Fifteen separate federal lawsuits are reported to be filed against Bank of America involving the defunct Grey Rock subdivision in the Lake Lure area. Plaintiffs claim that BofA aided and abetted the developer in selling Lake Lure real estate which the bank knew to be offered by an insolvent company. From Courthousenews.com: Fifteen frustrated customers […]
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A day at the Asheville City Schools
Schools today, Aug. 15, welcomed the graduating class of 2025 and reminded all students that graduating is the goal for which they strive. Mayor Terry Bellamy handed out pencils to students arriving at Vance Elementary with Asheville Schools Superintendent Allen Johnson and board member Gene Bell in the background.
North American Sundial Society conference starts tomorrow in West Asheville
Given our town’s propensity for early morning fog this time of year, maybe better to check your watch if you don’t want to be late. Sunny Point’s unique sundial (photo by Alice io Oglesby)
Is state lawmaker sending a threat to the city of Asheville?
From Progressive Pulse: (ncpolicywatch.org) Wow! Things are getting a little heated in the battle over the future of the Asheville city water system. As you will recall, Rep. Tim Moffitt has made it a kind of personal crusade to pass legislation that would turn the municipal water system over to a regional authority — a […]
Smokey Park Highway Bridge renamed Capt. Jeff Bowen Bridge
Capt. Jeff Bowen’s widow and mother unveil the sign at a ceremony to rename the Smokey Park Bridge in honor of her husband, who died in a Biltmore Avenue fire last year.
Little Pisgah Mountain tract added to conservation easements
A small — but important — conservation easement was added to several others on the Buncombe/Henderson highlands last month.
Cardinal and Black awning goes up at Asheville Middle School
Ahead of tomorrow’s school start, workers put up an awning – cardinal, black, and white – at Asheville Middle School, as part of the school district’s Renew AMS initiative.
Bent Creek Community Park presents Crafts at the Creek Aug. 25
From the Bent Creek community webpage: Join us for some crafty fun and entertainment! Buy some beautifully handmade crafts from local artists, eat some delicious food, get creative in our kids craft area (sponsored by The Artful Child), and enjoy some live music. Events begin at Noon and end with a live performance by one […]
UNCA’s Great Smokies Writing Program Announces Fall Workshops
From UNC Asheville News Serivces: UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) has announced its fall lineup of workshops for local writers in poetry and prose. Classes will be held in Asheville, Black Mountain, Burnsville and Hendersonville. 10-week courses for writers of various levels of experience: Tina Barr, a newcomer to GSWP, presents a poetry […]
Two groups of Asheville Greenworks volunteers make big trash haul in RAD
Volunteers from Davidson College on Friday, Aug. 10, and Outward Bound on Saturday, Aug. 11, removed tons of trash from Town Branch Creek. (Photos courtesy of Asheville Greenworks)
Anything that floats is under way
In today’s RiverLink-sponsored event, the Xpress flotilla fires the first water balloon at the judges.
New name for Creative Retirement Center – call them OLLI now
As of August 1, the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement (NCCCR) has a new name, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNC Asheville. The name change reflects a new relationship with a nationwide network of 116 Osher Institutes. The center has been selected to receive a $2 million endowment from The Bernard Osher […]
UNC Asheville faculty art exhibition opens Aug, 24th
Works by 10 UNC Asheville Art Department faculty members will be featured in a wide-ranging exhibition Aug. 24-Sept. 14 at UNC Asheville’s S. Tucker Cooke Gallery. The show kicks off the gallery’s 2012-2013 season. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, in the gallery. Participating studio art faculty […]
WNC Regional Air Quality Agency to hold ‘gas can trade-in’ – last chance today
Trade it in for cleaner air, today, Friday Aug. 10 at the Buncombe County Landfill 85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander.
Asheville Area Families sought to host exchange students
As London plays host to the world during the Summer Olympics, Academic Year in America (AYA) is looking for Asheville area families to play host to the world by welcoming an exchange student into their home for 4 to 6 weeks. This year, AYA is bringing hundreds of high school students age 15 to 18½ […]
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission puts hold on S.C. nuke plant
From Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League (BREDL): The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) acted today to put a hold on at least 19 pending reactor reviews – nine construction & operating licenses (including Duke Energy Carolinas William States Lee in Gaffney, SC), eight license renewal, one operating license, and one early site permit – in […]
Tools for Schools starts today at Ingles locations throughout WNC
From Eblen Charities: Summer is winding down which means thousands of students will again be filing through the hallways of schools all across our community. Refreshed, students and teachers will be excited and anxious to embark on another school year. Many, however, may find their book bags, back packs and classroom supply closets empty when […]
Lowering of U.S. and N.C. flags from August 7-10 in tribute to victims of Wisconsin shooting
From the Office of the Governor: Gov. Bev Perdue today ordered the United States and North Carolina flags to be lowered to half-staff on all state facilities from Tuesday, August 7, through sunset August 10 in tribute to the victims of the shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Citizens and local governments are encouraged to fly […]
Asheville student wins photo award
The Catawba Valley Community College Photographic Technology student Chris Wood recently received the first Carl Moser Memorial Scholarship from the Catawba Valley Camera Club. Presented by Catawba Valley Camera Club president Rick Bell, the scholarship honors noted Catawba Valley photographer Carl Moser who passed away earlier this year. He was one of the club’s founding […]
Wong conviction upheld by Appeals Court
In a unanimous, unpublished decision, the N.C. Appeals Court has upheld the fairness of the trial of Edwardo Wong, convicted in the 2008 shooting death of N.C. State Trooper Shawn Blanton. Wong’s claims of jury bias in his 2010 Catawba County trial were denied by the court and they affirmed his conviction and sentence of […]
WLOS reports serious accident on Meadow Road curve – UPDATED
From WLOS: The Asheville Police Department is investigating a 3 vehicle accident in the sharp curve on Meadow Road just east of the Amboy Road intersection. Avoid the area if you can. News 13’s Megan Schiering is at the scene. Photo from WLOS, Channel 13 Meadow Road Wreck Sends Six To Hospital A wreck on […]