Full announcement from Hindu activist Rajan Zed: In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Christian-Buddhist-Jewish leaders have backed Hindus upset over Indian Pale Ale beer brewed in Asheville (North Carolina) carrying the name-image of Hindu deity Lord Shiva. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, taking up this issue, has earlier stressed that Lord Shiva was highly revered in Hinduism […]
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Threading the maze: Local navigators help residents decipher health care law
In this set of short pieces, Xpress looks at the efforts of local organizations and “navigators” to help residents get coverage under the new healthcare law, the reactions they’re seeing so far, information on how to connect with these services and on-the-ground perspectives from a couple of volunteer navigators.
The hotel not built
The McKibbon Hotel Group will not develop property owned by the city of Asheville across from the Basilica of St. Lawrence. According to an announcement from the company, a lawsuit by other downtown hoteliers dragged on so long that the project was no longer viable. McKibbon Vice President Wes Townson notified City Manager Gary Jackson […]
RiverLink seeks name for creek in East-West Asheville
Full announcement from RiverLink: Westwood Place is a neighborhood in East West Asheville, bounded by Haywood Road, Craven Street, I-26 and Patton Avenue. In addition to performing a cleanup of the creek that flows through the neighborhood, RiverLink seeks to name that stream as part of its “Name that Creek” program. A resident of the […]
Toy Drive benefits foster kids
Announcement from Mix 96.5: (Asheville, NC) – He’s a 9-year old boy whose only wish is for “a good Christmas”. She’s a little girl who is only asking Santa to bring her real Play Doh. Children like these are the reason Tammy and Dex, Morning Show hosts on Mix 96.5 (WOXL), are spending the week […]
Air Quality grant to help upgrade Reems Creek fire trucks
The Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) announces that it was awarded a $12,000 grant through the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR) Mobile Source Emission Reduction Grant Program to reduce diesel emissions from the emergency response fleet in Buncombe County in 2013. The WNCRAQA has administered the grant, […]
Black Mountain News: Planning board stalls stricter rental safety rules due to landlord concerns
From Black Mountain News: The Black Mountain Planning Board has declined to act on more stringent rental housing safety rules because of concerns such as added expenses for landlords. It was at a regular planning board meeting on November 25 that the board discussed proposed tougher standards for the Town’s minimum housing code. Any recommendation […]
Hindu activist condemns Asheville Brewing’s Shiva beer
Announcement from Hindu activist Rajan Zed: Upset Hindus have urged Asheville (North Carolina) based Asheville Brewing Co. to apologize and withdraw its Indian Pale Ale beer carrying image of Lord Shiva, calling it highly inappropriate. This beer, named as “Shiva”, displays the image of Hindu Lord Shiva in Nataraja form. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in […]
Buncombe County warns holiday shoppers about ID theft schemes
From Buncombe County: Are you prepared for the holiday season? Holiday shopping usually provides the best deals; however, the increased shopping volume presents more opportunities for identity theft. When shopping in stores, keep these tips in mind: Protect your debit card number and PIN. Keep your wallet and purse secure on your body and shield […]
Volunteers sought for invasive plant control in Richmond Hill Park
From WNC Alliance: ASHEVILLE – The Western North Carolina Alliance needs volunteers to participate in an invasive exotic plant management/control outing from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 in Richmond Hill Park (280 Richmond Hill Drive). These plants were introduced in earlier decades, both deliberately and accidentally, and have escaped into areas of our […]
‘I have no regrets’: Asheville Mayor Bellamy says farewell
At a ceremony this evening, outgoing Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy’s portrait joined predecessors on the walls of City Hall. In her final speech, Bellamy touted the city’s low unemployment rate and improved relations with Buncombe County government, thanking many of her colleagues. (photo by Josh Vaughn)
Mountain Home Care honors ‘everyday heroes’
Full announcement from Mountain Home Care: ARDEN, N.C. – In celebration of Mountain Home Care’s 10th anniversary observance of November’s National Family Caregiver Awareness Month, Lana Wilde found it difficult, if not impossible, to choose only one dual role caregiver to receive the company’s “Caregiver Leadership Award.” That’s why, in an informal, family-style reception themed […]
Asheville Lean Startup Conference Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 9-10, for startups, innovators
Press release From Asheville Lean Startup Conference: The Asheville Lean Startup Conference Livestream will be a mini-conference teaching the principles of the Lean Startup methodology. To be held on Monday & Tuesday, December 9th & 10th from 11:30pm – 5:00pm at Mojo Coworking, each day will start with a short introduction to Lean Startup, continue […]
Local resident speaks at United Arab Emirates
From Weaving Influence PR firm: Asheville, N.C– Local resident and business owner Bill Treasurer was honored to serve as a guest speaker last week in United Arab Emirates. During a five-day training program sponsored by the Protocol School of Washington, Treasurer, a best-selling author and nationally recognized expert, presented on Courageous Leadership, a concept his […]
PARI informs public about Winter Solstice viewing
From the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute: Astronomers at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute point out that at 12:11 p.m. EST on Friday, December 21 the Sun will be at its most southern point in the sky for the year. This is the winter solstice and marks the first moment of winter. What is the astronomical […]
Local nonprofits ask public to volunteer, donate on Dec. 3, Giving Tuesday
From United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and now, GivingTuesday. The idea: in a season of consumerism, it is important to create space for giving back. And one way to do this is promote the organizations who are working to build community and connecting people who care, […]
Wall Street and Rankin Avenue parking garages to get LED upgrades
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Two City of Asheville parking garages will been seen in a different light thanks to the City of Asheville’s participation in a newly implemented energy efficiency program with Duke Energy Progress. Utilizing the Duke Energy Progress Small Business Energy Saver Program, the city will replace lights […]
Downtown newspaper boxes go missing
Almost 50 newspaper boxes from a variety of publications are missing from downtown Asheville, with some having mysteriously disappeared in recent weeks. Both city staff and representatives of some of the publications have no idea who is behind the disappearances. File photo by Max Cooper.
Winter weather update from the city of Asheville
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The National Weather Service winter weather advisory and high wind warning continue in Asheville and the surrounding areas through 6 p.m. Wednesday. Currently, the area is experiencing sporadic snow showers, with temperatures around 32 degrees with a northwesterly wind at 24 mph, and gusts to 33 […]
City of Asheville crews prepare for worsening weather
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – With Tuesday’s heavy rains anticipated to transition into snow and ice in the next 24 hours, city crews are preparing to respond. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Asheville, Buncombe County and the surrounding areas from midnight tonight until 6 p.m. Wednesday. That […]
Citizen-Times: Mayor Bellamy won’t run for Congress
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: ASHEVILLE — Mayor Terry Bellamy said she has changed her mind and will not run for Congress again. Bellamy, who is wrapping up eight years as mayor of Asheville, announced in February that she would not run for re-election but would instead pursue the 10th Congressional District seat held by Patrick […]