From the APD: The Asheville Police Department is now inviting residents to apply for the fall semester of its Citizens Police Academy. This free program gives participants insight into the philosophy and policies that govern the APD’s service to the community. The class is designed to give residents an appreciation for the problems and challenges […]
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Mills Manufacturing ordered to stop work on parachute contract, WLOS says
According to WLOS: Mills Manufacturing Corporation has received a stop work order from the U.S. Department of Defense. Mills must immediately suspend production on its 64’ G-12 cargo parachute while the government evaluates current stock levels. Once the evaluation is complete, they will either ask Mills to resume production or cancel the balance of the […]
Life returning to landmark S&W building
A worker sprays soap on the front of the historic S&W building — a location of much food debate and speculation over the past year. (Photo by BIll Rhodes)
Asheville Community Movement to hold open house Sat. Aug. 11th
From a press release: Asheville Community Movement (ACM), a new family-owned and operated business dedicated to providing a fun, enriching, and nurturing environment for children and teens, is hosting a Registration Party on Saturday, August 11from 3-8pm. The community is invited to check out Asheville’s newest gymnastics and after-school facility. Bring the family for an […]
Cane River Park – Community Fun & Work Day – Burnsville Aug. 25th
Bring the whole family and join the fun on Saturday, August 25th from 10:00 AM – Noon for a Community Fun & Work Day at Cane River Park. Cane River Park is located off 19W on Whittington Road in Burnsville. This park has been in the works for many years and is finally ready for […]
Fountain returns to Pritchard Park
On time and schedule, work has been completed on the fountain areas of Pritchard Park by Downtown Asheville Resident Neighbors (pictured are Trina Mullen, DARN president and fountain designer Jill Haynie, right; photo by Bill Rhodes)
Tuesday, Aug. 7 National Night Out Rally
Annual National Night Out Crime Prevention Kick-Off Rally set for Aug. 7 – ‘A good night to get to know your neighbors’
UNC Asheville Moves Up in Forbes Magazine’s “Best Buy” College Rankings
From UNC Asheville News Serices: UNC Asheville has moved into the 21st spot in the nation in this year’s “Top 100 Best Buy Colleges” roster, published this week by Forbes magazine. UNC Asheville had been ranked 26th last year. The “Best Buy” ranking is part of Forbes’ larger annual ranking of the nation’s best 650 […]
Federal Communications Commission renews WCQS licenses
In spite of challenges from a group claiming WCQS did not serve the public, the Federal Communications Commission has renewed the station’s licenses.
Priceless violin missing in Asheville
From a press release: In 1999, when world renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma left a 266-year old cello worth $2.5 million dollars in the trunk of a New York City cab, an all-points bulletin to the NYC police and the help of his taxi receipt brought the instrument back home safe in time for his next […]
Hank’s BBQ brings Texas-style fare to West Asheville
The new Haywood Road eatery serves breakfast, lunch and (starting this weekend) dinner at 373 Haywood Road, behind BattleCat Coffe Bar. Roman Vinson, pictured, presents steaming waffles covered in fruit with a cup of vegan chili. (Photo by Bill Rhodes)
Christian News Network says evangelists endured vile acts, assault at “perverse” Bele Chere festival
According to Christian News Network: Evangelists that visited the largest free festival in the Southeast this past weekend say that police looked on while event-goers engaged in openly lewd acts and turned hostile toward the message of the Gospel. Christians from at least nine states traveled to the Bele Chere festival in Asheville, North Carolina, […]
National Physical Education Institute at UNCA to Focus on Obesity Prevention
From UNC Asheville news services: Some 250 physical education teachers and administrators from across the country will gather at UNC Asheville for a five-day institute designed to help schools use limited resources to improve physical education and obesity prevention programs for grades K-12. The N.C. Center for Health & Wellness at UNC Asheville will host […]
West Asheville soap box derby date set – September 29th
From the website: Fasten your seatbelts! The first annual West Asheville Soap Box Derby is coming to a hill near you! Join us Saturday September 29th from 12-5pm. Enjoy free admission to watch the creative talents of your friends and neighbors roll down a hill… and yes, with a medic on stand-by. Better yet, build […]
From APD – Summary of Criminal Charges – 2012 Bele Chere Festival
Full release from the APD: 2012 Bele Chere Intoxicated & Disruptive (I&D) = 13 Open Container (alcoholic beverage) = 1 Resist, Obstruct, & Delay a public officer (RDO) = 1 Possession of Schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana) = 1 Fireworks violation = 1 Defraud an Innkeeper = 1 Simple Affray = 1 Simple assault = […]
Bele Chere remnants and a new fountain
Strolling around downtown Asheville this morning, you would never suspect Bele Chere had happened, and ground is broken on the Pritchard Park fountain work.
Firefighters complete 5-day bicycle ride across state
The inaugural Carolina Brotherhood ride ended at the Biltmore Stage at Bele Chere to the sound of drums and bagpipes. A t-shirt belonging to the late Capt. Jeff Bowen was carried in a place of honor throughout the ride. Photo by Bill Rhodes
Fountains in Pritchard Park to get makeover – after Bele Chere
The Downtown Asheville Resident Neighbors will repair the fountains in Pritchard Park, starting next week. This duo played cards on the rocks where the improved fountain will be installed. (Photo by Bill Rhodes)
UNC Asheville Announces Faculty Promotions, New Faculty
From UNC Asheville News Services: UNC Asheville welcomes five new faculty members to campus this fall. They are: Curt Butera, assistant professor of Classics; Lyndi Hewitt, assistant professor, Sociology; Jackie Langille, assistant professor, Environmental Studies; Tiece Ruffin, assistant professor, Education; and Wiebke Strehl, associate professor and chair, Foreign Languages. In addition, a number of faculty […]
Flags at half-staff today to honor Korean War Armistice Day
From the Governor’s office: Gov. Bev Perdue today ordered all North Carolina state flags to be lowered to half-staff today until sunset on all state facilities in recognition of Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. The N.C. Division of Veterans Affairs states that more than 177,000 North Carolina citizens served in Korea between June1950 and January […]
Possible water disruption near Biltmore Square Mall
WLOS is reporting a water main break on Brevard Road near Ingles early this morning. This could disrupt water to the area.