Applications are now available for the 66th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade, produced by the Asheville Downtown Association (ADA). Held Saturday, November 17, at 11 a.m., this year’s parade theme Silver Bells & Snowflakes honors the 25th anniversary of the Asheville Downtown Association. Applications for parade entries are available online at www.ashevilledowntown.org and are due by […]
News Bulletins
Mission Health and Finance Team places 3rd in Asheville Chamber 5K
From the press release from Mission Health: Mission Health Finance Team Placed 3rd in Asheville’s Chamber Challenge 5k. Charles Ayscue is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Mission Health and the finance division named their 5k team “Charles’ Angels.” Left to Right: Francine Hill, Brenda Canter, Cathi Durham, and Stephenie Taschereau.
Applications for APD’s Junior Police Academy due July 30
From the press release from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – The Junior Police Academy teaches teenagers about the philosophy, policies, and guiding principals of law enforcement and the ethical conduct governing police services in the community. It gives teenagers an appreciation for the problems and challenges facing law enforcement. The Junior Police Academy would […]
Reps Chuck McGrady and Patsy Keever receive conservation awards
Here’s the press release from the NC League of Conservation Voters: RALEIGH – North Carolina League of Conservation Voters honored ten members of the North Carolina General Assembly with conservation awards at their sixth annual Green Tie Awards Dinner held on June 20 in Raleigh. The event was attended by nearly 200 business, environmental, and […]
Land-of-Sky gets $60,000 grant for an Neighborhood Water Watch project in Brevard
PRESS RELEASE The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $60,000 grant to Land of Sky Regional Council for a Brevard, N.C., project: The Regional Council will build stewardship within the Rosenwald neighborhood through education, hands-on activities, identification of water quality concerns, and the development of a watershed action plan. The project builds on a […]
American Red Cross urges public to donate blood during summer months
From the American Red Cross: Blood and platelet donations through the American Red Cross are on the decline, but patients can’t take a summer break from needing blood. Right now the Red Cross has an emergency need for blood and platelet donors of all types. Make donating blood part of your summer plans and help […]
Rep. Tim Moffitt hosting June 30 Town Hall meeting
Here’s the info via the Tim Moffitt campaign and the Buncombe County Republican Party website: LEICESTER, NC – State Representative Tim Moffitt (R-Buncombe) will host a legislative town hall this weekend in the Leicester community of north-western Buncombe County. The town hall will offer community residents the chance to both informally meet Rep. Moffitt and […]
Summer sizzle increases risks of heat related illness
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County Department of Health: Though we have been experiencing mild weather, warmer weather is on the way. It is now officially Summer and along with summer comes hotter temperatures and risks of heat related illness. Extremely hot weather can cause serious health effects, leading to very high body […]
Go fishin’ in Haywood County’s Mountain Heritage Trout Waters (July 4 is free-fishing day in N.C.)
PRESS RELEASE If you’re planning a trip to Western North Carolina and looking for affordable things to do as well as experience activities that are indigenous to the area, trout fishing is a great option in Haywood County. A three-day license can be purchased for only $5 for fishing in designated “Mountain Heritage Trout Waters.” […]
Don Yelton defends himself against charges by BCGOP leadership
Buncombe County Republican precinct chair and longtime political activist Don Yelton plans to defend himself against charges of negligence and party disloyalty this evening, June 25. The party’s executive committee voted in May to strip Yelton of his role as precinct chair and other leadership responsibilities. The move emerged as a fission point in ongoing […]
A-B Tech receives national cybersecurity recognition
Here’s the press release from A-B Tech: A-B Tech became the first community college in North Carolina to become certified by the National Security Agency (NSA) for meeting national standards in information assurance education. A-B Tech is also only the fourth institute of higher education in the state to receive the designation. Lewis Lightner, Networking […]
“Cold Mountain” author to speak at UNCA Reuter Center on July 8
From the press release from UNC Asheville News Services: Charles Frazier, author of “Cold Mountain” and other novels, will speak at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 8, as part of a new series of talks by great Southern writers at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. The series is free and open to the public, and will feature […]
UNCA Board of Trustees meeting planned for July 9-10
From the press release from UNC Asheville: The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees will meet from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, July 9, and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, in the Mountain View Room in UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center. The meetings are open to the public. Portions of the meetings may be closed to […]
Details of July 4 firework shows at Lake Julian, other Buncombe sites
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: July 4th is the most American of all celebrations and the highlight of summer at Lake Julian Park! The park hosts one of the largest fireworks displays in Western North Carolina. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and find a spot along the lake. All seats are […]
Renowned “Ambassador for Peace” Prem Rawat to speak in Asheville Aug. 4
Here’s the information via the local Words of Peace group: Prem Rawat, known by many around the world as international “Ambassador for Peace” is speaking at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 6pm. Prem Rawat has spoken about personal peace from an early age, inspiring audiences by bringing clarity and simplicity […]
CarePartners receives ACHC accreditation
From the press release from CarePartners: CarePartners Health Services, which recently received the Governor’s Award of Performance Excellence in Healthcare, has received a three-year Certificate of Accreditation from the Accreditation Commission For Health Care for its Home Health and Hospice Services. ACHC is one of the Medicare deeming authorities for home health and hospice. CarePartners […]
Buncombe County student serves as Governor’s Page
Here’s the press release from the governor’s office: RALEIGH – Samuel Derek Sholder of Buncombe participated in the Governor’s Page Program in Raleigh. Sholder spent a week gaining valuable life experience and providing administrative support as a page for the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources for the week of June 18- June 22. “By […]
Asheville Tea Party backs candidates in GOP July 17 primary run-off
Five candidates in the Republican primary run-off on July 17th have been endorsed by the Asheville Tea Party Political Action Committee (ATPAC). The candidates and offices are: Mark Meadows for NC 11 Congressional seat; Dan Forest for Lieutenant Governor; Ed Goodwin for Secretary of State; Mike Causey for Insurance Commissioner; and John Tedesco for Superintendent […]
Tour de Toubab: A community bike ride to the Carnavalito festival
Here’s the press release from Asheville on Bikes: Asheville on Bikes in conjunction with Toubab Krewe host Tour de Toubab, a community ride from Asheville to CARNAVALITO in Black Mountain. Toubab Krewe returns to the mountains of North Carolina for the two day festival, CARNAVALITO on July 13th – 14th hosted at Pisgah Brewing in […]
Rep. Patsy Keever denounces move to strip Asheville of airport control
Here’s the press release from Buncombe Statehouse representative and NC 10 congressional candidate Patsy Keever: Asheville, NC – Today Rep. Patsy Keever announced her opposition to the revised version of House Bill 552, which would remove the Asheville Regional Airport from the control of the City of Asheville. “I’m very concerned about the move by […]
WCQS gets new frequency restores service to Brevard-area listeners
PRESS RELEASE A new frequency for WCQS restores service to listeners in Transylvania County! WCQS can now be heard on 105.1 FM. This replaces WCQS’ old frequency at 91.9, which has experienced significant interference from a transmitter out of Cokesbury, SC since last fall. Since translators do not have the same protected status as primary […]