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HUNDREDS OF CLIMBERS ARE IN LAKE LURE FOR ANNUAL BOULDERING COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL, THE RUMBLE
LAKE LURE, N.C. (WLOS) — Hundreds of climbers are in Lake Lure for the annual bouldering competition and festival, the Rumble. "To see it coming back up and revitalized, almost, it's still not 100%, but seeing everybody out here and trying to put in... Link to Full Story
GAS PRICES HITTING THE HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Gas prices are hitting the highest level since September 2024, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). On Friday, March 6, western North Carolina drivers were already experiencing shock at the pump. News 13... Link to Full Story
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Rep. Edwards, Gov. Stein discuss new federal funds after Noem's exit as DHS secretary
Rep. Edwards, Gov. Stein discuss new federal funds after Noem's exit as DHS secretary ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Western North Carolina officials are highlighting new disaster recovery funding this week as communities continue rebuilding from Helene more... Link to Full Story
HENDERSON COUNTY SECURES $425K STATE GRANT TO BOOST FARMLAND PRESERVATION FUND
As development continues to expand across western North Carolina, Henderson County leaders are taking steps to protect local farmland. County officials recently secured a $425,000 grant from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer... Link to Full Story
BRUSH FIRE BURNS 9 ACRES IN HENDERSON COUNTY 70% CONTAINED
Crews are responding to a brush fire in Henderson County near the Buncombe County line. According to the North Carolina Forest Service map, the fire burning off Huntley Road had grown to nine acres and was about 70% contained as of 6 a.m. Thursday,... Link to Full Story