For Immediate Release Initiative puts spotlight on seasonal foods and restaurants with strong commitment to local farms ASHEVILLE, NC (January 13, 2014)—This year, it will be even easier to enjoy a meal at a WNC restaurant and know that what you’re eating is from a local farm. ASAP’s 2014 Get Local initiative is still all […]
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Ashevegas.com: Asheville environmental activist featured
According to a report on the Ashevegas.com website, Anna Jane Joyner, campaign coordinator for the WNC Alliance in Asheville, will be in the spotlight later this year as part o the eight-part Showtime documentary series Years of Living Dangerously. The New York Times mentioned it in a Sunday story. http://www.ashvegas.com/asheville-environmental-activist-anna-jane-joyner-prepares-for-spotlight-in-upcoming-showtime-doc
Weather service predicts snow late Tuesday night and Wednesday
Snow likely will make a return visit to the area tonight and tomorrow. The National Weather Service forecast calls for more rain later today, with a chance of snow showers after midnight. Little or no accumulation is expected. However, snow showers with about an inch accumulation is possible on Wednesday, the weather service says. The […]
AC-T: Duke Energy smokestack being demolished
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Tuesday that the oldest smokestack is in the process of being demolished at Duke Energy’s plant in Skyland, south of Asheville. “For folks that are driving in to Western North Carolina and folks that have lived down in South Asheville and drive into downtown every day, when these stacks are gone […]
WNC Health Advocates will hold volunteer training
For Immediate Release ASHEVILLE – Western North Carolina Health Advocates holds volunteer training for its Patient Pals and Family Friends peer support program 6 p.m. Jan. 28, at the Park Office Building, 70 Woodfin Place, Suite 232. Patient Pals and Family Friends provides trained volunteers to people who have illness or disability and are socially […]
ECO to host public legislative forum
Press Release (HENDERSONVILLE, NC- JANUARY 13, 2014)- ECO, Environmental and Conservation Organization, will host a public forum on Thursday, January 23rd at 6:30 at the City Operations Center to focus on North Carolina’s roll back of environmental protections. Some of the issues of concern include new billboard rules that could seriously damage our tree canopy, […]
Republican legislator: School backpacks may soon be lighter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From the Office of state Rep. D. Craig Horn, R-Union County Raleigh – When was the last time you used a set of encyclopedias to look up a critical piece of information? Seems like the transition to the digital age has seamlessly happened as we look up facts via Google, manage our […]
Environment North Carolina says budget cuts threaten future of Blue Ridge Parkway
TT: Transylvania sheriff will seek re-election this year
The Transylvania Times reports that Transylvania County Sheriff David Mahoney says he will seek re-election in 2014. Mahoney, a 22-year veteran of the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office, was first elected sheriff in 2006 and re-elected in 2010. http://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2014/01/09/news/mahoney-to-seek-another-term-as-sheriff-brevard-nc/16173.html
HT-N: VA Medical Center restricts visits by those with flu symptoms
The Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville is asking people experiencing flu-like symptoms to refrain from visiting hospitalized inpatients or residents of the Community Living Center. According to a statement sent from the center, signs have been posted at all medical centers, Community Living Center entrances and patient care areas. The signs ask visitors […]
AC-T: Two new charter schools approved for Buncombe County
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Friday that the North Carolina State Board of Education on Thursday gave final approval to 26 charter schools planning to open later this year, including two in Buncombe County. The state approved plans for the Franklin School of Innovation, the county’s first charter high school, and INVEST Collegiate, which opened a […]
Project will relocate deer to Cherokee Indian Reservation Lands
Press release RALEIGH – Morrow Mountain State Park will participate in a long-term project to relocate white-tailed deer from the park to reservation lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Partners in the initiative are the state parks system, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, biologists […]
Duke Energy asks customers to conserve electricity for the next 24 hours
Press Release As temperatures across the nation continue to plummet to historic lows, Duke Energy officials are asking the company’s customers to conserve power during the next 24 hours, as extreme temperatures continue. Below are some steps customers can take: Turn off unnecessary lights and postpone household chores, where possible, that involve the use of […]
Community Seed Order Saturday in Sylva
Press Release The Jackson County Farmers Market will hold its annual Community Seed Order day this Saturday, January 11th from 10 -1 at the Community Table in downtown Sylva. Vegetable, Flower and Herb seeds can be ordered at a group rate discount from Fedco (www.fedcoseeds.com) and Johnny’s Select Seed (www.johnnyseeds.com ). Also available for order […]
AC-T’s Boyle: Does Moffitt want to dissolve Asheville?
Is a merged Asheville and Buncombe County government a possibility? An Asheville Citizen-Times columnist asked last weekend whether some lawmakers, specifically Rep. Rep. Tim Moffitt, R-Buncombe, would like to see Asheville disappear. Moffitt told John Boyle he’s not interested in dissolving the city or its charter, but he is very open to the possible merging […]
Birds Implement Multiple Techniques to Survive Winter
From Press Release From food consumption to feather adjustments and shivering, birds use a variety of techniques to stay warm during winter. Food is the most essential element, providing birds with the energy, stamina and nutrition they need. To stay warm, birds will expend energy very quickly, some losing up to 10% of their body […]
AC-T: Three rescued after night in cold and snow
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Saturday three men were rescued Friday morning after surviving a night of extreme cold and snow on the Appalachian Trail near Fontana Dam. The North Carolina Helicopter and Aquatic Rescue Team airlifted the men out of the park. The three were taken to Mission Hospital, where two of them were treated […]
Medicaid Cards Incorrectly Mailed to Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Acting Medicaid Director Sandra Terrell released the following statement: Effective January 1, due to new eligibility rules, 70,253 children were switched from NC Health Choice to Medicaid. As a result, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services issued new Medicaid […]
Organic Growers School Takes Place March 8 & 9 at UNCA
Press Release The Organic Growers School, Saturday & Sunday, March 8 & 9, 2014 at the University of North Carolina-Asheville in Asheville, NC. A weekend of workshops for beginning gardeners to advanced commercial growers plus a trade show and seed exchange, silent auction, Children’s Program, and Friday March 7th on-farm session. Cost: $45 for Saturday, […]
Marshall Firefighter gets $1 million lottery prize
Press Release From North Carolina Education Lottery Harland Adams of Marshall is starting 2014 with a $1 million win in the N.C. Education Lottery. Adams, who travels from his small mountain town to fight forest fires across the U.S., scratched his way to the top prize of the Holiday Gold game on Christmas Eve at […]
Arendale Holdings buys out Cliffs Partners, expands commitment in Carolinas
Press release from Arendale Holdings TRAVELERS REST, SC – Jacksonville, FL-based Arendale Holdings announced Friday that it has closed the transaction to acquire the shareholder interests of SunTx Urbana and The Carlile Group led by Steve and Penny Carlile to become the sole owner and manager of The Cliffs Communities. With the acquisition, Arendale and […]