A few days ago Mike McWilliams asked the public to find his stolen scooter. It must have worked, it has been found… Says McWilliams on facebook, Someone found my scooter in their backyard near the intersection of Mildred and Herron avenues (in that wooded area near where that new house with the blue tarp over […]
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High Vista Country Club sold to FLA group
According to WLOS, High Vista Country Club, through its Board of Governors,has announced the sale of the Club to High Vista Finance, LLC. This group has been the primary creditor to the Club over the last few years. They are closely affiliated with Vesta management located in Florida. Vesta has been providing accounting and on-site […]
Three hours of roadblocks yield 30 summonses in Henderson County
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Officers issued more than 30 citations and charges while conducting Booze It and Lose It checkpoints during the holiday, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said. Two checkpoints were set up from 10 p.m. Saturday and 1 a.m. Sunday, one at Brookside Camp Road and Howard Gap Road and another along […]
4th annual Freedom Ball at the Grey Eagle 4/3
Featuring David LaMotte, River Guergarian and Chris Rosser, others TBA. Join us to celebrate the release of an innocent man from North Carolina’s Death Row, to talk about Death Penalty Repeal, and to enjoy some great music. At the Grey Eagle, April 3rd 2012
Vance Patterson on cutting the national debt
The destruction of America is in our National Debt. In just 7 years our debt will top $25 trillion dollars. The interest on that could be $1.5 trillion if our credit rating continues to drop. America only took in $2.3 Trillion in tax dollars last year. That is the economic destruction of America, as we […]
USA Today finds ten reasons to visit Asheville
Asheville, N.C., consistently receives accolades for its quality of life. In the past 10 years alone, it has been named the “Happiest City in America” by Self magazine, “Best Mountain Destination” in Southern Living, “Best Southern Town” in Outside magazine and among the “Most Beautiful Places in America” by Good Morning America. If you find […]
Asheville Greenworks and Big Daddy Love river clean-up Sat March 24th
Come out and clean-up a section of the Swannanoa River with the members of Big Daddy Love! The clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, March 24 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. After we spend the afternoon sprucing up the Swannanoa River, we will move on to Jack of the Woods in downtown Asheville for the Big Daddy […]
Blue Ridge Roller Girls drop away game to Jacksonville, FLA but gain ranking in top ten
After losing by a heart-breaking 2 points to Jacksonville (147-145) on Saturday night, this weeks ratings by the independent website Flat Track Stats has our home-town skaters ranked as 9th in the South East. While not an official ranking from the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the stats are followed closely in the roller […]
More than 300 bicycles make streets green for a day
Asheville On Bike’s annual St.Patrick’s Day ride, The Bike of The Irish, drew a record number of participants in all shades of green and any description of bike.
A portion of the crowd that participated in The Bike of The Irish which went through Downtown, Montford, West Asheville, and the River Arts District today.(Photo by Bill Rhodes)
UNCA announces public reception for men’s basketball team
Join fellow fans as the Bulldog Nation recognizes and celebrates the UNC Asheville Men’s Basketball Team for their outstanding season and spectacular performance at the NCAA Tournament. Join in, too, as we honor the Spirit Team, the Game Day Band and the loyal student fans for their support of the team this season. Sunday, March […]
Carolina Day Teacher Dr. Hope Concannon gains national attention
Carolina Day Upper school math and physics teacher Dr. Hope Concannon has been chosen as a consultant by the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) and its partners to give support to newer AP Statistics teachers and their students by presenting at a number of all-day student study sessions, the most recent of which was […]
Local hearing on new rules for night hunting of hogs and coyotes scheduled
According to the Wilkes Journal-Patriot Two public hearings on an N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission proposal to allow night hunting of coyotes and hunters year-round while using artificial lights, starting Aug. 1, are scheduled in the region. The proposal also includes allowing the hunting of feral swine and coyotes on Sundays on private lands with archery […]
Rainbow over watershed and a little drive on the Parkway
On the slopes of Mt. Mitchell, the rain and sun did this for a while Friday
Asheville Habitat for Humanity to start 7th ‘woman built’ home here
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity will raise the first wall of its seventh Women Build house on Wednesday, March 21st at 12 noon. The event, open to everyone, will take place at Habitat’s construction site on Chapel Park Place in Shiloh. This year, the event will be an informal, participatory ceremony to celebrate the start […]
UNCA comes close, but Syracuse tops Bulldogs 72-65
Did they think it could really happen? Well, yes, the students watching the game at the Highsmith Student Union did, until, well, it didn’t. Still, UNCA did well, getting a nod on an NPR report on first-round games for coming close.
(Photo by Bill Rhodes)
First mowing of the season
You know once you finally realize the grass is not going to mow its self, get the mower to start, start pushing through the tall grass and onions — yeah, it was that kind of day.
A minute of frogs and sunset
The frogs know it is spring — just go by any body of water at sunset, or just listen for a minute here.
Woman sought by APD for stealing ‘Fallen Firefighter’ tip jar
Does anyone recognize this female? She is the suspect in the larceny of the “Fallen Firefighter” donation container from Firehouse subs located at 105 River Hills Road. Management has stated that her first name is possibly Sara and she is a hitchhiker. Any assistance is appreciated. Contact Crimestoppers at 255-5050 with information or Text a […]
Fly fishing film tour on April 7th
The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is coming to Asheville, NC April 7th, 2012 hosted by Hunter Banks Co., Southern Culture on the Fly (S.C.O.F.) magazine and sponsored by Trout Unlimited. One of fly-fishing most celebrated annual events; the Fly Fishing Film Tour simply offers the most diverse, polished and compelling set of independent fly […]
Workshop on racial tolerance at YWCA
As part of the 2012 YWCA Stand Against Racism, the Center for Diversity Education is offering three Common Spaces workshops at no cost to participants. This is a great way for your group to participate in the Stand. When a customer or employee walks into your place of business, house of worship, school, or community […]
Transylvania Boys & Girls Club get US flag from war zone
The Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County is getting ready to display one more flag at its building on Gallimore Road… but this is a special flag. It flew inside a jet fighter on a combat mission in Afghanistan. It was a gift from a U.S. soldier serving there. Boys & Girls Club staffer […]