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Rebuild Upstate surpasses 1,000th ramp built to help older adults age in place
GREENVILLE, S.C. – During National Older Americans Month, Rebuild Upstate celebrates the completion of its 1,000th accessibility ramp. Rebuild Upstate serves low-income homeowners by making repairs and accessibility improvements to create safe, livable housing in existing homes and neighborhoods in Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee counties. Rebuild Upstate engages community volunteers to build ramps and perform other repairs.
How Tuscola upset defending NCHSAA 3A baseball state champions to advance to 4th round
HENDERSONVILLE − Tuscola baseball remembered the bitterness it felt after losing to West Henderson on April 25 for the Mountain 7 conference championship. It also wanted to face Falcons ace and NC State signee Truitt Manuel again, who struck out 14 batters while allowing eight hits, one walk and three runs in a loss during the regular season. ...
How unselfish play guided Brevard into second round of NCHSAA 2A girls soccer playoffs
BREVARD — Freshman forward Charley Goodwin and sophomore forward Nora Felty have recorded 54 of Brevard's 84 goals this season. But it was a team effort for No. 12 Brevard in an 11-2 win over No. 21 R-S Central (5-8-2) in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs on Monday at home. The duo scored four goals total, and four players accounted for the other goals.
Travelers Rest Farmers Market dinner fundraiser to support Farmer Fund
The Travelers Rest Farmers Market will host its third Farm-to-Table Dinner Fundraiser May 22 at Topsoil Restaurant. Kicking off at 6:30 p.m., the event at 13 S. Main St. in Travelers Rest will feature live music and a family-style dinner crafted by chef Adam Cooke and pastry chef Tania Cienfuegos Harris.
High school graduations 2024: When are ceremonies for Buncombe, Asheville, Henderson?
Graduations for Western North Carolina's public high schools are almost here. Dates, times and locations of these graduations vary based not only on district, but on individual schools. Here is everything you need to know about high school graduations at Buncombe County Schools, Asheville City Schools and Henderson County Schools. ...
Black Birding in Western NC
The fifth year of celebrating Black Birders Week in the US takes place May 26 to June 1, 2024. Black Birding Week is an annual event that celebrates Black and Brown bodies in spaces that recognize Black birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts and helps them advocate for environmental conservation and protection of birds.
POWER SURGE: Bishops club five homers, repeat as USAS champs
There was a big power surge at Bauer Field in Rocky Mount on Saturday, and it came from the North Carolina Wesleyan University baseball team. The Bishops clubbed five home runs, including a grand slam, and dominated Brevard 17-2 in seven innings to repeat as USA South Conference Tournament champions. With the clean sweep of the No. 2 seed Tornados, the top-seeded Bishops (33-11) earn a return trip to the...
City of Hendersonville hosting Affordable Housing Summit
Affordable housing is a major concern in Hendersonville, and the city is looking to make it a high priority for future endeavors. City leaders have organized an Affordable Housing Summit, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 16 at the Hendersonville High School Auditorium at 1 Bearcat Blvd. This is a free event, with many guest speakers scheduled, highlighted by the keynote speaker, Shane Phillips. ...
Travelers encouraged to walk, take public transportation during 'Strive Beyond' week
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — This week marks "Strive Beyond" across Western North Carolina, a week that encourages travelers in the area to find alternative transportation other than their cars, such as walking, bicycling or taking public transportation. May 13 marks "Free Transit Monday," encouraging people to ride ART around...
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