Mountain BizWorks announces the launch of Shifting Gears, a series of business expansion courses for existing business owners – and the first course in the series, which begins in June. The first 3-session course, MODELS: Improving Money-Making Ideas, will run June 7th, 14th and 21st from 3:00 to 5:30 pm at the Mountain BizWorks office, […]
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Robotics season kickoff Thursday May 10th
Thursday, May 10th the Robotics Opportunity Committee of Western North Carolina (ROCWNC.org) will host the 2012 FIRST® Kickoff event at 4H in Asheville (94 Coxe Ave) from 5:30 to 7:30PM. FIRST® is a national organization that provides four program models designed for students of all ages. The name translates: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science […]
As Asheville Transit changes, consider volunteering to be a ‘bus ambassador’
From the City of Asheville’s blog: There’s a natural connection between public transportation and interacting with people. Riding the bus sparks conversation and fosters real face time with others in the community. Now, the City of Asheville is looking for volunteers who have the knack for both to be “Bus Ambassadors” and help us introduce […]
Big Love fills Pack Square
Thousands turned out for the Big Love festival in Pack Square. Thank you, Asheville, we love you!
Salmonella contamination forces SC dog food plant to issue recall—others may be coming
According to a report on Reuters.com An outbreak of a rare strain of salmonella poisoning linked to dog food has infected at least 14 people in nine states, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention said. Diamond Pet Foods produced the dry dog food at a South Carolina plant. The company voluntarily recalled three […]
State Board of Education passes resolution against Amendment One
According to the Raleigh News and Observer, The State Board of Education passed a resolution last week opposing the constitutional amendment on marriage by a vote of 5-4. Board member John Tate of Charlotte proposed the resolution because, he said, passing it will cause disruption in families that will hurt children’s classroom performance. The amendment, […]
NC Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Service
Several members of the Asheville Fire Department, along with the Hot Springs fire department and the Guardian LEMC motorcycle group, have gone to Raleigh, to attend the NC Fallen FF Memorial Service. APD escorted the convoy from fire station 2, located at 415 South French Broad Ave., along Charlotte Street and onto Interstate 240 around […]
Latest rumors of 12 Bones sale unfounded, says co-owner, updated with owner’s statement
The president’s own BBQ place is not for sale and has not been sold, say several sources.
Pictured, the Hogzilla. Pulled pork, bacon and sausage on a bun (photo by Bill Rhodes)
Seven arrested for blocking coal train in Catwaba Couty—with VIDEO
Activists yesterday chained themselves to railroad tracks to block a train carrying coal to Duke Energy’s Marshall coal plant in Catawba County near Terell, NC.
(Photo courtesy of Greenpeace)
83rd Annual UNC Asheville Commencement, Main Quad Saturday, May 5, 2012
The University is pleased to honor this semester’s graduating seniors. An exciting morning has been planned for you and your guests. Please see below for information regarding the upcoming commencement exercises. If you have any questions feel free to contact the Office of Alumni Relations and University Events at 800.774.3381 (828.251.6512) or commencement@unca.edu. Around 472 […]
Wildlife Commission moves toward night hunting of coyotes and feral swine
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission took a step toward implementing a rule Thursday that allows for the taking of coyotes and feral swine by hunting on private lands at night with a light. The rule would also allow the hunting of feral swine and coyotes on public lands from ∏ hour after sunset to ∏ […]
Panel discussion on community prepardness at Posana on May 9th
Join us May 9th at Green Drinks as we discuss community resilience and emergency preparedness in the greater Asheville area. While this panel will start our discussion with food security, we will briefly touch on related topics we need to be prepared for – dealing with public health, weather, gas shortages & price spikes. This […]
Swannanoa bank robbery suspect, Clyde Nixon, apprehended in Tennessee
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, A Swannanoa man wanted in connection with four bank robberies in the area was arrested Tuesday in Tennessee. The Kingsport Police Department took Clyde Allen Nixon into custody around 10:30 a.m. When officers initially located the 60-year-old, he fled in a vehicle. He was arrested a short time later and […]
Benefit this Saturday at Kitsch Fabrics for Mammogram charity
Kitsch Fabrics (West Asheville shop) & Sisters in Stitches (meetup.com stitchin’ group of 250 Asheville women) are hosting this year’s ‘Artful Bra Challenge’ Auction & Soiree! It benefits ‘Ladies Night Out’ which gives free mamograms and breast cancer screenings to uninsured & underinsured women in Buncombe County. The auction is set for Saturday, May 5th […]
Asheville Redefines Transit public meetings underway
A series of public ‘drop-in’ meetings is underway – today was West Asheville – and will continue over the next two weeks as Asheville rolls out the biggest change to its transit system in years.
Philippes Dargan speaks with Mariate Echeverry of Asheville Transit about changes to routes and schedules. Mr. Dargan has used transit in Asheville “for years.” (photo by Bill Rhodes)
West Asheville blood drive June 2nd
Please join Calvary Baptist Church in saving lives by making an appointment to donate blood today! Appointments are available for whole blood or double red blood cell donations. Contact McKenzie Miller via Facebook, email (mckenzie.miller89@gmail.com), or cell (828-712…-1756) to schedule your appointment. If you have questions about eligibility, please see http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements.
53rd Annual Rhododendrons and Azalea show Saturday May 5th
53rd Annual Flower Show of Rhododendrons and Azaleas and Photo Print Contest Saturday, May 5, 2012 Sponsored by the Southeastern Chapter, American Rhododendron Society In conjunction with the 2012 ARS-ASA International Convention Open to the public 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Crowne Plaza Resort, Asheville, NC To celebrate the burst of Spring’s magic and the […]
New Belgium announces public input meetings
From an email from Jennifer Vervier, New Belgium’s director of strategic development and sustainability Greetings! Here at New Belgium we’re kicking off the design process in earnest, and we’d love to meet you and get your input. We’re offering two sessions next week: · Monday, May 7, 5:30-7:00pm, and Tuesday, May 8, 5:30-7:00pm. Only need […]
Asheville Middle School 6th graders get dose of ‘Reality Store’
The fifth annual reality store at Asheville Middle School – sort of a life-sized Game of Life – opened some pre-teen eyes to the complexities of adult life.
(photo: Jesse Pitt, 6th grade counselor at AMS with graph on income and average salaries in the U.S.)
(photo by Bill Rhodes)
Tonight, April 30th, starts series of public meetings about changes to Asheville Transit
Come to one of the community meetings listed below to learn details about important changes happening on May 21, 2012. * Frequency of service on major transit corridors increased to twice per hour * Route changes made to improve on-time performance * Use Google Transit tool to plan routes * Day & evening routes consolidated […]
“High drama” as Occupy Asheville takes to the courts, local activist Claire Hanrahan reports
Asheville activists occupied two Buncombe County, N.C., courtrooms for much of the day April 26, 2012. Occupy Asheville legal observer Claire Hanrahan — a longtime local activist — gives her report on the proceedings.