For immediate release GREENVILLE, SC, January 27, 2014 – American Red Cross of the Western Carolinas has placed its Incident Management Team and Shelter Operations Teams on alert to respond in the event of power outages and other ice and snow related disasters across the Western Carolinas Region. Individuals are encouraged to BeRedCrossReady by taking […]
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Asheville School students win 11 scholastic art awards
Press release ASHEVILLE, N.C. (January 27, 2014) Four Asheville School students recently received 11 awards in the 2014 Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards held at the Asheville Art Museum. These 11 works will be on display at the Asheville Art Museum from Friday, January 31 to March 1. The Scholastic Art Awards ceremony […]
UNC Asheville Offers SAT prep courses Beginning Feb. 17
For immediate release Registration is now open for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) prep classes offered by the Asheville Graduate Center. Classes will meet on the UNC Asheville campus. The SAT prep class will meet from 6-8:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays for three consecutive weeks, February 17-March 5. The SAT, widely accepted at undergraduate […]
Get your antiques valued at the Asheville Home Show
Press release The WNC Home, Garden & Green Living Show To Host Local Antique Auction House, Brunk Auctions, Who Will Be Valuing Antiques, Saturday March 22, 2014 from 12-6pm. Asheville, NC – January27, 2014 – Nationally acclaimed antique auction house Brunk Auctions, as seen on Antique Roadshow, will be valuing antiques live at the WNC […]
Forest Service urges visitors to avoid ice on waterways
For immediate release PISGAH FOREST, N.C. — The U.S. Forest Service is discouraging visitors to the Pisgah National Forest from walking on ice formed along area lakes and rivers. The warning comes following reports of people walking on ice formed on Lake Powhatan outside of Asheville, N.C. Walking on ice is extremely dangerous and should […]
More snow in forecast for later today
Snow, snow and – perhaps – more snow. Asheville area residents were surprised Tuesday with an early morning snowfall. And, now, the National Weather Service says more snow is likely in the Asheville area later Tuesday. A total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible, the Weather Service says, but don’t expect additional accumulations […]
Lambert named general manager of Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
Press release Lumpy Lambert has been named General Manager of Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel, according to Brooks Robinson, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Lumpy Lambert began his gaming career at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in October,1997 as a Casino Operations Supervisor. He quickly rose through the ranks […]
WLOS: Firefighter suffers minor injury at fire in Buncombe County
News 13 WLOS reports a firefighter suffered a minor injury during a fire in Buncombe County early today. An abandoned meat packing plant at 96 New Leicester Highway caught fire around 12:45 a.m., WLOS reported. One firefighter fell in a hole outside the building. He was taken to Mission Hospital and treated for non-serious injuries. […]
Carl Sandburg’s last surviving daughter dies at 95
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Monday that the last surviving daughter of world famous poet and historian Carl Sandburg, Helga Sandburg Crile, died Sunday in her home outside Cleveland, Ohio. An accomplished writer in her own right, Crile lived at Sandburg’s estate, Connemara in Flat Rock, from 1945-1952. The author of 17 books, including novels, memoirs […]
Expect a return of cold weather
Enjoying the relatively warm weather today? Best be prepared for a return of cold along with a threat of snow. The National Weather Service says to expect a return to mostly cloudy skies later today with a low tonight around 17. Expect north northwest winds of 14 to 18 mph with gusts as high as […]
McDowell News: Chef Bruce Brown on Spike TV show
From the McDowell News McDowell County chef Bruce Brown is getting ready to enter his tasty creations in a new competition reality show on Spike TV. Brown is the owner and chef at Bruce’s Fabulous Foods. Brown and his wife, Barbara Jean, will fly on Sunday to New York City, where Brown will compete on […]
HT-N: McGrady will see re-election to state House of Representatives
State Rep. Chuck McGrady announced Monday he will seek re-election for the 117th District seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives. McGrady said he still has “unfinished business” in the Legislature. A former Henderson County commissioner, McGrady told the Hendersonville Times-News he will continue to focus on issues important to local governments. He chairs […]
Asheville Startup Weekend winners launch Local Flavor AVL app
Press Release Asheville, N.C. (Jan. 27, 2014) – Today the winners of Asheville Startup Weekend launched Local Flavor AVL, a first-of-its-kind mobile app that showcases only locally-owned Asheville businesses, non-profits, shops, services, musicians and artists. Designed to provide an authentic Asheville experience for locals, transplants and visitors, the free app is available for download at […]
Carter to speak at Swannanoa Valley Martin Luther King, Jr. prayer breakfast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Rev. Michael J S Carter will be the keynote speaker for the 24th annual Swannanoa Valley Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. prayer breakfast on Saturday, February 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Camp Dorothy Walls in Black Mountain. His speech is entitled “Dreamer.” Everyone is cordially invited to attend this […]
AC-T: Escaped inmate sought in Haywood County
The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office is seeking an inmate who walked off from work detail Saturday morning. Alan Scott Beck, 41, was brought by detention personnel to work at the county’s Materials Recovery Facility in Clyde around 8 a.m. He was reported missing around 10:30 a.m., having last been seen […]
Feds warn North Carolina Food Stamp funding in danger
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Saturday that federal officials are warning that North Carolina has about two weeks to make significant progress toward clearing its massive backlog of food stamp applications or face losing millions in funding. In a sternly worded letter issued Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture gave state Health and Human Services Secretary […]
Callie Walston joins Four Seasons Compassion for Life
Press release FLAT ROCK, N.C. – Four Seasons Compassion for Life announces the addition of Callie Walston, philanthropy coordinator, to its development department. A lifetime resident of Asheville, Buncombe County, Walston holds a 2006 bachelor’s degree in communications from Appalachian State University, and is a 2002 graduate of North Buncombe High School. She is a […]
Mission Health and MAHEC honor employees for diversity
Press release ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 24, 2014) – Mission Health and Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) hosted the 14th Annual Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award Program. Each year, Mission partners with MAHEC to recognize employees for their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion. This year, there were three winners; two from […]
Expect high today near 24 and a low tonight of 12 degrees
Asheville area residents were shivering in 9 degree temperatures by mid-morning Friday, and the National Weather Service said to keep the warm clothes handy for the next few days. The high Friday is expect to reach 24, but temperatures will drop again Friday night, going as low as 12, the weather service predicted. Saturday should […]
Power restored after outage in East Asheville
Power was restored Friday morning to more than 4,000 customers of Duke Energy in the East Asheville area. The problem reportedly was related to a faulty substation. Duke Energy said 4,600 customers were without power at one point in the early morning hours.
Air agency Accepting nominations for efforts to improve air quality
Press Release Through the annual Clean Air Excellence Awards Program, the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) will recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made valuable contributions to air quality in Buncombe County. It recognizes unregulated improvements to air quality emissions or voluntary actions benefiting the air quality in the area. In […]