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LAKE LURE'S WASHBURN MARINA REOPENS AFTER HELENE
LAKE LURE, N.C. (WLOS) — Hundreds of boaters can now dock at the Washburn Marina in Lake Lure again for the first time since Helene hit in September 2024. "After 22 months and hauling this boat down here when we wanted to go in, it’s great. It’s... Link to Full Story
PARTNERSHIP WRITES CHILDREN'S BOOK ON MANUFACTURING
Partnership Writes Children’s Book on Manufacturing Henderson County, NC – This week, the Board and staff of the Henderson CountyPartnership for Economic Development (HCPED) and the Economic Investment Fund(EIF) of Henderson County unveiled a... Link to Full Story
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A SLOW MOVING COLD FRONT SLIPS INTO REGION LEADING TO HEAVY RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A slow-moving cold front will slip into the region Wednesday evening and overnight, leading to more heavy rain and thunderstorms. Rainfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour in some cases, leading to an increased flash... Link to Full Story
EDWARDS HIGHLIGHTS DISASTER RECOVERY DURING SBA OVERSIGHT HEARING
Edwards Highlights Disaster Recovery During SBA Oversight HearingJuly 22, 2026 Contact: Sydney JonesWASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) questioned U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler during a House Appropriations... Link to Full Story
ASAP ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEWLY REDESIGNED ONLINE LOCAL FOOD GUIDE
ASHEVILLE, NC (July 22, 2026)—ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned online Local Food Guide at appalachiangrown.org. The updated website features a more eye-catching,... Link to Full Story
