Brent Martin works in Sylva and is Southern Appalachian Regional Director for The Wilderness Society. He has an opinion piece in the Smoky Mountain News this week expressing his dismay at Congress’ proposed rules that he says will gut many of the protections for local national forests. …when Congress adjourned in December, it left in […]
News Bulletins
Health officials: Norovirus infections spreading across North Carolina
The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services reports: RALEIGH—Throughout January, several local health departments across North Carolina have reported multiple outbreaks of norovirus, prompting state public health officials to issue advice on steps everyone can take to avoid this common and unpleasant gastrointestinal illness. “The most important message we have right now is that […]
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Natasha Trethewey to read at UNCA
UNCA’s website announces: Natasha Tretheway, one of America’s most acclaimed poets and a compelling speaker, will offer a reading and talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in UNC Asheville’s Humanities Lecture Hall. This event is free and open to the public. Tretheway won the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for “Native Guard” (2006, Houghton Mifflin). […]
Outside Magazine rates Jack of the Wood as a best adventure bar in the U.S.
Outside Magazine published its lists of best adventure bars in the U.S. (five separate lists, one for each region), and guess who rated in the Southern list. 3. Jack of the Wood Asheville, North Carolina Following a singletrack session down Bent Creek, in Pisgah National Forest, cyclists trade their saddles for an outdoor table at […]
Get ready to bar hop: Bus’ maiden voyage planned for Feb. 2
The Asheville Bar Hopper begins connecting downtown with the River Arts District with West Asheville on Feb. 2. The bus will ferry folks Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 6 p.m., with its last stop at midnight behind Thirsty Monk. The fare is $5 between downtown/river district and all west zones, or $3 within one […]
City will hold March 1 community meeting for Lake Craig/Azalea Road project
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – On Thursday, March 1, the City of Asheville will host a community meeting for the Lake Craig Flood Management-Azalea Road project. The meeting will be held from 4-7 p.m. at the RENCI at UNC Asheville office in downtown Asheville in the Grove Arcade at One Page […]
APD seeks help locating suspect in local business break-ins
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: APD Seeks Assistance in locating Break-in Suspect Asheville Police are asking for the publics assistance in locating Julian McKinnley Rector, Rector is wanted for questioning in downtown break-ins involving rocks being thrown through front doors to gain access to a business in order to steal the cash register. […]
Mission announces new mobile medical lab for training medical professionals, students
From the press release: The vehicle houses a human patient simulation laboratory where health professionals can practice various skills. Computerized mannequins are substituted for real humans – and therefore provide a safe practice environment. Yet, the mannequins are capable of talking and producing vital statistics and heart sounds. Two lifelike hospital rooms allow physicians, EMS […]
Asheville School senior named a finalist for Morehead-Cain scholarship
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, NC (January 30, 2012) Asheville School Senior Lawrence Waller was recently named a finalist for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Morehead-Cain Scholarship – one of the oldest and most prestigious four-year merit scholarships in the United States. Waller, one of only 7 percent of nominees named as […]
Shuler: “I will not be running for governor”
Since Gov. Bev Perdue announced last week that she wouldn’t run for a second term, speculation has run rampant that Rep. Heath Shuler might jump into the race. Today, however, Shuler denied the rumors. The brief announcement, from Shuler’s office, reads: “I will not be running for governor of North Carolina in 2012. It is […]
Second annual Ramble Run 12K/5K set for May 12, programs offered to help beginners
From the press release: The Asheville Track Club (ATC) announces that registration is now open for The RAMBLE RUN AT BILTMORE PARK 12K and 5K Presented by: Mission Sports Medicine. The run benefits the WNC Foundation Women’s Fund. The second annual edition of the Ramble Run at Biltmore Park will be held on May 12, […]
RBC Bank honors three local teachers with cash award for teaching excellence
From the press release: Asheville, N.C. – January 31, 2012 – RBC Bank recently honored three teachers in the Asheville area, each with a $500 award as part of its eighth annual Tribute to Teachers program, which recognizes deserving educators who demonstrate exceptional community leadership. Cynthia Norman, a teacher at Fletcher Elementary School in Fletcher, […]
Forest Service announces final decision on managing upper Chattooga Corridor
The US Forest Service announces: Final decisions allow boating in winter, early spring and protect highly valued fishing area (Columbia, S.C.) Jan. 31, 2012 –U.S. Forest Service officials today announced final decisions on managing recreation in the upper segment of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River (WSR) Corridor. The decisions include new opportunities for boating […]
Occupy Asheville doesn’t take Council’s camp deal, but “will pursue further dialogue”
Following a meeting of its coordinating council last night, Occupy Asheville issued a letter asserting that its encampment in front of City Hall is “a representation of the people’s natural rights.” In the letter, Occupy Asheville doesn’t take the deal proposed by Council to voluntarily decamp, but says it “will pursue further dialogue” with the […]
Pulitzer prize-winning poet Natasha Trethewey read at UNCA
Acclaimed poet Natasha Tretheway, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for her 2006 collection, Native Guard, gives a reading and talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in UNC Asheville’s Humanities Lecture Hall. According to a press release, “Native Guard, Trethewey’s third published collection, also contains poems examining feelings in Mississippi about Tretheway’s biracial […]
National Black AIDS Awareness Day is Tuesday, Feb. 7
According to a newsletter from the Western North Carolina AIDS Project, “National Black AIDS Awareness Day (NBAAD) is a community mobilization initiative designed to encourage Blacks across the US to get educated, get tested, get involved and get treated for HIV/AIDS.” On the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 7, Mayor Bellamy and representatives from WNCCHS will […]
Federal money for new police may be harder to get this year
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Asheville interim police Chief Wade Wood says his department will see a “huge benefit” from the $711,255 federal grant it won last year. The money, awarded through the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program, will allow the department to hire five new police officers — something it hasn’t been able […]
MoDaddy’s closes
According to a post on its Facebook page, downtown bar and live music venue MoDaddy’s has closed its doors. The announcement doesn’t specify a reason for the closure and reads: Modaddys has closed. Please support live music. Thank you for the memories.
Fly fishing clinic helps emerging outdoor women build skills
From the Caswell Messenger: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer a special fly-fishing weekend for women through the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program on March 9-11 in the mountains. Activities will be held at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and Davidson River Campground, south of Asheville, near Brevard in Transylvania County. The registration fee […]
See Spot run: Neuter-a-thon offers free surgery
Attention all male dog owners: If you live in the Asheville area and need to get your dog neutered, schedule an appointment with them for Feb. 17. Thanks to a study run by the Humane Alliance, owners will be reimbursed for neutering surgery. In order to qualify, your dog must be over 6 months of […]
Blue Ridge Community College helps develop phone app for first responders
Hendersonville Times-News reports: FLAT ROCK — You’re a first responder, and you’re not sure how to safely approach the hybrid vehicle at your wreck scene to rescue the driver who is trapped inside. … The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium Quick Reference Guide app is available to anyone with an iPhone or Android device. It […]