Do you have questions about your taxes? Would you like assistance in completing your income tax forms? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in cooperation with the IRS, N.C. Department of Revenue, the Council on Aging and Buncombe County Public Libraries is offering free tax preparation for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those […]
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Congressional budget helps the Blue Ridge Parkway, restores parks funding
Here’s the press release from Environment North Carolina: RALEIGH, NC – This week, U.S. House and Senate appropriators set funding levels for agencies like the National Park Service and finalized a comprehensive budget agreement. Environment North Carolina’s Liz Kazal offered the following statement: “I applaud U.S. House and Senate appropriators for their work on a […]
Chancellor Anne Ponder announces retirement from UNC Asheville
UNC Asheville Chancellor Anne Ponder announced today, Jan. 16, 2014, that she plans to retire from university service on July 31, 2014.
Meadow’s tapped to serve on transportation committee’s new public-private partnerships panel
Here’s the press release from the office of Congressman Mark Meadows: Washington, D.C. – Representative Mark Meadows (NC-11) released the following statement after being selected to serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s newly-established special panel on the use of and opportunities for public-private partnerships (P3s) across all modes of transportation, economic development, public […]
New Belgium Brewing’s Clips Beer & Film Tour seeks submissions
Here’s the press release from New Belgium: New Belgium Brewing’s Clips Beer & Film Tour Seeks Submissions for 2014 Season Approximately 20 Short Films Will Make the Cut for the Coast-to-Coast Tour Ft. Collins, CO – January 16, 2014 –New Belgium Brewing is now accepting film submissions for its 2014 Clips Beer & Film Tour. […]
Mars Hill University celebrates MLK Day
Here’s the press release from Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University will welcome former Asheville mayor Terry Bellamy as the keynote speaker for its Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Luncheon on Monday, January 20 in the Redway Conference Room of Pittman Dining Hall. Later in the evening, MHU students will celebrate MLK Day with a […]
‘Mountain People’s Assembly’ forms; sets meeting for Jan. 23
The Mountain People’s Assembly meets January 23 ASHEVILLE On Thursday, January 23 at 6:30 pm the newly formed Mountain People’s Assembly, a coalition of area organizations, faith communities and individuals will meet at First Congregational Church, 20 Oak St. in downtown Asheville. The meeting will be held to elect remaining members of a Steering Committee, […]
N.C. Forest Service: Slick Rock homes are better protected
Here’s the press release from the North Carolina Forest Service: TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY — Seventy homes in the Slick Rock community are better protected from wildfires after a North Carolina Forest Service program helped remove a large amount of forest fuels. The project began in July 2012, when residents met with personnel from the Forest Service […]
Fresh Market hiring 80-90 workers for new Hendersonville Rd store
Here’s the info from The Fresh Market: Almost all of the 80-90 jobs needed to staff our newest store will be filled locally. The Fresh Market endeavors to promote from within, so this is an exciting career growth opportunity for the unemployed or those needing a second job! Our Hiring Team will interview candidates at […]
Sustainable living event with local roots comes to Asheville
SUSTAINABLE LIVING EVENT WITH LOCAL ROOTS COMES TO ASHEVILLE Mother Earth News Fair covers gamut of homesteading, gardening and green living ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 14, 2014) — Want to grow and prepare your own food, raise backyard chickens, or use green materials for your next remodel? Then mark your calendar for the Mother Earth News […]
Buncombe Commissioners approve $40.5 million for new Asheville Middle School
After nearly a year of debate, Buncombe County commissioners unanimously voted Jan. 14 to spend $40.5 million to build a new Asheville Middle School.
Forward thinking
At their first meeting of 2014, Buncombe County commissioners unanimously agreed to give $1.12 million in cash grants to Jacob Holm Industries to help it expand local operations. In exchange for the county money, the company agreed Jan. 7 to invest $45.93 million to grow its Candler facility and hire 66 new full-time workers at […]
Cindy McMahon aims to represent Reynolds District on Buncombe County School Board
Cindy McMahon announced Jan. 14 that she plans to run for the Buncombe County School Board in the Reynolds District, which is currently represented by Lisa Baldwin. Here’s the press release from McMahon: Reynolds Mom Seeks Election to Buncombe County School Board Cindy McMahon of Haw Creek announced today that she will seek election to […]
CPP: NC sets record for meth lab busts in 2013, with slight uptick in WNC
Here’s an excerpt from the Carolina Public Press article: jAccording to data released yesterday by N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper, the state saw a record number of methamphetamine lab busts in 2013. Of the 561 “labs” that were taken down by law enforcement — the vast majority being very small operations — 62 were located […]
Free radon test kits available for WNC residents
Here’s the information from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and Buncombe County: The Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) is providing free radon test kits to the citizens of Buncombe County during the month of January while supplies last. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless, […]
Girls ages 9-14 invited to SciGirls insulation testing program at PARI
Here’s the press release from Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute: Rosman, NC (January 13, 2014) – Area girls ages 9-14 are invited to a SciGirls program Tuesday, January 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Transylvania County Extension Office, 98 East Morgan Street, in Brevard. Using the “Insulation Station” activity from the SciGirls national curriculum, […]
AC-T: Moog’s Big Briar Cove property conserved
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Bob Moog will be forever remembered for his musical inventions and genius. But now the music icon might also be lauded for his second passion — protecting the great outdoors. In December, Moog’s widow, Ileana Grams-Moog, donated a conservation easement on 105 acres of their land in […]
Updated information regarding Parkway closure north of Asheville
Here’s the press release from the Blue Ridge Parkway: North of Asheville From Milepost 376 to Milepost 355 (Asheville, NC) – After several weather and contract related delays, work has now begun on a section of Blue Ridge Parkway closed from Milepost 376 at Ox Creek Road to Milepost 355, near the entrance to Mt. […]
Buncombe Democrats offer campaign training
The Buncombe County Democratic Party is organizing a day of workshops training people on how to work on political campaigns. Here’s the information via the group’s Facebook page: 2014 is when we win back our state! To do this, Buncombe County Young Democrats are inviting Democrats young and old across WNC for a one-day training […]
Western North Carolina Health Advocates holds volunteer training
Here’s the press release from Western North Carolina Health Advocates: 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 […]
School board clashes over communications director
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times story: The Buncombe County Board of Education approved several budget amendments and withstood an unusually controversial employee recognition segment at their regular monthly meeting Thursday night. Communications director Jan Blunt announced Thursday that she would be leaving at the end of the month to pursue a masters degree […]