From Carolina Pubic Press: A six-month-long federal investigation prompted by the May 7 death of a maintenance worker on the Blue Ridge Parkway uncovered nine “serious” violations of workplace safety standards by the National Park Service, officials said Thursday. The violations, which were cited in a Nov. 2 document from the Occupational Safety and Health […]
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UNCA photo club show at The Hop benefiting Wild South
Press release from UNCA Photography Club On Tue. Dec. 4 starting at 5p.m.come join the UNCA Photography Club at our first photo show opening at the delicious Hop Ice Cream Cafe on Merrimon Avenue. We’re paired with Wild South for content and as the destination for a percentage of our profits. Here’s a link to […]
BlueRidgeNow reports Flat Rock Playhouse, commissioners reach funding agreement
From to the Hendersonville Times-News: By Nathaniel Axtell and Emily Weaver Times-News Staff Writers After two weeks of gloomy news, Thursday was a good day for the financially strapped Flat Rock Playhouse. First, county Commissioner Larry Young, the most vocal critic of financial management at the Playhouse, helped broker a tentative deal to release $50,000 […]
MSD suggests $57 million to Asheville for merger; hearing Friday, Nov. 30, noon
The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that the Metropolitan Sewerage District will suggest the city of Asheville get $57 million — paid over a 50-year period — for the infrastructure and debt on the water system. The C-T also reports that MSD estimates the value of the system at $169 million. MSD’s board has scheduled a noon, […]
Wildfire near Blue Ridge Parkway mostly under control
A fire – apparently caused by construction equipment – burned a hillside Wednesday afternoon. Fire crews from the U.S. Forest Service, Asheville, Beaverdam, Reynolds and Reems Creek battled the blaze. (photo by Bill Rhodes)
UPDATE: Lockdown over at AB-Tech campus, suspect arrested
UPDATE: From tweets and emails, there are reports that a suspect was apprehended with a firearm on the AB-Tech campus. UPDATE:After about 15-minutes the all-clear was transmitted at the campus. More details as they become known. According to students at the campus, an alarm went off shortly past 10:40 a.m.: From an email to Xpress […]
Eliada Foundation – Sponsor a Child for Christmas
Press release from Eliada Foundation The holiday season is fast approaching, and Eliada is already hard at work to make this a special and memorable Christmas for the children in our care. Right now we are seeking families, businesses, churches, and other groups who are interested in sponsoring needy children and adolescents for the Christmas […]
City Council appointed Boards and Commission openings for December, January
Press release from City Of Asheville The boards listed below currently have vacancies. The deadline for receiving applications for these openings is Wednesday, January 2 at 5 p.m. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601 or by e-mail at mburleson@ashevillenc.gov for an application form. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – These vacancies are for Alternates. The […]
Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda Dec. 5th
Press release from City of Asheville PRE-MEETING AGENDA – 4:30 PM, 5TH FLOOR CITY HALL 1. Review of agenda items. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA – 5:00 PM 1ST FLOOR CITY HALL The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear public comments only on items that appear on the agenda. Presentations by the public shall be […]
Asheville Makers meeting Mon. Nov. 19
Press release from Asheville Makers Greetings Makers, we will be meeting on November 19th from 6 pm to 8 pm at Asheville Brewing, 77 Coxe Avenue, just south of downtown Asheville. We will be touring the Asheville Brewing facility where they will be talking to us about the brewing process from the very beginning of […]
Hostess Brands liquidation will cost nearly 620 N.C. jobs says Triangle Business Journal
from Triangle Business Journal By Amanda Jones-Hoyle Bye-bye, Twinkies, and bye-bye to nearly 620 Hostess Brands Inc. jobs in North Carolina. Hostess Brands, the maker of iconic treats like Twinkies, Wonder Bread and Ding Dongs, announced this morning that it is shuttering its plants across the country and liquidating the 82-year-old business after failing to […]
New Steebo sculpture installed at Woolworth Walk
How do you move an 1,800-lb., 10-foot-tall steel sculpture? With a crane. And lots of help. (photos by Bill Rhodes)
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute invites girls to science
Press release from PARI “Our second EcoBots program will involve modifying EcoBots to clear challenges more effectively,” said PARI Education Director Christi Whitworth. “Attendance at our first EcoBots program last month is not required because for new girls we will provide base model EcoBots so they can join in the fun. The SciGirls will also […]
UNC Asheville to Hold Holiday Ceramic and Art Sale
Press release from UNC Asheville News Service UNC Asheville’s art department will hold its annual holiday sale of ceramics, glass and other art objects from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, located on the ground floor of Owen Hall. The sale is open […]
Court rules against Brasstown’s New Year’s Eve ‘possum drop’
You know the holiday season is here when PETA goes to court about the ‘possum drop.’ This year, PETA won. Downtown Brasstown may be quieter on New Year’s Eve. (photo by Bill Rhodes)
November weekend in nature slideshow
I spent most of this weekend outdoors at Beaver Lake and Cades Cove, here are some of the photos in a slideshow. (photos by Bill Rhodes)
Kids having fun at Vance ‘Rocket Run’
After the adult 5k, the kids had their own races, the Comet Run, finishers got a cookie shaped like a rocket ship (photo by Bill Rhodes)
Slight earthquake felt in West Asheville
Tremors from an earthquake centered in Kentucky were felt by many in West Asheville around noon on Sat. Nov 10. This is the second earthquake to be felt in our region in the past month. There was one centered in McDowell County on Oct. 29
Vote totals as simple as red and blue? Not necessarily. More like purple in WNC.
With our obsession in elections of winner-take-all maps, we tend to overlook the similarities and subtleties of the vote totals. We are all more purple than red or blue.
Blanket drive to keep Asheville warm this winter
Press release from Insurance Service of Asheville Insurance Service of Asheville, Inc. is holding its 3rd annual blanket drive to help keep Asheville warm this winter. In a two-part outreach program, the local, independent insurance agency, in partnership with Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) and radio station 98.1FM The River, is: donating 288 brand […]
Prescribed burns scheduled by USFS for Curtis Creek area
Press release from U. S. Forest Service The U.S. Forest Service plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the Curtis Creek area of McDowell County between now and April to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat. The prescribed burn could occur as early as next week, depending on the weather. The prescribed burn will […]