From The Associated Press via WRAL: The U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday its national and state-by-state population estimates. It projected North Carolina’s population at nearly 9.85 million people as of July 1. That’s an increase of almost 100,000 people compared to July 2012.
News Bulletins
C-T: New Belgium to keep dump truck route created to avoid neighborhood
From the Citizen-Times: New Belgium Brewing says it will route dump trucks carrying dirt to its brewery construction site along Riverside Drive, mostly avoiding a residential neighborhood in West Ashville.
McDowell News: Gas company to expand operations, create jobs
From McDowell News: Gov. Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced Monday that Key Gas Components Inc. will expand its manufacturing operations in McDowell County and create 37 new jobs.
Black Mountain News: Liquor sales on the rise
From Black Mountain News: The Asheville Alcoholic Beverage Control Board’s stores finished the 2012-13 fiscal year with a 7.1 percent increase in sales, according to recently released figures. That follows a 10 percent jump for 2011-12.
WLOS: Reward offered for information about missing great dane
From WLOS: There’s now a $1,000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts a missing Great Dane from Sandy Mush. Olive was last seen Monday, December 23rd around 5 p.m. near Leicester when she escaped her fenced yard. She is micro-chipped, but not wearing a collar.
Asheville Art Museum offering free admission for first Wednesdays
Press Release Asheville Art Musuem As a New Year’s gift to the community, the Asheville Art Museum will be offering free admission to the public on January 8 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. For the remainder of 2014, the Museum will continue to offer this free admission afternoon on the first Wednesday of each month […]
Community Foundation of Henderson County releases annual report
Press Release Community Foundation of Henderson County Community Foundation of Henderson County received more than $3.6 million in contributions, had more than $77.6 million in assets and awarded more than $2.49 million in grants to nonprofits and scholarship recipients this past fiscal year. More about the growth and impact of CFHC’s charitable dollars is showcased […]
Girl Scouts seek volunteers in the new year
Press Release Pam Cook Communications, LLC Colfax – Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont urges you to make volunteering part of your New Year’s resolutions. That’s because we have a critical need for adult volunteers who are committed to helping girls develop courage, confidence and character. There are many ways to volunteer, but Girl Scouts […]
County blood drive today at administration building
Press Release Buncombe County Government This holiday, give something that means something. Give blood and you could help save up to three lives. The drive is open to anyone qualified to give and it only takes around an hour. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially O negative, A negative and B negative. Type […]
Riverlink accepting submissions to kids art and poetry contest
Press Release Riverlink RiverLink is exited to announce the 7th annual Voices of the River Art and Poetry Contest. We are now accepting submissions! In this unique and creative contest we ask students K-12 throughout the French Broad Watershed to visit the rivers of our community and take time to reflect what the river means […]
WLOS: Burn victim identified
From WLOS News13 Asheville Police have identified the man who crashed his car into a gas pump on New Leicester Highway on Saturday morning. APD says Anthony Severino, 38, of Leicester, swerved off the road around 9:30 a.m. and hit a gas pump at the Hot Spot gas station. Severino’s car burst into flames. Rescue […]
Arendale Holdings closes on acquisition of The Cliffs
Press Release Arendale Holdings Jacksonville, FL-based Arendale Holdings announced today that it has closed the transaction to acquire the shareholder interests of SunTx Urbana and The Carlile Group led by Steve and Penny Carlile to become the sole owner and manager of The Cliffs Communities. With the acquisition, Arendale and its affiliates will control and […]
Waynesville Parks and Rec to hold open house for home school parents
Press Release Town of Waynesville The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer an open house for home school parents for the new Base Camp Waynesville on January 2. This will take place at the Waynesville Recreation Center and is a drop in any time between 1 to 3 pm. Come learn about the programs […]
SCORE announces new workshop series
Press Release Asheville SCORE-Chapter 137 The Asheville chapter of SCORE has announced a new SCORE Simple Steps for Starting Your Business™ Workshop Series developed to provide valuable information to help those considering starting a new business. The Simple Steps for Starting A Business™ Workshop Series provides five; three-hour workshops that help the participant turn their […]
C-T: Demolition on The Block makes way for revitalization project
The Asheville Citizen-Times highlights the early stages of a six-story project that will provide 62 affordable-housing units, as well as commercial/retail space, for The Block, downtown’s historic African-American business district. “The site that will become Eagle Market Place has been stripped down as part of the process of putting a new, six-story building in [The […]
HDR: Newton Recreation Center to hold variety of activities in coming year
From Hickory Daily Record: For more information, contact Cheri Toney at ctoney@cvcc.edu or call 828-327-7000 ext. 4320, contact the Newton Parks and Recreation Department at 828-695-4317 or visit www.newtonnc.gov.
Black Mountain News: Leicester man taken to burn unit after car hits gas pump, catches fire
From Black Mountain News: A Leicester man is in critical condition at the Baptist Medical Center burn unit in Winston-Salem after his vehicle struck a gas pump and erupted in flames this morning. He was taken to Mission Hospital and then flown to the burn center.
Asheville Community Yoga: Clothing swap fundraiser Jan. 12
New Year’s clothing swap fundraiser From Asheville Community Yoga: New Year – New You! CLOTHING SWAP FUNDRAISER Swap Day: January 12th 11:30am – 4:00pm Ladies, do you want to trade in some old clothes for some new AND help sustain Donation Based Yoga in Asheville at the same time? Let’s Swap! Donate Swap Items BEFORE […]
Warren Wilson MFA program public readings and lectures Jan. 3-12
MFA Program for Writers readings, lectures scheduled Jan. 3-12 at Warren Wilson College The MFA Program for Writers of Warren Wilson College has announced the public schedule of readings and lectures during its winter residency Jan. 3-12. Everyone is invited to attend these free readings and lectures in fiction and poetry. The complete schedule, subject […]
The Mountaineer: Report shows power rates could decrease in 2014
From The Mountaineer: Changes to state taxes that affect utilities should result in lower power rates for consumers, Attorney General Cooper told the Utilities Commission in a filing last week.
WLOS: Jackson Co. blood drive held in honor of ATV accident victim
From WLOS: It was organized by Brittany Mathes to remember her husband, Jason, who died a year and a half ago in an ATV accident. She says, “I just wanted to continue his kindness. I think that’s something the world needs more of.”