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 release of a report by the National Association of Manufacturers. The report outlines the effect of mass Defense Department budget cuts on manufacturing jobs, which […]
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services: 2012 report indicates higher duck population
From the press release: 2012 Trends Report Indicates High Duck Breeding Population Numbers Although breeding habitat conditions have declined from previous years, the 2012 “Trends in Duck Breeding Populations” report estimates waterfowl production in North America’s duck factory is at a record high. This year’s report estimate of 48.6 million is significantly higher than the […]
Asheville Savings Bank launches mobile app
PRESS RELEASE Asheville Savings Bank has gone mobile. Now Asheville Savings Bank customers can view account balances, search recent account activity, transfer funds, pay bills, and find the nearest ATM or banking center location from a mobile phone. The ASB Mobile app gives customers access to their accounts from a mobile web browser and a […]
ECO offers food-preservation workshops July 12 and 24
PRESS RELEASE: Do you have a garden? Do you buy local produce? It is that time of the year again when we begin thinking of preserving this bounty but uncertain as to where to start? Done properly, food preservation can be a fun and rewarding way to enjoy summer’s harvest throughout the year. Join ECO, […]
Air quality forecast: Thursday, July 5 — MODERATE (yellow)
Thursday, July 5, 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.
July 4 “Booze It & Lose It” campaign will include checkpoints across state
Here’s the press release from the NC Department of Transportation: RALEIGH — Secretary Conti today announced that state and local law enforcement officers will be out in force over the Fourth of July holiday as part of the “Booze It & Lose It: Operation Firecracker” campaign. Checkpoints and stepped-up patrols will be conducted today through […]
PSA: breast theromography screenings to be offered July 24
From the public service announcement: Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Clinical Thermographer nurse, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Asheville Integrative Medicine 832 Hendersonville Rd Asheville NC 28803 Tel: 828-252-5545 On Tuesday, July 24, 2012, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available from 9-2 pm. Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive test that […]
McDowell Hospital offers childbirth classes to mothers, families
From the McDowell News: Suzette and Donnie Grindstaff are no strangers to parenting. Expecting baby number four in August, the Marion couple is busy making final preparations for their son’s arrival. These measures include taking weekly childbirth classes at McDowell Hospitalto ensure baby William’s arrival is a safe and sound experience for everyone involved.
Haywood County tourism board member resigns
From the Smoky Mountain News: A Haywood County Tourism Development Authority board member has resigned from her seat after disagreeing with the rest of the board’s decision to close a couple of its visitors centers. “Honestly after the first term, I debated whether I should stay on (the board),” said Jen Duerr, owner of Windover […]
Fans mourn death of Andy Griffith
Here’s an excerpt from the Ashevile Citizen-Times article: Andy Griffith never made a movie here or shot an episode of his two iconic television shows in the mountains. But for the millions who watched “The Andy Griffith Show” and later the courtroom drama “Matlock,” Griffith was as beloved and real as they get, a North […]
RiverLink’s RiverMUSIC continues on Friday, July 13
Here’s the press release from RiverLink: ASHEVILLE, NC – With the first installment of the RiverMUSIC series of concerts by the French Broad River a rousing success, RiverLink is excited to announce that the second event – an evening of bluegrass — will take place on Friday, July 13 at the RiverLink Sculpture and Performance […]
Terry Van Duyn: Happy Fourth of July
Here’s the message from District 3 Buncombe County commission candidate Terry Can Duyn, via her campaign’s email newsletter: Friends, This independence day is a little unique for me. Since deciding to run for office, words like government, freedom, and patriotism seem both more cynical and also more precious. What a great opportunity, then, to take […]
Asheville Humane Society will hold special adoption event
In honor of the July 4th holiday, all pets up for adoption at the Asheville Humane Society can be adopted for the patriotic price of $17.76 this Friday, July 6 and Saturday, July 7. Flier image courtesy of the Asheville Humane Society:
Asheville Airport installs new passenger boarding bridges
From the press release from Asheville Airport: Asheville, NC – Passengers traveling through Asheville Regional Airport will soon experience a marked upgrade in the boarding process in the gates 4−7 area. The airport is in the process of installing new passenger boarding bridges, an improvement that allows larger aircraft to park at those gates and […]
Park Ridge Health wins award for low workplace accident rate
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Park Ridge Health Wins Workplace Safety and Engagement Awards Hendersonville, N.C. (July 3, 2012) – Park Ridge Health is the only hospital in Western North Carolina to be recognized in this year’s North Carolina Department of Labor Annual Safety Awards. Park Ridge was awarded a Gold Award […]
Air quality forecast: Wednesday, July 4 — MODERATE (yellow)
WNC Regional Air Quality Agency says: Wednesday, July 4, 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. Please call our office if you have any questions. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mount Carmel […]
Mike Sule of AoB sends video message from bike trip: We need more local greenways
Here’s the video from Asheville on Bikes founder Mike Sule via the Pollinate Collaborations YouTube page:
Rogers to skip DNC, won’t endorse Obama
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Hayden Rogers will join two other North Carolina congressional candidates in skipping the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte and not endorsing President Obama. “My sole focus is on running for Congress in the 11th District,” Rogers said. “I will be concentrating my time and energy on reaching […]
Christina Maxwell of Fletcher named ‘Distinguished Young Woman of America,’ wins scholership
Here’s the press release from the Distinguished Young Women group: Scholarship, leadership and talent embodied in North Carolina teen selected as Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2012 Will serve as national representative of 55-year-old program for high school girls, formerly known as America’s Junior Miss Mobile, Ala. (June 30, 2012) – On Saturday, June […]
Party like it’s Fourth of July: Details of the downtown Asheville festivities
The city of Asheville has organized an evening of Fourth of July festivities taking place at downtown’s Pack Square Park, including live music and fireworks. Here’s the details: INGLES INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 4:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ASHEVILLE, NC – The City of Asheville invites you to join us for the […]
Together NC: State budget will harm Buncombe schools
Here’s the press release from Together NC: The General Assembly’s “Backwards Budget” will harm Buncombe schools New numbers from DPI reveal county-by-county impact Raleigh (July 3rd, 2012) – Lawmakers at the General Assembly are making a lot of claims about what their 2012-13 budget adjustments will or will not do. The truth is, this budget […]