Club donates lockers to Erwin, tarp to Enka as renovations at McCormick Field progress
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Clyde A. Erwin High School in Asheville is more than a campus. Built over a potter’s field, the school’s haunted reputation blends verifiable history with enduring folklore.
A simple grave in Riverside Cemetery marks the tragic story of Allen “Buck” Trivette. In 1911, the young Asheville man was shot by his uncle, Pitt Ballew, during a family quarrel that led to trial in Buncombe County.
Information from a drug investigation conducted by the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office led APD to obtain a search warrant for a residence on Ascension Drive in West Asheville.
The Village Porch is North Asheville’s go-to sports bar and neighborhood hangout, known for smash burgers, 23 craft taps, a dog-friendly patio, and lively events.
Spartanburgers sent 11 batters to the plate in a decisive eighth inning
In April 1925, Asheville briefly became the center of a baseball mystery. Babe Ruth collapsed at the train station and rumors spread worldwide that he had died here. Newspapers even printed his obituary before the truth emerged. Discover how the “death” of the Babe in Asheville became a strange piece of local folklore.
In 1890, engineer Lewis Tunstall was killed when his train careened down the Saluda Grade at 75 miles an hour. The wreck led to the creation of safety switches that saved countless lives. Today, Tunstall is remembered not only for his sacrifice but also by a striking monument in Hendersonville’s Oakdale Cemetery.
The deal means the Panthers have all five starting offensive linemen under contract at least through the 2026 season
