From the Citizen-Times: A former East Henderson High School football player charged with rape and his alleged victim are scheduled to appear on two upcoming episodes of the “Dr. Phil” show. The programs featuring James Matthew Bishop and the girl will show them discussing the Dec. 8 incident at a party, according to a preview […]
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Mission and Pardee to open urgent care center in Fletcher
From the Hendersonville Lightning: Riding the momentum of a strong financial year, an extended agreement with UNC Health Care and a top ranking in surgeries, Pardee Hospital is set to launch new services at the Mission Pardee Health Campus in three weeks. The county-owned hospital and partner Mission Health plan to open the urgent care […]
Sen Kay Hagan tours Thermo Fisher in Asheville
From the senator’s office: Hagan Discussed the Importance of NIH Funding for the NC Economy and for Public Health Asheville, NC – U.S. Senator Kay Hagan today toured Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Asheville facility. Thermo Fisher employs 750 people at the Asheville site where they manufacture lab products such as ultra-low temperature freezers. After the tour, […]
This is a test
The Asheville Art Museum will show a compilation of Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests, a series of silent films the artist made of his bohemian inner circle during the ‘60s.
Sen. Kay Hagan to tour Asheville’s Thermo Fisher plant Sept. 6
From a press release: Asheville, NC – U.S. Senator Kay Hagan will tour Thermo Fisher’s Asheville facility and meet with employees TOMORROW at 2:30 p.m. Thermo Fisher employs 750 people at the Asheville site where they manufacture lab products such as ultra-low temperature freezers. After the tour, Hagan will speak to employees about issues in […]
As fall approaches, city reminds residents of brush/leaf collection rules
From the City of Asheville website: In an effort to address community concerns, conserve costs and improve water quality, changes to the brush and leaf collection program were submitted as part of the budget which was adopted by City Council on May 24. Beginning July 1, the frequency of brush and bagged leaf collection will […]
PHOTOS: The 67th annual Apple Festival
Apples, apple cider, apple beignets, apple fries, apple chips, apple bread, apple ice cream, caramel apples, apple slushies — yes, it’s that time of year again. The 67th annual Apple Festival is underway in Hendersonville, featuring Henderson County’s finest apple farmers and their innovative, thematic products. Check out a gallery of the festivities.
Sen. Kay Hagan: Syria atrocities require ‘strong response’
The office of North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan released a statement on Saturday on President Obama’s decision to seek Congressional approval for military intervention. Sen. Hagen says without putting U.S. troops on the ground, the “atrocities in Syria require a strong response.” Full statement follows: “It is shocking and deplorable that the Assad regime would […]
NC Lottery ending 15 scratch-off games
From N.C. Education Lottery: Education Lottery announces 15 instant games to end RALEIGH – The N.C. Education Lottery is announcing the end of 15 instant scratch-off games. The games, listed in the chart below, end effective Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. Games: -Cash Spectacular -Quick Bucks -$100,000 Taxes Paid -20X The Money -3X The Payout -Bejeweled […]
Minority Enterprise Development Week celebrates 30th year
Press release: “Minority Enterprise Development Week Has Been An Important Stepping Stone To The Growth of Our Reputation” Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week of WNC 30-year anniversary press conference held at The Asheville Chamber of Commerce August 27, 2013 was a testament to the ongoing success past recipients gain as a result of receiving MED […]
A.C. Reynolds holding SAT practice test Sept. 21
SAT PRACTICE TEST ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 The A.C. Reynolds High School PTSO is sponsoring a community-wide SAT Practice Test for students from any area high school/home school. The practice test will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 from 9am – 1:30pm, with check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. inside the ACRHS front doors. […]
Asheville Middle School students march to commemorate MLK’s ‘Dream’
Asheville Middle School’s boisterous student body took to the streets Wednesday afternoon to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.‘s iconic “I Have Dream” speech.
Hickory church wins national Kraft Cheese, TerraCycle recycling contest
From a press release: Hickory Church of Christ is the national winner of cash and prizes in a contest run by Kraft Cheese and recycling pioneer TerraCycle. The Kraft Barbecue Bash contest gave entrants a chance to win by recycling the most used cheese wrappers June 1-July 31. Hickory Church of Christ sent in 9,000 […]
N&O: State mulls forced fracking on private land
From the News and Observer: Luke Cranford has been active in organized opposition to fracking in Lee County for more than a year, concerned about chemical spills and disruptions to the area’s bucolic landscape. But a proposal under consideration could force Cranford and other area property owners to give up control of the natural gas […]
Hendersonville’s Gem & Mineral Show kicks off Aug. 30
From press release: 32nd Annual Gem & Mineral Spectacular Show & Sale The Henderson County Gem & Mineral Society of Hendersonville, N.C., will be presenting the 32nd annual Gem & Mineral Spectacular Show and Sale Aug. 30-Sept. 2. The show will be held at the Whitmire Activity Center, 301 Lily Pond Road, Hendersonville, N.C. Hours […]
First Citizens Bank takes over Mountain 1st Bank in $10 million deal
From Charlotte Business Journal: First Citizens Bank & Trust will buy Hendersonville-based 1st Financial Services Corp. in a $10 million deal, the two banks announced Wednesday. Raleigh-based First Citizens will pay $8 million to the U.S. Treasury to repay 1st Financial’s Troubled Asset Relief Program bailout. It will pay an additional $2 million to 1st […]
Hometrust goes public
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 27, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)—HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:HTBI), the holding company for HomeTrust Bank (the "Bank"), announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 1,041,245 shares of the Company's common stock, representing 5% of the Company's outstanding shares. The shares may be purchased in […]
WLOS: Damaged section of Blue Ridge Parkway reopens
From WLOS: The Blue Ridge Parkway reopened a closed section of the historic motor road, from Milepost 376 at Ox Creek Road in Asheville, NC to Milepost 355 at Mt. Mitchell State Park using temporary bypass lanes, on Monday, August 26, 2013. The speed limit in this section of the roadway has been reduced to […]
Charlotte Street Computers to host Sept. 5 Chamber After Hours event
From a Chamber press release: CHARLOTTE STREET COMPUTERS HOSTS ASHEVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS EVENT ASHEVILLE, NC, August 26, 2013 – Charlotte Street Computers is proud to host the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce September Business After Hours event at their Charlotte Street location on September 5th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Both […]
HomeTrust Bank parent company repurchases stock shares
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 27, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq:HTBI), the holding company for HomeTrust Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 1,041,245 shares of the Company’s common stock, representing 5% of the […]
Beyond Coal: Rally against Duke Energy plant brings out environmentalists, TV vampire
A few hundred people rallied under clear blue skies in Pack Square Park Saturday afternoon to call on Duke Energy to shutter its Asheville coal plant and advocate for clean energy. The event, called “Beyond Coal: A Rally for Our Future,” featured local speakers, singers and popular TV actor/vampire Ian Somerhalder. [Photo gallery at the bottom.]