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WNC Food Scene: Mamma Mia! Café, 'Thunder Road'-based diner, Justus Orchard opens taproom
In this week's WNC Food Scene, a Mamma Mia-themed café opened in downtown Asheville, and there's a new restaurant open on Smokey Park Highway based on the movie "Thunder Road." Justus Orchard in Henderson County is also opening a taproom. Mamma Mia! Café Opens Downtown. “Mamma Mia, here...
Elevated bacteria levels found in French Broad River; public urged to avoid water for now
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Environmental non-profit Mountain True urges people to avoid swimming in the French Broad River at this time. People are advised to hold off from getting in the water for 24 to 48 hours, or until the water is less muddy. Samples show high bacteria levels...
Pet Pals: Lizzie and Oscar
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Meet Lizzie and Oscar, a bonded pair of sister cats who are quite the extroverts!. They get along well with kids, dogs and other cats. Those interested in adopting Lizzie and Oscar can go to this website or visit PetSmart in Arden from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 to submit an application.
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...
Highway Patrol: Driver dies following high-speed crash at I-26 airport exit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A driver died on July 26 following a high-speed crash that occurred on Exit 40, the Asheville Regional Airport exit, on Interstate 26 West, according to the North Carolina StateHighway Patrol. The call came in at approximately 9:28 a.m., the Highway Patrol told News 13.
Fourth TSA checkpoint line opens at Asheville Regional Airport to shorten wait times
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Regional Airport has reported that it is screening a record number of passengers during the busy summer travel season. To help with the influx of passengers and longer wait times, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) added a fourth line to its security checkpoint. According to a news release, the new line is using computed tomography (CT), a state-of-the-art scanner that allows passengers to keep their laptops, tablets and liquids inside their bag.
1 man dead from early morning shooting at Hillcrest Apartments July 26: APD investigating
ASHEVILLE - Asheville Police Department detectives are investigating an early morning shooting July 26 at Hillcrest Apartments that left one man dead. APD officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound at the Hillcrest apartment complex on Atkinson Street around 2:24 a.m. July 26, according to a news release from the department. ...
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.
BID backlash: Vandalism highlights lingering opposition
Last month two local business owners felt the sting of the backlash against a plan to add a downtown tax. Larry Crosby was running late on the morning of June 6. In the sun’s glare, he didn’t see the words and the symbol spray-painted on his car, so he jumped in and drove off.
Community to rally support for local VFW with car and bike show
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post is in dire need of financial support. Car enthusiasts plan to rally this weekend in solidarity. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the Advance Auto Parts located at 801 Fairview Road in Asheville, motorists and spectators will gather to raise funds for the struggling VFW Post 9157 in Black Mountain.
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...
Asheville's Homelessness board will likely dissolve as work of new CoC begins
ASHEVILLE - The Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee, which for 16 years has worked to address homelessness in Asheville, voted July 25 to recommend dissolution of its board in an effort to consolidate work with the newly restructured Continuum of Care. The decision, though expected, seemed somewhat emotional for some members. There was a brief bout of applause after the vote, a few muttered "wow's," and expressions of gratitude for work that has stretched more than a...
Asheville Watchdog: UNC System Approves Kimberly van Noort’s Plan to Discontinue Four ACademic Departments, and Cut Others
Written by Addison Wright, Asheville Watchdog. The UNC System Board of Governors recently approved University of North Carolina Asheville Chancellor Kimberly van Noort’s proposal to eliminate the university’s drama, philosophy, religion, and ancient Mediterranean studies (classics) programs and to curtail languages and literature classes. The board also announced...
Swanson’s Start Sends Tourists Back into the Win Column
The Asheville Tourists snapped their six-game losing skid with an impressive 5-1 win over the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Nic Swanson matched a season-high with six innings pitched while Anthony Sherwin and Cam Fisher each belted a home run for the Tourists. Sherwin’s longball in the top of the third opened the...
Four arrested on gun charges, narcotics trafficking, officers say
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Four people have been arrested on gun charges and drug trafficking in Asheville, North Carolina, according to the Asheville Police Department. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) On Tuesday, July 23, around 3:20 p.m., APD detectives encountered 34-year-old Brandon Michael Marler, near the 500 block...
Celebrate all things tomato during Hendersonville event
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Tomato lovers, there’s something you should look out for this weekend!. The Hendersonville Farmers Market, located at 650 Maple Street, is celebrating its Fourth Annual Tomato Day on Saturday, July 26. The celebration marks the peak season for the crop and offers up a...
Historic move: new group says HCA must sell Mission, Western NC's main health care system
ASHEVILLE - In a historic move, elected officials, doctors and others have formed a group with the goal of compelling the sale of Mission Health by HCA Healthcare, a for-profit company and the nation's largest health care entity whose $1.9 billion purchase of the nonprofit Mission led to a serious decline in health care for Western North Carolina, said the group, Reclaim Healthcare WNC. ...
JAY HEATHERLY GRADUATES FROM THE UNC'S CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERS PROGRAM
Jay Heatherly, Information Technology Manager, City of Hendersonville, successfully graduated from the 2023-2024 Certified Government Chief Information Officers Program™ at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Government. Jay graduated from the program on June 19th and was recognized by the Hendersonville City Council at their meeting on July 24, 2024.
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