Updated at 2:10 p.m. on Jan. 26: Throughout the day on January 25 Asheville Police Department detectives worked to identify the suspect responsible for the shooting on Hanover Street. This work led to the suspect being identified as Donte Derell Shine (28), of Leicester. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office provided substantial assistance to the Asheville Police […]
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Reject Raytheon AVL to stage demonstration opposing Pratt & Whitney project
Press release from Ken Jones: Event date/time: Monday, Jan. 25, 4:30 – 5:30 pm Location: Bent Creek River Park, Rt. 191, 1610 Brevard Road On this day, over 260 organizations from 17 countries are coming together for an International Day of Action, calling for an end to the genocidal war in Yemen. This is the largest anti-war co-ordination since […]
AARP NC to hold telephone town hall on COVID-19 vaccines today, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m.
Press release from AARP North Carolina: RALEIGH –NC Medical Director Dr. Betsey Tilson, Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Cameron Wolfe of Duke University Hospital and Advance Practice Registered Nurse Dr. Catherine Sevier are part of a statewide telephone town hall today on COVID-19 vaccines and older adults. AARP will be calling 50,000 members today to invite […]
Richard Sneed, principal chief of Eastern Band Cherokee Indians, issues statement on state gaming compact with Catawba Indian Tribe
Statement from Richard Sneed, principal chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: CHEROKEE, NC- Today, it was announced that Governor Roy Cooper has negotiated a compact with the Catawba Indian Tribe to operate gaming at a proposed casino in Kings Mountain. The beleaguered project was initiated by an illegal act at the Department of Interior. […]
WCCA offers free rides to Henderson county immunization clinics for vaccine appointment holders
Press release from Western Carolina Community Action: The rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine is gaining momentum as three providers, Pardee UNC Health Care, Advent Health and the Henderson County Health Department open call centers and schedule appointments online. Groups 1 and 2 include healthcare workers and seniors age 65 and up. Unfortunately, many seniors across […]
Moog Music seeks designs for new factory mural
Press release from Moog Music: Moog Music, the world’s leading producer of theremins and analog synthesizers, invites artists worldwide to submit their creative visions for a new vinyl mural that will span the width of the Moog factory building in downtown Asheville. From the official announcement on Moog’s website: “Through Sunday, Feb. 28, we’re excited […]
Haywood County issues vaccine rollout update
Press release from Haywood County: Vaccinations by the numbers: Total number vaccinated in Haywood County: Over 6,000 Total vaccinated this week in drive-through events: 1,500 Currently vaccinating: Haywood residents ages 75 and up (our estimates are that about 75% of this age group, who pre-registered have now had their first dose) Law enforcement and essential […]
Asheville 10th worst-paying midsized metro for teachers
Press release from HireAHelper: The past year has been uniquely difficult for teachers. After the COVID-19 pandemic shut schools down last spring, educators were forced to transition their work to virtual schooling, with little time to plan. In the new school year, teachers have faced more difficult dilemmas. Some districts have reopened schools despite increasing […]
Asheville City Council holds Jan. 26 affordable housing work session, regular meeting
Press release from the City of Asheville: For safety and to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, Asheville City Council meetings remain virtual at this time. That includes the 5 p.m. Jan. 26 City Council meeting. Prior to the formal meeting, City Council will hold a 3 p.m. virtual City Council work session on affordable housing. […]
Rep. Moffitt announces fix to pandemic-related liquor license issues
Press release from the office of N.C. House Rep. David Willis: Representative Tim Moffitt (District 117), the newly minted Chair of the House Committee on Alcoholic Beverage Control, announced today that he has received assurances from ABC Chairman A.D. “Zander” Guy that the Commission will reactivate liquor licenses for affected private bars when they are […]
RiverLink to renew accreditation with Land Trust Alliance
Press release from RiverLink: RiverLink is in the process of renewing accreditation with the Land Trust Alliance. The accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an extensive review […]
UNC Asheville residence halls gain LEED Gold certification
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s newest residence halls, The Woods, have been certified LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification considers sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. The Woods, which include Aspen, Beech, Cedar, Magnolia […]
UPDATED:City of Asheville announces committee meetings for Jan. 25-29
Update from the City of Asheville at 8:29 p.m. Jan. 24: The Riverfront Redevelopment Commission will hold their rescheduled remote meeting on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 4:00 p.m. ,Public notice from the City of Asheville: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of Monday-Friday, Jan. 25-29, 2021. […]
North Carolina Room at Pack Library changes name, improves space
Press release from Buncombe County: The North Carolina Room at Pack Memorial Library is making changes. As of Jan. 22, the North Carolina Room will be known as Buncombe County Special Collections (BCSC). The transition and vision is the result of months of collaboration between Collection Manager Katherine Calhoun Cutshall and her team, Library Director […]
Local Veterans for Peace celebrates nuclear prohibition treaty at 4:30 p.m.
Press release from Veterans for Peace: Jan. 22, 2021, will be a historic day for nuclear weapons. On that day, at midnight, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons will enter into force, establishing in international law a categorical ban on nuclear weapons, seventy-five years after their development and first use. The momentous occasion […]
Buncombe Board of Commissioners announces Jan. 26 special meetings
Press release from Buncombe County: Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has been called beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 200 College Street, Room 326, in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, in order to hold a work session for discussions on a facility study. […]
The North Carolina Glass Center announces new executive director
Press release from the North Carolina Glass Center: The North Carolina Glass Center is pleased to announce its next Executive Director, Janice Gouldthorpe. Janice previously served as Executive Director of Flower City Arts Center in Rochester, NY. In her 15 years at Flower City, she worked with the board of directors, staff and volunteers to […]
Beverly-Hanks delivers 2020 market report
Press release from Beverly-Hanks: Neal Hanks, President of Beverly-Hanks, REALTORSⓇ, recently delivered the company’s year-end 2020 Real Estate Market Report. According to the Beverly-Hanks Year End 2020 Real Estate Market Report, the Western North Carolina housing market has been nothing short of remarkable over the past 12 months. As we head into the new year, […]
NCDOT and NCDHHS announce transportation funding to and from COVID-19 vaccine sites
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Today, the NC Department of Transportation and the NC Department of Health and Human Services announced that approximately $2.5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funding is being distributed to local transit agencies across the state to help pay for rides for individuals who need […]
PPE mask manufacturing center set to open in Asheville
Press release from Mission Health: Through a new joint venture between HCA Healthcare and A Plus International Inc., and support from the HCA Healthcare Mission Innovation Fund, LLC, production of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be brought to North Carolina through a new manufacturing center. The joint venture will produce PPE Level 1 and Level […]
Henderson County native Jason Forbis releases debut novel
Press release from Jason Forbis: After seven years of work, former Henderson County broadcaster and Etowah native Jason Forbis proudly announced his novel release. The book entitled “Charlie’s Awakening” has been published by Florida based publisher World Castle Publishing. The full-length novel is available in paperback and e-formats on Amazon, iBooks, Kindle, Barnes & Noble, […]