According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Christina McCray, who has been a Sunday vendor the past two decades at Smiley’s Flea Market, noticed a different feeling in the air this weekend — beyond the chilly winds that whipped through the market. Exactly one week after a vendor was shot to death during what authorities said was […]
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Federal law could force increase in Asheville City School lunch price
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, In another blow to local families’ food budgets, the price of lunch could be going up at Asheville City Schools’ cafeterias, thanks to a change in federal law. The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 says school systems can’t use federal dollars from the free or reduced lunch program […]
Oh, say, can you sing? National Anthem crooners sought
Want to sing the national anthem in front of 1500-3000 people? Love the roller derby? The Blue Ridge Rollergirls will host tryouts on Saturday, March 10th for musicians who want to sing the national anthem at a home bout during the 2012 season. Email wanda_lust@yahoo.com if you’re interested! Tryouts will be at the One Stop […]
UNCA repeats top spot in Big South Conference… UPDATED with slideshow
With a win over Virginia Military Academy (80-64), UNCA repeats the Number 1 spot in the Big South and heads for the NCAA playoffs.
Conference to focus on girls life choices March 10th in Henderson County
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, The leaders of a Christian conference in Hendersonville this month say they want to give girls the tools they need to make good choices as they face the challenges of growing up. “The message I want these girls to know is you don’t have to make bad choices,” said Melissa […]
Fruit growers keep wary eye on warm winter
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Wintertime highs in the 60s and lows above freezing might seem delightful for the average Joe, but it’s a nightmare for local fruit growers. With 5,000 acres of apple orchards and a $25 million crop on the line, Henderson County’s 150 growers want an extended cold snap, quick. Blooms already […]
UNCA Mens basketball to the Big South final again
With a decisive win over Charleston Southern University at the Kimmel Center (91-64) the Bulldogs will meet VMI at noon Saturday
New Henderson County Sheriff — Charlie McDonald
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, After two hours and three rounds of voting, retired Sheriff’s Office Capt. Charlie McDonald was selected by the Henderson County Republican Party executive committee to replace Sheriff Rick Davis. Voting came down to McDonald and Frank Stout, a retired N.C. Highway patrolman. The winning candidate needed at least 23 votes […]
Blue Ridge Rollergirls accepted to international association
The Blue Ridge Rollergirls (BRRG) of Asheville announced today that they have completed the long process of being accepted into the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. Founded in 2004, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) promotes and fosters the sport of women’s flat track roller derby by facilitating the development of athletic ability, sportswomanship, […]
Town of Mills River considers ordinance changes for area near Sierra Nevada brewery
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Town officials are considering changing ordinances to allow restaurants, retail amenities and alternative energy sources in light industrial areas after Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. recently announced its plans to locate in Henderson County. Sierra Nevada will be the first occupant of the 262-acre Ferncliff Industrial Park, which has been designated […]
Town of Black Mountain moves Ingles grant discussion to next Wednesday
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, The Town of Black Mountain and Land of Sky Regional Council are closer to submitting their application for a grant worth $750,000 to help Ingles Markets, Inc., build two new entrances to their headquarters and distribution facility in Black Mountain. A revised application will be on file at Town Hall […]
Fifty workers at Billy Graham ministries laid off
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, via the Associated Press, The Charlotte-based Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is laying off nearly 50 workers, or about 10 percent of its staff, as it shifts focus to its online ministry and other initiatives. The Charlotte Observer reports this is the second time in three years that the 62-year-old organization […]
Hendersonville man makes new sports energy drink
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Even with a market already glutted with every stripe of sports energy drinks, Frank Trombetta knew he could build a better drink. After two years of intensive research and development and testing on numerous athletes, containers of HyPerformance formula have finally been delivered to Hendersonville from the manufacturer. “With almost […]
Susan Harris files for U.S. Congress in 11th District
Susan Harris, an accountant from McDowell County, has filed as a Republican candidate for the 11th Congressional District. Once a conservative Democrat, she has switched party affiliations and registered on the last day to file.
After devastating fire, wildlife rehab man vows to return
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Naturalist Carlton Burke says his wildlife rehabilitation center here will bounce back from a devastating fire, but it may take a while. More than 100 animals, most of them reptiles, were lost in the blaze Saturday at the center on North Mills River Road. Five owls were among the animals […]
Firehouse Subs donates public safety gear to Asheville and Henderson County
In two ceremonies this week, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donated a specialized rescue trailer to Asheville Fire and Rescue and automatic defibrillators to Henderson County Schools.
(L – R: David Flores, Laurel Bowen, Monte Sims, Chief Scott Burnette, Donna Sims, Stacy Bowen, Barry Hendren, Jay Bettencourt Photo courtesy of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation)
Buncombe County young Republicans will host candidates at social
At their March monthly social, the Buncombe County Young Republicans will host all declared–and some still considering–Republican candidates for Buncombe County elected office. Unlike typical candidate forums, Young Republicans will introduce their new vetting process; the “Buncombe County Ringer.” The Buncombe County Ringer is a three-question quiz session which will involve questions about local beer, […]
Hominy Greenway looking for volunteers March 10th
Hominy Creek Greenway will be on the route of a St. Patrick’s Day bicycle event, the Bike of the Irish. Come the week before and help clean up winter’s mess and make this a fun and green event. Saturday, March 10th off Shelburne Road 11a.m.
Montford Neighborhood Association aims to connect greenway through failed Momentum property
From Lael Gray of MNA, The Montford Neighborhood Association (MNA) announced today a “Greenway Challenge” in conjunction with RiverLink to jumpstart the process of completing the unfinished portion of the Reed Creek Greenway through the former Momentum property along Broadway. The MNA is challenging Montford residents and businesses, as well as the entire Asheville community, […]
Henderson County rejects joining Sustainable Communities Initiative
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Henderson County commissioners have voted for the time being to reject participation in a federally funded Sustainable Communities initiative, after the man they appointed to represent the county reported to the board that it is a “rigged, despicable and costly project.” GroWNC, funded by a $1.6 million grant from the […]
Volunteers working with Asheville city staff on runoff in park
An impossibly-steep slope in West Asheville Park has been transformed from tall waving grass to fruit and nut trees and bushes thanks to the work of volunteers — now the volunteers want to harness the run-off to keep the garden going
(Photos by Bill Rhodes)