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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 Carolina's 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 grades. State To Release Thousands Of Prisoners Early (Raleigh, NC) -- The state is agreeing to ...

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 with minimal problems from this week's ice storm. Rain ended up being the main culprit early Thurs...

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 the news go here. Cultural landmarks creatively reborn, major art exhibits (indoors and out), beer, b...