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Lewis Rice secures over $5 million for landowners affected by Ecusta Trail project
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Lewis Rice, a law firm based in St. Louis, announced June 6 that it has won more than $5 million in a lawsuit for Henderson County and Transylvania County property owners who live along the Ecusta Trail being constructed between the two counties. Property owners...
Man crashes stolen car into parked car then runs from police, officers say
Two men were arrested in Asheville after a stolen car crashed into a parked car, and authorities found drugs on the driver and passenger, according to police. Police said they were called Tuesday to the parking lot of a business on Hendersonville Road. Get the latest news stories of interest...
Art in the Park is back for three Saturdays in June
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) – Several hundred people flitted in and out of tents in Pack Square on Saturday, as Asheville Art in the Park series got underway for the first of three Saturdays this month. The 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. show is the 82nd Saturday show in the...
When is the first day of summer 2024? What to know about the solstice, events, more
While temperatures are rising and most schools have released across Western North Carolina, summer hasn't technically begun until the summer solstice. The summer solstice and first day of summer takes place in June, marking the day of the year with the most hours of sunlight, sometimes called the longest day of the year. Pools in the area will be fully open for the season for celebratory swimming. Here's what else to know about the summer solstice, Strawberry Moon and Asheville area events for celebrating the start of summer.
Mother continues fight against gun violence two years after son's death
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Nearly two years after 21-year-old Keith Mosely Jr. lost his life in a fatal shooting, his mother, Teresa Mosely continues to channel her pain into action. "The 29th was the second-year anniversary. I tell you; people say two years... for me it feels like that...
Beloved school bus duo, Mr. Bear and Ms. GiGi, bring joy, care to students on every ride
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Another school year of early mornings, starting engines, picking up and dropping off kids is in the books for bus drivers at Asheville City Schools. “It’s been over three years, and I haven’t missed a day of work,” driver Glenn Goldthwaite said. “It’s because the kids are so important.”
Adolescent mental health treatment program closes in Fletcher, citing staffing issues
FLETCHER, N.C. (WLOS) — News 13 has confirmed that one local Tapestry location is closing its program for adolescents. Tapestry Fletcher Adolescent Treatment Center, located along Hendersonville Road in Fletcher, is a mental health treatment facility for adolescents ages 12-17 specializing in primary mental health disorders and primary eating disorders.
D. Hiden Ramsey's love of WNC mountains, people, led to creating seals for Asheville, UNCA
Beneath the flagpole at the center of the Quad, on the campus of UNC Asheville, lies a layers deep history. Engraved into an oversized granite medallion are Pisgah and the Rat, plush evergreens and the Latin motto: "Levo Oculos Meos In Montes." The motto, taken from Psalm 121, “I lift my eyes to the hills,” and the imagery therein, tell the story of two seals: UNCA’s and the city of Asheville’s.
Presentation obtained by Watchdog shows 14 UNCA academic programs highlighted for potential reductions, elimination
An outside consultant recommended the University of North Carolina Asheville examine 14 of its 35 academic programs for potential course reductions or program eliminations, according to the firm’s recent presentation obtained by Asheville Watchdog. Charlotte-based First Tryon Advisors recommended UNCA review the following departments: languages and literatures, physics, mathematics,...
Long lines at DMVs offering new extended Saturday walk-in hours
Long lines at DMVs offering extended walk-in hours on Saturdays. Lines were long at two Raleigh-area DMVs this morning, as Saturday walk-in hours were offered at DMVs across the state, including two in Wake County. The extended hours are being added for the summer as a mounting backlog has caused...
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