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Students still upset over no graduation ceremony
By Abi Cole Leicester – Even if they have to wait a couple of months for a traditional graduation, Class…
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Sheriff’s Office Awarded 54K Grant from DOJ for PPE
Staff Report Asheville – The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a $41,750 grant from the U.S. Department of…
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Local Students Selected as Marshals at MHU
MARS HILL, NC — Fifteen students have been selected as university marshals for Mars Hill University for the 2020-2021 academic…
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When COVID-19 comes calling
By Clint Parker Leicester – There have been four deaths link to the COVID-19 virus in Buncombe County as of…
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Keeping first responders and their families safe
Staff Report Asheville – Buncombe County and Virtelle Hospitalityannounced today its partnership with Dogwood Health Trust to pilot a lodging…
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State still overwhelmed with jobless claims as governor expands eligibility
By Kari Travis RALEIGH — After weeks of waiting and hours on the phone, Laura Reich, a Matthews resident and dental…
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Former teacher and Board of Education member passes
Linda Summey Staff Reports Leicester – Linda Hoff Summey, 72, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at her home surrounded…
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Leicester man is county’s first virus victim
Special to the Tribune Leicester – The COVID-19 virus claimed its first victim in Buncombe County when a Leicester resident…
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Former Leicester pastor loses battle with cancer
By Clint Parker Leicester – A minister of the Gospel in the Leicester community for 24 years, Rev. Lee Davis…
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Repair road work to correct depressions
Special to the Tribune Leicester — The NC Department of Transportation has announced that “crews will repair two significant depressions on…
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