Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: The Habitat ReStore will celebrate ten years in it’s Meadow Road location on Saturday, May 25 with a storewide sale from 9am – 6pm. All ReStore merchandise – including furniture, housewares, appliances, building materials, antiques and more – will be 25% percent off! 98.1 The River will […]
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Cicadas set to awaken for the first time in 17 years
From Mountain Times: “Compared to a lot insects, they are harmless,” Williams said. “An adult is about a couple of inches long and has real bright red eyes. They can be a little intimidating in that respect. In terms of damage, aside from the fact if you have an orchid — and I don’t know […]
Asheville School superintendent announces retirement at the end of the year
From Asheville City Schools: During a Board of Education meeting this morning, Asheville City Schools Superintendent Allen Johnson announced his retirement following the end of this school year. His last day of work is yet to be determined. Mr. Johnson has served as Superintendent of Asheville City Schools since January 2008. Prior to this date, […]
Metropolitan Sewage District due to receive notice of violation
From Carolina Public Press: An official with the state Division of Water Quality says the environmental agency is within days of issuing a notice of violation to the Metropolitan Sewage District of Buncombe County following a nearly 6 million-gallon sewage spill on April 30, though it is unclear whether — or how much — the […]
Buncombe County schools not up to code, WLOS reports
From a recent WLOS investigative report: A News 13 investigation exposes serious fire code violations at Buncombe County schools. We found violations have been reported year after year and now a former electrician for the school district is blowing the whistle, claiming school officials told him not to pull the required permits and life safety […]
Pink in the Park pre-registration open
From Star 104.3 For the fourth year, the Pink in the Park breast cancer 5k will be held in Biltmore Park Town Square. Pre-registration runs through Aug. 1. Registration is from Aug. 1 to Oct. 5. Pe-registration is $25 per person and registration is $30 per day.
Catawba Falls bridge, parking lot closed near Old Fort
Press release From U.S. Forest Service OLD FORT, N.C. – The Forest Service parking lot near Catawba Falls is closed as a result of repair work to the Catawba Falls bridge, which is also closed to traffic. Old Highway 70 (Point Lookout Trail) is also closed because of a recent mudslide. The NC Department of […]