What’s Going On?
If you’ve driven along Aiken Road in Weaverville lately, you might have noticed what looks like a freeway going to who knows where. It’s not a freeway but an access road leading to a new 115 kilovolt electrical substation being built on the 33.75-acre property by Duke Power. Photo by Clint Parker.
“We Serve” Is Not Just A Motto But A Practice
Joining forces, the Weaverville Lions Club, several area churches, the Weaverville Lowe’s, and Leapfrog Landscaping put the "we serve" motto into practice by removing that stumbling block.
Medical Misdiagnosis Devastates Local Family
Diagnosing medical issues is very complicated, but misdiagnosis is devastating for the patient and their family, especially when the misdiagnosis is perpetuated.
Hoops Stars Strut Their Stuff and Stuffs
WNC all-stars lit up the Scoreboard Saturday night in two entertaining contests.
Yancey Collegiate Institute: A Second Attempt At A Local High School
The institute "opened its doors on September 9, 1901. The idea for a Baptist Academy in Yancey County originated at a meeting of the Baptist Association at Crabtree Church in 1899.
Asheville to Spend $19M on McCormick Field
Asheville City Council agreed to spend $19 million over the next 20 years on upgrades to McCormick Field. This will bring it into compliance with the new standards set by Major League Baseball and allow the tourists to remain in the city.
Yoga: My Yoke is Easy
Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Interestingly, the […]
How Asheville Is Spending ARPA Funds
The City of Asheville has disbursed $7 million of the $24.9 million awarded from ARPA in 2021. Now, it has contracted with Baker Tilly to determine where another $4.7 million will be spent.
Local Fire Investigator Death Ruled Line-of-Duty Death
The North Carolina Industrial Commission has ruled Fire Investigator Dewayne Fender’s death from cancer as a line-of-duty death, according to a press release from the Asheville Fire Department. “Dewayne became a member of our department on January 31st, 1994, and took great pride in being an Asheville firefighter. He died on January 8, 2022, after […]
Fire Marshal Issues Open Burning Ban, But Didn’t Stop One Fire
A small brush fire on Lower Sherpherds Branch Road had the Jupiter Fire Department working to extinguish the blaze. Earlier in the day, the Buncombe County Fire Marshal had issued an open burning ban: “effective at noon on March 7, the Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office, in accordance with North Carolina State Building Code: Fire […]