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Novant proposes new hospital focused on cancer care in Arden
Winston-Salem-based Novant Health wants to build a new 26-bed cancer-focused hospital in Buncombe County. The proposed hospital — which would be called Novant Health Asheville Medical Center — would be built on a 24-acre site located at 455 Long Shoals Road in Arden. “We’ve said for years that...
How unselfish play guided Brevard into second round of NCHSAA 2A girls soccer playoffs
BREVARD — Freshman forward Charley Goodwin and sophomore forward Nora Felty have recorded 54 of Brevard's 84 goals this season. But it was a team effort for No. 12 Brevard in an 11-2 win over No. 21 R-S Central (5-8-2) in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs on Monday at home. The duo scored four goals total, and four players accounted for the other goals.
Ingles to have 9th store in Henderson County; find out where
HENDERSONVILLE - A ninth Ingles grocery store is coming soon to Henderson County, and it will be the fifth one in Hendersonville once it's completed. According to Henderson County permit records, the new Ingles is being built at 6034 Asheville Highway, which is just outside Fletcher town limits in Hendersonville. The Ingles is less than a mile from Smiley's Flea Market.
How Tuscola upset defending NCHSAA 3A baseball state champions to advance to 4th round
HENDERSONVILLE − Tuscola baseball remembered the bitterness it felt after losing to West Henderson on April 25 for the Mountain 7 conference championship. It also wanted to face Falcons ace and NC State signee Truitt Manuel again, who struck out 14 batters while allowing eight hits, one walk and three runs in a loss during the regular season. ...
High school graduations 2024: When are ceremonies for Buncombe, Asheville, Henderson?
Graduations for Western North Carolina's public high schools are almost here. Dates, times and locations of these graduations vary based not only on district, but on individual schools. Here is everything you need to know about high school graduations at Buncombe County Schools, Asheville City Schools and Henderson County Schools. ...
POWER SURGE: Bishops club five homers, repeat as USAS champs
There was a big power surge at Bauer Field in Rocky Mount on Saturday, and it came from the North Carolina Wesleyan University baseball team. The Bishops clubbed five home runs, including a grand slam, and dominated Brevard 17-2 in seven innings to repeat as USA South Conference Tournament champions. With the clean sweep of the No. 2 seed Tornados, the top-seeded Bishops (33-11) earn a return trip to the...
Travelers encouraged to walk, take public transportation during 'Strive Beyond' week
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — This week marks "Strive Beyond" across Western North Carolina, a week that encourages travelers in the area to find alternative transportation other than their cars, such as walking, bicycling or taking public transportation. May 13 marks "Free Transit Monday," encouraging people to ride ART around...
City of Hendersonville hosting Affordable Housing Summit
Affordable housing is a major concern in Hendersonville, and the city is looking to make it a high priority for future endeavors. City leaders have organized an Affordable Housing Summit, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 16 at the Hendersonville High School Auditorium at 1 Bearcat Blvd. This is a free event, with many guest speakers scheduled, highlighted by the keynote speaker, Shane Phillips. ...
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