The Buncombe County Kids Voting program is seeking volunteers. If interested, get in touch with Director Kathi Ballard: Kathi Ballard | Director | Kids Voting Buncombe County 35 Woodfin St | Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828-775-5673 | Fax: 828-654-0704 Email: info@kidsvotingbc.org Here’s more information on the program via its website: Our Mission: Kids Voting Buncombe […]
News Bulletins
Former Xpress, WNC Magazine ad man James Fisher moves to the Asheville Citizen-Times
Earlier today, July 26, former Mountain Xpress ad man James Fisher announced via Twitter and Facebook that he’s been hired by the Asheville Citizen-Times, a Gannett publication: I’m advertising manager at new [C-Times] weekly, Asheville Scene! Start next week, can’t wait! . Fisher, who most recently worked for WNC Magazine, is the second longtime Xpress […]
Asheville Free Media meeting cancelled
Asheville Free Media has cancelled its monthly meeting on Saturday, July 28, due to Bele Chere. The next scheduled meeting is Aug. 18 at DeSoto Lounge at noon. Meetings are held on the 4th Saturday of the month and include a mix tape swap.
Possible water disruption near Biltmore Square Mall
WLOS is reporting a water main break on Brevard Road near Ingles early this morning. This could disrupt water to the area.
Evenings at PARI: The earth’s crust, gravity and aeromagnetics, Friday, Aug. 10
The public is invited to a special presentation about the study of the Earth’s crust at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) Friday, August 10. The evening’s activities will include a tour of the PARI campus and celestial observations using PARI’s optical or radio telescopes. The event is part of PARI’s monthly Evening at PARI […]
WLOS reports on Henderson County vehicle burglary spike
According to WLOS, Burglary victims say thieves are breaking into cars parked in their driveways close to their houses. Henderson County deputies and Fletcher Police say they’re investigating about 75 vehicle break-ins since June 1st. They say the crooks are walking up to the cars, looking inside, and simply opening the doors and cleaning out […]
City encourages folks to ride the bus during Bele Chere
From the press release from the City of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – During Bele Chere, downtown parking is limited. City residents and visitors are encouraged to consider riding the ART (Asheville Redefines Transit). Users can plan a trip at www.ridetheart.com or by visiting http://maps.google.com on their desktop or mobile phone’s browser. The cost is $2 roundtrip. […]
Park-and-ride shuttles offered for Bele Chere this weekend
From the press release from the City of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville will provide continuous ART (Asheville Redefines Transit) service and Express Shuttle service for Bele Chere, July 26-29. To know which route to catch on the ART, users can plan a trip at www.ridetheart.com or by visiting http://maps.google.com on their desktop […]
Volunteers needed for Sept. 7 Clips of Faith event
Here’s the message via the Asheville on Bikes email newsletter: Handmade Films, Handmade Beers Asheville on Bikes, DownTown Association and New Belgium Present Are you interested in having fun, meeting new folks, having a few brews and watching some homemade films? Consider volunteering at Clips of Faith! Stats: Asheville DownTown Association, Asheville on Bikes and […]
Park Ridge Health to hold blood drive Aug. 13
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (July 25, 2012) – Park Ridge Health will host a blood drive on Monday, August 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on mobile units in front of the hospital. Anyone in good health is invited to give blood as long as they are at […]
Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville will celebrate grand opening
Here’s the press release from the Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville: Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville will celebrate its grand opening on Monday, August 13th at 5:00pm. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy will issue a proclamation naming August 13th Lenoir-Rhyne University Day followed by tours […]
Park Ridge Health receives designation as stroke capable hospital
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (July 25, 2012) – Park Ridge Health has been designated as a Stroke Capable Hospital in Henderson County by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This recognition means patients showing symptoms of acute stroke can be brought by EMS personnel to Park […]
New name, same mission for Healthy Built Homes – now Green Built
From the Green Building Council: The WNC Green Building Council is proud to announce that we are now the administrators of Green Built North Carolina, replacing the HealthyBuilt Homes program statewide. We have been the leading provider and have the majority of the homes certified statewide. Due to staff and funding changes at the state […]
NCDOT Inspecting Tunnels on I-40 in Haywood County
From the NCDOT: The N.C. Department of Transportation will conduct inspections of three tunnels in the Pigeon River Gorge on Interstate 40 in Haywood County beginning Sunday, July 22, to study possible lighting upgrades. During the inspection, crews will also take the opportunity to examine the structural integrity of the tunnels. The tunnels being examined […]
National Physical Education Institute at UNCA to Focus on Obesity Prevention
From UNC Asheville’s News Service: Some 250 physical education teachers and administrators from across the country will gather at UNC Asheville for a five-day institute designed to help schools use limited resources to improve physical education and obesity prevention programs for grades K-12. The N.C. Center for Health & Wellness at UNC Asheville will host […]
Photography Exhibit by Jon Michael Riley to Open at UNCA’s Blowers Gallery
From UNC Asheville’s News Service: “Horizons – Past and Present,” an exhibition of photographs by Jon Michael Riley, will open Friday, Aug. 10, at Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. A meet-the-artist reception will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, in the gallery. The exhibit and reception are both free and open […]
Look to the skies: The planets Saturn and Mars in “summer ballet” mid-August
From the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute: The planet Saturn has been seen in the eastern part of Virgo the maiden and has been moving westward until it stood very close to the bright star Spica, the brightest star in Virgo. This pair has been noticeable after sunset and now is low in the southwest as […]
Hickory High basketball coach accused of statutory rape
From the Charlotte Observer: The head boy’s basketball coach at Hickory High School is in jail accused of statutory rape and sex offense with a student. Shawnacie Antoine Johnson, 38, was indicted on the charges this week, about two months after school system officials told police that a student at the high school made an […]
Whilden responds to recent AC-T story on Moffitt; calls him ‘bully’
Jane Whilden, the Democratic candidate for Statehouse who’s challenging Republican Tim Moffitt in District 116, sent out the following letter responding to recent prominent coverage of her opponent in the Asheville Citizen-Times. The daily paper published a lengthy cover story on Sunday, July, 22, profiling the controversial freshman legislator. This is the third campaign between […]
Club Tetrus to open above Acade Asheville this Saturday
Asheville gets a new club this weekend, just in time for Bele Chere. Slated to be a “new space for discerning tastes,” Club Tetrus will open this Saturday, July 28, in the upstairs level of Arcade Asheville (130 College St.). According to a press release, “Club Tetrus plans to be a classic dance club spinning […]
Folkmoot festival faces financial struggles
From the Smoky Mountain News: The popular Folkmoot international festival will become a shadow of its current self in 2014 if its financial outlook doesn’t take a quick turn for the better. A culmination of items — the elimination of government support, mediocre ticket sales and less than needed additions to its sponsorship base — […]