From the McDowell News: Some heavy blocks of granite arrived this week from Georgia as the county’s new tribute to veterans begins to take shape. On Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, big granite blocks, some weighing more than 5,300 pounds, arrived by truck to the site for the new veterans memorial wall located next to the […]
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Hendersonville Crossroads office to close
From the Times-News: The Hendersonville Crossroads office, which provides substance abuse and mental health services, will close in March, according to a release from parent company RHA Behavioral Health Services. The closure will impact 75 to 100 people in Henderson County, according to CEO Gordon Simmons. RHA is working to transition clients to other local […]
Black Mountain officials explain town’s finances
From the Black Mountain News: Town officials said they have identified specific ways to offset the loss in revenue when the Town of Black Mountain Board of Aldermen repealed the solid waste fee expected to bring the Town $150,000 this fiscal year. In an interview with the Black Mountain News, officials also explained where they […]
Asheville School students start first robotics club, will compete tomorrow in Greensboro
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (February 23, 2012) Wander into an Asheville School classroom on most Monday evenings and you’ll find a group of enthusiastic students excited to see how they’ve managed to transform a hunk of metallic parts into their very own robot. With the help of alumni and faculty support, a small […]
Mayor of Hendersonville says city officials oppose becoming part of a regional water authority
From the Times-News: FLETCHER — Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk told a special legislative committee this morning that town officials would be unanimously opposed to becoming part of a regional water authority.
NC Council for Women to offer info sessions for agencies intersted in future grants
From the press release: RALEIGH – The N.C. Council for Women will present a series of information sessions to assist agencies interested in applying for future grant funding for domestic violence, sexual assault and displaced homemaker programs. Some sessions will be offered via webinar to accommodate limited travel budgets of nonprofit agencies interested in applying […]
School survey shows most parents do not want changes to two Hendersonville elementary schools
From the Times-News: A substantial number of parents at Bruce Drysdale and Hendersonville elementaries said in a survey that they did not want any changes made to the structure of the two schools. Many of those who did want change, however, said they preferred the suggestion that Bruce Drysdale become a magnet school. Meagan Karvonen, […]
UNCA’s student newspaper reviews ACT’s production of “Chicago”
From The Blue Banner: Asheville Community Theatre’s production of “Chicago” opened with a bang last Friday, literally. “Chicago” is one of those timeless musicals in the fact that it was, and continues to be, socially relevant. The musical is satirical and hilarious but honestly points out the flaws in the judicial system when pretty women […]
Want to create a backyard or neighborhood orchard? There’s a workshop for that
From the press release: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, February 22, 2012) – One of the best investments WNC residents can make is not in the stock market, but rather their own backyard or community food market. Fruit and nut trees offer valuable nutrition, save thousands of dollars and provide a wonderful habitat for birds and other animals. […]
Sylva AM still waiting on FCC to approve license
From the Smoky Mountain News: It will be several more weeks at best before Sylva AM radio station WRGC gets back on the air, pending approval from the Federal Communications Commission to grant the station a license. Word that the station would resume broadcasting around Valentine’s Day were rumors, said Roy Burnette, who is trying […]
Forrestry nonprofit names its new executive director
From the Times-News: Carlton Murrey has been named executive director of the Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association. Murrey will lead all aspects of the growth and operation of the association in conjunction with its board of directors. He began his new role in January.
Asheville named one of the new hipster cities in America
In a recent article published by Austin’s Daily Digital Magazine, CultureMap, Asheville ranks as one of the cities considered to be the “next Austin.” Here’s what they had to say: Like Austin, Asheville is a live music Mecca featuring troves of young white men dressing like their grandfathers. But instead of finding collections of synths […]
NC Physical Therapy PAC endorses Senator Jim Davis
From the press release: (Franklin, NC) – The North Carolina Physical Therapy Political Action Committee has endorsed Senator Jim Davis for re-election (R-District 50; Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain Counties). The NCPT-PAC likes Senator Davis because he has shown that he is committed to “do the right thing.” His continued efforts to […]
BI-LO announces its third annual “Feed the Love” pet food drive
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 22, 2012) — In this recovering economy, local food banks face the dual challenge of diminished contributions and an increased number of individuals in need of food not only for themselves, but for their pets as well. Pets have proven to be beneficial to their owners in more […]
Asheville resident participates in Walk MS in honor of her dad, to find a cure for her disease
From the press release: Beth Castro, 30, of Asheville, NC, is committed to fighting multiple sclerosis. She currently is planning to participate in her second year of Walk MS, which raises money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Asheville Walk event will be held April 21, 2012, at Carrier Park. The walk is a […]
Gannett plans to switch to paywall model for its papers, except for USA Today
Forbes Magazine reports that the Gannett company plans to switch to a paywall system for all of its newspapers, with the exception of USA Today. The Asheville Citizen-Times is a Gannett company newspaper. From Forbes Magazine: The vogue for digital paywalls sweeping the news business has made it all the way to the top: Gannett, […]
American Red Cross announces blood donation opportunities for March
From the press release: Buncombe County – American Red Cross blood donors can help save lives and escape to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast! Those who come out to donate blood or platelets from February 13 to March 31, 2012 will be entered to win one of three, three-day oceanfront vacation rentals at The Islander Inn […]
Hendersonville City Council OKs $11.6 million water meter system upgrade
From the Times-News: Hendersonville City Council agreed Monday to upgrade the city’s water meter reading system, saying the $11.6 million price tag and modern technology will pay for itself and then some. Automating the system will improve service and accuracy while reducing costs, creating a better product for customers at a lower price, City Manager […]
Two creeks in McDowell County make NC list of imapaired waterways
From the McDowell News: The state is seeking comments on its 2012 list of North Carolina’s rivers, streams, lakes and estuaries with impaired water quality and will use those comments to develop strategies for decreasing pollution in the affected waters. Similar to the results of previous assessments, the 2012 list shows that about one-third of […]
YMCA of WNC launches Healthier Communities Campaign
From the press release: Western North Carolina, February 21, 2012 – The YMCA of Western North Carolina announced the launch of Healthier Communities Campaign to help individuals and families in need participate in YMCA programs. Funds raised directly support the Y’s cause of strengthening communities by nurturing the potential of every youth and teen, improving […]
NC reports its first child flu fatality
From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: North Carolina has reported its first child death from flu for the 2011-2012 flu season. A six-year old died on Feb. 4 of complications from an influenza infection. (To protect the family’s privacy, the youth’s hometown, county and sex are not being released.) The child […]