Acton, NC News RSS Feed - YourStreet http://www.yourstreet.com/news/acton-nc The latest Acton, NC news updated hourly from thousands of sources. To see this news on a map, visit YourStreet.com. en-us Concert to benefit Bak-Pak Bunch ASHEVILLE -- Hearts With Hands presents "Sing for the Children," a concert to benefit its Bak-Pak Bunch program, at 7 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Baptist Church, 216 Shelburne Road. http://www.yourstreet.com/4745149/concert-to-benefit-bak-pak-bunch Consignment shop collects for MANNA ASHEVILLE -- Mine & Yours Consignment Shop at 234 Leicester Highway will collect canned goods from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13 and 1-5 p.m. Dec. 14. All goods will be donated to... http://www.yourstreet.com/4722512/consignment-shop-collects-for-manna Vote for your favorite downtown holiday window Mobilia Contemporary Home Furnishings, 43 Haywood St., won best of show in the Asheville Downtown Association's Holiday Window Display Competition this week. But who do you... http://www.yourstreet.com/4698761/vote-for-your-favorite-downtown-holiday-window 3 Pisgah juniors receive Eagle award On Oct. 26 Patric Lachapelle, Joe Pinkston and Wesley Roberts were presented with the highest rank in boy scouts--Eagle--at a ceremony held at Bethel United Methodist Church. http://www.yourstreet.com/4689836/3-pisgah-juniors-receive-eagle-award High school football playoff roundup Maverick Reed ran for 121 yards and a touchdown, and Randy Pressley accounted for two touchdowns (one rushing, one passing) to lead No. 12 seed North Buncombe to an upset win... http://www.yourstreet.com/4650438/high-school-football-playoff-roundup Car break-ins reported in Candler, Swannanoa Deputies have investigated five vehicle break-ins in the past month at the Buncombe County Sports Complex on Sand Hill Road. http://www.yourstreet.com/4636327/car-break-ins-reported-in-candler-swannanoa A-B Tech offers dietary supplements class ENKA -- Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College will offer the Natural Products Business class, "An Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practices for Dietary Supplements,"... http://www.yourstreet.com/4633741/a-b-tech-offers-dietary-supplements-class Downtown Commission meets Friday ASHEVILLE -- The city Downtown Commission meets Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the city Office of Economic Development at 29 Haywood St. http://www.yourstreet.com/4630711/downtown-commission-meets-friday Arboretum grounds open on Thanksgiving BENT CREEK -- While the North Carolina Arboretum will close its buildings and the Bonsai Exhibition Garden on Thanksgiving Day and Nov, 28, the property is open and parking is... http://www.yourstreet.com/4626880/arboretum-grounds-open-on-thanksgiving Buncombe student sings with Kelly Pickler NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The voice of Enka High student Jennifer Bitner was voted the best during a web-based vocal contest sponsored by Kiss 99.9 radio in Asheville. http://www.yourstreet.com/4607670/buncombe-student-sings-with-kelly-pickler Master gardeners offer course on mountain landscaping BENT CREEK -- The North Carolina Arboretum presents an in-depth educational program on "Analyzing Your Mountain Homestead: First Steps to Landscaping," led by Master Gardeners... http://www.yourstreet.com/4600606/master-gardeners-offer-course-on-mountain-landscaping Expert to discuss global warming at Arboretum BENT CREEK -- Seats are still available for a free talk on global warming 9:30 to 11 a.m Nov. 15 at the North Carolina Arboretum. http://www.yourstreet.com/4576604/expert-to-discuss-global-warming-at-arboretum Exhibit features HCC Professional Crafts employees BENT CREEK -- The woodwork of Alvin Thomas and Haywood Community College employees Caryl Brt and Journel Thomas are on exhibit now through Dec. 15 at the North Carolina Arboretum. http://www.yourstreet.com/4571216/exhibit-features-hcc-professional-crafts-employees 3-A individual cross country finishes NCHSAA releases       2008 NCHSAA Cross Country State Championships - 11/1/2008   Tanglewood Park, Clemmons   Last Completed Event     Event 1 Boys 5k Run CC... http://www.yourstreet.com/4535390/3-a-individual-cross-country-finishes Loan