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Asheville Braces for Arctic Blast, Code Purple Activated, UNC Asheville Women's Basketball and More
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Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Monday, December 15.
Folks, if you stepped outside this morning, you felt that arctic blast firsthand - temperatures plunged from the 60s Saturday to the mid-20s overnight, with wind chills dipping near 12 degrees and gusts up to 45 miles per hour in the higher elevations.[1] A Cold Weather Advisory hung on through 9 a.m. today for spots above 3,500 feet, where things got dangerously chilly, and light snow dusted the North Carolina-Tennessee border with up to 2 inches in isolated ridges.[1] Roads could still be slick, so drive carefully, especially if you're heading into the mountains. But here's the good news: temps climb above freezing this afternoon, and a warming trend kicks in by midweek, with Tuesday 10 to 15 degrees balmier - though another front might bring rain later.[1] In response to this deep freeze, Code Purple activated Sunday and today, opening shelters across Asheville and Haywood County to keep everyone safe from wind chills below zero.[5] Women can head to Safe Shelter at 27 Balm Grove or ABCCM Transformation Village at 30 Olin Haven Way; men to 91 New Leicester Highway or Salvation Army at 204 Haywood Street; couples and pets welcome at Homeward Bound AHOPE on 19 North Ann Street.[5] Doors open at 6 p.m. until 8, no ID or sobriety check needed, and free ART buses start rolling at 5:20 p.m.[5]
Shifting to community impacts, our UNC Asheville womens basketball team put up a gritty fight yesterday, battling East Carolina to a 75-61 loss but showing heart with strong bench play and double-digit scoring from Journee McDaniel, who notched her first double-double at 14 points and 10 rebounds.[7] Catch them next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Kimmel Arena against Simmons College of Kentucky.[7] On a somber note, Buncombe County Sheriff is investigating the death of a teenager found near a Candler residence - details are pending, but our hearts go out to the family.[3] Meanwhile, a new report spotlights the upsides of cell phone-free classrooms, boosting focus and engagement for our kids - something schools here might eye soon.[9] And for Helene recovery watchers, State Auditor Dave Boliek is pushing for tighter financial tracking on disaster dollars, with a full report dropping in weeks to ensure every cent counts for western North Carolina.[11]
Beat the cold with some indoor fun: bundle up for the Asheville Pinball Museum downtown, where endless games promise laughs and nostalgia for all ages.[12] Pratt & Whitney also announced a massive 285 million dollar plant expansion, injecting jobs and growth into our economy.[3] West Asheville foodies, note that Tastee Diner has shuttered to make way for Hail Mary, a fresh spot already buzzing with promise.[3]
Stay warm out there, Asheville - layer up, check on neighbors, and make today count.
This has been Asheville Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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Folks, if you stepped outside this morning, you felt that arctic blast firsthand - temperatures plunged from the 60s Saturday to the mid-20s overnight, with wind chills dipping near 12 degrees and gusts up to 45 miles per hour in the higher elevations.[1] A Cold Weather Advisory hung on through 9 a.m. today for spots above 3,500 feet, where things got dangerously chilly, and light snow dusted the North Carolina-Tennessee border with up to 2 inches in isolated ridges.[1] Roads could still be slick, so drive carefully, especially if you're heading into the mountains. But here's the good news: temps climb above freezing this afternoon, and a warming trend kicks in by midweek, with Tuesday 10 to 15 degrees balmier - though another front might bring rain later.[1] In response to this deep freeze, Code Purple activated Sunday and today, opening shelters across Asheville and Haywood County to keep everyone safe from wind chills below zero.[5] Women can head to Safe Shelter at 27 Balm Grove or ABCCM Transformation Village at 30 Olin Haven Way; men to 91 New Leicester Highway or Salvation Army at 204 Haywood Street; couples and pets welcome at Homeward Bound AHOPE on 19 North Ann Street.[5] Doors open at 6 p.m. until 8, no ID or sobriety check needed, and free ART buses start rolling at 5:20 p.m.[5]
Shifting to community impacts, our UNC Asheville womens basketball team put up a gritty fight yesterday, battling East Carolina to a 75-61 loss but showing heart with strong bench play and double-digit scoring from Journee McDaniel, who notched her first double-double at 14 points and 10 rebounds.[7] Catch them next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Kimmel Arena against Simmons College of Kentucky.[7] On a somber note, Buncombe County Sheriff is investigating the death of a teenager found near a Candler residence - details are pending, but our hearts go out to the family.[3] Meanwhile, a new report spotlights the upsides of cell phone-free classrooms, boosting focus and engagement for our kids - something schools here might eye soon.[9] And for Helene recovery watchers, State Auditor Dave Boliek is pushing for tighter financial tracking on disaster dollars, with a full report dropping in weeks to ensure every cent counts for western North Carolina.[11]
Beat the cold with some indoor fun: bundle up for the Asheville Pinball Museum downtown, where endless games promise laughs and nostalgia for all ages.[12] Pratt & Whitney also announced a massive 285 million dollar plant expansion, injecting jobs and growth into our economy.[3] West Asheville foodies, note that Tastee Diner has shuttered to make way for Hail Mary, a fresh spot already buzzing with promise.[3]
Stay warm out there, Asheville - layer up, check on neighbors, and make today count.
This has been Asheville Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI