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By Mark Starling Buncombe Elementary Schools Going To Plan A (Buncombe County, NC) -- Elementary school students can soon stay in the classroom full-time in Buncombe County. The school board voted yesterday to begin a transition to North Carolinas Plan A next month. Kindergarteners through 3rd grade will be able to attend school five-days-a-week starting March 8th. Remaining elementary schoolers can begin full-time on the 15th. Governor Roy Cooper has not yet recommended Plan A for upper...

By Mark Starling Ex-Buncombe Deputy Charged With Assault (Buncombe County, NC) -- A former Buncombe County deputy is facing assault charges. Tyler McDonald was issued a criminal summons last week after the SBI wrapped up an investigation into his actions during a traffic stop. The summons alleges McDonald kneed a handcuffed man on October 5th. A hearing is scheduled for May 6th. Ice Causes Minimal Problems In WNC (Undated) -- Western North Carolina residents are heading into the weekend...

Share this article Share this article ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage, artistic triumphs, inspired perspectives, justice around the table and music with meaning color the landscape of fresh travel experiences heading through 2021 in Asheville, N.C. Below is a roundup of the latest offerings and events connecting travelers to new and compelling Blue Ridge Mountain adventures in the year ahead. Bonus background notes: for more on the people, histories and stories behind t...