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Community Relieved as Missing Johnson City Woman Found Safe in Marion, North Carolina
A joint sigh of relief swept through Johnson City, Tennessee, as authorities confirmed the safety of a woman once feared missing. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert on Saturday for Lila Berry, 75, who had last been in contact with her family the previous day, as per a statement obtained by WATE News.
Reparations commission member votes 'no' on certain recommendations, citing legal concerns
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Monday, May 13, the Asheville Buncombe Community Reparations Commission gathered at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville to discuss the latest recommendations. They covered recommendations that focused on education, including early childhood education for Black students and more resources for Black students in post-secondary institutions....
Help feed kids in need during 2024 Break the Hunger food drive
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — News 13 is once again partnering with Carolina Furniture Concepts for our 12th annual Break the Hunger Food Drive. The drive is happening on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Carolina Furniture Concepts location on Airport Road in Arden (100 Airport Rd, Arden, NC 28704).
How many tornadoes have there been in Asheville, Buncombe? What to know about mountain twisters.
The first tornado in Buncombe County in over 20 years touched down in Black Mountain in the early hours of May 9. Several homes were damaged during the storm, trees were uprooted and a communications tower at the Black Mountain Fire Department was toppled. However, thankfully for the community, the...
Cyclists spin through several counties for annual Assault on Marion and Mount Mitchell
MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — Hundreds of cyclists spent Monday on the roads between Spartanburg and Mount Mitchell. The annual Assaults on Mount Mitchell and Marion drew riders from across the country. They started very early in the morning in Spartanburg, South Carolina, traveling the back roads up through Polk,...
Potential funding shift could end Hendersonville Police's roles as SROs
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A potential change could be on the horizon when it comes to school safety in Henderson County. For the past few years, Hendersonville Police have been present in the hallways of schools within the city. That was made possible because of funding from the county. HPD has served as School Resource Officers in Hendersonville High, Middle and Elementary School, along with Bruce Drysdale Elementary.
Visit Marquee Asheville for Bold, Unique Vendors
Located in the heart of the River Arts District, Marquee Asheville is a 50,000-square-foot design-centric market featuring an array of eclectic vendors. “Marquee is a special place with huge talent from around the region,” says owner Robert Nicholas. “It’s a curated marketplace where you’ll find a bold array of art, antiques, apparel and décor for the home and garden.”
Opinion: Time to let Vance go, this time for good
Here we are, almost four years to the date of George Floyd’s murder, and the Vance Monument is just now finally erased from downtown Asheville. Or at least I hope it is. The lawyer and the preservation group behind the lost cause of keeping the monument downtown will likely continue the fight, but for now the monument’s base has been deconstructed into a pile of bricks and rubble in Pack Square.
State to increase teacher pay? Asheville has NC's worst teacher turnover; cost of living
ASHEVILLE - A teacher pay raise pushed for by the governor and public school educators — whose colleagues have quit in droves in places such as Asheville — appears unlikely as lawmakers look to prioritize private school vouchers. That's according to legislators interviewed about the current budget process...
Answer Woman: Where can you surrender a gun to be destroyed in Asheville?
ASHEVILLE - Today's burning question is about gun surrender and where in Asheville you can safely dispose of your firearms. Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and your question could appear in an upcoming column. Question: I’m moving and don’t want to take two old rifles with me....
Asheville Food Bites: Latest restaurant, bar, brewery openings, more events
ASHEVILLE - Spring restaurant, bar and brewery openings; chefs' tasting event celebrating local harvests; a three-day family-friendly festival with carnival rides and concerts; a cash prize for winning best Southern maker. New food, beverage destinations. The spring has brought many new restaurants, bars and breweries to the city with more...
Memorial Day ceremonies planned for Henderson, Transylvania counties
Memorial Day services to honor veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice are planned for Henderson and Transylvania counties on May 27. For Henderson County, the 38th annual Memorial Day Service will begin at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 538 Tracy Grove Road in Hendersonville. An...
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