Beginning Monday, Sept. 17th, Sunny Point Cafe on Haywood Road will host its ninth anniversary celebration. Here are the details from the restaurant: We will have give-aways all week: Monday, all day $2 mini mimosas, recipe cards and seed bombs; Wednesday, $2 local micro-brews and an egg hunt to find special prizes — on-going all […]
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Governor joins President in calling for half-staff flags through Sunday Sept 16
Gov. Bev Perdue joins President Obama in ordering all United States and North Carolina flags at state and federal facilities to be flown at half-staff immediately through sunset Sunday, Sept. 16, in response to the attack on the American Embassy in Libya. Citizens are encouraged to lower flags as well. The President’s proclamation called for […]
Keever speaks to teachers group, slams McHenry on education funding
Here’s the press release from the Patsy Keever campaign: Campaign focuses on student loan assistance for middle and working class families Hickory, NC—Today Rep. Patsy Keever continued to hammer her opponent on the issues, focusing specifically on education and Congressman McHenry’s vote to cut student loan assistance for middle and working class families. Speaking to […]
Only a few days left to take Asheville’s noise ordinance survey
Press release from 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 found […]
McHenry gets endorsement of National Right to Life Committee
Here’s the press release from the campaign of 10th District Republican incumbent Patrick McHenry: Hickory, NC – 10th District Congressman Patrick McHenry has earned the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee. “During the current 112th Congress, you have compiled a 100 percent pro-life voting record,” National Right to Life Committee Executive Director David […]
PARC, residents protest McKibbon plan for downtown Asheville hotel, WLOS reports
From WLOS: “Protesters converge on Asheville City Hall as tonight’s city council meeting gets underway. They’re upset about possible plans to build a hotel on a piece of city owned property across from Saint Lawrence Basilica downtown. …”
Conservation PAC endorses Nesbitt, Fisher, Wilson, Whilden
The N.C. League of Conservation Voters’ Conservation PAC has endorsed a number of local candidates for the General Assembly, including Senator Martin Nesbitt, Susan Fisher, Susan Wilson, and Jane Whilden. Here’s the full press release: Conservation PAC endorses pro-conservation legislators in General Election RALEIGH – NC League of Conservation Voters’ Conservation PAC (CPAC) announced today […]
Blue America launches fundraising drive for Keever
Here’s the message from 10th District congressional candidate Patsy Keever, via her campaign’s email newsletter: I have some exciting news: this week, our friends over at Blue America have launched a key fundraising drive for our campaign. They are giving key supporters like you a chance to help us defeat Congressman McHenry as well as […]
Asheville Fire Dept hosting Sept. 14 fundraiser
Memorial Boot Drive The Asheville Fire Department will be hosting a boot drive on September 14th from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the intersection of Patton Ave. and Louisiana Ave. Money raised at this boot drive will be used to assist the development of a memorial at the new Buncombe County Public Safety Training […]
SAT practice test offered at Reynolds for all local high school students
Here’s the press release from Lisa C. Baldwin, Vice-President of the A.C. Reynolds High School PTSO and member of the Buncombe County Board of Education: The A.C. Reynolds H.S. PTSO is sponsoring a community-wide SAT Practice Test for students from any area high school. The practice test will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 22nd from […]
MAIN: Thousands in WNC lack access to internet service, according to new report
Here’s the report from the Mountain Area Information Network (MAIN), as posted on its website and sent to its email list: ASHEVILLE – More than 45,000 residents in 15 counties of Western North Carolina do not have access to high-speed Internet service via a cable or telephone line, according to a new report from the […]
Buncombe County releases info on early voting sites
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: Early voting begins Thursday, October 18 and ends Saturday, November 3 at 1 p.m. During Early Voting, voters in Buncombe County may cast their ballots for the 2012 General Election at any of the sites listed on the attached below. New residents of Buncombe County can register […]
Mountains Most Wanted: Crime Stoppers program offers cash for help *Video*
Here’s the info and video via the Buncombe County website: Mountain’s Most Wanted – September 2012 Crime Stoppers is an important way for Buncombe County citizens to get involved with keeping the community safe and crime free. Tips from anonymous callers are invaluable for law enforcement officials to find and apprehend suspects. If you provide […]
McHenry, Keever release statements on Sept. 11 anniversary
Here’s the message from 10th District Rep. Patrick McHenry via his campaign’s website: Dear Friends, Today we honor the memory of those who gave their lives in the tragedies of September 11th and pray for the comfort of their loved ones. While a mournful nation can never fully understand the pain of your loss, we […]
State offers clean drinking water tips on Protect Your Groundwater Day
Here’s the press release from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – State officials are using today’s celebration of Protect Your Groundwater Day to encourage North Carolinians with groundwater wells to ensure their drinking water is clean. Nearly 4.8 million people, roughly half the state’s population, rely on groundwater wells for drinking […]
BBB announces results of “Secure Your ID” (Shred Day)
Here’s the press release from the Better Business Bureau: Asheville, NC – September 11, 2012 – 215 vehicles descended on the Asheville, North Carolina site Saturday, September 8, all filled with boxes and bags of sensitive documents to be shredded free of charge during Better Business Bureau’s Shred Day community service event. A tremendous success, […]
Haywood County touts fall scenery to lure tourists
Here’s the press release from the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority: Foliage on Blue Ridge Parkway Illustrates Incredible Beauty An incredibly unique and enchanting experience unlike any other in Western North Carolina Haywood County, NC – There are plenty of good reasons why the Blue Ridge Parkway has been dubbed “America’s Favorite Drive,” and all […]
Allegiant Air adds nonstop service from Asheville to Fort Lauderdale
Press release From the Asheville Regional Airport Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is pleased to announce that Allegiant Airlines will begin non-stop service to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., beginning November 15. The low-fare carrier will offer flights twice weekly on varying days. “Fort Lauderdale is one of the most requested routes by members of our region, and […]
Hiker’s account of being shot in the Smokies: False, the C-T reports
from the Asheville Citizen-Times: A man who reported being shot while hiking off trail made up his account, park officials said Monday. Sanford Lethco, 29, of Sevier County, Tenn., told park investigators that gunshot wounds he received to his leg on Friday came from an incident outside park boundaries and in Sevier County. …
Buncombe women organize the “power of 5” to get out the vote
Press release from the powerof5nc.org A group of Buncombe County women have embarked on a project called “The Power of 5 Women,” a campaign to support local political candidates who support women’s rights. “We’ve seen some real meanness against women and families coming out of Congress and the North Carolina General Assembly over the past […]
Gantt touts passage of greenways master plan
From Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Chair David Gantt: A plan for 102 miles of greenways across Buncombe County won unanimous approval from Buncombe County commissioners at their last meeting. The greenway plan was finalized after consideration of over 2600 responses and comments from the public to the original plan that was posted online. The […]