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Air quality forecast for Monday, Jan. 12: YELLOW
Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
Avadim Technologies sends shipment of Theraworx to Africa
Asheville-based Avadim Technologies announces: Asheville, NC (January 8, 2015) — Avadim Technologies, Inc. announced the shipment of an initial container of its patented Theraworx products to its distributor in Africa to fulfill orders by various hospitals and government agencies in Ghana and other west Africa countries. The container filled with 8 pallets totaling 854 cases, was […]
Asheville Tourists announce new coaching staff
The Colorado Rockies announces: Former Tourists infielder Warren Schaeffer will manage the Asheville Tourists for the 2015 campaign. Schaeffer will be joined in the Tourists’ dugout by Development Supervisor Marv Foley; Hitting Coach Mike Devereaux; and Pitching Coach Mark Brewer. Also new to the staff is Athletic Trainer Casey Papas, who served in the same […]
Forest Service timbering proposal worries Big Ivy residents
Friends of Big Ivy, just beyond Barnardsville, have posted their concerns about a U.S. Forest Service Plan to cut timber in the Pisgah Forest. The plan opens most of the Big Ivy portion of Pisgah Forest to logging, an area with many hiking, biking and horse trails. From the Friends of Big Ivy site: The […]
NC Press Association urges lawmakers to support legal-notice legislation
With state legislators are gathering in Raleigh for the opening of the session next week, the N.C. Press Association is urging its member newspapers to voice their support for Rep. Marilyn Avila’s public notices bill. Avila’s bill is reported to be identical to HB723 which was introduced in the last session. Avila’s bill will be introduced […]
Lifelong dream of climbing Kilimanjaro leaves Asheville man hospitalized; funds needed
UPDATE: Pat Ross’ GoFundMe campaign goal has been raised to $35,000. In its first day, the campaign has raised $24,861. (Updated 1/5/15 at 8:15 a.m.) Warren Wilson teacher Pat Ross always wanted to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. But the effort may have been too much. Pat suffered a gastroinstestinal tear that sent him to a hospital […]
Flood insurance cost drops 10 percent in Asheville due to city practices
Property owners in the city of Asheville with flood insurance will now enjoy a 10 percent drop in their rates, thanks to new floodplain-management and disaster-reduction policies and practices by the city of Asheville that exceed the standards of the National Flood Insurance Program. The determination was made by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). […]
Sunday bus service starts today; new route serves Emma
At long last, Sunday bus service is available in Asheville, starting today, Jan. 4.
FLS Energy gives thumbs up to NC Utilities Commission decision
“I count it as a win,” declared Zoe Hanes, general counsel for Asheville-based FLS Energy, concerning a recent decision by the N.C. Utilities Commission that rejected attempts by Duke Energy and other utilities to limit activities of solar developers, according to a story on Bizjournal.com. The article says, the utilities’ proposal “would have substantially cut […]
The week the lindy took over the Crowne Plaza
Who knew how hot the dance floors got last week at the Crowne Plaza
Blogger offers online list of NC senators who tweet
Want to follow your state senator? Self-described conservative blogger Erik Soderstrom has put together a list of North Carolina Senators who tweet. He maintains that public list here. The web page allows viewers to follow any and all of the listed Senators by merely clicking “follow” buttons.
First Citizens BancShares Completes Merger
GlobeNewswire press release: North Carolina, South Carolina Banks Merge, Form Largest Family-Controlled Bank in the Nation RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 2, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Citizens BancShares Chairman Frank B. Holding, Jr. announced today the completion of the previously announced merger of the company’s two banking subsidiaries. Effective Jan. 1, 2015, First Citizens […]
Air quality forecast for Friday, Jan. 2: YELLOW (moderate)
Thursday, January 1, 2015 is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Friday, January 2, 2015 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people […]
Air quality forecast for Monday, Dec. 29: YELLOW (moderate)
Monday, December 29, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. WNC […]
Mountains-to-Sea trail to get master plan & hiker guide
News & Observer reports: Next year, officials hope to make more headway on the 1,000-mile Mountains-to-Sea State Trail by commissioning a master plan, and a nonprofit group is working on a comprehensive hiker’s guide. So far, 600 miles of trail has been completed… The nonprofit group Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail says as […]
Celebrating gravity: Asheville Aerial Arts in action (video)
Some clips from “UP,” an Asheville Aerial Arts Production, “We will be bringing this show to the Asheville Community Theatre January 2015…”
What’s it like to live in a tiny house in Asheville? A video tour
Asheville’s passion for green homes and tiny houses is in full evidence in this video tour of Laura and Matt’s 120 sq. ft. home that they built themselves outside of town.
MAHEC’S Big Ivy Medical Center, in Barnardsville, to close
Big Ivy Health and Wellness Board announces: The Big Ivy Health and Wellness Advisory Board regrets to inform you that after two years of working to provide health care to our citizens here in BIG IVY, MAHEC has informed us of their decision to discontinue services at the Big Ivy Clinic located in the Community […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 23: Moderate (Yellow)
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and surrounding area. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 16: YELLOW (moderate)
Tuesday, December 16, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. WNC […]