Press release from the U.S. Department of Energy: The Energy Department today launched the eGallon – a quick and simple way for consumers to compare the costs of fueling electric vehicles vs. driving on gasoline. In North Carolina, the eGallon price is about $1.02, meaning that a typical electric vehicle could travel as far on […]
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Over $280,000 in scholarships awarded to local students
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently approved scholarships totaling $284,250 to 99 students from Western North Carolina. The Foundation administers approximately 60 scholarships funds, about 45 of which run a spring cycle offered to high school seniors each year. Top recipients were Lucas […]
Air freshener: Federal program funds clean-air initiatives for diesel vehicles
It’s 7 a.m. and you’re stuck behind a school bus sputtering enough diesel exhaust to make you cough. These fumes are wrought with microscopic soot known as particulate matter (PM), as well as toxins like nitrous oxide (NOx). A component of smog, PM can line the lungs and contribute to serious respiratory and heart problems, […]
CityMac coming to Biltmore Park Town Square
From Biltmore Park Town Square: CityMac is planning to open their second Asheville location in Biltmore Park Town Square on July 1, 2013.
Asheville man receives Audubon North Carolina Award
Press release from the National Audubon Society: Audubon North Carolina (ANC) announced its 2013 award winners during the annual meeting held in early June. Recipients were honored as outstanding stewards of bird conservation throughout the state, and for furthering the mission of Audubon. · BIRD LORE CONSERVATION EDUCATION AWARD – John Connors (Raleigh, NC). This […]
Polk County EMS director fired
From WLOS: Polk County has fired it’s EMS/Emergency Management director for reasons including sexual harassment.
Bothwell announces email threats will not stop him
Press release From Relect Bothwell 2013: Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell has vowed that recent email threats from legislators in Raleigh will not stop him or his peers on Council from pursuing a lawsuit against the state for illegal seizure of the city’s water system, a billion-dollar asset. Last month, HB 488, the bill […]
Three dead, one hospitalized after staying in Boone hotel room
From ABC News: A young boy died and his mother was sent to the hospital this weekend after staying in the same hotel room where an elderly couple died two months ago. Police in Boone, N.C., are investigating why all three individuals died at the Best Western Blue Ridge Plaza Hotel after Jeffrey Lee Williams, […]
Clergy members rally outside Halifax Mall for “Moral Monday”
Press release from Advancement Project: Clergy will lead the sixth wave of “Moral Monday” demonstrations during a rally outside the People’s House, the NC General Assembly, following a 26-stop Forward Together Movement Local Organizing Tour that touched communities in all corners of the state. The rally will begin on Halifax Mall, located between the NC […]
Local students raise over $2,000 on Senior Night
Press release from Dodge: East Hendersonville High School students and families participated in a Dodge Booster Club Fundraiser on May 7, and raised $2,320 during the school’s Senior Night. The Dodge brand contributed $20 for each test drive in a new 2013 Dodge Durango, Dodge Journey or Dodge Grand Caravan. “The Dodge brand and our […]
Emergency federal unemployment coming to an end
From Black Mountain News: Nearly 1,300 people on emergency federal unemployment in Buncombe County will stop getting a check at the end of the month. That’s because North Carolina is refusing to accept extra benefits as part of legislation aimed at shoring up the unemployment system.
Forest City teen set to compete in national competition
Press release from Distinguished Young Women Amie Sessoms of Forest City, N.C. will travel to Mobile, Ala. on Sunday, June 16 to participate in the 56th Distinguished Young Women National Finals to be held June 27, 28 and 29 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater. Sessoms is one of 50 state representatives competing for a […]
Buncombe County Schools announce six new positions
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: The Buncombe County Board of Education approved the appointment of six key employees at the Thursday, June 6 board meeting. The appointments fill vacancies left by retirements. The new Curriculum Specialist for Cultural Arts/Academically or Intellectually Gifted, replacing the retiring Dr. Susan Hensley, will be Robert Waller. Waller has […]
NC House of Representatives releases $20.57 billion state budget proposal
From WRAL: The North Carolina House of Representatives released its version of the state budget Sunday night – a $20.57 billion proposal that appears close to the Senate plan in terms of overall spending but deeply divided on issues of policy and priorities.
Breast thermogram to be held June 18
News release from Asheville Integrative Medicine: COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Clinical Thermographer nurse, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Asheville Integrative Medicine 832 Hendersonville Rd Asheville NC 28803 Tel: 828-252-5545 On Tuesday, June18, 2013, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available from 9-2 pm. Thermography is a noninvasive, […]
Cherokee Powwow set to be hosted this weekend
Press release from Visit Cherokee: When strong personal, familial and spiritual traditions are paired with a healthy dose of competition, the 38th annual Cherokee Powwow ignites a three-day festival of drum, song and dance to kick off the summer season in Cherokee. Hundreds of powwow dancers, including several world champions, will compete for thousands of […]
Smoky Mountain News: Dwight Yoakam coming to Cherokee
According to Smoky Mountain News, country singer Dwight Yoakam will be performing at Harrah’s Cherokee event center this weekend.
Carolina Crown is coming to GWU
From The Shelby Star: Gardner-Webb University is hosting Carolina Crown, a 150-member drum and bugle corps that is conducting its annual spring training in Boiling Springs.
Work on McDowell Street tunnel begins June 19
News release from NC DOT: Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation will be performing work on the tunnel on U.S.25/McDowell Street under Victoria Road next to the Mission Hospital campus in Asheville starting Wednesday, June 19. During the work, McDowell Street will be closed between Choctaw Street and Doctors Drive. Crews will be making […]
NC House revising hydraulic fracturing bill
From The Daily Courier: The North Carolina House is taking a more cautious approach to opening the state for oil extraction.
Regal Entertainment Group: Summer Movie Express kicks off Tuesday
According to Regal Entertainment Group, the Summer Movie Express will begin on June 11. The Express consists of showing kid-friendly movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for nine weeks. Admission is $1 and portions of the proceeds will go to the Will Rogers Institute. The Asheville theaters participating are UA Beaucatcher Cinemas 7 and Regal Biltmore […]