closet helps with children's items BEAR Closet II will be open noon-6 p.m. Wednesday at Abernethy United Methodist Church, 1418 Patton Ave. The loan closet is open the first Wednesday of each month. http://www.yourstreet.com/4534633/loan-closet-helps-with-children-s-items Read The Cliffs at High Carolina Property Report Before Signing Anything In November 2008 The Cliffs Communities, Inc. will begin showing land in their latest planned community, The Cliffs at High Carolina. This mountain slope development is located... http://www.yourstreet.com/4531673/read-the-cliffs-at-high-carolina-property-report-before-signing-anything Family story quilt Pack Children's Library at 67 Haywood St. has put together a quilt of artist Faith Ringgold's work using images from her children's books. The public is invited to enjoy the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4527316/family-story-quilt Learn about herbs for winter wellness ENKA -- Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College will offer the Natural Products Business class, "Cooking with Herbs for Winter Wellness," to 9 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Haynes... http://www.yourstreet.com/4523359/learn-about-herbs-for-winter-wellness Learn more about herb and drug interactions ENKA -- Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College will offer the Natural Products Business class "Herb and Prescription Drug Interactions" 6-8:15 p.m. Nov. 4 and 11 in the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4511165/learn-more-about-herb-and-drug-interactions Arboretum to offer sustainable landscape workshop BENT CREEK -- The North Carolina Arboretum presents an engaging and free daylong workshop on sustainable landscaping 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20 as part of its "The Changing... http://www.yourstreet.com/4509203/arboretum-to-offer-sustainable-landscape-workshop Family of woodworkers featured at Arboretum BENT CREEK -- The North Carolina Arboretum presents a unique heritage exhibit, Appalachian Exotics, showcasing the creations of a family trio of woodworkers from the Southern... http://www.yourstreet.com/4506556/family-of-woodworkers-featured-at-arboretum SoCon: QB choices key to big game ASHEVILLE -- The outcome of Friday night's Southern Conference showdown pitting No. 3 Wofford at No. 2 Appalachian State could come down to the decision-making of the quarterbacks. http://www.yourstreet.com/4506506/socon-qb-choices-key-to-big-game Friday's N.C. High School Football Scores Friday's High School Football Scores Anson County 45, Sun Valley 13 Apex 24, Cary 17 Avery County 22, Madison County 14 Ayden-Grifton 47, North Duplin 0 Bertie County 33, Kill... http://www.yourstreet.com/4478183/friday-s-n-c-high-school-football-scores Buncombe County Health Center to hold additional flu clinics ASHEVILLE -- The Buncombe County Health Center will hold additional flu clinics 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Biltmore Square Mall. http://www.yourstreet.com/4451430/buncombe-county-health-center-to-hold-additional-flu-clinics Learn about natural remedies for diabetes ENKA -- Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College's Natural Products Business class, "Natural Support for Diabetes Prevention and Management," will be from 6 to 8 p.m.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4439487/learn-about-natural-remedies-for-diabetes HEALTH BRIEFS: More flu clinics scheduled ASHEVILLE The Buncombe County Health Center will hold additional flu shot clinics 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Biltmore Square Mall. http://www.yourstreet.com/4438489/health-briefs-more-flu-clinics-scheduled Additional flu shot clinics in Buncombe County ASHEVILLE -- The Buncombe County Health Center will hold additional flu shot clinics 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Biltmore Square Mall. http://www.yourstreet.com/4426727/additional-flu-shot-clinics-in-buncombe-county AP N.C. High School Football Scores BC-FBH—N.C. Prep Scores, 5th Ld-Writethru,1157 Friday’s Scores By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL Albemarle 44, Monroe Central 0 Apex 34, Panther Creek 7 Ashe County 14, East... http://www.yourstreet.com/4423715/ap-n-c-high-school-football-scores