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 […]
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Ending gun shows on city property faces legal complications
An assertion by Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell that the city’s ordinance banning firearms on city property should mean an end to gun shows here is unlikely to hinder this weekend’s show at the WNC Agricultural Center. State law restricts localities’ ability to regulate or prohibit gun shows, and city staff are currently looking into the implications of those rules.
Citizen-Times: “Asheville 11” case ends with misdemeanor pleas, charges dropped
The controversial case the “Asheville 11” accused of vandalism during May Day protests over two years ago has ended with three defendants pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges, and the other eight seeing their charges dropped entirely in exchange for community service. From the Asheville Citizen-Times: ASHEVIILLE — The case involving a group known as the […]
State grant for Rosman Community Park
From the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – State parks officials today announced the award of $1.5 million in grants from the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund to eight local governments for parks and recreation projects. “The Parks and Recreation Trust Fund has reached into hundreds of local communities offering […]
NC Justice Center: unemployment numbers good news for most metro areas
From the NC Justice Center: RALEIGH (January 3, 2013) – Today’s jobs report from the Employment Security Division shows positive momentum in job creation for most of North Carolina’s metro areas. At the same time, however, a handful of metros are lagging behind the rest of the state. The unemployment has dropped in all 95 […]
Hendersonville considers resolution against water system seizure, Times-News reports
From the Hendersonville Times-News: During a meeting tonight, Hendersonville City Council members will consider passing a resolution to fight any North Carolina laws providing for the forced takeover of a city’s water system. The cry against a government grab was prompted by the city of Asheville’s grapple with state legislators over the forced merger of […]
Grand opening of Mars Hill College South Asheville campus Jan. 7
Full announcement from Mars Hill College: There will be a Grand Opening of the new south Asheville site for Mars Hill College on January 7, from 4 – 6 pm. A ribbon cutting involving officials from Mars Hill College as well as Buncombe and Henderson county chambers of commerce will take place at approximately 4:30 […]
Four McGuire, Wood, Bissette attorneys named to Legal Elite list
(Asheville, NC) – McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorneys Susan Strayhorn Barbour, Annika M. Brock, Sabrina Presnell Rockoff and Sarah Sparboe Thornburg have been named to the 2013 Business North Carolina magazine’s Legal Elite list of the top lawyers in North Carolina. Barbour and Brock are named in the Real […]
Security changes to Asheville City Hall coming this spring
Asheville City Hall should see a new entrance and metal detector completed this spring, according to Building Safety Director Robert Griffin. The changes are the latest in a gradual increase in security at City Hall over the past few years.
Riverlink announces expanded volunteer sessions
Full announcement from Riverlink: Asheville, NC — Everyone interested in the French Broad River or associated with RiverLink needs to know about Wilma Dykeman – the person for whom the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay is named. On Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 10:00 a.m., Jim Stokely, one of Wilma Dykeman’s two sons, will give a presentation on […]
The bus now runs on New Year’s
For the first time, Asheville’s transit system is helping residents get home from the aftermath of their New Year’s celebrations, or wherever else they might need to go today. The bus system will now offer limited service during holidays throughout the year, part of an effort to expand its availability.
Watch out for wind, winter weather throughout WNC
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the northern part of WNC, including Madison County. The NWS has also issued a wind advisory for the Asheville area, cautioning residents to watch out for downed trees and difficult driving conditions.
NC Justice Center: Business income tax deduction won’t help small business
Statement from the NC Justice Center: RALEIGH – The $50,000 business income tax deduction created by North Carolina’s General Assembly last year was intended to support small business and job creation, but a new report finds that the deduction is unlikely to do so – at a high cost to the state. The deduction could […]
Harrah’s employees pack 4,000 lbs. of rice for MANNA food bank
Announcement from Harrah’s Casino: (Cherokee, NC, December 28, 2012) – Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort HERO (Harrah’s Employees Reaching Out) Program volunteered to test an onsite project for community partner Manna Food Bank. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Manna Food Bank have partenered since 2000 on events, sponsorships and volunteer opportunities, supporting the mission of ending […]
Starting on New Year’s Day, Asheville will have holiday bus service
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, ART will expand to provide partial transit services on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Expanded service on six holidays of the year is made possible with a budget approved […]
Kenilworth developer donates land to Riverlink
Full announcement from Riverlink: The Kenilworth neighborhood is about to get some new open space as a result of a donation of land to RiverLink from Caledonia LLC. According to Karen Cragnolin, executive director at RiverLink, “We have been in discussion with developer Frank Howington, principal of Caledonia LLC, for several months about a greenway […]
Community Foundation of Hendersonville highlights ways to give throughout the year
From the Community Foundation of Hendersonville: Hendersonville, N.C., Dec. 21, 2012: During this holiday season as many of us race around trying to find that perfect gift for people on our gift-giving lists, donors at the Community Foundation of Henderson County have discovered a way to give throughout the year. Caring donors from all walks […]
EPA releases update on fracking study
From the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today provided an update on its ongoing national study currently underway to better understand any potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources. Results of the study, which Congress requested EPA to complete, are expected to be released in a draft […]
New entrance, metal detector coming to Asheville’s City Hall
Visitors to Asheville’s historic City Hall will soon see increased security measures in the form of a new entrance and a metal detector. Photo by Max Cooper.
Who is MSD?
With the battle over the fate of Asheville’s water system, the Metropolitan Sewerage District is increasingly in the news, with accompanying questions about who the agency is and what they do.
Matching funds met to continue Lavender Fund program at A-B Tech
Full announcement from A-B Tech: An A-B Tech Community College program designed to help single parents enroll in college and stay in school was in jeopardy of ending unless matching funds of $125,000 were raised. Thanks to several donors and the generosity of an area couple, the Lavender Fund will be able to continue to […]