaders in Fortune 500.

South Carolina packaging giant Sonoco Products has announced its president and CEO is retiring and will be succeeded by a company veteran and Clemson graduate who grew up in Midlands. R. Howard Coker notified the board on Nov. 6 that he will step down Dec. 31 after more than 40 years with the Pee Dee-based manufacturer and nearly 7 years in the corner office, according to a written statement. Coker's replacement is Ernest D. Haynes III, who was named president of global consumer packaging three months ago. He also will join the board of directors and a small club of about 11 other Black execut...

Clemson, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

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Fujifilm now hiring 500+ for holiday seasonal work

Greenwood, S.C (WSPA-TV)-You can be a part of making someone’s Christmas merry and bright and it could do the same for your bank account. FUJIFILM North America Corporation wants to hire up to 500 seasonal workers to fill holiday personalized photo product orders. These jobs would be working inside their Greenwood facility. Fujifilm does 48% […]

Greenwood, SC · 1d