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Downtown Greenville's Main Street Bridge to Host Free Thanksgiving Meal for Thousands

Downtown Greenville's Main Street Bridge will once again transform into one long communal dinner table on November 23, as Gratefull GVL returns for its free Thanksgiving meal. The event is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, November 23, with the bridge closed to traffic for the occasion.

Greenville, SC · 2d
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Asheville planners want answers on housing changes

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville is working on a major overhaul of its zoning regulations, but some city planning commissioners worry that waiting for the process to finish could mean missing opportunities to create more housing. The question is whether the city should make smaller changes now or hold...

Asheville, NC · 2d
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Tryon dispatchers keep town connected, emergency services moving

Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a new series highlighting employees who help keep local governments running behind the scenes. TRYON—When residents call Tryon Town Hall with a […]

Tryon, NC · 2d

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Mayor Manheimer's legacy: $6M effort to prevent homelessness in Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Although Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer lost her re-election bid this week to Councilwoman Kim Roney, one of her lasting legacies may be a $6 million grant she secured for the city to help prevent homelessness. Manheimer helped bring Asheville into a 10-city pilot program designed...

Asheville, NC · 2d
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Asheville Approves Homelessness Prevention Agreements and Shelter Funding

Asheville City Council approved first-year funding agreements for the Right at Home homelessness prevention initiative at its October 27th meeting. Council also authorized an agreement to administer Buncombe County’s contribution to Code Purple emergency shelter and ratified applications for two federal grant renewals. The Right at Home agreements draw...

Asheville, NC · 2d

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Blue wave in Jackson County and North Carolina

Election day was a historic day for the North Carolina Democrats. They won some significant races, flipped the North Carolina House, and have majority of the congressional delegation in Washington D.C. “There are Provisionals to count, recounts to be had, and (hopefully not but probably) a lawsuit or two. But...

Jackson County, NC · 3d

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NC property tax amendment raises concerns over local services

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina voters have approved a constitutional amendment giving state lawmakers greater authority to limit local property tax increases. But as Republicans prepare to move forward with a plan, local leaders warn the restrictions could leave counties struggling to pay for essential public services.

North Carolina · 1d

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Buncombe County trash costs to rise; the county gains power in Raleigh

Residents of unincorporated parts of Buncombe County will see a 5% increase in the cost of garbage pickup as of the first of the year. The increase, $1.43 a month for a typical user, is authorized by the franchise agreement between county government and garbage service provider FCC Environmental Services, county Solid Waste Director Dane Pedersen told Buncombe commissioners at their meeting Thursday.

Buncombe County, NC · 1d

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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 · 1d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Plans outline details of proposed Polk County Community Recreation Center

35,330-square-foot facility to include pool, gymnasium, and outdoor recreation areas COLUMBUS—Construction plans for the proposed Polk County Community Recreation Center outline a 35,330-square-foot facility featuring a swimming pool, gymnasium, second-floor […]

Columbus, NC · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Asheville Plans $5.4 Million for Rental Housing and Supportive Services

Asheville and the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium plan to offer $5,402,007 for affordable rental housing and supportive services across four counties. The announced application window opened November 2nd and runs through December 18th, 2026, with all submissions due by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the final day. Eligible projects...

Asheville, 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 · 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 · 1d

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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 · 10h

WSPA 7News

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Dillon Hunter files lawsuit in South Carolina in attempt to gain fifth year of eligibility

SPARTANBURG, SC(WSPA)-Dillon Hunter moved his legal challenge against the NCAA to gain an additional year of eligibility to South Carolina earlier this week, filling his new suit in Pickens County court after his legal attempts in his native Georgia as well as Texas did not reach conclusion. Court documents show that Hunter is not only […]

Clemson, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

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Greenville County voters make voices heard in midterm elections

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Voters across Greenville County braved long lines and reported machine hiccups to cast their ballots in the midterm elections November 3rd.  McCarter Presbyterian Church was among more than three dozen locations where Greenville County residents were able to rock the vote. The location saw a steady stream of voters, some […]

Greenville County, SC · 3d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Veterans Day tributes and celebrations set for Nov. 10-11

FOOTHILLS—On Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. 11, Polk County and Landrum will host school programs, community ceremonies, and special gatherings to honor those who have served in the U.S. […]

Polk County, NC · 1d

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‘Cloud of confusion.’ State Health Plan changes leave participants dazed during open enrollment

For the past year, Buncombe County teacher Shanna Peele has driven two hours each way for her appointments at Atrium Health Rheumatology in Charlotte. The commute isn’t convenient, but the care she’s received from Atrium has been well worth it, Peele told Carolina Public Press. However, a public feud between Atrium and the State Treasurer has made it difficult for Peele to know whether she can keep her care at Atrium at the same rates going forward under the State Health Plan.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Asheville names Rafael Baptista as next assistant city manager

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The city of Asheville has tapped Buncombe County's current director of strategy and innovation to serve as its next assistant city manager. In a Nov. 6 announcement, the city said Rafael Baptista will bring more than 10 years of local government experience to the role, including six years with Buncombe County.

Asheville, NC · 1d