City Council Approves Ordinance Amendment Addressing Panhandling in High Traffic Zones
Asheville City Council, during its August 26 formal meeting, approved amending the City Ordinance which addresses panhandling and solicitation in high traffic zones by increasing the size of one such zone in the central business district, and adding additional high traffic zones on and around Haywood Road and Patton...
Claire’s to close more than 290 stores, including Triad locations
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Claire’s, a popular fashion and jewelry retailer, plans to close more than 290 locations nationwide, including three stores in the Triad and one in Asheboro, according to WNCN. The closures follow Claire’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, WNCN reported, which indicated the chain might...
Four people arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — The Asheville Police Department arrested four people on Wednesday, Aug. 27, after a search of a west Asheville home uncovered drugs, firearms, and money, officials said. The investigation began with a Washington County, Virginia, drug case that led APD to obtain a search warrant for a residence on...
Asheville woman faces eviction despite lease, claims FEMA ended housing assistance
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An Asheville woman could be just a few days away from being homeless after she says FEMA’s telling her to get out of her apartment, despite having a lease. The Helene survivor was expecting housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through March...
The 10 U.S. Towns Where Life Just Feels Better and 3 That Feel Like...
Boulder, Colorado: Where Wellness Meets Wild Beauty Boulder, Colorado: Where Wellness Meets Wild Beauty (image credits: unsplash) Boulder stands out as a paradise for anyone who loves both nature and vibrant community life. Nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, this town of about 107,000 boasts a...
Western N.C. group claims early end to FEMA housing assistance, causing evictions
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Helene Survivors Committee is holding a press conference in Asheville on Friday, Aug. 29, claiming people are facing evictions due to FEMA ending a housing assistance program six months early, according to the committee’s press release. The press conference was in downtown Asheville...
Boomtown FestAVL returns to downtown Asheville, celebrates resilience and community spirit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL has announced its return, taking place August 29 through August 31. The family-friendly celebration of music, community, and resilience will take place in downtown Asheville at Pack Square Park. According to the news release, this year's festival shines a...
Canton’s 117th Labor Day Festival returns with music and parade in downtown celebration
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — This weekend, the Town of Canton gears up for its 117th Labor Day Festival. It's Sunday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1, in downtown Canton and includes a full slate of activities. Music starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday in Sorrells Park. Headliner Craig Morgan...
International students feel Asheville is welcoming
The first week of the fall semester can be felt and described as a new fresh start for all incoming students. Whether they are from the state of North Carolina, other states, or abroad, each freshman looks forward to adapting into a more meaningful and responsible lifestyle. By focusing on...
Mission Hospital CEO announces goal to make 200 hires in 100 days, half of...
Sign up for free email updates from The Watchdog. You’ll be notified whenever we publish our latest award-winning investigative reporting, John Boyle’s Answer Man and Opinion columns, Tom Fiedler’s Democracy Watch, and more!. Mission Hospital CEO Greg Lowe has told employees the company wants to hire 200...
