Thursday, March 24, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, 03/24/2016
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Deschutes spurns Asheville’s courtship, Gantt explains next steps for property Buncombe is left holding
Oregon’s largest brewery, Deschutes, chose Roanoke Virginia to be its new east-coast distribution base instead of Buncombe County, despite a fervent effort from the county’s governing body to woo the company.
The Counselors of Real Estate honor Biltmore Property Group partners with Creative Thinkers Award
Press release from Biltmore Property Group: The Carolinas Chapter of the Counselors of Real Estate presented its 8th Annual CREative Thinkers Awards at a special luncheon event that was held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, NC. The Counsel was pleased to announce this year’s recipients: John W. Bell, III, […]
State Senators kick off campaign by Smoky Mountain MCO to distribute overdose-reversal kits in WNC
Press release from Smoky Mountain MCO: State Senators Terry Van Duyn, a Buncombe County Democrat, and Jim Davis, a Macon County Republican, joined forces Tuesday in Asheville to support Smoky Mountain MCO’s new campaign to distribute more than 2,600 free opioid overdose reversal kits in western North Carolina. In an effort to help stem rising […]
Asheville VA medical center nurse wins Daisy award
Press release from Charles George VA Medical Center: The Charles George VA Medical Center congratulates Paul Adams, LPN, in the Community Living Center, for receiving the DAISY Award for outstanding nurses for the month of January. Established in 1999 by the DAISY Foundation, the award honors nurses who go “above and beyond” and make extraordinary differences […]
Deltec Homes becomes 7th certified B Corp in WNC, first in its field worldwide
Press release from Deltec Homes: Deltec Homes, the leading provider of energy efficient prefabricated homes, is proud to announce they have become the first prefabricated homebuilding company to achieve B Corp Certification. The prestigious certification is given to companies who meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability, […]
State changes position on tainted well-water, perhaps against recommendations of state experts
Last year North Carolina’s Department of Environmental and Natural Resources tested hundreds of wells near Duke Energy coal ash pits. In many cases, the agency found what they labeled as unsafe levels of the manmade carcinogen hexavalent chromium, made famous by Erin Brockovich. Mountain Xpress reported on two such wells near the Arden coal plant […]
Buncombe County Commission primaries result largely in wins for women
While only one Buncombe County commission seat was actually decided in last night’s primary, in all the races where a woman was running, she was selected by her party.
Emerald City Ball offers Wizard of Oz themed festivities on St. Patrick’s Day
Press release from Emerald City Tiny Homes LLC. This Thursday, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day—a day known for wearing green and drinking beer. As “Beer City USA,” Asheville has no shortage of beer‐drinking venues. However, 2016 marks the first year of Asheville’s Emerald City Ball, a new event sponsored by Emerald City Tiny Homes, […]
New trail running club to host open trail maintenance day on Mountains-to Sea trail
Press release from North Carolina Mountain Trail Runners: The newly-formed North Carolina Mountain Trail Runners (NCMTR) welcome local trail lovers to participate in its first trail maintenance event on Saturday, March 19. Mountains-to-Sea Trail Maintenance Day is one of several maintenance initiatives organized by the Carolina Mountain Club. Prior trail maintenance experience is NOT required, and […]
Nesbitt pledges full county commission chair salary to charity if elected
Press release from Chad Nesbitt campaign: Republican Candidate for Chairman of the Buncombe County Commissioners Chad Nesbitt announced today that when elected he will donate his entire government salary to local charities and scholarships. The roughly $36,000 a year salary is one of the highest paid salaries in the state for this position. Chad Nesbitt said, “Those of […]
Air quality forecast for Friday March 11: Moderate (YELLOW)
Friday, March 11, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Friday, 03/11/2016
Air quality forecast for Tuesday March 8: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, March 8, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Tuesday, 03/08/2016
Concert review: Aboard the Love Train with Ceelo Green
He took the stage in a full leather track suit, which probably didn’t help with the sweating under bright stage lights. But he looked the part and he’s a true professional. He is a spectacular performer to the marrow in his bones.
Asheville Downtown Association endorses public input process for city owned land
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: The Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) today announced that its board of directors has endorsed a public input process, led by the Asheville Design Center (ADC), regarding the city-owned parcels near 76 Haywood Street and 39 Page Avenue. The Asheville Downtown Association committed the initial $5,000 toward moving forward with this […]
Community Foundation of WNC opens registration for Power of the Purse luncheon with astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: Registration for The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina’s Power of the Purse® luncheon begins Tuesday, March 1. Online registration is available at www.cfwnc.org for $75 per person and $150 per patron. Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space, is the featured speaker for the popular […]
Western N.C. Sierra Club chapter announces endorsement of Gordon Smith for Buncombe County Commission
Announcement from WENOCA: There are a number of good candidates for Buncombe County Commission in District 1; however, one candidate stands out for his record on protecting our environment, and that is Gordon Smith. As a member of the Asheville City Council, Smith has a long record of voting to make Asheville one the leading […]
The search for sustainable healthcare in WNC
Despite high hopes for Obamacare (aka, the Affordable Health Act), not all residents of Buncombe and surrounding counties have benefited from the national effort to extend insurance to those who can’t afford it. Part of the shortfall is blamed on North Carolina’s decision not to expand Medicaid. Meanwhile, nongovernmental caregiving entities in Western North Carolina, […]
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