Charise of Bread + Cheese, Please! blog recaps her visit to Asheville to explore its craft-beer scene. Here are a couple snippets: …we hit up 7 places over the 2 days, and here’s our take … Pisgah Brewing. … It is in an industrial park that had us going “um, are you sure this is […]
News Bulletins
New Henderson County Sheriff — Charlie McDonald
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, After two hours and three rounds of voting, retired Sheriff’s Office Capt. Charlie McDonald was selected by the Henderson County Republican Party executive committee to replace Sheriff Rick Davis. Voting came down to McDonald and Frank Stout, a retired N.C. Highway patrolman. The winning candidate needed at least 23 votes […]
Asheville School robotics club takes second place at state competition
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 1, 2012) Asheville School Robotics club members returned from their first competition on February 25 with second place medals in hand. Participating in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Tech Challenge in Greensboro, the club joined 32 other high schools across North Carolina, and […]
City rolls out new recycling bins March 5
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE- The City of Asheville will hold a kick-off event for the launch of the Zero Waste AVL Recycling Program Monday, March 5, at 10 a.m. at the West Asheville Park Pavilion, located at 198 Vermont Ave. The launch will correspond with the first neighborhood delivery of the […]
Blue Ridge Rollergirls accepted to international association
The Blue Ridge Rollergirls (BRRG) of Asheville announced today that they have completed the long process of being accepted into the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. Founded in 2004, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) promotes and fosters the sport of women’s flat track roller derby by facilitating the development of athletic ability, sportswomanship, […]
Burton Street community begins planning for agricultural fair, seeks partners
Full announcement from Carolina Farm Stewards: The Burton Street Community of West Asheville is in the planning stages for the 3rd annual revival of the agriculture fair that was started 1913 by E.W. Pearson in this historically African American neighborhood. The fair was started at a time in N.C.’s history when black citizens had recently […]
Hillside Games versus The Wyvern’s Tale
There’s an internet turf war being fought by two local game stores, and it’s starting to get national attention. Here’s the gist, provided by ENWorld.com. Hillside Games of Asheville, NC – the worst game store in America? Unethical practices, domain-name stealing, anti-competitive tactics, and frivolous lawsuit threats against those who criticize are just the start! […]
Town of Mills River considers ordinance changes for area near Sierra Nevada brewery
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Town officials are considering changing ordinances to allow restaurants, retail amenities and alternative energy sources in light industrial areas after Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. recently announced its plans to locate in Henderson County. Sierra Nevada will be the first occupant of the 262-acre Ferncliff Industrial Park, which has been designated […]
Governor declares Severe Weather Awareness Week
Full announcement from the governor’s office: RALEIGH – After one of the most active and deadly years in recent weather history, Gov. Bev Perdue today cautioned North Carolinians to be on the lookout for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms as spring approaches. Perdue declared March 4-10 Severe Weather Awareness Week in North Carolina and recommends that […]
Joyful Noise offers free Spectacular Saturday Sampler
From the community arts center: Think Joyful Noise is only about stringed instruments? Think again! Along with a thriving strings program, we offer classes in dance, drama, voice, visual arts, Kindermusik and more. Joyful Noise is a nonprofit community arts center that offers classes in several locations including Weaverville, Asheville and Marshall. Our mission is […]
Town of Black Mountain moves Ingles grant discussion to next Wednesday
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, The Town of Black Mountain and Land of Sky Regional Council are closer to submitting their application for a grant worth $750,000 to help Ingles Markets, Inc., build two new entrances to their headquarters and distribution facility in Black Mountain. A revised application will be on file at Town Hall […]
N.C. Symphony now accepting nominations for esteemed educator awards
From the press release: RALEIGH, N.C.—Nominations are currently being accepted for a pair of esteemed educator awards presented annually by the North Carolina Symphony, the orchestra announced today. North Carolina students, parents, colleagues and community members can recommend their local music teacher for the 2012 Maxine Swalin Award for Outstanding Music Educator and Jackson Parkhurst […]
New exhibit of drawings and installations opens at UNCA’s Tucker Gallery on Friday
“Now but Not Yet,” a collection of new work by Dona Barnett, a senior at UNC-Asheville, will be on display from Friday, March 2 through Tuesday, March 20 in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery in UNCA’s Owen Hall. An opening reception takes place this Friday, March 2, 6-8 p.m. in the gallery. Says a press […]
UNCA to offer effective teacher training classes
From the press release: Effective Teacher Training classes will be offered on four Saturdays beginning March 24, by the Asheville Graduate Center at UNC Asheville. Effective Teacher Training is required substituting in the Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools, and this course also qualifies for three continuing education credits for already certified teachers. The four-session […]
Fifty workers at Billy Graham ministries laid off
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, via the Associated Press, The Charlotte-based Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is laying off nearly 50 workers, or about 10 percent of its staff, as it shifts focus to its online ministry and other initiatives. The Charlotte Observer reports this is the second time in three years that the 62-year-old organization […]
Hendersonville man makes new sports energy drink
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Even with a market already glutted with every stripe of sports energy drinks, Frank Trombetta knew he could build a better drink. After two years of intensive research and development and testing on numerous athletes, containers of HyPerformance formula have finally been delivered to Hendersonville from the manufacturer. “With almost […]
Susan Harris files for U.S. Congress in 11th District
Susan Harris, an accountant from McDowell County, has filed as a Republican candidate for the 11th Congressional District. Once a conservative Democrat, she has switched party affiliations and registered on the last day to file.
After devastating fire, wildlife rehab man vows to return
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Naturalist Carlton Burke says his wildlife rehabilitation center here will bounce back from a devastating fire, but it may take a while. More than 100 animals, most of them reptiles, were lost in the blaze Saturday at the center on North Mills River Road. Five owls were among the animals […]
Executive committee recommends next Henderson County sheriff tonight
From the Times-News: The question of who will lead the Sheriff’s Office could be answered tonight when the Henderson County Republican Party executive committee selects a recommended replacement for Rick Davis. Five candidates placed on the ballot by the party’s selection committee — plus anyone nominated and seconded from the floor — will address the […]