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Asheville hospitality workers face low wages, no paid sick leave, highest rent in NC
ASHEVILLE - High rent, low wages, little-to-no paid time off, no sick leave and unfair work hours. These are just some of the concerns expressed by Asheville's service workers in the 2024 Hospitality Worker Survey conducted by UNC Asheville and Just Economics of Western North Carolina. During the May 13...
Grilled pizza with ricotta and tomatoes
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Ingredients:. Remove dough from refrigerator about 2 hours before grilling, bring to room temperature. Divide dough into 6 pieces. Stretch balls of dough as thinly as you can either by pulling it or rolling them out. Place on hot grill. If the dough doesn’t start browning in the first minute, cover with lid and grill 2-3 minutes, then uncover and flip the dough using tongs. Do 2-3 balls of dough at a time. When they have finished grilling/baking, smear the tops with ricotta cheese, chopped tomatoes and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Rainbow paint vandalism on Beaucatcher Mountain rock face under investigation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An investigation is underway after vandals poured a rainbow of paint on the rock face of Beaucatcher Mountain along Interstate 240. Asheville police say officers responded to a call on Tuesday at around 4:26 p.m. of people pouring paint from the top of the rocks, often called "the cut." The property belongs to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Developer changes plans for extended-stay hotel behind Blue Ridge Mall
A developer based in Tennessee still has plans for an extended-stay hotel behind the Blue Ridge Mall, but those plans will not be up for approval by the Hendersonville City Planning Board until its July meeting. Tyler Morrow, a planner with Hendersonville's Community Development Department, told the Times-News on May 13 that the...
Marianne Maxon's hat trick lifts West Henderson to 3rd round of NCHSAA girls soccer playoffs
HENDERSONVILLE — West Henderson midfielder Lauren Clonch stole the ball from Central Cabarrus midfielder Olivia Guyder near midfield and immediately sent the ball toward the left corner in the 29th minute, with her team up by one. Her pass set up a 35-yard foot race between West Henderson forward...
Should you hire a lawyer when negotiating an eminent domain case? Here’s what to consider.
While those who negotiate with the state on an eminent domain case generally come out ahead of those who accept the initial offer, it’s important to do the math to see if it makes sense to hire an attorney, experts and those who have gone through the process say.
Answer Man: Dogs not allowed in local cafes? Health department rules against dogs inside?
ASHEVILLE - Today's burning question concerns dogs in cafes. Why aren't our furry friends allowed in coffee shops?. Have other questions for our staff? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and your question could appear in an upcoming column. Question: Asheville is one of the most dog friendly...
Hendersonville summit tackles affordable housing, explores new solutions
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Hendersonville High School hosted an affordable housing summit Thursday evening, an issue that the city has been hit especially hard by. The event was also focused on finding solutions to this issue that has a big impact on Henderson County and other counties right across western North Carolina.
'Canton was the mill': Residents express sadness, optimism over possible paper mill sale
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — Many people in Canton are brokenhearted to hear about the possibility of no longer seeing the paper mill, which has stood at the heart of town for a century. A spokesperson for the mill owners, Pactiv Evergreen, confirmed Wednesday, May 15, that the company has...
Candler man to serve at least 10 years in prison for copper wire theft, dozens of charges
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A man who authorities say is a habitual felon will spend at least a decade behind bars after pleading guilty to dozens of felony charges on Monday, May 13, in Buncombe County Superior Court, the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office said in a press release.
Asheville: group should be sanctioned for new suit to save Confederate NC gov. monument
ASHEVILLE - a Civil War history group and its attorney should face sanctions for bringing another lawsuit to stop the removal of a Confederate governor's monument, the city says. In a May 13 Buncombe County Superior Court filing, the city said three courts had already ruled against the Society for...
As NCDOT buys land for I-26 Connector, negotiation can pay off for property owners, Watchdog analysis shows
After 35 years of talking, planning, designing and redesigning, the I-26 Connector project is finally underway, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation or its contractors are buying land to accommodate the north-to-south downtown bypass. As Asheville Watchdog reported in early March, the NCDOT has been acquiring land for more...
Downtown Asheville BID approved by City Council in 5-1 vote; 1st of 2 required votes
ASHEVILLE - City Council approved a downtown Business Improvement District May 14, which would leverage a special tax on property owners to fund additional services for the city's central business district. It is the first of two votes required to establish the BID, and despite vocal opposition at both the night's meeting and a previous public hearing, it found strong conceptual support among council members.
Pisgah softball’s season ends in 2A State Championship
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Pisgah softball faced elimination in the 2A State Championship at the Southern Miss Softball Complex Wednesday. After pitching a two-hit shut-out in game one on Tuesday, Lucy Cochran took the mound again for the Urchins. However, in just the first inning, the Dragons did what they couldn’t do in game one. With one run already home in the inning, eighth grader Alyssa McMurtrey cleared the fence in right-center, putting Pisgah on top 3-0.
Asheville council hears $250M budget; Mayor warns 2025-26 will bring property tax increase
ASHEVILLE - City Council considered its proposed $249.6 million budget May 14, which includes a 4.1% pay increase for all city employees, but will mean dipping into its fund balance as it struggles to overcome stagnating sales tax revenue and escalating cost of service. While no property tax increase is...
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