PRESS RELEASE Buncombe County Department of Health has just received positive news related to the Salmonella outbreak. Based on continuing testing of laboratory results following CDC recommendations, lab test results today confirmed that the bacteria associated with the Buncombe Salmonella outbreak is Salmonella Paratyphi B but the good news is that it is a particular […]
News Bulletins
Mission Health names Marc Westle its Senior VP of Innovation
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 3, 2012) – Mission Health today announced the appointment of Marc B. Westle, D.O., FACP, to the position of Senior Vice President of Innovation. Westle is an expert on healthcare delivery strategies and will lead incremental and transformational changes that support the achievement of Mission’s […]
Former candidate for sheriff endorses J.B. Howard
From the press release sent by the Buncombe County Republican Party from the Committee to elect J.B. Howard: Asheville, N.C. May 2, 2012 J.B. Howard candidate for chairman of Buncombe County Commissioners announces endorsement by former Candidate for Sherriff Dickie Green. “I have known J.B. since our high school days at T.C. Roberson and during […]
Author Danny Bernstein, Cataloochee Ranch’s Judy Coker lead May 17 hike to Hemphill Bald
PRESS RELEASE from FRIENDS OF THE SMOKIES On Thursday, May 17, turn back time to the cool spring breezes of years gone by with a guided hike to the high-elevation, history-rich trail to Hemphill Bald. Hiking enthusiast and author Danny Bernstein (“Hiking North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Heritage”), will lead, and Judy Coker of Cataloochee Ranch, […]
OM Sanctuary invites the public to a Mother’s Day event
From the press release from OM Sanctuary: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 2012) — OM Sanctuary invites families on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. to stroll on the Serenity Trail or bring a picnic to enjoy near the gardens. There will be a body-mind centering demonstration for all ages led by Shelli […]
Food Republic releases craft-brewer power rankings, places New Belgium at no. 5
From Food Republic, who released their craft-beer power rankings today (New Belgium was listed at no. 5): Thirty years ago, the concept of a craft-beer power ranking system was inconceivable. Back then, there were only a handful of breweries pumping out suds that deviated from the watery-lager norm. Fast-forward to 2012, and there are more […]
Beware: Forest Service reports bear encounter in Graveyard Fields off Blue Ridge Parkway
The U.S. Forest Service is encouraging campers and visitors to the Graveyard Fields area of the Pisgah Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest, to be aware of black bears following a bear encounter on May 1. A group of campers reported that a black bear, apparently in search of food, approached their tent at night. The […]
Volunteer to repair homes in Henderson County
From the press release: Community volunteers will be joining together with local builders and tradesmen to improve the quality of life for some residents in Henderson County on May 12th, 2012. That’s the day of the 7th Annual TEAM Day (Together Everyone Achieves More), a collaborative effort between the Housing Assistance Corporation and the Home […]
N.C. Justice Center urges Carolinas HealthCare to stop suing patients
From the media release from the N.C. Justice Center: Statement from the NC Justice Center, Action NC, NC AFL-CIO, Charlotte NAACP, The Black Women’s Caucus and Jesus Ministry Inc.: Carolinas HealthCare System has lost sight of its mission In its recent investigation called Prognosis: Profits, the Charlotte Observer revealed that Carolinas HealthCare System has lost […]
Natural Home&Garden features local DIY blogger Rachael Evans
PRESS RELEASE Rachael Evans, Asheville native and author of the popular DIY blog, Lovely Crafty Home, has been featured in Natural Home & Garden’s May/June 2012 issue. The feature article, titled “Fab Floors,” focuses on Rachael’s beautiful, unique and environmentally friendly paper bag flooring technique. The floors are created by gluing and staining plane paper […]
Citizen-Times: Group of Asheville African-Americans speaks out against Amendment One
From the Asheville Citizen-Times (Barbara Blake): A local group of African-American citizens is worried that a dark period of American history might repeat itself if Amendment One passes Tuesday. As part of an informal coalition of city residents who oppose the so-called “marriage amendment,” 10 African-Americans — most of them Christians — came forward earlier […]
Local apple growers say they may have lost half their crop to cold weather
This week, Western North Carolina may be in the grip of near-record warm temperatures. But surprise freeze-and-frost weather in April may have cost local growers half their apple crop, WLOS reports: Rick Moss grows about 100 acres of apple trees in Edneyville and told the Asheville Citizen-Times (http://avlne.ws/IGMdZE ) he’s heard of losses between 30 […]
State planning group names Lexington Avenue a top-five Great Main Street
FROM WLOS: The North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association named Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville one of the top five Great Main Streets in the state. The street was nominated by the Asheville Downtown Association, WLOS reports.
Panel discussion on community prepardness at Posana on May 9th
Join us May 9th at Green Drinks as we discuss community resilience and emergency preparedness in the greater Asheville area. While this panel will start our discussion with food security, we will briefly touch on related topics we need to be prepared for – dealing with public health, weather, gas shortages & price spikes. This […]
Air quality forecast: Thursday, May 3 — MODERATE (yellow)
Thursday, May 3, 2012, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
APD, Sheriff release joint statement on capture of suspected bank robber
Joint announcement from the Asheville Police Department and Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan and Asheville Police Chief William Anderson held a press conference on 4/12/2012 at 4:30 pm. The conference announced the identification of Clyde Nixon as the person responsible for several area bank robberies in the early part of this […]
Vintage Horror Films: The Phantom of the Opera (1962)
Local horror-film obsessed blogger Zombiefan gives us his take on the 1962 version of The Phantom of the Opera. Hammer Horror puts its spin on the iconic story of The Phantom of the Opera. As one would expect, the sets are huge and rich with detail. Furthermore, Director Terence Fisher [House of Dracula, Curse of […]
Leadership Asheville 30 highlights after-school learning at May 17 summit
PRESS RELEASE Asheville, NC – Leadership Asheville Class of 2012 is sponsoring a community event on May 17, 2012 to explore learning opportunities for children after the traditional school day in Asheville and Buncombe County. “Seeds of Tomorrow” will host leaders from education, social services, government, recreation, the arts, literacy, other children’s advocacy groups, parents […]
Girl In An Apron: If Everyone Was Fed This Way?
Local food blogger Rachel from Girl In An Apron wonders what the world would be like if everyone ate as well as folks in WNC are able to. Unpacking my bags from market this morning, a bouquet materialized. Fresh chicken, livers, and ground lamb from East Fork Farm. Grass-fed steak, sausage, and charcuterie from Hickory […]
The Health Adventure will host a space carnival this weekend
From the press release from The Health Adventure: Asheville, N.C. (April 30, 2012) – The Health Adventure is hosting an out-of- this-world Space Carnival on Saturday, May 5th, from 1-3 pm. The festivities will include far-out carnival games, a Mars rover robotics workshop, Science on a Sphere® demonstrations, rocket launches, participation in the construction of […]
Skippy Haha: No puppies were hurt in the making of this photograph
Mid-week blues got you down? Local vintage fashion blog Skippy Haha has just the thing: Cute puppy photos. For instance …