Full announcement from the city of Asheville: EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE The City of Asheville has scheduled the following road closure for water valve and hydrant replacements, general system maintenance, or connection of a new water line by a contractor into the city’s water system. June 28, 2012 On Boyd Avenue from Atlanta Avenue to Burton […]
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Air quality forecast: Thursday, June 28 — MODERATE (yellow)
Thursday, June 28, 2012 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Contact the WNC Regional Air Quality Agency if you have any questions. Phone: 828.250.6778 Fax: 828.255.5226 http://www.wncairquality.org
Vance Patterson hails Supreme Court ruling on Arizona immigration laws as victory
Here’s the press release from the Vance Patterson campaign: MORGANTON, NC– Congressional candidate Vance Patterson, running in Western North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, issued the following statement today following the United States Supreme Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of a controversial and far reaching law passed in the state to curb the effects of illegal […]
Conservative group Buncombe Forward slams BCGOP over decision to kick out Don Yelton
The conservative group Buncombe Forward released the following statement in response to the Buncombe County Republican Party Executive Committee’s recent decision to strip longtime member Don Yelton of his leadership responsibilities as precinct chair: A Kangaroo Court in Dodge City Monday’s BCGOP Exec Comm meeting was not about Don Yelton’s words and deeds against his […]
Second annual Feasting for FEAST announced for July 14
From the release: Following on the heels of the inaugural Feasting for FEAST event last September, Slow Food Asheville and FEAST are presenting Feasting for FEAST Beer and BBQ Fundraiser. The event takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 14 at Highland Brewing Company. While the initial event featured many of Asheville’s […]
Green drinks June 27: Ned Doyle will talk about developing a sustainable economy
Here’s the info via the Green Drinks group’s email newsletter: Socializing: 5:30pm Programming: 6:00pm Location: Posana Cafe, 1 Biltmore Ave, Asheville NC 28801 Developing A Sustainable Economy: As if Community Matters What are some of the strategies for developing a sustainable economy that works for our region? How can individuals and our community participate in […]
The Mountaineer: Father, son struck by lightning near Blue Ridge Parkway
From The Mountaineer (Waynesville, NC), June 22: A man and his son were airlifted out of the Blue Ridge Parkway Friday evening after their tent was struck by lightning. The call came in around 1:45 p.m. after a violent thunderstorm swept across Western North Carolina. …
Hendersonville Times-News: Seven area residents arrested in copper theft ring
From BlueRidgeNow.com (the Hendersonville Times-News site): Six Hendersonville residents and a Saluda man have been arrested and charged in connection with a copper theft ring, according to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office. Henderson County deputies have been investigating numerous reports of stolen copper in recent months, according to a news release issued Wednesday by Capt. […]
ACT fundraiser week DramaRama is coming
What is DramaRama? According to a press release from Asheville Community Theatre, it’s “ACT’s new fundraiser – and it’s an entire week of unique, affordable, fun events.” Xpress will run a full feature on fashion show and competition Costume Drama, slated for Monday, June 9. But here’s the rest of the week’s events (culled from […]
Reminder: NO fireworks allowed in NC’s National Forests
From a US Forest Service release: The U.S. Forest Service is reminding visitors and campers that the use of all fireworks is prohibited on the Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie, and Croatan National Forests in North Carolina. Fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices are prohibited on all national grassland and national forest lands year-round, regardless of weather conditions […]
Blue Ridge Parkway takes steps to increase safety
Here’s the press release from the Blue Ridge Parkway: Lower gas prices, higher visitation numbers for the year, and estimates from travel industry professionals for a busy travel season are top of mind as Blue Ridge Parkway rangers prepare for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. Visitor and traffic safety on the Parkway is always […]
WNC Alliance: Tell Gov. Perdue no fracking in NC
Here’s a few excerpts from the Western North Carolina Alliance’s June 27 email newsletter: Tell Gov. Perdue: NO fracking in N.C.! Legislation to legalize fracking in North Carolina is now in the hands of Gov. Bev Perdue. On June 21, the N.C General Assembly passed S820 to develop regulations for the method of gas drilling […]
N.C. voter ID veto likely to stand
Efforts at some compromise on the N.C. Legislature’s voter ID bill, which originally would have required a photo ID in order to vote, have reached an impasse. Without the necessary votes to override the governor’s veto last year of the bill (HB 351, Restore Confidence in Government), and with this year’s legislative session set to […]
Hendersonville farmer’s market Sunday, July 1st
From the Hendersonville Times-News: Visitors and merchants saw a need for the Historic 7th Avenue District to hold a second local farmer’s market; therefore, the event showcasing locally grown and organic foods will be in full swing Sunday, according to Tara Ledbetter, executive director of the Historic 7th Avenue District. Facts Want to go? What: […]
Goats move up to Jane Bald for 5th annual summer event
From the SAHC website: The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC), Friends of Roan Mountain, and the Chargers hiking club had a terrific day herding goats up to Jane Bald in the Highlands of Roan for the 5th Annual Herding of the Goats for the Baa-tany Goat Project. Todd Eastin, who watches the goats for the […]
Rallies in Raleigh and Charlotte scheduled for Thursday surrounding Supreme Court action
From Action NC The Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act will come down Thursday morning. It was an historic piece of legislation, and will be an historic court decision, no matter the outcome. There are two scheduled rallies: Raleigh Time: Thursday, June 28th, at 1:00pm Location: Old State Capitol Building, […]
Fall Soccer with ABYSA deadline Thursday 6/28 at midnight
From the ABYSA The on-time registration period for Fall 2012 ends Thursday at midnight Players who register after that date will be charged a $10.00 late fee. Links to our quick and easy on-line registration can be found at the bottom of this email. Teams begin games in March and will finish in May. With […]
U.S. Geological Survey: Sea level rise increasing three to four times faster on part of East Coast
PRESS RELEASE from the U.S. Geological Survey: Rates of sea level rise are increasing three-to-four times faster along portions of the U.S. Atlantic Coast than globally, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey report published in Nature Climate Change. Since about 1990, sea-level rise in the 600-mile stretch of coastal zone from Cape Hatteras, N.C. […]
Raleigh News&Observer: Decision on Progress-Duke Energy merger could come “any day”
From the Raleigh News&Observer: “The state’s lead utility regulator suggested Monday that a much-anticipated N.C. Utilities Commission ruling on the proposed merger between Progress Energy and Duke Energy could come any day. … The Progress-Duke merger was approved earlier this month by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which imposed more than a dozen conditions. Those […]
Help Asheville-based The Old Wood Company get a big grant
The Old Wood Company, a handmade furniture company located in the River Arts District, is seeking a $250,000 grant from Chase. It’s based on votes. Learn more here: http://www.blogasheville.com/vote-for-avl-based-the-old-wood-company-6839 Once you click through to the site, you must click “LEARN MORE” and search for The Old Wood Co, writes Darren Green with the company. “There […]
HIV remains a public health concern in N.C.
From North Carolina News Service: RALEIGH, N.C. – HIV continues to be a public health threat in North Carolina, with a significant increase of diagnoses in Cumberland County. Wednesday is HIV National Testing Day, and health officials are reminding people of the importance of making an HIV test part of their routine health screenings. Lisa […]