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Ashville Archery asks county for equipment support; commissioners explain process
Summary
Vanessa Hancer Thompson, speaking for the Ashville Archery team, requested county help purchasing equipment (a $10,000 gym curtain, targets and arrows). Staff explained county grants to school programs require a superintendent's letter and that funds must flow through the school system; commissioners said they will accept a formal request from the school board for Tuesday's agenda.
Vanessa Hancer Thompson addressed commissioners on behalf of the Ashville Archery team and outlined a list of equipment needs for the 2026–27 season, including a $10,000 curtain for gym targets, $2,400 for 3‑D targets and additional arrows, quivers and stands. She said the team had 46 archers last season across elementary, middle and high school divisions and regularly advances to state and national competitions.
Commission staff noted the county cannot directly give money to a club and that the established route is to accept a letter from the school superintendent requesting appropriations; funds are then processed through the school system and dedicated in accounting to the program. Commissioners encouraged the commenter to secure a formal board‑approved letter from the superintendent and advised staff will consider an appropriation request on the upcoming agenda.
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