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APD Sgt. Tomasetti gets “NC gang investigator of the year” award

Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: Sgt. Louis Tomasetti of the Asheville Police Department received the “2012 Gang Investigator of the Year” award from the North Carolina Gang Investigators Association (NCGIA). The award was presented to him at the association’s annual awards banquet on August 14, 2012 in Greensboro. The NCGIA award criteria for […]

NRCC hits Rogers on Democratic endorsements, economy

Here’s the message from Meagan Holder, deputy press secretary for the National Republican Congressional Committee. The committee is supporting Republican candidate Mark Meadows over Democrat Hayden Rogers in the race for the 11th Congressional District: Good Morning, It is quite the understatement to say that North Carolina has suffered from the failed economic agenda of […]

Radical Reels Sept. 10 fundraiser to support Buncombe greenways

Here’s the message via Pollinate Collaborations: REI is hosting Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tours’ Radical Reels at Carolina Cinemas on Hendersonville Road. All proceeds from the event are going to making greenways happen in Buncombe County through Connect Buncombe. The Radical Reels program is made up of short, action-packed climbing, paddling, mountain biking, BASE […]

Senator Burr urges Akin to withdraw from Mo. race after rape comments

The office of N.C. Senator Richard Burr released the following statement on Congressman Todd Akin and the Missouri Senate Race: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-North Carolina) issued the following statement regarding Republican Congressman Todd Akin and the Missouri Senate race: “Congressman Akin’s comments about rape were outrageous, offensive, and, simply put, […]

Rep. Moffitt releases defense of airport changes

From nc116.com: There was no independent regional board, complicating decision-making and raising expenses. Neither Buncombe or Henderson County residents were given a fair voice in this supposedly regional board. Even though several years ago the authority amended its rules to allow a member from either Buncombe County or Henderson county to be appointed. Representative Tim […]

Kenmure residents donate $17,300 to Park Ridge Health for cancer care

Photo courtesy of Park Ridge Health From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (August 20, 2012) – The Kenmure Fights Cancer committee presented Park Ridge Health with a gift of $17,300 on August 10 to support cancer care services. Nearly 15 members of the fundraising committee, including Committee Chair Kathrine Tims, were […]

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