Here’s the press release from Sen. Apodaca’s office: Apodaca Ranked Second Most Effective Senator Is the highest ranking senator from the N.C. mountains in last 25 years Raleigh, N.C. – Sen. Tom Apodaca (R-Henderson), chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, is ranked the second most effective senator in North Carolina according to a new survey […]
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N.C.‘s DOT wants your ideas for 2040 transportation plan
PRESS RELEASE The N.C. Department of Transportation has completed a draft of its long-range transportation plan update, called the 2040 Plan , and is asking the public to provide their comments. The 2040 Plan provides a 30-year transportation blueprint for the state, and is not project specific. NCDOT is urging residents to take part in […]
VIDEO: Mark Meadows launches first television ad of primary campaign
Mark Meadows is the first of eight Republican candidates in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District to begin airing TV ads. Here’s the press release and video of the Meadows ad: HENDERSONVILLE, NC – Conservative Christian businessman Mark Meadows took to the airwaves this morning in the race to represent Western North Carolina in Congress. Meadows […]
City to hold informational meeting about sewer project near Sandhill Road
From the press release from the City of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville will begin work today on a sewer construction project near the intersection of Sandhill Road and W. Oakview Road in West Asheville. The City has contracted with T&K Utilities, Inc. to construct a new sewer line and install sewer connections […]
Grandfather Mountain adds daily events to calendar website
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN ADDS DAILY EVENTS CALENDAR TO WEBSITE GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC – In an effort to make Grandfather Mountain’s website (www.grandfather.com) more user-friendly and helpful, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation has added a new Daily Events menu to the website’s homepage. This new feature allows site visitors to easily navigate and plan their trip by date. […]
N.C. Senator Tom Apodaca releases statement on house proposal to alter UNC Health Care
Pardee Hospital is affiliated with UNC Health Care. From the press release: Raleigh, N.C. – The House Select Committee on State-Owned Assets today reviewed a proposal that would significantly alter the structure and governance of UNC Health Care. The bill would require UNC Health Care to receive legislative approval for basic business transactions, increase government […]
APD recognizes Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week.
Here’s the press release: APD Recognizes Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week. ASHEVILLE – In our community, the Asheville Police Department’s Animal Services Unit provides assistance and support not generally evident to the public. These services include investigating animal cruelty and animal attacks, securing and regulating dangerous or nuisance animals, and educating residents about responsible pet […]
Park Ridge Health announces community events for April 16-22
From the press release: Event Summary for 4/16 – 4/22/12 Community Events For pre-registrations, please call 855.PRH.LIFE. “Living Healthy With a Chronic Disease” Course Wednesdays, April 4 – May 9 (12:30 – 2:30 p.m.) At The Health Adventure in Biltmore Square Mall FREE Designed by Stanford University and led by certified Park Ridge Wellness […]
Asheville Sailing Club hosts regatta, races on Saturday-Sunday, April 21-22
PRESS RELEASE The Asheville Sailing Club will host a Jet 14 Sailboat regatta at Lake Julian the weekend of April 21-22. Racing will take place Saturday afternoon, April 21, and Sunday midday, April 22. Anyone picnicking, fishing or boating at Lake Julian Park on these two days will enjoy the spectacle of these beautiful sailboats […]
City calls for bids on Craven Street infrastructure improvements related to New Belgium project
Roadway widening for bike lanes and sidewalks, a greenway and a low-impact development parking lot — the city of Asheville is calling for landscape architects and/or civil engineers to submit bids for infrastructure improvements on Craven Street. The project is related to plans for craft brewer New Belgium to build its new East Coast facility […]
UPDATE: UNCA mascot has been found
UPDATE: UNCA’s mascot, Rocky, has been returned to his owner Ed. Johnson. The English bulldog was found by former UNCA student Grace Welsh. Preliminary report: Rocky may have been found. According to a status update from UNC Asheville’s Facebook page: “We believe the Rocky the Bulldog has been found. Rocky’s keeper has verified a photograph […]
Earth Fare gets new majority owner in $300 million deal, 570WWNC reports
“Oak Hill Capital Partners has bought about an 80 percent interest in [Earth Fare] from Cambridge, Massachusetts based Monitor Clipper Partners. The transaction is valued at approximately $300 million,” WWNC 570 Radio reports. Read more: http://www.wwnc.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=122546&article=10024267#ixzz1rjZ5pE3G
Buncombe Forward endorses Weinert, Merrill and Southard for Buncombe Commissioner
Here’s the press release from the influential local conservative group, Buncombe Forward, which lead the fight against last year’s referendum to raise the local sales tax by a quarter-cent: BUNCOMBE FORWARD ENDORSES GLENDA PETERS WEINERT, CHRISTINA KELLEY G. MERRILL & LINDA SOUTHARD FOR BUNCOMBE COUNTY COMMISSIONER Buncombe County, North Carolina – Buncombe Forward is pleased […]
McGrady scores high in effectiveness rankings
Here’s the press release from the office of Chuck McGrady: McGrady Scores High in Effectiveness Rankings In a just-released survey on the effectiveness of each member of the NC General Assembly, Representative Chuck McGrady, serving his first term in the North Carolina House of Representatives, scored in the top 50% of all house members. He […]
U.S., N.C. Forest Service personnel contain 100-acre wildfire outside Robbinsville
FULL PRESS RELEASE The U.S. Forest Service is working with North Carolina Forest Service personnel to suppress a 100-acre fire on part of the Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest. The fire is 100 percent contained, but not extinguished. The fire, which started around 12:30 p.m. yesterday, is located along Upper Mountain Creek, about six-to-eight […]
Deerfield retirement community raises $8,000 for AFD, will be recognized this Thursday
From the Asheville Fire Department: When AFD Captain Jeff Bowen lost his life fighting a fire in late July of 2011, the Deerfield community responded generously to Mission Hospital’s Fallen Firefighter Fund, but the residents of the 57-year-old retirement community decided that they would like to do more to show their gratitude for the fire […]
WLOS reports sale of Grove Park Inn
From WLOS via facebook: BREAKING NEWS: A Colorado-based company has agreed to buy the Grove Park Inn. KSL Capital Partners, LLC, will acquire the historic resort from the Sammons family, and the deal is expected to close within the next 30 days. Sources have told News 13 that meetings are scheduled through Tuesday to inform […]
Breast thermograms to be offered April 30
From the press release: Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Certified Thermographer nurse, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Zoolies Market 38 N Haywood St Waynesville NC 28786 828-452-3663 On Monday, April 30, 2012, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available from 10-2 pm. Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive test that does not […]
WNC Nature Center celebrates ‘year of the red wolf’ kickoff with safari on May 31st
Rufus, the red wolf frolics in his home at the WNC Nature Center (photo by Jill Sharp) This spring, the Friends of the WNC Nature Center are inviting the community to join them for “Mountain Safari” – a wild social adventure. On Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 6-9 p.m., the Nature Center will open its […]
Marriage Amendment Panel planned for April 21 in Hendersonville
From the press release: Hendersonville: On Saturday, April 21, 3 – 4:30 PM, First Congregational United Church of Christ (Fifth Ave. W. & White Pine Dr.) will sponsor a free educational opportunity to help voters make an INFORMED DECISION about the Constitutional Amendment on the May 8th primary ballot. At “NC MARRIAGE AMENDMENT : A […]
Park Ridge Health to host May 11 blood drive
From the press release: Hendersonville, N.C. (April 9, 2012) – Park Ridge Health is collaborating with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Friday, May 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All blood types are needed! The drive will take place in the Duke Room at Park Ridge Health, which […]