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Henderson County Schools District spending on purchased services climbs to $1.4 million in 2022-23

By South Asheville News | Sep 30, 2024

Henderson County Schools District allocated a total of $1.4 million from state funds to purchased services in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Western NC continues recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene

By South Asheville News | Sep 30, 2024

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina remains under a "DO NOT TRAVEL" advisory from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Congressman Chuck Edwards provided updates on recovery efforts and urged residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.

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Congressman Edwards surveys hurricane damage with N.C. House Speaker Moore

By South Asheville News | Sep 30, 2024

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) released a statement after assessing the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. He was accompanied by N.C. House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore, and they surveyed the affected areas via helicopter.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Henderson County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 21

By South Asheville News | Sep 29, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Henderson County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Transylvania County in week ending Sept. 21?

By South Asheville News | Sep 29, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Transylvania County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Congressman Edwards provides second update on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

By South Asheville News | Sep 29, 2024

Two days after Hurricane Helene, Congressman Chuck Edwards provided an update on the ongoing relief efforts. Rescue operations have been active, with over 30 swift water and helicopter rescue crews from North Carolina and nearby states rescuing more than 200 people since Thursday. Thousands of linemen from across North America, including Canadian crews, are working to restore power. Dozens of trucks carrying potable water and food have been delivered to shelters.

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Which former South Asheville News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By South Asheville News | Sep 29, 2024

These former South Asheville News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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South Asheville News area weekly mass times

By South Asheville News | Sep 28, 2024

The following parishes in the South Asheville News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Transylvania County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 21

By South Asheville News | Sep 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Transylvania County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Hurricane Helene causes severe damage in Western North Carolina

By South Asheville News | Sep 28, 2024

Yesterday morning, Hurricane Helene struck the mountains of North Carolina with unprecedented force. Congressman Edwards described the event as "1,000-year flooding," noting that more rain is expected.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Henderson County in week ending Sept. 21?

By South Asheville News | Sep 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Henderson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Students paid the same for higher education in Transylvania County in 2022-23 school year

By South Asheville News | Sep 27, 2024

College tuition fees were unchanged in Transylvania County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Transylvania County in week ending Sept. 21?

By South Asheville News | Sep 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Transylvania County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Henderson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

By South Asheville News | Sep 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Henderson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Average cost of college went down for students in Henderson County in 2022-23 school year

By South Asheville News | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees fell 0.1% in Henderson County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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National Park Service grants $4.5M for Deaverview Mountain public park

By South Asheville News | Sep 26, 2024

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced that the National Park Service has awarded a competitive grant of nearly $4.5 million for land acquisition on Deaverview Mountain in Buncombe County, North Carolina. This funding will support the creation of a future public park. Out of 54 projects across 24 states, this was the only one funded in North Carolina.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Transylvania County in week ending Sept. 21

By South Asheville News | Sep 25, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Transylvania County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Henderson County in week ending Sept. 21

By South Asheville News | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Henderson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Congressman Edwards advocates maintaining merit-based process for recognizing federal tribes

By South Asheville News | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, advocating for upholding the merit-based process when recognizing federal tribes, including the Lumbee community.

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Bill improving veteran access to CDL training passes House

By South Asheville News | Sep 25, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Senate bill S. 656, known as the Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License (VA CDL) Act, by a unanimous voice vote. This legislation aims to improve veterans' access to commercial driver-education programs using their GI Bill benefits.