From Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: This Valentine’s Day, Say it with Puppybreath! A snuggly new puppy with a big red bow might get some serious points with that someone special, but if you’re not ready for the morning after chewed-up shoe, you can still have a furbaby deliver your Valentine’s Day love – with no […]
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WLOS: Snow blows in to WNC
From WLOS: A quick burst of winter weather in the northern mountain counties created some tricky travel conditions.
Water resource agency invites public comment on regional water quality
Press Release From N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – The state Division of Water Resources has released for public comment the 2014 list of streams, rivers and lakes that are not meeting state water quality requirements. The federal Clean Water Act requires that states perform a water quality assessment every two years. […]
Five roads closed in Pisgah Ranger District
Press Release From U.S. Forest Service: PISGAH FOREST, N.C. – The U.S. Forest Service has closed the following roads in the Pisgah Ranger District for public safety and resource protection: FSR 475B (Headwaters Road) from the intersection of FSR 475 (Davidson River Road, near the Pisgah Fish Hatchery), to Gumstand Gap (Sunwall Trailhead) FSR 476 […]
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Finding Momo in Asheville
See Momo – a cute, photogenic, 5-year-old border collie with a red bandanna.
Now see Momo disappear into picturesque scenes captured by Andrew Knapp. The photographer-dog duo are stationed in Asheville for the month of January for a brief respite before a tour for Knapp’s upcoming photography book, starring his canine companion, Find Momo, out March 17.
Connecting
A North Carolina Department of Transportation engineer told a group of independent businesses owners Jan. 10 that upcoming hearings could lead to construction on Asheville's Interstate 26 connector project starting in 2020. Construction engineer Ricky Tipton gave the Council of Independent Business Owners a presentation on the current status of the controversial connector project along […]
A-B Tech Culinary Arts Hot Food Team brings the gold at Charlotte competition
From A-B Tech: Dear Friends and Supporters of A-B Tech, We would like to wish you a very happy new year! It is a busy start to the new year here on our campuses. Our students are back, we have new parking lots and sidewalks, and new programs are beginning. We have just two of […]
WNC Regional Air Quality Agency approves facility permit modification for Flint Group
At the Jan. 13 WNC Regional Air Quality meeting, the agency approved a permit modification for Day International, Inc. dba Flint Group, a fabricated rubber and urethane manufacturer that makes products for the printing industry.
WNC Nature Center sees record amount of visitors in 2013
Press Release From WNC Nature Center: [ASHEVILLE, NC] The Friends of the WNC Nature Center are pleased to announce that the WNC Nature Center again achieved record-breaking attendance in 2013. The Center finished out the year at just under 108,000 guests – 107,949 in total. Here’s a look at 2013 by the numbers: Eight out […]
Retired Warren Wilson professor offers logic of law interactive lectures at RiverLink offices
Press Release From RiverLink: There is still time to reserve your seat for Dr. Frank Kalinowski’s stimulating five-part seminar series entitled, “The American Constitution: The Logic of Law and the Consequences for the Nation.” Dr. Kalinowski is a retired and popular professor from Warren Wilson College and the author of numerous articles and treatises that […]
NC Wildlife resources Commission offers fly-tying clinics this month
Press Release: From North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission: BREVARD, N.C. (Jan. 10, 2014) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is offering two fly-tying clinics in January through the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education near Brevard. Both events are free and require pre-registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Fly-Tying: Level I – Jan. 15, 9 a.m.-noon. […]
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State engineer gives update on I-26 connector at CIBO meeting
A North Carolina Department of Transportation engineer told a group of independent businesses owners Friday, Jan. 10, that upcoming hearings could lead to construction on Asheville’s Interstate 26 connector project starting in 2020.
Duke Energy sets all-time records for winter energy use
Press Release From Duke Energy: CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Over the past few days, customers served by various Duke Energy companies have set all-time records for winter power use. During the extreme weather event, the company asked for and received conservation from commercial, industrial and residential customers to help ease the burden on the utility system. […]
American Red Cross announces upcoming local blood donation opportunities
From American Red Cross: Buncombe County — As severe winter weather begins to subside, the American Red Cross is asking all eligible blood and platelet donors to help offset a weather-related shortfall in donations. Approximately 280 blood drives across 25 states were canceled across the U.S. due to snow and extreme cold. The blood drive […]
Mars Hill celebrates first graduation after attaining university status
Press Release From Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University’s historic first graduation since attaining university status took place on Friday evening, December 20. The institution conferred bachelor’s degrees on 91 August and December graduates, and honorary doctorates on two long-time faculty members in a ceremony in Moore Auditorium on the campus. The most common majors […]
WNCA offers discussion course for exploration of sustainable living
Press Release From Western North Carolina Alliance: Details here: http://wnca.org/jan-23-mar-6-choices-for-sustainable-living-discussion-course/ To register: Please call course leader, Isabelle Rios, at 828-258-8737 ext. 201 or email Isabelle@WNCA.org by Jan. 17. See below or click here for the course flier and description including detailed information on weekly course content! Course Outline: Jan. 23: Introductions and “A Call to […]
Mission Health asks patients to limit visits to the hospital to decrease spread of influenza
Press Release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 2, 2012) – Due to an increase in influenza (flu) activity throughout North Carolina, Mission Health is asking that family and friends limit their visitations to patients in the hospital. In particular, Mission Health is asking children under age 12 and people who do not feel well, […]
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Standoff on Max Street comes to a close
The standoff between Asheville Police and Lamonte Monsanto, 41, came to a close at 10:17 a.m., nearly 24 hours after police attempted to initially contact Monsanto. Police were called to the scene early yesterday to investigate an incomplete 911 call stating several shots had been fired from Monsanto’s Max Street apartment.
Blossman Services begins construction on National Autogas Research and Technology Center
Press Release From Blossman Services: Blossman Services, Inc. (BSI), a subsidiary of The Blossman Companies, has begun construction on its new Autogas Research and Technology Center located in Asheville, NC. Once completed the world-class center will focus on the testing and development of propane autogas systems and will also provide vehicle technician training. BSI is […]
WNCA offers discussion course for exploration of sustainability
Press Release From the Western North Carolina Alliance ASHEVILLE – The Western North Carolina Alliance is offering a seven-session book discussion course that will give participants an opportunity to explore the meaning of sustainability and to learn about its applications from individual, societal and global perspectives. The word “sustainability” is used so freely that it […]
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Train buffs
Railfans, train buffs, trainspotters, tetsu-oka, gunzels — whatever the moniker, train enthusiasts of almost any nationality would know the green-and-yellow 1950 Alexander Railroad Company ALCO diesel engine No. 7 parked at Craggy Mountain Line in Woodfin. They’d also find an open-air passenger car from the Tweetsie Railroad, a red Southern Caboose 488 and Car 9505, […]