Here’s the press release from the the N.C. Eugenics Compensation Task Force: More than 100 Eugenics Victims in 48 Counties Verified by State d Gov. Bev Perdue Encourages More to Come Forward RALEIGH – The N.C. Justice for Sterilization Victims Foundation today announced an increase in the number of verified victims sterilized by the state’s […]
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Asheville Fire Department starts new outreach program
The Asheville PALS The Asheville Fire Department is very proactive in teaching the community about fire prevention. The department has several programs in which they interact with the public to teach the young, the old and everyone in between on how to keep safe from fire and injuries from fire. A group of Asheville firefighters […]
Mission Hospital celebrates Certified Nurses Day
From the press release: Asheville, N.C., March 19, 2012 – Today, Mission Hospital is celebrating Certified Nurses Day by honoring its 650 board certified nurses for their professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence in patient care. Certified Nurses Day allows employers, certification boards, education facilities, and healthcare providers to celebrate and publicly acknowledge their appreciation […]
Blue Ridge Roller Girls drop away game to Jacksonville, FLA but gain ranking in top ten
After losing by a heart-breaking 2 points to Jacksonville (147-145) on Saturday night, this weeks ratings by the independent website Flat Track Stats has our home-town skaters ranked as 9th in the South East. While not an official ranking from the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the stats are followed closely in the roller […]
During “Battle of the Plug,” WCU reduced more energy than ASU
FROM WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY Western Carolina University won the three-week “Battle of the Plug” challenge against Appalachian State University, reporting a higher percentage of reduced energy usage in residence halls. From Feb. 13 to March 2, WCU residential facilities reported a 7.5 percent reduction in energy usage while ASU reported a 2.4 percent reduction. ASU […]
Citizen asks public to keep eye out for stolen scooter
Mike McWilliams, via Twitter, has asked Ashevilleans to keep an eye out for a stolen scooter: If anyone spots a blue, Yamaha Vino scooter, license NC 4Y4372, please tweet at me or call APD at 252-1110. It is stolen.
Hendersonville’s Times-News: Farmers, brewers, experts ponder growing hops for local beer industry
FROM “Farmers Consider Growing Hops for Local Breweries”: …”I mean, you brew on harvest day, and it’s within hours of (picking) those hops, and there’s nothing else like it,” [co-owner of Southern Appalachian Brewery in Hendersonville Andy] Cubbin said. “If you can achieve a good, fresh-hop ale … remarkable. Everything about the hops comes through […]
ACT: Low-, middle-income residents challenged to find affordable rents in Buncombe
The North Carolina Justice Center released a statewide study that shows the challenges facing residents in Asheville and Buncombe County (for details and a link to the study, see “Educated, High Rent, Low Pay: An Economic Snapshot of Buncombeclick here). Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times examination of some of that data (“Renting in […]
Asheville Citizen-Times studies one family’s struggle with food insecurity
FROM THE ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES Recently, the Food Research and Action Center in Washington released rankings that put the Asheville metro area third-worst among 100 metropolitan areas in the United States. Local media have been exploring the issue and the data (click here here to go to mountainx.com/hunger). Here’s an excerpt from a March 17 Asheville […]
UNCA announces public reception for men’s basketball team
Join fellow fans as the Bulldog Nation recognizes and celebrates the UNC Asheville Men’s Basketball Team for their outstanding season and spectacular performance at the NCAA Tournament. Join in, too, as we honor the Spirit Team, the Game Day Band and the loyal student fans for their support of the team this season. Sunday, March […]
N.C. anticipates major increase in tourism thanks to Hunger Games
From the Mountain Times: According to N.C. Tourism Office, North Carolina is poised to reap major dividends from tourism with the March 23 opening of “The Hunger Games,” a film the office is calling “the highest-profile movie ever made in the state.” Shot on locations and sets from Concord to Barnardsville and starring Jennifer Lawrence […]
McDowell County commissioners approve marriage resolution
From the McDowell News: Earlier this week, the McDowell County Commissioners approved a resolution endorsing a proposed amendment to the N.C. Constitution defining marriage as between one man and one woman. However, some groups that are opposed to Amendment One said the action by McDowell commissioners supports discrimination against not only same-sex couples but many […]
Republican Men’s Club will host 11th District Republican candidates at next meeting
From the Times-News: The Henderson County Republican Men’s Club will host the 11th District Republican candidates at its monthly meeting Wednesday, March 28 at the Opportunity House on Highway 25 in Hendersonville.
State regulators suggest fracking could be safe option
According to the Raleigh News and Observer, State environmental regulators say the process of extracting natural gas from underground shale deposits, known as “fracking,” can be done safely if adequate protections are in place. That’s the conclusion the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources reached in a study released Friday that legislators last year […]
Local coffee featured, sold in Smithsonian Museum
From the Smoky Mountain News: For musicians, it’s the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For football players, it’s the Super Bowl championship rings. For Natalie Smith, having her signature coffee blends featured at The Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., is the greatest accolade. “I was extremely flattered, and I was […]
20th annual Tour de Cashiers Ride for Health planned for May 5
From the press release: Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Foundation presents the 20th Annual Tour de Cashiers Ride for Health on Saturday, May 5th. Staged among the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, the tour consists of 3 exciting routes – 25, 62 and 100 miles. The routes take in spectacular vistas of springtime in the mountains along […]
Local youth to participate in national Kick Butts Day
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – March 21, 2012 – Young people from Buncombe County are joining thousands of youth from across the country who are taking part in Kick Butts Day, a nationwide initiative that makes teens leaders in the effort to prevent youth tobacco use. “The upcoming Kick Butts Day is a […]
Carolina Day Teacher Dr. Hope Concannon gains national attention
Carolina Day Upper school math and physics teacher Dr. Hope Concannon has been chosen as a consultant by the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) and its partners to give support to newer AP Statistics teachers and their students by presenting at a number of all-day student study sessions, the most recent of which was […]
USA Today: Distilleries and breweries good for tourism
USA Today reports that food and drink tourism is booming. And yes, the article mentions Asheville: “Online travel company Viator, which provides access to more than 9,000 tours and activities, has seen a 50% increase in wine tour sales in the past year. And Kelly Gillease, vice president of marketing for Viator, says beer tour […]
Yancey County News wins major journalism award
CINCINNATI – The Scripps Howard Foundation today announced the winners of its annual Scripps Howard Awards, honoring the best work in the communications industry and journalism education in 2011. Awards include: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE FIRST AMENDMENT Jonathan Austin and Susan Austin of the Yancey County News, Burnsville, N.C., receive $10,000 and the Edward Willis […]
Local hearing on new rules for night hunting of hogs and coyotes scheduled
According to the Wilkes Journal-Patriot Two public hearings on an N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission proposal to allow night hunting of coyotes and hunters year-round while using artificial lights, starting Aug. 1, are scheduled in the region. The proposal also includes allowing the hunting of feral swine and coyotes on Sundays on private lands with archery […]