From Brevard College: Brevard College hosts summer job fair BREVARD – This Valentine’s Day, find a summer job that you love at Brevard College’s annual Summer Job and Camp Fair. The free fair will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Myers Dining Hall. Representatives from more than 25 […]
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Cherokee council votes to impeach Chief Lambert
From Smokey Mountain News: Cherokee council votes to impeach Chief Lambert To the boos of an outspoken audience, the Cherokee Tribal Council voted 9-3 Feb. 2 to begin impeachment proceedings against Principal Chief Patrick Lambert. Rumors of coming attempts to impeach Lambert have been circulating on the Qualla Boundary for months now, but the issue […]
Learning hands-only CPR can help save lives during cardiac arrest
Press release: Learning Hands-Only CPR can Help Save Lives During Cardiac Arrest (Clyde, N.C.) According to The American Heart Association, cardiac arrest occurs suddenly and often without warning and also is a leading cause of death in the United States. Death can occur within minutes if the victim does not receive treatment, which is why […]
Asheville-Hendersonville area girls invited to join Girls on the Run community teams
From Girls on the Run: Asheville-Hendersonville Area Girls Invited to Join Girls on the Run Community Teams Girls on the Run of Western North Carolina (GOTRWNC) is making its physical activity-based positive youth development programs more accessible for girls and families in Buncombe and Henderson counties by hosting three community teams. At Girls on the […]
Donors urgently needed to increase Red Cross blood supply; multiple donation opportunities upcoming
From Asheville-area Chapter of the American Red Cross: Donors urgently needed to increase Red Cross blood supply ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 1, 2017) – The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter so that patients can continue to receive lifesaving treatments. Michael Harper knows how critical it is […]
South Asheville vacation rental rallies support, gets unanimous approval
The Board of Adjustment gave unanimous approval for a project that calls for up to 10 vacation rental cabins in South Asheville.
Whitesides questions commission, Fryar sees window for criticism at county-city meeting
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and Asheville City Council held their first joint meeting in more than one year on Tuesday, Feb. 7. While it was mostly presentations and information updates, Commissioners Al Whitesides and Mike Fryar used the time to question the African-American Heritage Commission and energy efficiency, respectively.
The Collider to host monthly movie nights
From The Collider: NEW MONTHLY FILM SERIES FOCUSED ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CONTINUES IN FEBRUARY AT THE COLLIDER Family-friendly event on Feb. 28 is open to the public; co-sponsored by Oskar Blues Brewery (February 6, 2017 – Asheville, North Carolina): A new monthly movie night featuring films related to climate change and the […]
Contentious vacation complex back on Board of Adjustment agenda
A proposed vacation complex that previously appeared before the Board of Adjustment but did not get a vote is back up for consideration. In October about 30 people showed up to speak out against the project.
County, city to hold joint meeting to discuss partnerships, goals
County commissioners and City Council members will meet up to discuss their common goals and projects. The gathering is the first of its kind in more than a year. Intended to showcase synergies between the two governmental entities, the meeting agenda doesn’t include any official action items.
Spots still open for Citizen’s Police Academy
From City of Asheville: Spots Still Available for Spring Citizen’s Police Academy Asheville, NC (February 3, 2017): The Asheville Police Department is accepting applications for the Spring 2017 semester of the Citizen’s Police Academy. Space is limited and spots are quickly being filled. The spring semester begins on Thursday, March 2nd. If you are interested […]
Vijay Kapoor declares intent to run for Asheville City Council
Another contender has entered the race for Asheville City Council as Vijay Kapoor has announced he will run in November’s election (see press release below). Kappoor joins Kim Roney who last week announced she will be contending for a spot on Council. The filing period for the election will open in July. Asheville City Council […]
NC NAACP urging people to contact elected officials about ACA
Press release: TELL OUR SENATORS WE WANT THE ACA IMPROVED, NOT REPEALED The Health Care Committee of the NC NAACP presents Have A Heart: Don’t Gut Our Health Care, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Rather than ask people to drop everything and attend an event, the group is asking people […]
Sugar Cove fire grows to 220 Acres, 20 percent contained
Press release: Sugar Cove Fire Grows to 220 Acres, 20% Contained NEBO, NC, February 1, 2017- Crews are completing fireline construction on the Sugar Cove fire in preparation for burnouts this afternoon. The fire experienced moderate growth yesterday, increasing to 220 acres with 20 percent containment. If conditions allow, crews will conduct burnout operations later […]
McHenry introduces the Family Care Savings Act
Press release: McHenry Introduces the Family Care Savings Act Bipartisan bill would increase savings cap for dependent care FSAs Washington – Today, Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (R, NC-10) introduced H.R. 782, the Family Care Savings Act. This legislation raises the cap on dependent care flexible spending accounts from $5,000 to $10,000 and indexes the […]
Apartment List’s February report shows Asheville rent increase
Press release: Apartment List just released its monthly rent report, where we track rent growth, median prices, and market trends. The February report is now available here. Here are some of this month’s highlights: Rents in Asheville, NC are up 3.2% over last year Nationwide, rents increased rapidly throughout 2014 and 2015, but have plateaued […]
Lake Junaluska hires new director of programming
Press release: Lake Junaluska Hires New Director of Programming Lake Junaluska, N.C. –Lake Junaluska has announced a new hire to oversee programs, events and ministries. Mitzi Johnson will begin as director of programming on March 1. In this position, Johnson will oversee the Summer Worship Series, Choir Music Weekend, youth events, and other programs and […]
2016 was the third consecutive year of record passenger utilization at Asheville Regional Airport
From Asheville Regional Airport: 2016 was the third consecutive year of record passenger utilization at Asheville Regional Airport Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is reporting the highest number of annual passengers in its 56-year history, with enplanements up 5.6% (414,606) and deplanements up 4.5% (412,042), for a total of 826,648 passengers flying in and out of […]
Hendersonville landmark celebrating 23 years
Press release: Hendersonville Landmark Celebrating 23 Years Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant first opened its doors in 1994, and has since been one of Hendersonville’s finest landmark restaurants. Well known for their authentic German comfort food, their fun European décor, and their German-born owner and chef, they have made themselves a cornerstone in Western North Carolina […]
RiverLink asks public to vote on creek name
From RiverLink: RiverLink’s Name that Creek program is at work in the RAD ASHEVILLE, NC — With the help of the City of Asheville, the River Arts District BusinessAssociation (RADBA), the River Arts District Artists (RADA) and the West End/Clingman Avenue Neighborhood (WECAN), RiverLink’s “Name That Creek” program is aiming to put another name on […]
Buncombe County property values see $6.8 billion increase
The Buncombe County tax department finished its preliminary property tax reappraisal for 2017 and it shows, before appeals have been filed and settled, that the county’s 2017 property tax base is approximately $31.5 billion. That’s an increase of $6.8 billion from the last assessment in 2012.