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From excess to access, Food Connection reduces food waste and feeds folks
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Food insecurity and food waste are challenges for people and communities everywhere. But locally, one organization is committed to doing something about it. Food Connection takes surplus chief-prepared food, repackages it into meals, and redistributes it into local communities, reducing food waste and hunger. "The...
Buncombe, Asheville homeowners may qualify for grant funds
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Eligible Buncombe County homeowners have an opportunity to receive financial assistance for housing-related costs. Now in its fourth year, the inquiry process for the 2024 Homeowner Grant Program has opened up to the public, a release from Buncombe County government says. The website buncombecounty.org/homeownergrant will be accepting inquiries through Sept. 30 or homeowners can call (828) 250-5500. You must call or submit an inquiry to determine eligibility. Phone support is available in any language.
Answer Man: ABCCM has a new $8 million building? How do you handle an intersection when the traffic signal is out?
Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies, and the real answers:. Question: I heard that ABCCM bought a building on Brevard Road, the old cassette productions building, for about $8 million! What the heck do they need that building for? And where did they get $8 million? It also seems like it’s mighty close to Henderson County. Are they going to be ABHHCCM?
Baby animals help break WNC Nature Center visitor record; beloved otter recently died
ASHEVILLE - With baby animals, Red Pandas and playful river otters, the Western North Carolina Nature Center not only brought a record number of visitors in 2023, but also a hefty $23 million economic boost to the area. Amid forthcoming additions and recent renovations, the Nature Center broke previous visitation records in 2023...
NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle. “North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid […]
ENC National Night Out roundup
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — National Night Out is a time for strengthening police-community partnerships and highlighting local resources. These events create an atmosphere for sharing information and building positive relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Here are some National Night Out events taking place throughout our area. Carteret County:
Two lawsuits, federal and state probes shackle North Carolina election board
(The Center Square) – Two lawsuits, one federal investigation and one state investigation have created quite a first 26 days of July for the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Chaired by Democrat Alan Hirsch, the panel was hit with a second litigation on Friday, this time by the state Democratic Party. Plaintiffs ask in Wake County Superior Court to have the We the People Party, approved July 16, removed from the November ballot. ...
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