PRESS RELEASE (from French Broad Chocolates) French Broad Chocolates is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of their latest chocolate venture, French Broad Chocolates Factory & Tasting Room. The event, scheduled for Friday, June 29, will feature free tours, tastes, and a ribbon cutting by the Chamber of Commerce. The event will be open house- […]
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What do North Carolinians consider indecent on TV? Carolina Public Press examines their complaints
In the latest Super Bowl, halftime performer M.I.A. “flipped off America by middle finger,” a North Carolinian complained to the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC regulates broadcasters and “fields frequent complaints about all kinds of shows and media outlets,” says Jon Elliston, in a report published by Carolina Public Press. “In the 14 months leading […]
Asheville Citizen-Times’ paywall starts July 1
In February, Forbes Magazine reported that Gannett — the company that owns the Asheville Citizen-Times, USA Today and many other media outlets — would start charging for access to its digital content. Two years ago, Xpress noted that, in an apparent test run, Gannett implemented pay walls for three of its publications: the Tallahassee Democrat, […]
Study: Nonprofit arts, culture industry generates $43.7 million in economic activity in Buncombe
PRESS RELEASE The nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $43.7 million in annual economic activity in Buncombe County. This spending — $16.9 million by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and an additional $26.8 million in event-related spending by their audiences—supports 1,427 full-time equivalent jobs, generates $32.5 million in household income to local residents, and delivers […]
Minor earthquake recorded near Franklin, N.C., on June 19
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that, at 10:41 p.m. on June 19, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake occurred about 7 miles north-northeast of Franklin, N.C. No damage was reported.
Hendersonville High senior Margaret Butler named Apple Ambassador for 2012 N.C. Apple Festival
PRESS RELEASE The North Carolina Apple Festival, Inc. is pleased to announce its Apple Ambassador for 2012. The Apple Ambassador represents the Festival and at other events across the region. Each year, the Festival selects its Ambassador from rising high school seniors. Students are required to submit their transcripts, list of activities, provide letters of […]
Appalachian Trail marks 75th years since completion
PRESS RELEASE This year marks the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, measuring roughly 2,180 miles in length from Georgia to Maine. The anniversary will occur on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. The original Trail took more than 15 years to build and was completed on […]
N.C. House passes Moffitt budget amendment keeping TVA funds in WNC
PRESS RELEASE (from North Carolina Speaker of the House Thom Tillis) Last Wednesday, an amendment sponsored by Rep. Tim Moffitt (R-Buncombe) passed the North Carolina House as a part of Senate Bill 229. The bill subsequently passed the full House on Monday night. The Moffitt amendment ensures that funds received by the state from the […]
Man pours gasoline in home; officials close Hillside Street temporarily
WLOS reported that officials temporarily closed part of Hillside Street as they investigated what seems to be an initial spill of gasoline inside a home.
Occupy Hendersonville sets up for a weekend of speakers, activity
Blueridgenow.com (the Hendersonville TImes-News) reports: “Occupy Hendersonville has set up camp for the weekend in a gravel lot across from the Visitors Center and SunTrust Bank on Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. …”
James Bross named president, CEO of Angel Medical Center in Franklin
PRESS RELEASE (from Mission Health) Mission Health is pleased to announce the appointment of James B. Bross as President and CEO of Angel Medical Center, effective July 9th. Bross, an executive with more than 28 years of experience in hospital, health plan and healthcare consulting, will assume overall leadership and strategic vision and strategy for […]
Yancey County News’ Jonathan Austin talks to The AWL about winning journalism awards
Its first year out, the Yancey County News has won two major journalism awards, the E.W. Scripps Award for Distinguished Service to the First Amendment and the Ancil Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism. The prizes were both awarded for stories reporting on corruption in the county’s official channels. In one series, the paper revealed […]
Sketch released of man who raped, stabbed woman on trail near Gatllinburg
Authorities have released a sketch of the man accused of raping and stabbing a woman on a Great Smoky Mountains National Park trail near Gatlinburg, Tenn., the Asheville Citizen-Times reports. There’s also a $5,000 award for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man, described as The suspect is described as a white […]
State seeks input on storm water proposal that encourages permeable pavement option
PRESS RELEASE N.C. Department of Environment & Natural Resources Officials are seeking public comments on a proposed change to state water quality guidelines that would allow developers in the entire state to earn stormwater credits if they use permeable pavement on projects rather than asphalt or concrete. Currently, only development projects in eastern North Carolina […]
Mountain Xpress food writer Mackensy Lunsford wins 1st place, 2012 Altweekly awards
Who knew that writing about how everything is better with butter — even termite larva — would earn Mountain Xpress food writer Mackensy Lunsford the first-place award in the 2012 Altweekly awards?
The American Chestnut, “king of the forest,” returns to Southern Highlands Reserve
PRESS RELEASE WHAT: A ceremonial planting of three potentially blight-resistant American chestnuts and a presentation on the status of American chestnut restoration WHERE: The Southern Highlands Reserve, Lake Toxaway, NC WHEN: Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 4 to 6 pm “King of the Forest” Returns to The Southern Highlands Reserve On Saturday, June 16, from […]
Nominate a Downtown (Asheville) Hero for 2012 awards
PRESS RELEASE The Asheville Downtown Association is seeking nominations for its 2012 Downtown Heroes Awards. Downtown Heroes are individuals who have made a significant impact on downtown Asheville, have been active in its revitalization, and have contributed time and energy to improve the downtown area for businesses, residents and tourists. A nomination form is available […]
Feds seek to protect Southern Appalachian bogs, need public input
PRESS RELEASE (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) In 1903 President Theodore Roosevelt created the first National Wildlife Refuge to protect brown pelican breeding grounds on the east coast of Florida. The refuge system has since grown to more than 553 refuges across the nation, and now the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service proposes establishing a […]
How do your tomatoes grow? Get tips on tomatoes, container gardens from Master Gardeners June 20
PRESS RELEASE On Wednesday, June 20, at 1:30pm, Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Buncombe County will present a program on growing tomatoes by Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, John Hew at the Extension Office Classroom, 94 Coxe Ave. The talk, “Tomatoes III” is the final program of a series and will focus on mature plants thru […]
Recent rainfall clears North Carolina drought conditions for first time in two years
PRESS RELEASE North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Recent rainfall has helped to rid North Carolina of drought conditions for the first time in almost two years. The rain the state received from Tropical Storm Beryl helped eliminate lingering moderate drought conditions in eastern North Carolina. There are still 36 central and southeastern […]
North Carolina legislators, governor sign law allowing live gambling at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
FROM THE ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES: The General Assembly gave final legislative approval Wednesday to a bill that tinkered with gambling laws so that a 30-year compact the tribe and Gov. Beverly Perdue signed can be carried out. The Senate agreed to House changes to the bill by a vote of 35-11. Perdue later Wednesday signed it […]