Big News for WNC Sports Fans: National Championships, New Venues, and Rivalry Matches
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-06-25T21:55:09.322Z
Sports
WNC Sports -- June 25, 2026: It has been an action-packed week for the Western North Carolina sports scene. From massive announcements by national governing bodies to a groundbreaking new local business on Asheville’s South Slope, our mountain communities continue to prove they are a powerhouse for both competitive sports and fan culture. Here are the top stories shaping the local sports landscape this week.
WNC Sports -- June 25, 2026: It has been an action-packed week for the Western North Carolina sports scene. From massive announcements by national governing bodies to a groundbreaking new local business on Asheville’s South Slope, our mountain communities continue to prove they are a powerhouse for both competitive sports and fan culture. Here are the top stories shaping the local sports landscape this week.Asheville Selected to Host 2027 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National ChampionshipsIn a major w