FORMER CHARLOTTE MAYORS, GANTT, VINROOT APPEAR TOGETHER AGAINST AMENDMENT ONE Raleigh, N.C. – In a video released today, Charlotte’s former Democratic Mayor Harvey Gantt joined former Republican Mayor Richard Vinroot to oppose Amendment One, a constitutional rewrite on the May 8, North Carolina primary ballot that would ban civil unions and domestic partnerships, and threaten […]
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Home energy efficiency classes offered
Here’s the press release from OnTrack: Home Energy Efficiency Classes – class participants can expect to achieve a 30 percent savings in their utilities by implementing recommendations (Asheville, NC). Members of the community are encouraged to attend a Home Energy Efficiency Class in Asheville this spring. Sponsored by Progress Energy, OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling […]
Tom Johnson Camping Center presents check to Shriner’s Children Hospitals
Tom Johnson Camping Center Vice President, Gary Stroud, will be presenting a check today at 1pm in Marion to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. The following Shriners will be in attendance to accept the donation: Illustrious Sir H. Mike Cook, Potentate, Oasis Shriners; Fred Laxton, Chief Rabban, Oasis Shriners; and Ron Valentine, Shriners Hospital Coordinator […]
N.C. amendment carries “massive implications”
The “untested language” of North Carolina’s proposed Amendment One draws scrutiny from the national web-news organization Talking Points Media.
Deputies searching for escaped Haywood inmate
FROM WWNC (570 Radio) “Deputies in Haywood County are searching for 22-year-old Rigel Bonilla. Sheriff Bobby Suttles says he walked out of the jail about 1:30 Monday afternoon after other prisoners allegedly busted a sprinkler head, causing water to spread on the floor. ,,,” Read more: http://www.wwnc.com/cc-common/mainheadlines3.html?feed=122546&article=10017878#ixzz1rdoN01ZR
West Asheville tailgate market starts today
From their facebook page: TUESDAY 3:30 – 6:30pm. The growing season is just starting, but with so much rain and warmth this spring, you can expect plenty of lettuces, greens, herbs and plant starts for your gardens, plus breads and pastries (including vegan), eggs, cheese, chocolate and a variety of meats including bison, beef, pork, […]
TEDx Asheville and Venture Asheville event 4/11 at 6pm
From a joint release of TEDx Asheville and Venture Asheville Join TEDxAsheville and Venture Asheville on April 11 for a joint community presentation and press conference. The event will be held at 6pm at the U.S. Cellular Center Ballroom (accessible through the U.S. Cellular Center main lobby). Attendees are invited to come early and network. […]
Murphy teen catches record 66-lb bass in Hiwassee Reservoir
From NC State Wildlife… When he launched his 17-foot Hydrosport on Hiwassee Reservoir on the morning of March 31, Tyler Shields expected he’d catch a few largemouth bass, maybe a smallmouth bass or two. What he didn’t expect to catch, however, was the new freshwater striped bass state record. Shortly before noon, the 17-year old […]
Man airlifted to Mission after horseback riding accident in Fletcher
According to WLOS-TV A man had to be airlifted to the hospital after a horse riding accident in Fletcher. Emergency crews were called out to Six Oaks Ranch on River Cane road around four Monday afternoon. First responders said the horse the man was riding reared up, he fell off and then the horse landed […]
A century later, Allan Wolf brings “Voices from the Titanic” to life at UNC Asheville
Photo by Bill Rhodes Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: A Century Later, Allan Wolf Brings “Voices from the Titanic” to Life at UNC Asheville One-hundred years to the day that the Titanic sank, Asheville writer Allan Wolf will present a reader’s theater presentation of his award-winning book, “The Watch That Ends the Night: […]
UNCA offers community storm spotter training course
From the press release: UNC Asheville’s Atmospheric Sciences Department will host advanced Skywarn storm-spotter training at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at UNC Asheville’s Robinson Hall, room 125. Justin Lane of the Greenville-Spartanburg National Weather Service Forecast Office will lead the two-hour course. Representatives from emergency response agencies, amateur radio operators and interested weather watchers […]
UNCA to host 28th annual Economic Crystal Ball Seminar
From the press release: UNC Asheville’s 28th annual Economic Crystal Ball Seminar will be held on Thursday, April 19, at UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. Noted economists David W. Berson and James F. Smith will make forecasts on the business and financial outlook for the coming year. The seminar, sponsored by the UNC Asheville Economics Department […]
Bucombe Register of Deeds offers online service for birth, death and marriage certificates
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County Register of Deeds office: Request Your Vital Records Online Your Buncombe County Register of Deeds is making it easier to access vital records by allowing citizens to request and pay for Birth, Death and Marriage certificates online. The certificate will be mailed without requiring a visit to […]
Beware: High threat of wildfire this week in area forests
The U.S. Forest Service today announced there is a high threat of wildfire this week in the Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie, and Croatan National Forests and encouraged visitors to help prevent wildfires. Dry conditions are increasing the chances of wildfire across North Carolina. All campfires should be completely extinguished before leaving a campsite and never leave […]
Founder of Four Seasons hospice dies, remembered for voulnteerism
From the Times-News: Jean Hoogstra, founder of Four Seasons hospice, exemplified the volunteer spirit, said Director of Volunteer Services Donna Nawrocki. Hoogstra, who started the organization in 1979 in her living room with a group of dedicated volunteers, died April 1 at the age of 94.
Asheville-area gas prices continue to rise
FROM ASHEVILLEGASPRICES.COM (full press release) Average retail gasoline prices in Asheville have risen 3.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.95/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.91/g, according to gasoline price website AshevilleGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas prices […]
MedWest-Haywood President and CEO Mike Poore resigns
From the media release: MedWest Health System today announced the resignation of Mike Poore, President and Chief Executive Officer of MedWest-Haywood. Mike has decided to explore other opportunities in executive healthcare leadership. He will officially leave the organization effective April 27. John E. Young, Group Vice President for the Western Division of Carolinas HealthCare System, […]
Stroller Strides and Plum Organics partner up to give back
From the press release: Asheville, NC (Grassroots Newswire) April 4, 2012 – Today, Stroller Strides, the country’s largest pre- and post-natal fitness program for new moms, is announcing a new partnership initiative with Plum Organics™, the leading provider of organic nutrition for babies, toddlers and kids. Both companies have come together to support the launch […]
Park Ridge to host book drive for foster care children
From the press release: Hendersonville, N.C. (April 9, 2012) – In honor of National Foster Care Month in May, Park Ridge Health is coordinating with Henderson County Social Services to collect books for children in foster care. Park Ridge Health will hold an on-campus book drive from May 11 – May 18. Children in foster […]
Evergreen Community Charter School competing for Green Ribbon Schools Award
Four North Carolina schools are up for the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools Award, including Asheville’s own Evergreen Community Charter School. From the Charlotte Observer: Three North Carolina public schools and one private school are among those competing for the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools Award, which recognizes the highest performing […]
NCGOP is recruiting volunteers
Here’s the message sent via the Buncombe County Republican Party’s email newsletter: The NCGOP Victory Campaign is off to a great start and we are currently recruiting all the volunteers that we can to help with our campaign efforts in this important election season. We will be coordinating efforts and events across North Carolina to […]