N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources files suit against the EPA over air quality regulations RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources has filed a lawsuit challenging how the Environmental Protection Agency plans to regulate particulate matter, a plan that would largely ignore the historic gains that North Carolina has made […]
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DHHS encourages flu vaccine as seasonal flu deaths continue to rise
Here’s the press release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: Raleigh, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today announced the 21st adult death linked to infection with seasonal influenza. Public health officials report that 19 of the 21 deaths reported in the state so far this season have […]
Melissa Reardon promoted to editor-in-chief of WNC Magazine
Here’s the press release from WNC Magazine: Asheville, NC—WNC Magazine (“WNC”) is pleased to announce that Melissa Reardon has been named its new Editor-In-Chief effective immediately. Reardon replaces Rita Larkin, who will continue to work on various projects with WNC. Jed Drew, the President of GulfStream Communications and Publisher of WNC magazine, comments, “We are […]
Forbes names Asheville a top five ‘Secret Foodie City’
Along with Minneapolis, Minn. Columbus, Ohio, Little Rock, Ark., and Boulder, Colo., the Forbes Travel guide names Asheville as one of “five secret delectable destinations worth a second look this year.” Here’s what Forbes says about Asheville in the story: Asheville prides itself on being on the wacky side, and a little bit of wacky […]
Change on the radio dial: Clear Channel Asheville replaces tower, ROCK 104.9 moves to 105.1 FM
Rick from ROCK 104.9 FM discusses why the station is moving to 109.1 FM on the radio dial on his blog. Here’s an excerpt and a video explaining the change: Why are we moving from 104.9 to 105.1 on the FM dial? Good question. It is, after all, quite the undertaking. Simply put, it was […]
AC-T: Chamber eyes end to topless women in city
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: The Chamber of Commerce wants lawmakers this year to take on the issue of topless women downtown in response to complaints from businesses. It is legal for women to bare their breasts in public in North Carolina, though other cities prohibit women from going topless. Asheville City […]
Odyssey Community School to sell its 90 Zillicoa Street property to UNC Asheville
Here’s the press release from Odyssey Community School: Odyssey Community School Board of Trustees announced its intent to sell its 90 Zillicoa Street property to the UNC Asheville Foundation. As part of the agreement, Odyssey Community School will lease the property from the foundation through June 2014, so it can complete the school year in […]
Annual Kenilworth celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Here’s the press release from Kenilworth Church: Monday, January 20 in the Fellowship Hall of Kenilworth Presbyterian Church 123 Kenilworth Rd. 28803. Potluck from 5:30-6:30pm and the program from 6:30 until 7:30pm. The program for the evening is the past, present and future of slave history in Buncombe County. Drew Reisinger, Buncombe Co. Register of […]
Martin Luther King Jr weekend events announced
The Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County has announced several events in celebration Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 20, including a film screening, prayer breakfast and march.
Volunteers needed to help people navigate new health insurance marketplace
Here’s the press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Pisgah Legal Services is seeking volunteers who can offer guidance and assist individuals in signing up for new health insurance plans made available by the Affordable Care Act from January through March 31, 2014. Volunteer Navigators will: meet with individuals and families and help them understand differences […]
Buncombe Commissioners approve incentives, new hires, zoning regulations
At their first meeting of 2014 on Jan. 7, Buncombe County Commissioners unanimously agreed to give $1.12 million in cash grants to Jacob Holm Industries to help it expand local operations. They also agreed to spend $213,726 to hire 17 new county workers at the Health and Human Services Department and approved new zoning regulations governing renewable energy facilities.
Analysis: Budget cuts threaten the Blue Ridge Parkway
Here’s the press release from the Environment North Carolina Research and Policy Center: Budget Cuts Threaten the Blue Ridge Parkway New Analysis by Environment North Carolina WHAT: Environment North Carolina Research and Policy Center will release a new analysis, “Death by a Thousand Cuts,” exposing the impacts of funding cuts to the Blue Ridge Parkway– […]
Video: Moyers examines the ‘State of Conflict’ in NC
Veteran national journalist and commentator Bill Moyers examines state politics in a new documentary, “North Carolina: Battleground State.”
BCGOP issues statement on rise of unaffiliated voters
Buncombe County Republican Party Chair Henry Mitchell submitted the following commentary piece to Xpress. The AC-T article Mitchell refers to is “GOP Loses More Voters in Buncombe,” which reports: “Republicans lost more members in Buncombe County than Democrats in the last 5 years while unaffiliated voters increased nearly 25 percent, according to a report from […]
Swannanoa Valley Museum: Rim Hike interest meeting Jan. 23
Here’s the info via the the Swannanoa Valley Museum email newsletter: Now in its fifth year, the Swannanoa Valley Museum will again offer its Swannanoa Rim Explorer hiking series, eleven hikes that will take place the third Saturday (except on holiday weekends) of each month of 2014 beginning in February. Each hike covers a portion […]
Annual Homecoming Job Fair set for Jan. 8
If you’re looking for a new job, the Economic Development Coalition and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce want to help. They’re holding the 8th Annual Homecoming Job Fair Jan. 8 at the Davis Event Center in the WNC Agricultural Center.
The Way I Work: Ken Grossman, Sierra Nevada
Here’s an excerpt from the Inc. article, click the link at the bottom to read Grossman’s essay: Ken Grossman, 58, started out as many brewers do: making beer at home. He liked the taste of hoppy, aromatic handcrafted beer and thought others might, too. In 1980, he jury-rigged his first real brewery using recycled dairy […]
In like a lion: Locals respond to 2014’s cold, snowy start
The new year came in like a lion today, Jan. 3, as Asheville residents woke up to bitter cold winds and snow. The winter weather was greeted on social media with a mix of trepidation and joy, as locals tried to drive on icy roads or sled down snowy hills.
Buncombe Commissioners to consider incentives for Jacob Holm
At their first meeting of 2014 on Jan. 7, Buncombe County Commissioners will seek public feedback on a plan to give $1.12 million in cash grants to Jacob Holm Industries to help it expand local operations. They’ll also consider hiring 17 new workers at the Health and Human Services Department, as well as new zoning regulations.
Community Foundation of Henderson County releases annual report
Here’s the press release from Community Foundation of Henderson County: Growth in local charitable dollars and stories about home-based philanthropy featured in CFHC’s 2013 annual report Hendersonville, N.C., Dec. 30, 2013: Community Foundation of Henderson County received more than $3.6 million in contributions, had more than $77.6 million in assets and awarded more than $2.49 […]
Left loop of Tsali Trail system Closed
Here’s the press release from the U.S. Forest Service: ROBBINSVILLE, N.C. – The Left Loop of the Tsali Trail system is currently closed due to a slide along the trail. The other 3 loops in the trail system remain open. The Forest Service will work to evaluate and repair damage to the trail and issue […]