Press release Forget the Doomsday prophets and end of the Mayan Calendar: One local group is coordinating an event tied into a Global 24-hour Celebration called “Birth 2012: A New Beginning,” with activities now planned in 26 countries — and that number is growing! Local organizers suggest that as many as 100 million people will […]
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N.C. Gov. Perdue sets aside $1 million to help keep group-home residents in their homes
Press release from Gov. Perdue’s office Gov. Bev Perdue today announced her proposed solution for the consequences of a change in the way residents in group homes qualify for Medicaid-funded personal care services (PCS). The change is a result of the General Assembly’s budget and will lead to a significant number of group home residents […]
Let’s Talk Quilts: WNC Historical Association hosts Saturday, Jan. 12 interactive presentation
Press release from the WNC Historical Association The Western North Carolina Historical Association will host a presentation and open forum entitled “Let’s Talk Quilts,” presented by Connie Brown, an American Quilter’s Society Certified Appraiser. The program will be held at the Smith McDowell House Museum on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at 2:00 pm. Participants are […]
News in review: Pub cycles, merger money, District 2 and rate hikes
The most-viewed news at mountainx.com this past week: A roundup of Asheville City Council’s Dec. 11 actions, which included approving pub cycles and reviewing the city’s study of the possible merger of the water system with the Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Health-care prices soar as doctors move away from private practice, join hospitals (News&Observer)
from the Raleigh News&Observer “Doctors Join Hospitals, and Prices Soar,” Dec. 16, 2012, by BY JOSEPH NEFF, AMES ALEXANDER, KAREN GARLOCH AND DAVID RAYNOR In April, The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer published a five-part investigation showing how nonprofit hospitals in N.C. cities have become hugely profitable. Here’s the latest article in the […]
ACT: Nearly 2,000 Buncombe residents set to lose unemployment benefits if Congress doesn’t act
From the Asheville Citizen-Times “Thousands to Lose Unemployment Locally,” by Jon Ostendorff Nearly 2,000 people in Buncombe County will be without unemployment checks at the end of the month unless Congress moves to extend the program again. … Senate Democrats have said they would support another extension, though the push will probably be wrapped up […]
MSD board approves $57 million offer for Asheville water system, ACT reports
News report from John Boyle, Asheville Citizen-Times The Metropolitan Sewerage District board might not like the idea of a forced merger with the city of Asheville water system, but members nonetheless approved a proposal this afternoon that would offer the city $57 million in compensation and create one entity for water and sewer. Board members […]
Part of Davis Creek Road in Nantahala National Forest will be closed until Sept. 1, 2013
Press release from National Forests in North Carolina (U.S. Forest Service) The USDA Forest Service today announced that a portion of Davis Creek Road on the Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, will remain closed to thru traffic until Sept. 1, 2013 to complete road improvement work. Residents of the Tipton Creek Community will be […]
Sen. Apodaca reappointed as Rules and Operation Committee chairman
Press release From the office of Sen. Phil Berger (President Pro Tempore, N.C. Legislature) Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced Tuesday he plans to reappoint Sen. Tom Apodaca (R-Henderson) as the Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate when the legislature convenes early next year. The Rules Committee is […]
NC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognizes Hilda Gurdian, publisher of La Noticia
Press release From La Noticia On Saturday, December 9 the NC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held the first Latino Entrepreneur Award Celebration. The event commemorated the growth of the chamber and the accomplishments of chamber members. In the celebration four Latino leaders were recognized for their outstanding achievements as entrepreneurs in the Triangle area. Hilda […]
Swannanoa’s annual Community-Wide Holiday Party, Benefit Thursday, Dec. 13
Press release from the Swannanoa Business Association and Friends & Neighbors of Swannanoa Friends & Neighbors of Swannanoa (FANS) and Swannanoa Business Association (SBA) invite Swannanoa residents to the 3rd Annual Community-Wide Holiday Party & Benefit, Thurs., Dec. 13, 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Native Kitchen & Social Pub, 204 Whitson Ave. in Swannanoa. This […]
Some state politicians spent more than half-million for $14K job, C-T’s Boyle estimates
Asheville Citizen-Times columnist John Boyle reviews information from the latest campaign-finance reports filed by North Carolina candidates for the 2012 election. from the Asheville Citizen-Times … Keep in mind that state senators and representatives make $13,951 a year, plus a travel stipend. So for the equivalent of a part-time job at a fast food restaurant, […]
Duke Energy awards grant for Smokies Blueways Trail initiative to map recreational water features
An $85,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation will help create a North Carolina “Smokies Blueways Trail will link the paddling, fishing, swimming and boating spots on rivers and lakes in the region under one banner,” Andrew Casper of the Smoky Mountain News reports: The mountains rising above the valleys have long been the main […]
REI supports Smokies Trails Forever & iconic Chimney Tops Trail overhaul
Press release From REI In thinking of things to be thankful for this holiday season Friends of the Smokies, and any hiker who has hiked the Chimney Tops trail to the spectacular mountain ridge views, are thankful to Recreational Equipment Inc. for helping fund the work of the Smokies Trails Forever program. REI donated $5,000 […]
Asheville’s Green Opportunities gets $800,000 food-insecurity grant
Press release from Green Opportunities Green Opportunities, a nonprofit, community development corporation, has been awarded a $800,000 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grant to create jobs and reduce food deserts in Asheville’s riverside communities. “These efforts will sustain themselves long after the grant monies are utilized, employing at least 34 people by […]
Seven Falls fraud case widened: Two more more men charged with Vinson, C-T reports
News report from the Asheville Citizen-Times, Clarke Morrison A federal grand jury has indicted two more people in a massive fraud scheme involving the failed Seven Falls development. Accountant George M. Gabler and appraiser Aaron Ollis are charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aiding and abetting bank fraud in the 34-page superseding indictment […]
State investigates farm waste spill in French Broad River, Asheville CItizen-Times reports
News report from the Asheville Citizen-Times, by Sabian Warren A Fletcher dairy farm with a history of past environmental violations is under investigation by the state for what officials call a major spill of raw animal waste into a popular section of the French Broad River. N.C. Division of Water Quality inspectors found waste entering […]
Buncombe Health Department: Get your (free) flu shot!
Press release from the Buncombe County Health Department As we approach the holidays, flu activity in North Carolina continues to rise above what would normally be seen this time of year. North Carolina has recently suffered its first two flu deaths this year, one of which was a Piedmont adult who had no pre-existing medical […]
New grant program aims to enhance agriculture, forestry sectors in WNC
Press release From WNC Communities WNC Communities announced today that the TVA Ag & Forestry Fund is now accepting letters of intent until January 14, 2013. Funds have been made available by Commissioner Steve Troxler of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to WNC Communities to create and implement this competitive grant […]
Asheville Yoga Center hosts “108 Sun Salutes” fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 22
Press release from Asheville Yoga Center Yoga for Recovery Fundraiser Saturday, December 22, 1:00pm – 3:00pm 108 Sun Salutes with Asheville Yoga Center instructors to benefit our ongoing Yoga for Recovery Class at the Asheville Yoga Donation Studio This fundraiser event will be held at the Asheville Yoga Center main studio at 211 S. Liberty […]
C-T’s John Boyle shares woman’s story of flipping car into French Broad River
“Everything went dark:” Dramatic RIver Rescue excerpt from Asheville Citizen-Times article Concerned that she may be late for her 11 p.m. shift, Ronda Evans Williams took one quick glance at her cellphone to check the time. That was all it took for her 1999 Acura TL sedan to skid off Lyman Street, fly through branches […]