Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: The state legislature on Thursday chose two entities in the eastern part of the state to allocate money originally intended for environmental projects in Western North Carolina. Neither requested to be involved, and it is unclear how much of the money will reach the mountains. The $4.5 […]
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Buy a daylily and help Child Abuse Prevention Services, Inc. next weekend
From the press release: Asheville, NC: On Friday, June 29 from 3 to 8, and Saturday June 30 from 9 to 3. Cheryl and Doug Alderman are opening their award-winning daylily gardens in Fairview to the public for a daylily sale to benefit Child Abuse Prevention Services, Inc. The MLNCFA garden is an official display […]
FBI releases 2011 bank robbery numbers
The Asheville area had 11 reported bank robberies in this period, a slight increase over other years. Statewide, North Carolina had 124. From the FBI Today, the FBI released bank crime statistics for calendar year 2011. Between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011, there were 5,014 robberies, 60 burglaries, 12 larcenies, and seven extortions […]
After heavy rains, power outage, Transit system customer service phone lines down
PRESS RELEASE Damage from heavy rains this afternoon caused a power outage at transit operations, severely limiting the number of working customer service phone lines available for the ART system. Citizens will likely experience a busy signal until repairs can be made. Updates will be sent as more information becomes available. This release can be […]
UNCA’s “Seriously Creative” TV spot wins award
UNC Asheville’s “Seriously Creative” TV spot won a 2012 Bronze Telly at the 33rd annual Telly Awards competition. The 30-second video was produced by the university’s communication and marketing staff and Mind Over Media, a Pittsburgh agency. Watch the video below: Read the full release: From the press release from UNC Asheville News Services: UNC […]
Campaign for Southern Equality director releases account of White House visit
Statement from the Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Executive Director of the Campaign for Southern Equality: Last Friday, [CSE Staffer Lindsey Simerly] and I were at the White House talking about you. It was a day I’ll always remember. And it also motivated me to work even harder as we build this new Southern equality movement together. […]
The Magnetic Song Series, second Wednesdays beginning in July
The Magnetic Field and Head, Heart, and Hips Music have teamed up to produce The Magnetic Song Series, a singer-songwriter night happening the second Wednesday of each month. The concert series is set to begin in July. According to a press release, three seasoned singer-songwriters will take the stage together to “swap songs and share […]
Carolina Epicurean: City Market Opens in Hendersonville (with photos)
Hendersonville-based food blog Carolina Epicurean has info and photos a-plenty from the newly opened City Market. Bobby and Layla Rogers have opened City Market at 1705 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC. They’ve done a fantastic job renovating the building they’re in. More importantly, they’ve also done a fantastic job choosing local products to carry in addition […]
Supermom: Tattoo Make-Over?
Local parenting blogger Michelle Lee considers a problem many moms in the Asheville area are probably considering these days: What to do about that once-youthful tattoo that just isn’t aging well. Eleven years ago I got a tattoo on my lower back and two kids later (and of course eleven years) it’s not looking like […]
Southern Environmental Law Center supports N.C. Senate vote to uphold limits on toxic air pollution
From the Southern Environmental Law Center: CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—“We welcome Senator Hagan’s support today of long overdue limits on mercury and other toxic air pollution from power plants. Today’s Senate vote to uphold the limits on toxic air pollution is good news for American families and infants who are particularly vulnerable to serious harm from […]
Representatives of local company to participate in Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb
Representatives from local cycling company FFR will compete in the July 8 Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado. More on the company: http://www.ffrtrikes.com/ More on the race: http://www.usacracing.com/ppihc
2012 School Supply Drive: June 21 – July 27
Reminder from Asheville City Schools Last year’s Back to School Supply Drive met the needs of 600 elementary and middle school students. Help us equip even more Asheville-Buncombe students with the supplies they’ll need to succeed! This year’s School Supply Drive will benefit low-income elementary and middle school students served by: Big Brothers Big Sisters […]
French Broad Chocolates announces Friday, June 29, opening for Factory & Tasting Room
PRESS RELEASE (from French Broad Chocolates) French Broad Chocolates is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of their latest chocolate venture, French Broad Chocolates Factory & Tasting Room. The event, scheduled for Friday, June 29, will feature free tours, tastes, and a ribbon cutting by the Chamber of Commerce. The event will be open house- […]
Number of permitted users limited for weekend camping in Linville Gorge
Here’s the press release from the U.S. Forest Service: NEBO, N.C. — The U.S. Forest Service Grandfather Ranger District reminds visitors that there are a limited number of permitted users allowed for weekend camping in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area of Pisgah National Forest. A total of 50 users per night can be permitted for […]
Patsy Keever: GOP is too extreme
Democratic congressional candidate Patsy Keever (D) sent out the following message via her campaign’s email newsletter: Dear friend, I hope you are enjoying some seasonal fun with family and friends during these first days of summer. In Raleigh, my fellow state legislators and I have been fighting against an extreme GOP agenda that ignores the […]
GroWNC wants your input
An extension of the Land-of-Sky Regional Council, GroWNC wants your input, but the deadline is nearing. Make your voice heard.
New banners to spotlight Henersonville historic districts
Starting this week, the Public Works Department of the City of Hendersonville will install attractive street banners in three of the City’s historic districts. A total of 27 banners will be going up in the West Side, Lenox Park and Cold Spring Park neighborhoods. Each district’s banners are a different color and feature artwork specific […]
Air quality forecast: Thursday, June 21 — MODERATE (yellow)
Thursday, June 21, 2012 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
Travel + Leisure plots food-lovers drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway
Travel + Leisure explores the Blue Ridge Parkway and the sights — and food — to be sampled along the way. Here’s a taste” “The Blue Ridge was clearly summoning us. Small-scale food operations with a keen sense of place and an upstart, indie spirit were breaking out all over, some to national acclaim. And […]
What do North Carolinians consider indecent on TV? Carolina Public Press examines their complaints
In the latest Super Bowl, halftime performer M.I.A. “flipped off America by middle finger,” a North Carolinian complained to the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC regulates broadcasters and “fields frequent complaints about all kinds of shows and media outlets,” says Jon Elliston, in a report published by Carolina Public Press. “In the 14 months leading […]
The Mast Farm Inn added to Historic Hotels of America
The Mast Farm Inn of Historic Valle Crucis, North Carolina is pleased to announce it has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America®, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Historic Hotels of America was founded in 1989 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation with 32 charter members. Members of National Trust […]