From a press release: Guthy|Renker names GRFS Global Development Center: Arden Call Center Expanding Again The Arden facility of Guthy|Renker Fulfillment Services has been selected as the Global Development Center for marketing heavyweight Guthy|Renker, LLC, the company announced on Tuesday. “We’re excited that among all the possible locations for the worldwide development center, Arden was […]
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Local online marketplace celebrates 10 years connecting collectors with rare books
Four selected to serve on ACT board of directors
From an Appalachian Trail Conservancy press release: FOUR NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN ELECTED TO THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cullowhee, NC (July 26, 2013) – On July 20th 2013, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) announced that Clark Wright Jr., Leonard Bernstein, Richard J. Daileader, and Carrie Rodriguez-Tweeten will serve on the board […]
Local filmmaker spotlights impact of coal ash
Asheville filmmaker Carly Calhoun has released a series of short documentaries on the impact of coal ash, with an eye toward doing a feature-length documentary.
Local filmmakers highlight impact of coal ash, post Kickstarter campaign
Asheville filmmakers Carly Calhoun and Sam Despeaux have released a series of short documentaries on the impact of coal ash, with an eye toward doing a feature-length documentary.
October Honor Ride to provide bikes for wounded veterans in WNC
From a press release: WHAT: The public is invited to ride in the Honor Ride Asheville to celebrate America’s war heroes. Cyclists of all skill levels can join in the fun and spirit of giving back on one of three WNC routes. All proceeds from the Honor Ride Asheville will go towards the purchase of […]
Land-of-Sky Council looking for sponsors for annual dinner
From a press release: COUNCIL SEEKS FRIEND OF THE RIVER SPONSORS Each year Land-of-Sky Regional Council sponsors the Friends of the River Dinner. Its purpose is to recognize the valuable contribution that many organizations and individuals make to improve the French Broad River and its tributaries. This year’s event will take place at 6:00 pm […]
Powerball report: Powerball jackpot jumps to $141 million
From N.C. Education Lottery: Powerball Report This weekend’s Powerball players have the chance to win a $141 million jackpot if taken as an annuity or $82 million if taken as a lump sum. The Saturday, July 13 drawing produced 19,105 winning tickets ranging from $4 to $200, totaling $134,907. Wednesday’s drawing produced 18,826 winning tickets […]
Waynesville to host 8th annual dog walk August 3
From a press release: Downtown Waynesville goes to the dogs Sarge’s 8th Annual Dog Walk is Aug. 3 Every year the streets of downtown Waynesville are taken over when hundreds of dogs and their owners show up for the Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation Downtown Waynesville Dog Walk This year marks the 8th anniversary of the […]
A living landscape: New website uses Google Earth to show history of Cherokee homeland
An interactive website is making it possible to take a virtual hike across the historic Cherokee Indian trails and villages of Western North Carolina.
Declaration of independence: Ditched by corporate HQ, Asheville print company reopens as independent
When a California-based printing corporation decided to shutter its Asheville branch in May, the local owner of the business and his laid-off workers had a reply: not so fast.
Biltmore Farms Hotel to hold job fair
From a press release: BILTMORE FARMS HOTELS TO HOLD JOB FAIR JULY 16 AND 17 Asheville, N.C. – Biltmore Farms Hotels, the largest locally-owned hotel group in Asheville, will be holding a job fair on Tuesday, July 16 from Noon – 5 pm and Wednesday, July 17 from 9 am – 4 pm, at the […]
Candler man wins $100,000 lotto pot
From BlueRidgenow.com: Robert Rose Sr. of Candler is the third player to win the $100,000 top prize playing the lottery’s Diamond 7’s game, according to a news release from the N.C. Education Lottery. He purchased his winning ticket, worth $68,001 after taxes were withheld, at BJ’s Gas & Food on Smoky Park Highway in Candler.
American Red Cross says blood donations down in June, calls for donors
From the American Red Cross: Red Cross issues emergency call for blood and platelet donors Blood donations down about 10 percent in June Buncombe County, NC (July 9, 2013) – The American Red Cross issued an emergency request for platelet and blood donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give because […]
House committee to discuss NC abortion bill
From Charlotte’s News 14: It has been one week since lawmakers first introduced amendments to the bill that would alter the state’s laws. The House Health and Human Services Committee is set to debate the bill Tuesday. New measures in the bill include provisions to require doctors to be in the room during the entire […]
Four people pulled to safety from Davidson River
From the Hendersonville Times-News: Using ropes and life jackets, rescue workers helped four victims cross the Davidson River to safety Monday after they were trapped near the Sycamore Flat Picnic Area by rushing waters. None of the victims sustained serious injuries or was hospitalized, but Transylvania County Rescue Squad and U.S. Forest Service officials used […]
Kroger buys Harris Teeter for $2.4 billion
From the Charlotte Observer: The announcement came five months after Matthews-based Harris Teeter, which has 212 grocery stores, hired J.P. Morgan to help the company explore sales options. Two private equity firms had expressed an interest in Harris Teeter, the grocer said at the time. Kroger, based in Cincinnati, said Harris Teeter will maintain its […]
Magazine holding statewide documentary film contest
Our State magazine is holding a documentary film contest open to all North Carolinians. From the website: It’s time to pull our your camera and show us why you love North Carolina. It’s Our State’s first-ever documentary film contest. There are a few important details to note about this contest. Most importantly, your documentary film […]
More rain expected today; area still under flood warning
From the National Weather Service, Asheville’s forecast for Friday, July 5: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely between noon and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts […]
Peppermint O yes
A local startup has launched a lightweight Linux operating system that is gaining popularity.
Grove Arcade reports 100 percent occupancy
From a press release: Grove Arcade, Retail Spaces at 100% Occupancy, Just in Time for Summer — And 100% Locally-Owned (Asheville, NC) The Grove Arcade is pleased to announce that it is fully occupied and ready for a busy summer. Its most recent tenant, The Watchmaker’s Shop, brings the Arcade’s ground floor of shops, restaurants, […]