Press release from Buncombe County District Attorney: Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams announces the first ever Buncombe County Veterans Amnesty Day to be held Friday, November 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Buncombe County Courthouse. The purpose of the event is to provide veterans with an opportunity to make a fresh […]
An online education guide tool for parents has listed Evergreen Community Charter School along with 40 other schools as the most “Innovative Schools” in the country. This is the first time this list has been compiled and Evergreen is the first North Carolina school to be chosen for the new list. Noodle chose the schools […]
Press release community invitation on behalf of Asheville High / SILSA’s Speech and Debate Team and : Asheville area residents are invited to attend a community debate in which four prominent citizens will argue against and in support of the following resolution: RESOLVED: Asheville has disenfranchised its African-American population. There is no charge for attendance. […]
Press release from Pastimes: November 2015 marks Pastimes comic book stores’ 35-year anniversary serving Asheville and the surrounding communities. The shop is honoring the monumental birthday by offering a huge 35% savings off most products in the store for the entire month of November. Pastimes also has plans for an all day giant birthday party […]
“The best cure for the ills of democracy is more democracy.” — Edward Abbey, A Voice Crying in the Wilderness The affluent little town of Chevy Chase, Maryland, population 2,918, was rocked earlier this year when a surprise write-in candidate garnered 168 votes to displace an unopposed incumbent. The town attorney and Ethics Commission were […]
Press release from Beam Counseling and Coaching: On November 7th & 8th, a group of “manly men” dedicated to the cause of raising awareness about men’s mental health will take on a physical challenge as difficult as the act of asking for help. Sponsored by local psychologist and outdoor enthusiast Brent Beam, the Bro 2-0 […]
Henderson County 4-H Careers in Agriculture Poster Winners announcement: Tie – 1st place: Eoghan Roe, “Beekeeper – What’s the Buzz?” and Taft Hargrove, “Game Warden” Tie – 2nd Place: Lily Todd, “Lily’s Pet Med (Veterinarian)” and Andy Jarvis, “Biotechnologies” Tie – 3rd Place: Mackenzie Sullivant, “Agricultural Veterinarian” and Zachary Joyce, “Horse Rancher” See all the posters and learn […]
Saturday, October 24, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. It is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the ridge tops. The extended forecast for Sunday, October 25, 2015, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops. No health impacts are expected […]
Opening, from Anam Cara— What: Paradise Park Zoo by Savannah Reich, Directed by Erinn Hartley When: Fridays & Saturdays, 8 p.m.(doors 7:30), Oct. 23- Nov. 7 Where: Toy Boat Community Art Space, 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville How much: $15 in advance, $18 at the door Press release: The animals at the zoo are very busy; experimenting with […]
Another tall crane was noticeable this morning, towering above the footprint of the coming 7 story Health and Human Services add on facility. The new construction was approved this Jan. despite reservations about the staggering $48.5 million price tag. Pressure to meet federal regulations drove the approval. Also visible in the above photograph, on the right, […]
On Monday October 19, 2015, the City of Hendersonville and Blue Ridge Bicycle Club announced that a new Fixit station has been installed in Patton Park along the edge of the Oklawaha Greenway Trail. The Fixit station will allow bicyclists the opportunity to make emergency repairs to their bikes while using the trail. The station […]
Friday, October 23, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Please call WNC Regional Air Quality office […]
Thursday, October 22, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN (although borderline) air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Please call WNC Regional Air […]
Wednesday, October 21, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN (although borderline) air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Please call WNC Regional Air […]
The local branch of the national Forest Service will be taking public input next month on what lands and rivers to consider recommending for protection under the National Wilderness Preservation System and the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. They are also asking the public for feedback on the evaluation process itself. The evaluation materials will be […]
Press release from Mars Hill University: A weeping cherry tree and a plaque on the Mars Hill University campus mark a special spot of commemoration for Asheville resident Oralene Simmons. Ms. Simmons, who attended Mars Hill from 1961-1963, was the first African American student to enroll at the institution. The university held a dedication ceremony […]
Press release from Mountain Housing Opportunities: Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) in Asheville has been recognized as a NeighborWorks Green Organization for its comprehensive commitment to sustainable operations. To achieve this designation, MHO was required to demonstrate adherence to a set of green business practices across its operations and all of its program areas. This is […]
In dozens of small local forums across the globe, this Saturday, Home Movie Day will bring together enthusiasts of sometimes grainy, sometimes choppy, sometimes poorly framed- beauty. The Asheville iteration of the group celebrating these personal and yet relatable bits of film will be gathering at the West Asheville Library all afternoon. See the full public […]
Julie Mayfield Website: juliemayfieldforcouncil.org Employment: Co-director of MountainTrue Party affiliation: Democrat NEW! Notable endorsements: Sierra Club, Equality NC, state Sen. Terry Van Duyn, state Rep. Susan Fisher, state Rep. John Ager, Council member Chris Pelly, Council member Gordon Smith, Commissioner Brownie Newman, school board member Cindy McMahon, Register of Deeds Drew Reisinger, Adam Charnack of […]
The $55 million dollar endowment of Warren Wilson College is being pulled out of the fossil fuel industry. Following a vote by the school’s Board of Trustees, the portion of the endowment that has been diversified to include fuel commodities, and other non renewable energy, will be removed over the course of the next five years. […]
Press release from the Better Business Bureau: The Better Business Bureau Serving Asheville and Western North Carolina invites the Western North Carolina Community to the BBB “Shred Day/Secure Your ID” Day Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Executive Park – College Street parking lot, Asheville, North Carolina from 9am-1pm. The co-sponsors for this event are […]
