RiverLink’s Anything That Floats Parade is hitting the French Broad river again this August. Press release from RiverLink: Registration is open for RiverLink‘s Anything That Floats Parade to be held on Saturday, August 8, 2015 on the French Broad River in Asheville. Join RiverLink for the wildest, wackiest event of the summer. Creating and building a […]
From Asheville Humane Society: Asheville, NC—Asheville Humane Society is reducing adoption fees to $17.76 for all adult dogs over six months old, cats and kittens July 1-3! During one of their busiest times of the year, Asheville Humane Society hopes to find loving families for the canines and felines in their care. “Our pets are […]
A new article from Carolina Public Press reports on the first of several forums on law enforcement and their “use of force” in Buncombe County. It was held at Erwin High School on June 22. The Buncombe county Sheriff’s department, according to Sheriff Van Duncan, has new body cameras for personal and a solid set of regulations […]
Wednesday, July 01, 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 if you have any questions. […]
A major motion picture comedy filmed last year in Asheville, “Masterminds” starring Kristen Wiig, Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, and Jason Sudeikis, is slated to to release August 19th. Friday, the full length trailer was released. It is hard to say whether or not it will be funny, but it will be interesting to see Asheville […]
In recent property sales, on the 19th, the Jewish Community Center of Asheville acquired a large vacant area of Crescent Street along with a house on Clyde Street. In ten separate transactions, the JCC purchased the 2.42 acres for $11 million from Charlotte Street Properties. If you have any trouble viewing the information, simply visit […]
Press release from Buncombe County Health & Human Services As temperatures rise in our region, Buncombe County Health and Human Services wants residents to know that high temperatures can affect your health. On average, the CDC reports that 675 deaths from extreme heat events occur each year in the United States. Heat-related illnesses can include heat […]
Thursday, June 25, 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 if you have any questions. […]
Wednesday, June 24, 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 if you have any questions. […]
The exciting thing this week that we have made the spreadsheet of property transfers available. If you have any trouble viewing the information, simply visit the sheet where you can sort and change views. The largest sale in the period was 491 New Leicester Hwy. The Capitol Bank building was sold to Capitol Bank. The Buncombe county […]
Friday, June 19, 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 our office if you have […]
Wednesday, June 17, 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 our office if you have […]
A recent local fundraiser for the Prem Rawat Foundation’s earthquake relief efforts contributed $5,500 to the struggling people of Nepal. Story from Prem Rawat Foundation: Amid blooming poppies, lilies, and larkspur, approximately 100 people came together June 7 in the Western North Carolina countryside to celebrate life and raise money for Nepal earthquake relief. Hosted by Ron and […]
Wednesday, June 17, 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 our office if you have […]
A new paradigm for community news may be emerging in Western North Carolina’s famously independent and insular rural counties, traditionally served mainly by small weekly newspapers. Thousands of people in these sparsely populated areas are now getting up-to-the-minute local news via Facebook.
Tuesday, June 16, 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 […]
Update 6/15: The canary coalition recorded the June 11th Jackson county input meeting. The group has the video of the proceedings publicly available. Today is the final day for public input on the proposed rules for accepting voter identification at polling places. Submit comments via email to rules@ncsbe.gov Lines are expected to lengthen at the polls […]
The most recent available tax records include new information that Duke Energy Progress Inc. is acquiring properties on and around New Rockwood road in the Limestone area of south Buncombe county. The power company paid $3,419,000 to two different parties for five properties totaling 11.2 acres. The properties are just south of the Lake Julian facility. Listings […]
In the past, graffiti convictions have usually resulted in fines and community service, but if the bill is passed, a convicted offender could face heftier fines and possible jail time.
Press release from Governor McCrory’s office: Raleigh, N.C.— Governor Pat McCrory has signed the following bills into law. • H.B. 552 – A bill creating the criminal offence of graffiti vandalism. • H.B. 574 – A bill providing that no state or local statues, rules, regulations or ordinances related to wildlife apply to the Virginia […]
Thursday, June 11, 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 […]
