From the Henderson Times-News Norfolk Southern is bringing a restored 1926 Pullman passenger car via the railway at the Historic Depot for this year’s annual Arts and Crafts Bazaar Saturday on Maple Street. Facts Entertainment schedule 10 a.m.-11 a.m.: Hendersonville Children’s Choir 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Step Child Band 1 p.m.-2 p.m.: Kontained Band with the […]
News Bulletins
Gorges State Park to dedicate new visitor center and day-use facilities on Oct. 12
Press release From the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources RALEIGH – A new 7,100-square-foot visitor center at Gorges State Park in Transylvania County, designed to national green building standards, along with two picnic areas and maintenance facilities, will be formally dedicated Oct. 12 by the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. The 2 […]
Mission Health names William Hathaway as its new chief medical officer
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 10, 2012) – Mission Health is pleased to announce the appointment of William R. Hathaway, MD, to the position of Chief Medical Officer of Mission Hospital. Dr. Hathaway, a long standing member of the Mission Health family, will focus on quality improvements to enhance patient safety while […]
Watch video of the WLOS 10th District debate between McHenry, Keever
WLOS hosted 10th District Congressional candidates Patrick McHenry (R) and Patsy Keever (D) Oct. 9, airing segments of their debate throughout the evening news broadcast. Moderated by reporter and anchor Russ Bowen, video of the debate has been posted in its entirety on the WLOS website. Watch it by clicking the link below. http://wlos.com/shared/news/top-stories/stories/wlos_news-13-hosts-10th-district-congressional-candidate-forum-9110.shtml
“Twelve Notables” event scheduled Oct. 23 at Warren Wilson
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: Jack Prather, author of “Twelve Notables in Western North Carolina,” is hosting a gathering Oct. 23 of all 12 subjects from his recent book. The event, from 4–5:45 p.m. in the Ransom Fellowship Hall at Warren Wilson College, marks the first time all these individuals have gathered […]
Tire amnesty day Oct. 13th at Asheville Mall Sears store
Press release from Asheville Greenworks Saturday October 13th from 10am to 5pm in the Sears Asheville Mall front parking lot, volunteers will be ready to accept up to 10 tires, on or off rim, at no charge from residents of Buncombe County. Please bring along a valid ID or your most recent water bill showing […]
UNCA hosts talk by Gallaudet University President
Press release from UNC Asheville News Services I. King Jordan, who made history when he was appointed as the first deaf president of Gallaudet University, will deliver a talk, “The Deaf Community at a Crossroads” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, in UNC Asheville’s Highsmith University Union. Jordan will also speak to smaller groups of […]
Neighborhood meeting about New Belgium impact tonight
A group of citizens of East West Asheville are meeting with city officials and others tonight to discuss the impact of traffic on the neighborhood from the New Belgium project. The primary truck route has been identified as Haywood Road down the hill to Craven Street. Many area residents are concerned about the impact of […]
Bountiful corn crop provides county with healthy harvest
From the Hendersonville Times-News: By Nathaniel Axtell Times-News Staff Writer While drought withered fields in the Midwest this summer, Henderson County’s corn farmers are reaping the benefits of good growing conditions and even better prices for their bushels this fall. “Corn prices are some of the highest we’ve seen and that’s just indicative of supply […]
The Isis in West Asheville now open
Ramsey continues to hammer Wilson over critical mailers
Here’s the press release from Republican Statehouse candidate Nathan Ramsey, who’s vying with Democrat Susan Wilson to represent District 115, which covers a wide swath of eastern Buncombe County. Ramsey first confronted Wilson over the mailers at an Oct. 8 Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters forum in Black Mountain (Watch video of the interaction here). […]
WCQS and Eblen Foundation team up for 2nd annual Cut the Cold Challenge
Press release From WCQS WCQS is pleased to announce its 2nd annual Cut the Cold Challenge with Eblen Foundation, which will take place during the upcoming Fall Membership Drive. Last year the challenge was held during one day of the drive and raised more than $35,000 in pledges which were matched by Eblen Foundation for […]
CarePartners to hold information meeting Monday, Oct. 15
Press release From CarePartners Information Meeting Speaker: Kara Nash, RN CarePartners Community Liaison Caregivers Support Group Reeves Chapel, 225 Sardis Road. 6:00 PM, Monday, October 15th Topics will include: Overview of CarePartners Programs & Services Strategies for working with family members who have a medical/mental health disorder Senior Health Insurance Information The program is free […]
Warren Wilson in the running for most vegan-friendly college in U.S.
Here’s the press release from peta2: WARREN WILSON IN THE RUNNING FOR MOST VEGAN-FRIENDLY COLLEGE IN THE U.S. peta2 Launches 2012 Contest as Number of Vegan Students Skyrockets Asheville, N.C. — According to food-service provider Bon Appétit, in the seven years since peta2, PETA’s youth division, started its annual Most Vegan-Friendly College contest, the number […]
Jones responds to BCGOP depiction of her as “the evil queen”
Democratic commissioner Holly Jones responded to a new billboard campaign by the Buncombe County Republican Party in the below message via her campaign’s email newsletter. The local Republican Party sent out a press release Oct. 9 touting several critical images of Democrats, including one of Jones depicted as “the evil queen.” GOP chairman Henry Mitchell […]
Three days left to register for Open Data Day
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – There is one week left until Open Data Day in Asheville, the conference designed to explore the opportunities technology offers in making government data more easily accessible to the public. But registration ends this Friday, so get your tickets today! Open Data Day Asheville is a […]
Local Quakers to hold fundraiser for children in Kenya
Press release From Celo Friends Meeting Celo Friends Meeting (Quakers) invites the Burnsville and surrounding community to join in a fun and engaging evening of food and live entertainment to benefit educational programs in Southern Kenya. The Celo Friends Meeting has a goal of raising $10,000 to support two Shepherd’s Schools serving around 100 children […]
Sylva Herald: MedWest announces layoffs, 26 positions eliminated
From the Sylva Herald Article by Nick Breedlove As a result of less-than-expected patient volumes at local hospitals, MedWest will undergo staffing reductions effective today (Oct. 9) MedWest Communications Director Lucretia Stargell said. Those 26 positions eliminated at MedWest-Harris and MedWest-Swain hospitals and 56 positions cut at MedWest-Haywood hospital won’t affect patient care, Harris and […]
More than 1,000 women register for upcoming herbal conference
Press release Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference Black Mountain, NC – The local Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference seems to be growing like gangbusters–in years when most conference events are shrinking. Women from all over the Southeast and beyond are headed in droves this weekend (October 12-14) to the Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference in Black Mountain. Started […]
WNC Nature Center invites you to a guided tour this fall
As the temperatures drop and the leaves begin to change, you may be looking for more ways to get out and explore the natural beauty of Western North Carolina. Luckily for you, the WNC Nature Center offers fun and creative ways to fill your fall with family-friendly events all season long. First up is the […]
Primrose plays a free show at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial
Evolved from Sunday afternoon jam sessions, musical collective Primrose draws from an eclectic repertoire: folk, old time, country and pop. The group’s core members are Carol Kinsey on guitar and vocals; and Lorna Schultis on hammered dulcimer, psaltery, harp and vocals. Cathy Arrowood, a veteran of Shindig on the Green, will join Primrose on upright […]