According to the Hendersonville Times-News, A broken water line Monday inside the Historic Courthouse in downtown Hendersonville appears to have destroyed technical equipment outside the Commissioners Meeting Room, officials said, though the Henderson County Heritage Museum directly below it was spared irreplaceable damage. The pipe burst just after 10 a.m. Monday in a chaseway on […]
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Local orthopedic surgeon honored as national leader in field
From the press release: Local orthopaedic surgeon Gordon I. Groh, M.D., a board-certified specialist in shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, has been advanced from associate to active membership in the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, recognizing him as a national leader in the field. Membership in ASES, an educational […]
Fletcher, N.C. teen named “Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina”
Here’s the press release from the “Distinguished Young Women” organization: Fletcher, N.C. teen named Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina Statewide scholarship program awarded $22,000 in cash scholarships to participants Mobile, Ala. (February 13, 2012) – On February 4, Christina Maxwell of Fletcher, N.C. was named the Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina and awarded […]
League of Women Voters celebrates 92nd birthday
Here’s the press release from the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County: League of Women Voters Celebrates 92nd Birthday League president urges public to “Power the Vote” Asheville- The League of Women Voters will celebrate its 92nd birthday on February 14. Founded in 1920 after winning the battle to get women the right to […]
Restaraunts to raise funds for Asheville Fallen Firefighters / Shane Mackey Fund
Here’s the press release from the Asheville Fire Department: Percentage Day for Local Firefighter Twenty restaurants will be participating in a “Percentage Day” benefit to raise funds for the Asheville Fallen Firefighters / Shane Mackey Fund. Area restaurants are sponsoring this event on February 16th, 17th and 18th. A percentage of the restaurants profits will […]
Water damage closes The Chop Shop
The Chop Shop at 100 Charlotte Street experienced a malfunction in their sprinkler system last night which has led to water damage and forced temporary closure of the business. Butcher Karen Fowler says she does not know how long they will have to be closed, and we will update information as we get it.
WNCAP and Scandals team up for dragshow to promote HIV awareness, testing in LGBTQ community
From the press release: sheville, NC — On Saturday night, February 25th, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) and Scandals Nightclub will present Stars Shine RED, a showcase of local and guest drag queens and kings in performances throughout the evening. The party begins at 8pm in Scandals, located at 11 Grove Street in […]
APD officer assaulted during drug arrest
Full release from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Sunday, 02-12-12, at approx. 7:00 pm; APD Officers responded to a report of drug activity at Altamont Apartments located at 72 North Market Street in downtown Asheville. During their investigation of the drug complaint, they encountered 48 year old Clarence Virgil Wroten, acting suspiciously and […]
Henderson County 117 Representative McGrady announces he will run for re-election
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Now into his sophomore year as a state legislator, N.C. Rep. Chuck McGrady said he will continue to stand on his principles — even if it means ruffling feathers sometimes with fellow Republicans in Raleigh. McGrady, who resigned as a Henderson County commissioner in December 2010 to fill the seat […]
N.C. Supreme Court to hear case about man with $14K hospital bill
From CBS News: AP) RALEIGH, N.C. — The case of a man who was stuck with a $14,419 bill that he calls inflated and unreasonable after three days of care in a Charlotte hospital is going to be heard by the North Carolina Supreme Court. The case, scheduled to be heard by the state’s high […]
Ramsey releases statement, will file candidacy for NC House 115
Here’s the press release from Statehouse candidate Nathan Ramsey (He initially announced his candidacy in October: http://www.mountainx.com/article/36039/Former-Buncombe-County-chair-Nathan-Ramsey-announces-run-for-N.C.-House-District-115) Nathan Ramsey Candidate, NC House 115 Good Schools. Good Jobs. A Better Future! http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Nathan-Ramsey-for-NC-House-115/100913696675339 Nathan Ramsey, former Chairman of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, will file tomorrow at the Buncombe County Board of Elections at 12 noon […]
North Carolina Brewers Guild names Win Bassett as new executive director
The NC Brewers Guild announces: Feb. 13, 2012—Win Bassett, an attorney, writer and North Carolina beer advocate, has been named the new Executive Director of the North Carolina Brewers Guild <http://ncbeer.org> . He will assume duties of the position today, February 13, 2012. Bassett is contributing writer and education coordinator for All About Beer <http://allaboutbeer.org> […]
Breast thermograms to be offered Feb. 21 in Johnson City
From the press release: Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Clinical Thermographer, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Castle Clinic Robert Allen MD 1416 S Roan St Johnson City TN 37604 Tel: 423-979-6257 On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available from 10-2 pm. Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive […]
NCDENR says less trash going to NC landfills
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Experts say the sour economy and increased recycling efforts are behind a drop in the amount of garbage North Carolinians throw away. The statewide disposal rate fell below one ton per person in 2010-11 for the first time in 20 years, according to a report issued by the N.C. Department […]
Henderson County dialogue on racial divides Thursday evening
The Henderson County League of Women Voters will hold a forum on racial divides in the community on Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Blue Ridge Community Health Services Building 2579 Chimney Rock Road. For more information on the dialogue, call 828-693-5257
Henderson County sheriff search committee promises open process
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, The Henderson County Republican Party committee charged with vetting candidates for sheriff has set up a schedule for interviewing prospects, soliciting input from Sheriff’s Office employees and releasing the committee’s findings. “There will be no secrets. There will be no cronyism. This committee will be above board because we believe […]
McDowell Early College program experiences growth in its first six years
From The McDowell News: McDowell Early College (MEC) has seen tremendous growth over the last six years. The school allows students to earn college credit and even an associate degree during high school. Lisa Robinson has been the principal at MEC since it started and has seen how the program has grown. “The initial plan […]
Red Cross opens temporary shelter in Hendersonville due to weather
From the Times-News: The American Red Cross in downtown Hendersonville has opened a temporary shelter this afternoon as bitter-cold temperatures are forecast to grip the mountains for a second consecutive night. Henderson County Deputy Fire Marshall Wally Hollis said the Red Cross center opened its doors at 1 p.m. today as a “comfort station” for […]
Sarasota Herald-Tribune contest grand prize is a craft-beer trip to Asheville
According to ticketsarasota.com, an online arm of the Herald-Tribune (Sarasota): Like craft beer? Have a talent for rhyme? You can win a VIP trip for two to craft beer hotspot Asheville, N.C., in the Top O’ The Limerick Contest, sponsored by the Shamrock Pub and Ticketsarasota.com.
N.C.-S.C. border to be officially decided later this year
From The State: On May 24, 1772, William Moultrie took a break from surveying the South Carolina-North Carolina border to visit little Charlotte Town, which he described as having five or six houses, “very ordinary built of logs.” Nearly 240 years later, Charlotte has a few more houses. But the passage of time and the […]
Brown Mountain Lights still a mystery
From The News Herald: MORGANTON — No matter how they try, scientists ranging from paranormal investigators to serious physicists are unable to unlock the mystery of the Brown Mountain Lights in Burke County. “Artists and scientists alike have congregated around this phenomena,” said Joshua P. Warren, Asheville native turned paranormal investigator who spoke before a […]