From press release: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has created an Ebola web page that provides information for the public and healthcare providers, updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fact sheets and a list of FAQs. Go to www.ncdhhs.gov/ebola/ The web page also incorporates the newly opened Ebola […]
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Partnership helping provide food for kids
From press release: Here’s an amazing stat: 1 in every 4 children are at risk of being hungry. Outside of the school year and on weekends, they may not know where their next meal is coming from. For the sixth year, Merrell Footwear, MANNA FoodBank, and Mast General Store are partnering to help provide food […]
See red in Asheville (along with yellow and orange)
From press release The Smoky Mountains host some 120 species of trees; the greatest variety in the United States. That variety gives the southern Appalachians a broader spectrum – a patchwork quilt of mountainside color, including the popular “red leaves” due to an abundance of Red Maple, Dogwood, and Sassafras trees. Experts predict that, if […]
Call to artists: Learn how to be a city contractor
From press release: Join RiverLink and Brenda Mills to find out how as an artist you can become a contractor for the city. We are pleased to offer these special two hour interactive FREE information sessions at RiverLink’s Warehouse Studios, 170 Lyman Street from 10 to 12. The next program will be held October […]
WNC GOP lawmakers are MIA from candidate forums
From press release: ASHEVILLE – Western North Carolina Republican state lawmakers are dodging debates to avoid defending their records in Raleigh. NC House Rep. Michele Presnell is scheduled to attend a candidate forum tonight at 7PM in Mars Hill University’s Moore Auditorium, but her track record is cause for concern for anyone thinking of attending. […]
Girls 9-14 invited to SciGirls 3D design program
From press release: Rosman, NC (October 13, 2014) – Area girls ages 9-14 are invited to a SciGirls program Tuesday, October 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI). Co-hosted by PARI and the Transylvania County 4-H, this month’s activity is “3D Design,” and will teach the girls how […]
Cherokee leader to discuss Eastern Band history
From press release: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, October 13, 2014) – TJ Holland, Cultural Resources Supervisor for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for its Kituwah Preservation and Education Program, will kick off the Center for Cultural Preservation’s program series KEEPING THE FIRES BURNING on Tuesday, October 21st at 7PM. The series highlights Western North Carolina’s heritage […]
WS-J: More than 100,000 comments received on fracking rules
From Winston-Salem Journal: McClatchy Tribune The N.C. Mining and Energy Commission is plowing through a mountain of public comments on its proposed fracking standards with less than a month left to fine-tune the safety rules for shale gas drilling. State officials estimate that more than 100,000 comments flooded in by the Sept. 30 deadline and […]
AC-T: Study shows more tourists expected for fall colors
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: By Dale Neal CULLOWHEE – Western North Carolina’s annual fall color display should draw more tourists this October than last year when a federal government shutdown stymied some travelers, according to a new study from Western Carolina University. With the national parks open and fall colors forecast to be especially good […]
Moffit named to conservation groups’ “Dirty Dozen in the States”
From press release: RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina League of Conservation Voters and the national League of Conservation Voters announced Monday that Representative Tim Moffitt has been named to LCV’s “Dirty Dozen in the States.” Modeled after LCV’s trademark federal “Dirty Dozen,” the state version highlights 12 of the most anti-environment state-level candidates from around […]
Pawpaw among trees to be planted in Hendersonville
PRESS RELEASE from the Hendersonville Tree Board HENDERSONVILLE – Fruit from the American Pawpaw tree was enjoyed by Native Americans and helped early European settlers survive. It’s sort of mango-meets-the-banana … with a little hint of melon, according to one reviewer of the fruit’s taste. The pawpaw has quite a history. On NPR’s “Morning Edition,” […]
Nominations being accepted for Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
From press release: Asheville – Buncombe County nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. The awards program, created by the Office of the Governor in 1979, recognizes North Carolina’s most dedicated volunteers. Through the years, the award has been bestowed on thousands of North Carolinians who have shown concern and compassion […]
French Broad Crossing selected as Southern Living Inspired Community
Western N.C. mountain river enclave described as combining natural scenic beauty with Southern charm From press release ASHEVILLE, N.C., October 3, 2014 — French Broad Crossing, a 750-acre conservation community located on the French Broad River near Asheville, NC has been selected as a Southern Living Inspired Community. Southern Living Inspired Communities are hand-picked premier […]
A-B Tech emergency services building to be dedicated
From press release: Buncombe County Commission Chair David Gantt and A-B Tech President Dennis King will speak at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the dedication of the new A-B Tech Emergency Services Building at 20 Canoe Lane in Woodfin. A-B Tech Emergency Services Dean Skye Myrick will conduct tours of the building.
Charlotte Observer: Same-sex marriages may soon be legal in North Carolina
From the Charlotte Observer: By Michael Gordon A Supreme Court decision Monday could legalize same-sex marriages in North Carolina by the end of the week, said the ACLU attorney fighting the state’s ban. In a surprise decision, the nation’s highest court declined to review federal appeals court rulings in Virginia four other states. All of […]
AC-T: Warrants say two sex offenders failed to report new addresses
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: By Romando Dixson Two sex offenders — James Howard Singleton of Leicester and David Eugene Fulbright of Black Mountain — are scheduled to appear in court this month for failure to report their new addresses to authorities, according to warrants at the Buncombe County Magistrate’s Office. Read the full story here.
HT-N: Henderson County church to apologize for racist past
From the Hendersonville Times-News: By Beth Beasley De Bona A Henderson County church is apologizing for actions motivated by racism that caused its congregation to split in two in 1867. Mud Creek Baptist Church will host a special service on Oct. 12 that will seek reconciliation with Mud Creek Missionary Baptist Church for wrongs […]
Frost likely in Asheville area Sunday morning
The National Weather Service says frost is likely Sunday morning in the Asheville area following an overnight low of 34 degrees. A cold front brought cold and breezy weather Saturday, with the high expected to reach 55. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph Saturday night. The frost Sunday morning should be patchy, the […]
Deltec builds 5,000th home since company started in 1968
Local homebuilder celebrates milestone by featuring the home in Parade of Homes From press release ASHEVILLE, NC – Deltec Homes, the industry leader in prefabricated energy efficient homes, has begun construction on their 5,000th home since the company started in 1968. The home will be available to tour in the 2014 Parade of Homes. […]
AFD’s Fire Prevention Month kick off event Sunday at Sam’s Club
From press release: ASHEVILLE – October is recognized as National Fire Prevention Month and what better way to bring awareness then to attend AFD’s annual Fire Prevention Kick off Event! This year’s event will be held on September 28th at Sam’s Club from 12:00p.m.-3:00p.m. The event will include fire trucks, AFD’s Haz-Mat truck and robot, the Asheville […]
Blue Ridge Community College to host crowdfunding conference Oct. 17
From press release Blue Ridge Community College Small Business Center will host Western North Carolina’s first Crowdfunding Conference on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at its Henderson County Campus. The event will be held from 1 to 5:15 p.m. and is offered at no charge, due to sponsor support from the Blue Ridge Community College Small […]