According to the Hendersonville Times-News, While a dose of spring fever has spread through the mountains this unusually warm winter, farmers are not so enthusiastic. The early bud development in apples and other crops beginning to take place can pose serious problems if a sudden, late-winter cold snap hits the region. “Everybody is very concerned,” […]
Author: Bill Rhodes
Showing 673-693 of 765 results
Mission settles fraud case with US Department of Justice
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Mission Hospital will pay the federal government $1.5 million to settle Medicare fraud allegations that it performed certain medical procedures on an inpatient basis when they could have been done as less costly outpatient procedures. Mission President and CEO Ronald A. Paulus said Tuesday that physicians, not the hospital, determined […]
So far, 8 candidates for Henderson County Sheriff have announced
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, At least eight people have expressed interest in replacing Henderson County Sheriff Rick Davis, less than 24 hours after commissioners announced that Davis’ medical retirement had been approved. The Henderson County Republican Party has formed a 10-member committee to interview those on the candidate list, which so far consists of […]
Mardi Gras nears — the king and queen await your pleasure
Asheville’s Mardi Gras parade will kick off at 2 p.m. on Feb. 19. There’s still lots of time to get your krewe together and your costume prepared.
Asheville Barhopper starts hopping
The Asheville Bar Hopper shuttle service has launched — interest is high, but so far riders are scarce.
Hendersonville to dedicate public electric charging stations for cars this week
According to a press release from the city of Hendersonville, they will cut the ribbon on two public electric charging stations(PEC) on February 8th. The charging stations are located in the Dogwood Parking lot at the corner of Church St and 4th Avenue in downtown Hendersonville. These charging stations can be used by the public […]
Asheville City and Buncombe County schools see drop in drop outs
According to data released by the North Carolina Education Department, both Asheville City and Buncombe County School districts saw a drop in of drop outs last year. This continues a state-wide trend which has seen rates drop in nearly all counties. Asheville City Schools drop-out rate was listed as 3.24% down from 4.6% last school […]
Henderson County clear-cut logging operation annoys neighbors
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Theron Maybin first became aware of the logging operation near Pinnacle Mountain in 2009, when mud began flowing into the Green River near his farm. “I can see (the property) from my front window,” Maybin said. “All of the runoff from the property has come across my property.” About 400 […]
Help find April Pickens — last seen in December
From the Asheville Police Department, The Asheville Police Department is asking for your help finding 29-year-old April Michelle Pickens. She was last seen at Pisgah View Apartments at the end of December. If you have any information that may help investigators, call 828-252-1110 or Buncombe Crimestoppers at 828-255-5555.
League of Women Voters forum on Asheville’s water system Feb 13th
The purpose of the forum is to provide the public with reliable, factual information about the water system, its history, options for its future, and the overall legislative process that is guiding its status. The North Carolina legislature has appointed a study committee that is considering future options for the system, chaired by Rep. Tim […]
Area churches stage ‘souper bowl’ this weekend
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Area churches will join congregations across the country Sunday to collect cans of soup and donations for the Souper Bowl of Caring. Churches donate the soup and money raised during the day to charities that help supply food to people in need. In Henderson County, much of the money and […]
Henderson sheriff files papers for medical retirement
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Henderson County commissioners say Sheriff Rick Davis has begun the process of seeking medical retirement, and they plan to discuss his progress in closed session during a meeting Monday. Davis has been taking sick leave since Nov. 23, when he announced he was being treated for bipolar disorder. In December, […]
Water and politics mix at CIBO issues breakfast
Water was the hot topic at this month’s CIBO issues breakfast, where attorney Bob Long spoke. (photo by Max Cooper).
Fletcher fire and rescue to get federal grant
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Ten North Carolina fire departments, including Fletcher Fire and Rescue, will receive money through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program for safety equipment, operations or vehicle acquisitions. Fletcher Fire and Rescue will receive $48,716 for operations and safety. A total of $2,501,482 will be awarded […]
Storify Test
Click Here to Load the Storify Post [View the story “CIBO Breakfast” on Storify]
Patton Avenue Bank of America branch to close June 6
Rumored on Twitter, now confirmed by Bank of America, the Patton Avenue branch will close on June 6.
Downtown ‘smash and grab’ burglary suspect arrested
According to the Ashevlle Citizen-Times, Police made an arrest in a series of break-ins at area businesses in which the bold perpetrator would smash store windows and escape with a cash register or a tip jar. Julian McKinnley Rector, 24, was apprehended by officers Thursday night as he was leaving Hillcrest Apartments, Sgt. Ernie Welborn […]
Bicycle group decries draft legislation — looking for help
According to the website from the League of American Bicyclists, there is a crucial vote in the US Congress which could “erode all the progress we have made over the past 20 years” regarding bicycle policy. They are asking anyone who is interested in promoting bicycling to follow this legislation carefully.
Hickory sees wave of counterfeit bills
According to the Hickory Record, Hickory police investigators are fighting an outbreak of counterfeit cash that’s been popping up all over town. One $20 bill was passed at Hong Kong Café in November. A second fake $20 turned up at the One Stop convenience store on Jan. 6 and they haven’t stopped since. So far […]
Coalition of environmental groups to sue EPA over coal ash
From the website of Appalachian Voices, Environmental and public health groups announced their intent to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in federal court to force the release of long awaited public health safeguards against toxic coal ash. The EPA has delayed the first-ever federal protections for coal ash for nearly two years despite more […]
Asheville Middle School 7th graders say Gung Hay Fat Choy!
A special day of activities at Asheville Middle School celebrates the start of the year of the dragon.
(Photos by Bill Rhodes)