Veterans Affairs Secretary Visits Asheville VA Amid Job Cut Concerns
US Veterans Affairs Secretary visits Asheville VA Medical Center amid job cut concerns. He confirmed 14-15 positions cut.
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Buncombe Residents Shape Health Strategies With Valuable Input
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Buncombe County in North Carolina has launched a Community Health Assessment survey to better understand…
Survey Ranks Asheville #1 US City for Career Starters
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A survey by Careerminds.com, involving 3,000 people considering job relocation, has named Asheville,…
Free Legal Guidance from NC Attorneys on 4ALL Statewide Service Day
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The North Carolina State Bar Foundation is set to offer free legal advice for the public as part of the annual 4ALL Day of Service on Friday. Lawyers from across the state, including Asheville, will take calls at the Roberts and Stevens law firm. The toll-free number for the public to call will be announced when the phone lines open from…
Duke Energy’s Asheville Substation Rebuild Plan Reviewed
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Duke Energy is planning to rebuild a substation in Asheville, North Carolina, and the proposal is now…
Veteran Weaverville Police Chief Retires After 30+ Year Tenure
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Weaverville's Police Chief Ron Davis has announced his retirement, which will take effect at the end of…
Rep. Edwards’ Public Summit Tackles Homelessness in NC’s District 11
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US Congressman Chuck Edwards is hosting a community summit to discuss the increasing rate of homelessness in North Carolina's 11th district. The public has been invited to participate in the event, where six community leaders and officials will speak on a panel. The aim of the summit is to facilitate a discussion on the causes of…
“Captain Ray” Buncombe Custodian Stunned by ‘Good Morning…
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Ray Bethea, a custodian at Community High School in Swannanoa, North Carolina, was surprised on ABC's…
Probing Nighttime Shooting at Inhabited House
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An investigation is being conducted in Asheville after individuals fired multiple rounds into an occupied…
Freezing Forecast Triggers Code Purple for Thursday, Friday
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Due to freezing temperatures forecasted for Nov 2-3, 2023, a Code Purple has been issued in Asheville, N.C. The Asheville - Buncombe Homeless Coalition explains that Code Purple is a coordinated effort among local shelters and organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter for homeless people during extremely cold weather. During…