In a unanimous, unpublished decision, the N.C. Appeals Court has upheld the fairness of the trial of Edwardo Wong, convicted in the 2008 shooting death of N.C. State Trooper Shawn Blanton. Wong’s claims of jury bias in his 2010 Catawba County trial were denied by the court and they affirmed his conviction and sentence of […]
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Gov. Perdue releases statement on act to care for Camp Lejeune families affected by contamination
From the office of Gov. Bev Perdue: RALEIGH – Gov. Perdue today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s signing of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012. “Taking care of our service members and their families is as important as anything government does. Providing health benefits for the […]
Keever gets local AFL-CIO endorsement
From Keever for Congress: Asheville, NC – Recently the Western North Carolina Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO announced their endorsement of Rep. Patsy Keever, Democratic nominee for the U.S. House in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District. “We need legislators of Patsy’s quality working in Western North Carolina and across this country; legislators who stand side by […]
Keever hosting Aug. 7 Asheville roundtable on women’s issues
Here’s the press release from the North Carolina Democratic Party: Rep. Patsy Keever to Discuss Impacts of Republican Actions and a Romney Presidency on North Carolina Women Area women will discuss economic and health issues they are facing Asheville, NC—Rep. Patsy Keever, Democratic candidate for the 10th Congressional District, will host a roundtable discussion with […]
City seeks public input on noise ordinance revisions
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville today announced the launch of a campaign to gather input on proposed revisions to the city’s current noise ordinance. The revisions are currently being considered by City Council’s Public Safety Committee. Feedback will be gathered through an online survey that can be […]
CarePartners hosts volunteer fair this Friday
From the press release from CarePartners: The CarePartners Foundation will hold a Volunteer Fair from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. on August 9 at 105 Fairview Road in Asheville. Volunteer opportunities in the areas of health services, hospice and with the Foundation’s special events, thrift store and estate sales will be discussed. For more information, visit […]
Tea Party to Host Aug. 13 Oath Keepers Forum
Here’s the press release from the Asheville Tea Party: Tea Party to Host Oath Keepers Forum and Sheriffs and Chief of Police in Henderson and Buncombe on August 13th at Lone Star Steakhouse in Arden Asheville Tea Party invited Buncombe Sheriff Van Duncan, Henderson Sheriff Charles McDonald, Hendersonville Police Chief Herbert Blake to an Oath […]
State Aids Drug Assistance Program clears waiting list
From the press release: The North Carolina AIDS Drug Assistance Program will extend access to life-sustaining medications to all 278 North Carolinians who were on its waiting list as of the end of July, according a press release sent out today by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The move comes after […]
WLOS reports serious accident on Meadow Road curve – UPDATED
From WLOS: The Asheville Police Department is investigating a 3 vehicle accident in the sharp curve on Meadow Road just east of the Amboy Road intersection. Avoid the area if you can. News 13’s Megan Schiering is at the scene. Photo from WLOS, Channel 13 Meadow Road Wreck Sends Six To Hospital A wreck on […]
National Center for Lesbian Rights: Affordable Care Act prohibits gender identity discrimination
From the press release from the National Center for Lesbian Rights (Washington D.C., August 6, 2012)—The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) protects against discrimination on the basis of gender identity. The clarification, issued earlier this month, came in response to a letter […]
Sign-up for the fall Asheville Citizen Police Academy
From the APD: The Asheville Police Department is now inviting residents to apply for the fall semester of its Citizens Police Academy. This free program gives participants insight into the philosophy and policies that govern the APD’s service to the community. The class is designed to give residents an appreciation for the problems and challenges […]
Before new shelter, Transylvania County’s homeless sought refuge in woods
From the Times-News: Until a shelter called “The Haven” opened in Brevard last year, Transylvania County’s homeless population was largely invisible. They lived with relatives, slept in their cars or hid in tents within Pisgah National Forest. … Ganner estimates there are now 150 to 200 homeless camping in Pisgah who regularly use The Sharing […]
Mobile hospital units to be deployed at Democratic National Convention
From the Charlotte Observer: It’s not a natural disaster or an airplane crash, but the Democratic National Convention is getting the same attention from emergency medical responders in Charlotte. Carolinas MED-1, the mobile hospital that deployed to the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, will be stationed in downtown Charlotte during the DNC.
Doctors in N.C. can now screen patients for domestic violence
From the North Carolina News Service: RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina doctors can now screen patients for domestic violence, as one of the eight “no additional cost” preventive care tests under a section of health care reform that just went on the books. It’s billed as a step towards improving women’s health, and saving money […]
Sen. Tom Apodaca underwent heart surgery, doing well
FULL PRESS RELEASE Sen. Tom Apodaca (R-Henderson) issued the following statement on Monday: “Last Thursday, I underwent successful open heart surgery at Mission Hospital in Asheville. I’m incredibly grateful to the talented group of doctors and nurses here who have taken such good care of me. For months and months leading up to this, I […]
Mills Manufacturing ordered to stop work on parachute contract, WLOS says
According to WLOS: Mills Manufacturing Corporation has received a stop work order from the U.S. Department of Defense. Mills must immediately suspend production on its 64’ G-12 cargo parachute while the government evaluates current stock levels. Once the evaluation is complete, they will either ask Mills to resume production or cancel the balance of the […]
Fisher leading local roundtable discussion on Romney’s budget
Here’s the press release from the North Carolina Democratic Party: State Rep. Susan Fisher to Discuss Why Mitt Romney is the Wrong Choice for Seniors Area seniors will join legislator to discuss the effects the Romney budget will have on seniors Asheville, NC—State Rep. Susan Fisher (D-114th District) will host a roundtable discussion Monday about […]
Two-day dental clinic returns to A-B Tech this Friday and Saturday
Sponsored by the North Carolina Dental Society, Eblen Charities, A-B Tech and others, a two-day dental clinic will be held at A-B Tech this Friday, Aug. 10 and Saturday, Aug. 11. Last year, the free dental care event attracted hundreds of people. The press release for this year’s event can be found below. From the […]
Asheville Community Movement to hold open house Sat. Aug. 11th
From a press release: Asheville Community Movement (ACM), a new family-owned and operated business dedicated to providing a fun, enriching, and nurturing environment for children and teens, is hosting a Registration Party on Saturday, August 11from 3-8pm. The community is invited to check out Asheville’s newest gymnastics and after-school facility. Bring the family for an […]
Campaign Trail: Young Dems pitch “financial weight” behind Register of Deeds incumbent Reisinger
FULL PRESS RELEASE The Buncombe County Young Democrats’ caucus is throwing their financial weight behind Drew Reisinger, the Buncombe County Register of Deeds, with a $500 sponsorship of Reisinger’s campaign kickoff to be held on August 10th. Reisinger, an active member of the Young Democrats, proved to be a fundraising juggernaut in the first two […]
Department of the Interior completes process for live gaming at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
FROM HARRAH’S CASINO On Friday, August 3, 2012, the Department of the Interior signed into law the amendment to the gaming compact between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the state of North Carolina. This compact expands the Eastern Band’s gaming enterprise and is creating over 500 new jobs at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & […]