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Nature Center Groundhog Day event Feb.2
From the WNC Nature Center Each year, the Western North Carolina Nature Center’s groundhog, Nibbles, has been making her prediction about the remaining weeks of winter in Western North Carolina. This year, join the Nature Center on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm for a special presentation featuring stories and songs relating to “nature’s […]
Asheville wins 2013 Hooping Community of the Year
Via Ashvegas: If you think of Asheville as the hooping capital of the U.S., turns out you were right–and now we have proof. Hooping.org, the online home of the global hooping community since 2003, just handed out its 2013 “Hoopies,” in which a panel of 50 judges voted on awards including Best Solo Video, Best […]
City of Asheville anticipates more discolored water as evaluation continues
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville Water Resources Department is anticipating discolored water in the coming days and weeks ahead. Contractors are using camera systems inside of our main water lines to evaluate their condition, which is stirring up sediment in the pipes. This critical pipe infrastructure is […]
A-B Tech: New GED testing coming in 2014
Full announcement from A-B Tech: A new GED (General Education Development) test will begin in January 2014 at A-B Tech Community College, so the College is encouraging all current GED students to pass the tests before the end of 2013. The new test will cover much more content and will be administered only on a […]
Water interruption on Sweeten Creek Road
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Water Resources Department has reported water interruption on Sweeten Creek Road from Weston Road to Hendersonville Road also to include Baldwin Road, Pensacola Drive,Christ School Road due to a main line repair South District.The anticipated time of repair is 11:00 pm. Surrounding areas may […]
City: unauthorized work led to Carolina Lane building collapse
The work that caused the collapse of 15 Carolina Lane Thursday afternoon was never authorized by the city of Asheville. The Building Safety department is currently investigating the incident. Photo from the Asheville Fire Department.
Short Street Cakes hosts 4th anniversary Mardi Gras party and benefit raffle Feb. 12
Full announcement from Short Street Cakes: Asheville, NC, January 25, 2013: Short Street Cakes, Asheville’s source for all-natural, scratch-made, southern-style birthday cakes, wedding cakes, and cupcakes, announces its Fourth Birthday Mardi Gras Party on Fat Tuesday, February 12st, from 5-8pm at 225 Haywood Road in West Asheville. Featuring live music, Mardi Gras beads, beer, wine, […]
Ice Storm Warning for WNC, schools and bus service closed
The whole region is under an ice storm warning today, as the National Weather Service cautions residents about a “wintry mix” of ice and snow through this afternoon.
Blessing of the Bikes April 14
From Harley-Davidson of Asheville: What: 4th Annual Blessing of the Bikes Where: Harley-Davidson of Asheville When: Sunday April 14th 2pm – 4pm Who: Harley-Davidson of Asheville Motorcyclists Kick Start 2013 With A Blessing: 4th Annual Blessing of the Bikes at Harley-Davidson of Asheville Asheville, NC — As Easter fades into the rearview, motorcyclists are looking […]
Vacant building collapses on Carolina Lane, no injuries ***UPDATED 4:15 p.m.***
Police cars and fire trucks blocked off Walnut Street downtown this afternoon after the collapse of 15 Carolina Lane. Workers were already in the process of tearing down the building, and no one was injured.
Potentially hazardous winter weather on the way for some parts of WNC
The National Weather Service is cautioning Buncombe and Madison residents about potentially hazardous “wintry mix of precipitation across the area” Friday.
Public invited to Feb. 8 Valentine program at PARI
Full announcement from PARI: (January 23, 2013) – The public is invited to a special Valentine event Friday, February 8 at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI). Registered attendees will be treated to an evening of storytelling involving love stories associated with the night sky, followed by a tour of the campus and a trip […]
McCrory signs state of emergency for Highway 441 landslide
From the Office of the Governor: Raleigh, N.C. – Today, Governor McCrory signed the following executive order: EO-2: A DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA: Declaring a state of emergency in Graham, Jackson and Swain counties and areas within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band […]
Asheville City Council gives New Belgium the go-ahead
During a meeting that lasted almost to midnight, Asheville City Council approved New Belgium’s brewery in the River District. Council also approved funding for sidewalk improvements and a study of alternate truck routes to address concerns of some residents about the traffic the business will bring. (Pictured: City Clerk Maggie Burleson swears in all those who wanted to speak at the public hearing. Photo by Max Cooper)
Asheville City Council preview: beer, food, drive-thrus
It’s a busy evening for Asheville City Council tonight, as they consider approval of the New Belgium brewery, a plan for local food sustainability, and the second phase of a Harris Teeter-anchored commercial development on Merrimon Avenue.
New Belgium brewery project comes to Asheville City Council
The much-talked about New Belgium brewery project comes before Asheville City Council Jan. 22, along with $220,000 in road improvements intended to help with traffic in the area.
Asheville’s city election season off to early start
Last week made it clear the city of Asheville’s political season is off to an early start, as this year’s elections will determine the majority of seats on Asheville City Council. Two mayoral candidates (Vice Mayor Esther Manheimer and former city staffer John Miall) have already declared, and Council member Cecil Bothwell says that he’ll run for another term. Photo by Max Cooper
Yadkin Riverkeeper: Division of Water Quality needs to open decision on Alcoa to the public
Press release from Yadkin Riverkeeper: TAKE ACTION NOW! Please call DWQ immediately and ask for a public hearing and extension of the comment deadline on Alcoa’s application for a water quality certification for the relicensing of its hydropower dams. Contact information from DWQ: fax to 919-807-6494, or email to karen.higgins@ncdenr.gov. Calls to 919-807-6300. Background information […]
NC unemployment rose slightly in December
From the NC Labor and Economic Analysis Division: Civilian Labor Force • North Carolina’s December 2012 smoothed seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, at 9.2 percent, increased 0.1 of a percentage point over November 2012. The rate was 10.4 percent in December 2011. • At 9.2 percent, North Carolina’s December unemployment rate is 1.4 percentage points higher […]
Firehouse Subs donates $18,200 in defibrillators to Buncombe County Schools
Full announcement from Firehouse Subs: WHAT Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is awarding much needed life-saving equipment to Buncombe County Schools Foundation. WHO Attendees include representatives from Buncombe County Schools Foundation, franchisees Donna and Monte Sims, area representative Ray Gowin and Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation executive director Robin Peters. WHEN Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 […]