According to the Raleigh News and Observer, If North Carolina were a presidential candidate, it would be a contender. It has high favorables, low negatives, and is very strong in the African-American community. So says a new survey by Public Policy Polling, a firm based in Raleigh that conducted a national poll that asked Americans […]
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WCU and App State face off for energy conservation
From the Smoky Mountain News: Things have gotten slightly darker at Western Carolina University. The Cullowhee-based college is battling Boone’s Appalachian State University in the “Battle of the Plug.” A play on their football competition, Battle of the Old Mountain Jug, this battle pits the two rivals against each other for the benefit of the […]
SoCon tip-off party benefits the YMCA
From a press release: The 2012 SoCon Basketball Tournament Tip Off Party will be held at Asheville’s US Cellular Center Banquet Hall on Friday, March 2, from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the YMCA of Western North Carolina’s Healthier Communities Campaign. This all-inclusive event will celebrate the return of SoCon basketball to […]
Asheville couple found guilty of trespass from same-sex marriage protest
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Kathryn Cartledge and Elizabeth Eve hoped their act of civil disobedience would be seen as justified because of North Carolina’s law prohibiting same-sex marriage. They testified Thursday in Buncombe County Superior Court about their more than 30 years together and how they sat on the floor of the Register of […]
Hendersonville attorney misappropriates funds, surrenders law license
From the Times-News: A Hendersonville attorney has been disbarred after a Wake County judge signed an order finding that John “Jack” Tate misappropriated funds. Court documents show that Tate surrendered his license to practice law in North Carolina on Wednesday. An affidavit filed with the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division, and signed by […]
Hendersonville man ordered to forfeit snake collection
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Walter Clarence Kidd of Henderson county will have to hand over his collection of poisonous snakes and lizards after pleading guilty to 15 counts of possessing endangered animals and failure to properly label containers of poisonous snakes. The reptile collection is reported to be worth nearly $50,000. [Kidd] also received […]
Blue Ridge Bookfest 2012 seeks volunteers
This year’s Blue Ridge Bookfest is held Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19 at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock. The free event includes 40 authors, presentations and exhibitors. According to a press release, “Volunteers like you are the backbone of the bookfest. Every year we depend on all our volunteers to help […]
WCU’s Mountain Heritage Day festival seeks crafters and artists
Mountain Heritage Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, on the Western Carlina University campus. That’s months away, but it’s not too soon to begin the application process for an arts or crafts vendorship. Applications are available at the festival web site mountainheritageday.com, or by calling WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center: 227-7129. Deadline is Friday, March […]
Waynesville to get a skateboard park
From the Smoky Mountain News: Waynesville leaders have committed to foot the bill for the long-held dream of a skateboard park — and it will receive help from an unexpected place. After years of pinning their hopes on grants and private fundraising that only partially materialized, town leaders have now decided they must move forward […]
Video: Digitaldigi on red flags in dating
Local vlogger Digitaldigi talks about warning signs and red flags in the dating world. Mildly not work safe.
Permanent memorial to honor veterans is coming together in McDowell County
From the McDowell News: Some heavy blocks of granite arrived this week from Georgia as the county’s new tribute to veterans begins to take shape. On Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, big granite blocks, some weighing more than 5,300 pounds, arrived by truck to the site for the new veterans memorial wall located next to the […]
Hendersonville Crossroads office to close
From the Times-News: The Hendersonville Crossroads office, which provides substance abuse and mental health services, will close in March, according to a release from parent company RHA Behavioral Health Services. The closure will impact 75 to 100 people in Henderson County, according to CEO Gordon Simmons. RHA is working to transition clients to other local […]
Black Mountain officials explain town’s finances
From the Black Mountain News: Town officials said they have identified specific ways to offset the loss in revenue when the Town of Black Mountain Board of Aldermen repealed the solid waste fee expected to bring the Town $150,000 this fiscal year. In an interview with the Black Mountain News, officials also explained where they […]
Asheville School students start first robotics club, will compete tomorrow in Greensboro
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (February 23, 2012) Wander into an Asheville School classroom on most Monday evenings and you’ll find a group of enthusiastic students excited to see how they’ve managed to transform a hunk of metallic parts into their very own robot. With the help of alumni and faculty support, a small […]
One week left in fundraiser for Moog Foundation’s education initiative
From the Moog Foundation website… The Bob Moog Foundation announces the launch of a pilot program of its hallmark educational project,Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, at Asheville City Schools’ (ACS) 2nd grade classrooms. Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool (formerly known as MoogLab) ignites the creative and innovative spirit by teaching children the science of sound through the magic of […]
APD investigates Tunnel Road bank robbery
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Thursday, 02-23-12, at approx. 3:20 pm, the Asheville Police Department responded to the Sun Trust Bank located at 771 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805; in reference to a report of an Armed Robbery. Upon arrival, officers met with Bank personnel who advised that a male […]
APD arrests Asheville High student for having a shotgun on school grounds
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Thursday, 02-23-12, at approx. 3:58 pm, Asheville Police and School Resource Officers from Asheville High School responded to the upper parking lot of Asheville High located at 419 McDowell St. in reference to a report of a student brandishing a shotgun. Officers were advised that […]
Belk, Wheeler to receive Warren Wilson’s first honorary degrees
Two distinguished North Carolinians will be awarded honorary degrees May 12 at the 2012 Warren Wilson College Commencement. Irwin Belk of Charlotte and Billy Edd Wheeler of Swannanoa each will receive the Doctor of Humane Letters from the college during the commencement ceremony. They are the first two recipients of honorary degrees from Warren Wilson. […]
Video: S*%t Sue Myers Says and S*%t Josh Michael Says
If you’re a regular listener to Star 104.3, you might find this friendly back-and-forth between hosts Sue Myers and Josh Michael amusing.
Video: Unifire starts Kickstarter campaign to bring their dragon to life
Although there’s no word on this from the group’s homepage or Facebook profile, this video shows that Unifire Theatre is planning on launching a Kickstarter campaign to create a “flaming, 7-man dragon.” Searches on Kickstarter also returned no results, so here’s hoping we haven’t let the flaming cat out of the asbestos bag by posting […]
Video: Digitaldigi talks ‘90s movies
Local vlogger digitaldigi talks about a “select few” films from his “massive” collection of ’90s flicks.