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Oct. 14 Asheville Eclipse Forecast: Prepare for WNC Weather
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An annular solar eclipse is set to be visible, weather permitting, for most of America on October 14, though Asheville will only see about half the eclipse and will not see the "ring of fire" characteristic of such events. The light levels during the eclipse in Asheville are expected to be similar to those on Mars. Despite being…
Jersey Mike’s & Best Buddies Unite: A Powerful Partnership
Jersey Mike's Partners with Best Buddies International to Promote Inclusion and Raise Funds
Jersey Mike’s Subs and…
Sen. Vickie Sawyer Honored as Legislator of the Year by NC Values Coalition
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The NC Values Coalition has named Senator Vickie Sawyer as Legislator of the Year. The coalition is a…
Discover Asheville’s Top 10 Pasta Restaurants
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The article mentions the approach of National Pasta Day and the desire to compile a list of the best places for pasta in Asheville. The authors seek reader suggestions for all types of pasta establishments, from low-key to upscale. They are collecting these suggestions through an online survey that will be used to compile the final list.…
Free 3D Mammograms at Raleigh’s Breast Cancer Event
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WakeMed and Siemens Healthineers are partnering for the second year to offer free 3D mammograms for women…
Buncombe Election Services Announces 4:30 PM Machine Test
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The Buncombe County Election Services will conduct machine testing following the regular Board of…
Exclusive: Richard Burr’s Insightful Analysis on Senate Dynamics
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Richard Burr, a former North Carolina representative who spent nearly three decades in Congress, discussed his political career, his thoughts on polarization, and the impeachment of Donald Trump in an interview with Harvard Political Review. He expressed his belief that the politicization of Congress has been exacerbated by TV coverage…
NC Police Intensify October Speeding Crackdown: Stay Safe at Events
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As part of the N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program, law enforcement in North Carolina is targeting…
Firefighter Recruits Showcase Skills during Thrilling Graduation Event
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The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) in North Carolina has put its new recruits through a series of…
Buncombe Schools Surpass State in Key Metrics – 2020 Report
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Buncombe County Schools' cohort graduation rate has increased by nearly 20 percentage points since 2006, with an average score of 19.1 on the ACT, higher than the state average. However, 77.3% of the district's schools received a grade of C or better, with 10 schools deemed underperforming, five of which are in the Erwin District. The…