Press release: Deadline Approaching in North Carolina for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to October 2016 Drought ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that July 3 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans in […]
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Buncombe rolls out bicycle diversion court
Press release: Buncombe County DA rolls out bicycle diversion court ASHEVILLE – Today the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, Asheville on Bikes, and Buncombe Bike Ed jointly announce a new Bicycle Ticket Diversion Program (or Cycle Smart) aimed at reducing and eliminating court costs, driver license points and fines for bike riders charged with minor […]
City of Asheville pools to open for summer
Press release: City of Asheville pools to open for summer ASHEVILLE, NC – Preseason maintenance and repairs are almost complete on the City of Asheville’s three swimming pools. Work is complete at Recreation Park Pool, 65 Gashes Creek Road, and the facility has passed its annual inspection by the Buncombe County Health Department. The pool […]
AFD and APD set for Carolina Brotherhood Ride
Press release: 6th Annual Carolina Brotherhood Ride Cycling across NC and SC to support those lost in the Line of Duty What: AFD and AFD with other public safety cyclists from the Carolinas will conduct their annual Carolina Brotherhood Ride Load out Day: Sunday June 11, 2017 at 9:00am – Riders meet up at Charlotte […]
Trans Pride Week kicks off June 24
Press release: STONEWALL COMMEMORATION AND TRANS PRIDE WEEK TO BE HELD JUNE 24th THROUGH JULY 1st Tranzmission is proud to announce this year’s Stonewall Commemoration Week events, running from June 24th to July 1st 2017. The Stonewall riots marked the kickoff of the modern day queer rights movement and were primarily initiated by trans feminine […]
Asheville dentist elected President of North Carolina Dental Society
Press release: Asheville Dentist Elected President of North Carolina Dental Society ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Fletcher dentist Dr. Mark Scheiderich has been named president of the 3,700-member North Carolina Dental Society for 2018. Dr. Scheiderich attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, graduating in 2000 with his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. After […]
Home Fire Campaign credited with saving Haywood County lives
Press release: Home Fire Campaign Credited with Saving 4 Lives in Haywood County (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – June 8, 2017) – Seven times a day someone in this country dies in a home fire. In fact, home fires kill more people than natural disasters, most in homes that lack working smoke alarms. Last fall, the American […]
Sales tax, solar farm deal change course; development frustrations arise
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners heard development frustrations from Ridgecrest and South Asheville residents ahead of approving measures to shift a sales tax and backtrack on a deal with Duke Energy.
County manager, commissioner chair: revenue-neutral tax rate unlikely
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners did not take any official action on the proposed budget during its meeting on Tuesday, June 6. But discussions revealed that a revenue-neutral property tax rate is not likely to happen.
Solar farm redo, sales tax diversion and budget on deck for commissioners
Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget, consider diverting the A-B Tech sales tax fund and discuss backing out of a deal with Duke Energy to conduct a solar farm feasibility study.
County nonprofit funding at odds with resolution guidelines
As commissioners considering funding projects with community grants, Xpress looks at the performance contracts used to monitor the process and finds commissioners aren’t adhering to suggested guidelines.
AFD rolls out website with new photos, history
Press release: History of the Asheville Fire Department Website Asheville, NC (May 30, 2017): The Asheville Fire Department is excited to share a history website with an archive of photos and stories which serve as a tribute to the past, future and present members of the Asheville Fire Department. Three dedicated Asheville firefighters, retired and […]
WCU joins celebration of African-American heritage at Hayesville museum
Press release: WCU representatives join in celebration of African-American heritage at Hayesville museum, slave cemetery CULLOWHEE – Clay County residents joined with Western Carolina University representatives in celebrating the county’s African-American heritage with the opening of a new exhibit in the Old Jail Museum and a tour of a previously abandoned slave cemetery, both in […]
International expert on climate change, national security in Asheville June 9
Press release: International expert on climate change and national security in Asheville June 9 WHAT: Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral David W. Titley will be at The Collider in Asheville on June 9 for a daylong series of meetings and events that will feature his expertise in climate, the Arctic, and national security. These include […]
Fair Vote Town Hall to look at redistricting reform
Press release: CJJ/West Joins Other Groups to Advocate for Redistricting in North Carolina: Be Part of Making Democracy Fair Again! Mark your calendar to attend the Fair Vote Town Hall on Wednesday, June 14th at Haywood Community College Auditorium, 185 Freelander Drive, Clyde, NC. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 and end at […]
Black Mountain Home for Children hosts open house for new West Campus
Press release: Black Mountain Home for Children hosts open house for new West Campus West Campus Open House June 3 from 1-4 p.m. Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families invites the public to visit its West Campus off Lake Eden Road in Black Mountain on Saturday, June 3 from 1-4 p.m. Guests will […]
Melungeons to gather on June 23 and 24
Press release: Melungeons Gather on June 23 and 24 The Melungeon Heritage Association (MHA) will meet on Friday and Saturday, June 23rd and 24th, in Vardy and Morristown, Tennessee. The theme of this year’s event is Melungeons and the Arts. Anyone who has an interest in the Melungeons is invited to attend. This gathering is […]
County Manager Greene offers letter of resignation
Buncombe County Manager Wanda Greene will retire from her position on July 1. She cites “times are changing and interests have shifted” as one reason why she is stepping down.
Gardening in the Mountains hosts talk about beneficial insects
Press release: Gardening in the Mountains presents: Beneficial Insects Date: June 15, 2017, 11:30 am – 1 pm New Location: Mountain Horticultural Research Station, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759 Presenter: Jill Sidebottom, Area Extension Forestry/Mountain Conifer IPM Specialist Many insects are helpful in the garden and can be an integral part in your […]
Lake Junaluska announces July 4th schedule
Press release: Enjoy Concerts, Fireworks and more at Lake Junaluska’s Independence Day Celebrations Concerts by Balsam Range, Laura Story and the Lake Junaluska Singers Independence Day parade on July 4 Barbecue picnic, square dance and fantastic fireworks display on July 4 Lake Junaluska, N.C. – The Independence Day Celebrations at Lake Junaluska will feature three […]
Avadim Technologies partners with Briggs Healthcare
Press release: Avadim Technologies Partners with Briggs Healthcare; Theraworx® Now Available to all of Briggs 50,000 Healthcare Customers Asheville, NC (May 30, 2017) – Avadim Technologies Inc. (“Avadim”), the Bionome TherapiesTM life sciences company, today announced an official partnership with Briggs Healthcare to provide Theraworx®, its’ line of topical bionome therapies, to their customers. Briggs […]