Full announcement from Brevard College: The Brevard College Theatre Studies Department will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof November 21- 24 in the Morrison Playhouse of the College’s Porter Center for Performing Arts David Auburn’s play won the TONY award for Best Play as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2001. For more […]
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City of Asheville appoints new finance director
Earlier this week, the city of Asheville appointed a new financial director to replace former finance chief Lauren Bradley, who departed to take a job with the Van Winkle law firm this Spring. The full announcement is below: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville announced today that after a nationwide search, Barbara Whitehorn will serve […]
City of Asheville schedules Nov. 22 water interruption for South Charlotte Street
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville has scheduled the following water interruptions for water valve and hydrant replacements, general system maintenance, or connection of a new water line by a contractor into the city’s water system. Surrounding areas may experience no water to low pressure during these interruptions. When the work is […]
Sen. Hagan’s office announces transportation grants for WNC vets
Full announcement from the office of Sen. Kay Hagan: Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kay Hagan announced today three federal transportation grants that will be used to aid homeless veterans in North Carolina. Three organizations in North Carolina were awarded grants to purchase a van to provide outreach to homeless veterans and to assist with […]
APD announces two promotions
From the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM, the Asheville Police Department will hold a promotional ceremony in Council Chambers located on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Fifteen year veteran, Detective Ricardo Martinez and Senior Police Officer Shaun Ward, an 11 year veteran, will be promoted to […]
Open house for Nantahala, Pisgah forest plan changes tonight
From the U.S. Forest Service: BREVARD, N.C. – The next open house, held as part of the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests management plan revision process, will be held tonight in Brevard from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. The open house will be held at: Transylvania County Library 212 South Gaston Street Brevard, N.C. 28712 […]
Just Us For All will hold LGBTQ Thanksgiving event Nov. 28
Full announcement from Just Us For All: Gobble Til’ You Wobble : A Thanksgiving for LGBTQ Chosen Family Asheville, NC, November 28, 2013 The Asheville, NC, activist group, Just Us for All, has organized an event to give people in the community a place to eat on Thanksgiving. This holiday JUFA will bring together folks […]
Out in the open: Locals react to CTS contamination report, press for action
About 50 people gathered at the Skyland Fire Department this afternoon to see an in-depth WLOS report on the contaminated former CTS of Asheville site. Many, residents of the Mills Gap Road area, have lived with the specter of the nearby pollution for more than a decade. They expressed their hope for a clean-up, an investigation into the Environmental Protection Agency’s handling of the matter and renewed pressure on legislators.
Made in Henderson County connects schools, Diamond Brand
Announcement from the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development: Fletcher, NC – On Wednesday, November 6, 2013 the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development (HCPED) and Diamond Brand Manufacturing continued the Made in Henderson County campaign by hosting Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers and guidance counselors from Hendersonville Middle School, Hendersonville High School and […]
Community gathers to watch CTS contamination report, call for accountability
Residents of the Mills Gap Road area, who live near the contaminated former CTS of Asheville site will hold a viewing of WLOS’ hour-long investigative report on the issue this afternoon. The residents, many active for years in bringing attention to the problem, will renew their call for accountability from the Environmental Protection Agency and a full clean-up.
Water disruption in Beaverdam area of Merrimon Avenue
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Water Resources Department has reported a water interruption on Merrimon Avenue from Dover Street to Ottari Road also to include Beaverdam Circle due to a main line repair North District. The anticipated time of repair is 7:00 pm. Surrounding areas may experience no water to low […]
Nov. 20 open house on city of Asheville’s weather impact strategies
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – On Nov. 20, the public is invited to an open house to learn more about the impacts and responses to this summer’s rainfall, and to discuss what the area can expect from future weather events. The open house, presented by the City of Asheville and UNC Asheville’s National […]
Between the lines
The turnout was low, but the results of the Nov. 5 election were decisive. In an electoral landslide to become Asheville’s next mayor, Esther Manheimer buried former city Director of Risk Management John Miall. And former Coleman Co. CEO Gwen Wisler, along with incumbents Gordon Smith and Cecil Bothwell, also won convincing victories over former […]
‘A conflict of goals’ on Chestnut project
After a discussion about conflicting city goals, the need for inreased density and the possibility of setting a precedent for growth throughout Asheville, the city's Planning and Zoning Commission narrowly approved a proposed 16-unit housing development on Chestnut Street at its Nov. 6 meeting. The proposed development has been a flash point in larger debates […]
Proformance joins Girls on the Run as sponsor
From Girls on the Run: ASHEVILLE, NC, October 25, 2013 – Girls on the Run® of Western North Carolina (GOTR of WNC) is pleased to announce Proformance as a Presenting Sponsor for their organization. Sponsorships are a very important part of accomplishing the GOTR of WNC’s mission of inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and […]
Buncombe County Chair Gantt’s remarks on the opening of the new courthouse complex
From Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Chair David Gantt: Welcome on behalf of all Commissioners, including Frost, Newman, Belcher, Jones (critical business trip and very disappointed that unable to be here), King, Fryar and Stanley, Peterson, and Bailey who with Vice Chair Jones and I were on Commission that actually started and approved building process […]
In photos: Election Night 2013
A series of images by photographer Nick King showing a glimpse of election night, as Ashevilleans found out the results of the election for their next mayor and three City Council members.
City of Asheville schedules Nov. 13 water interruption for Arborvale Road
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville has scheduled the following water interruptions for water valve and hydrant replacements, general system maintenance, or connection of a new water line by a contractor into the city’s water system. Surrounding areas may experience no water to low pressure during these interruptions. When the work is […]
Agenda for Nov. 12 Buncombe County Recreation Authority meeting
From Buncombe County: Buncombe County Culture and Recreation Authority County Administration Building 200 College Street, 1st Floor Meeting Room Call to Order 4:00 pm November 12, 2013 Agenda • Call to Order • Election of Chair, Vice Chair • Discuss operating rules and procedures of the board (Tab #2 of notebook) • Discuss priorities in […]
‘Emergence of Mass Democracy’ lecture at UNCA Nov. 14
Full announcement from UNCA: James Bohman, author of Democracy Across Borders: From Demos to Demoi, will discuss “The Emergence of Mass Democracy,” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, in UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum. This lecture is free and open to the public. Bohman’s most recent book, Democracy Across Borders: From Demos to […]
Section of Blue Ridge Parkway closed until Spring due to landslide
From the National Park Service: (Asheville, NC) – A section of Blue Ridge Parkway from Milepost 376 at Ox Creek Road to Milepost 355, near the entrance to Mt. Mitchell State Park, will once again close on November 12, 2013. The closure allows work to resume on the stabilization of a failed slope just north […]