Last week, 10th District Democratic candidate Patsy Keever traded statements with her Republican opponent, incumbent Patrick McHenry, over Social Security and Medicare. Her campaign released another one Aug. 20: Patsy Keever Rallies with Seniors Asheville—Rep. Patsy Keever released the following statement this morning regarding the rally she led with seniors in front of the Romney/Ryan […]
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Robotics competition returns to UNCA in November
From the press release: The time has come to start preparations for the upcoming FIRST FLL robotics competitions and tournament, scheduled for Saturday, November 3 at UNCA. This competition was last held at UNCA November 19, 2011. FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®), created through a partnership between FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) […]
Whilden responds to Moffitt’s blog post, calls it ‘extremely irresponsible’
Here’s the press release from the Jane Whilden campaign: ASHEVILLE – Earlier this week, Buncombe County Representative Tim Moffitt reacted to Asheville City Council’s decision to put a non-binding water referendum on the November ballot and posted a shocking message to the citizens of Buncombe County from his blog. His message? The state can use […]
NYT: North Carolina blogger fights state requirement that he be licensed to give nutrition advice
FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES: Steve Cooksey eats what he calls a cave man diet — lots of meat and greens, no bread or pasta. He says it has helped him conquer life-threatening diabetes. But when he wrote about his experiences and offered advice on his Web site, officials in North Carolina said he was […]
WLOS: 87-year-old woman with pistol deterred burglars in Hendersonville
FROM WLOS: Two Henderson County men are behind bars after am elderly woman confronted the two with a pistol when the broke into her home. Jean Frohling, 87, called 911 after confronting the two in her home around 3am on Wednesday, August 16th. Frohling says the suspects quickly fled her residence after she displayed a […]
Citizen-Times: Asheville resident Paul Slagle talks about his exercise invention, the Versastick
A former Appalachian State University student, a certified health instructor and now an Asheville resident, Chad Slagle talks with the Asheville Citizen-Times about a portable exercise device. FROM THE ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES by Dale Neal: ““Workouts are part of my life,” said Slagle, now 38, and living in Asheville. “I couldn’t imagine not doing it.” By […]
APD Searching for Asheville Woman on Felony Hit and Run Charges
Full release from APD: The Asheville Police Department is asking for assistance in locating 25 year old Morgan “Moe” Nicole Kuykendall of Asheville. Kuykendall has two felony hit and run warrants and seven misdemeanor warrants. Ms. Kuykendall is a white female 5’5” 170 lbs. She has a distinctive “Eight Day” tattoo inside her right forearm. […]
Acrylic painting class offered for adults, starts in September
From the press release: Asheville, NC – Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will offer Acrylic Painting classes for adults at the Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road, on Wednesdays from 10am-12noon, starting in September 2012. Cost is $15 per month and includes all basic starter supplies, except brushes. Registration is required. Beginners and more advanced […]
APD looking for suspect in indecent liberties case
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – The Asheville Police Department is asking for assistance in locating 46 year old John Russell Stevens of Asheville. Stevens has an active warrant for his arrest for Indecent Liberties with a Child. Stevens is a black male 5’10” 195 lbs. Anyone with information as to the […]
New Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority Board meets for the first time
FULL PRESS RELEASE Following passage of a bill establishing an independent, state-sanctioned airport authority, the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority met officially for the first time on Friday, August 17. The first order of business was to seat the board, and this was partially accomplished. The new state statute calls for the board make-up to […]
Registration for NFL flag football starts Aug. 21
From the press release: Asheville, NC – Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will offer an NFL Flag Football league for youth ages 6-14. League play is co-ed, with the fall season to run from mid-September through early November. The NFL youth flag football program provides a positive, educational, and fun experience through non-contact football. […]
Asheville Tea Party responds to Huffington Post coverage of its ‘Machine Gun Social’
Jane Bilello, chair of the Asheville Tea Party, says she wrote the following message in response to the recent coverage of the group’s “Machine Gun Social” by the Huffington Post. To answer some of the questions in this article: Jane Bilello was never contacted by the Huffington Post for a comment. And, we are serving […]
Asheville Community Theatre’s costume sale is back! This Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon.
In case you were in the market for a gold lame jumpsuit, or something ’50s-era, or a hat or three, here’s your chance: Asheville Community Theatre throws open its closets for another costume sale. It’s this Saturday, and it’s for only three hours, so don’t be late! From the theatre’s blog: “Oh yes, oh yes, […]
Statewide unemployment inches up
From the state’s Labor and Economic Analysis Division: RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point in July to 9.6 percent. The national rate also experienced an increase in July, increasing to 8.3 percent. North Carolina’s July 2012 unemployment rate is 1.1 percentage points lower than a year ago. […]
Keever to join seniors at rally outside Romney’s Asheville campaign office
Here’s the press release from the North Carolina Democratic Party: Asheville Area Seniors and Rep. Patsy Keever to Rally Outside Local Romney Campaign Office Seniors Will Demand Compensation for $6,000 in Additional Health Care Costs Under Romney-Ryan Budget Plan Asheville, N.C.— After receiving the news that Mitt Romney has named Congressman Paul Ryan as his […]
Details on New Belgium’s Sept. 7 ‘Clips of Faith’ fundraiser for Asheville on Bikes
Here’s the press release from New Belgium Brewing: Ft. Collins, CO – August 17, 2012 – New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale and future Asheville resident, is bringing its beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting Clips of Faith show (www.clipsoffaith.com) back to Asheville on Friday, September 7. The third annual Clips of Faith tour has […]
Forbes names McHenry one of the top 10 most influential people in business crowdfunding
Here’s an excerpt from the Forbes article: Every revolution needs a leader. But when it comes to revolutionizing the funding landscape for millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners, it takes a crowd. I got involved with crowdfunding legislation in November 2011 when the U.S. House of Representatives was preparing to vote on a bill […]
Mayor Bellamy confronts law change for Asheville Airport board, Citizen-Times reports
FROM THE ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES One of the laws airport officials say bars [Asheville Mayor Terry] Bellamy from the [airport] board was passed at [Rep. Tim] Moffitt’s request shortly after action by City Council to put Bellamy there. The disagreement follows objections by City Council to legislation that passed the General Assembly June 28 that took […]
Grandfather Mountain State Park seeks volunteers
Grandfather Mountain State Park Volunteer Trail Work Days at Grandfather Mountain State Park Have you ever hiked a trail and wondered how it got there or who maintains it? Well your days of wonder are over…join park rangers and help to fix sections of trail in Grandfather Mountain State Park. No experience or tools are […]
National Federation of Independent Business endorses McHenry
Here’s the press release from the Patrick McHenry campaign: Hickory, N.C. – 10th District Republican Nominee Congressman Patrick McHenry today earned the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “Your election is not only critical to the small business owners in your district, but also to protecting free enterprise across America,” NFIB Vice […]
Sen.Richard Burr tours 21st Century Oncology, talks about health care
From the Times-News: Cutbacks in federal Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements to medical facilities will make it more difficult for patients to access quality care as physicians and medical centers deal with less up-to-date equipment and higher costs, Sen. Richard Burr said Thursday. The congressman took a tour of 21st Century Oncology near Park Ridge Health […]