Press release From Mission Health Ophthalmic Medications Supplied by NECC Recalled; Confirms Previous Statement That Mission Health Never Purchased or Used The Product Linked To The Fungal Meningitis Outbreak ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 19, 2012) Today, Mission Health officials released the information below regarding medications produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC). On Oct. 15, […]
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U.S. Forest Service cracks down on ginseng poaching
Kristin Bail, forest supervisor of the U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina, today announced that agency law enforcement officers are cracking down on the poaching of ginseng in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. “Forest Service law enforcement officers conducted a large number of compliance checks in September, and at least eight people […]
Asheville Parks & Rec & Cultural Arts hosts Oct. 24l discussion on community, innovative placemaking
The City of Asheville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department will present a panel discussion on the community’s role in innovative placemaking at the Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr. Southside Center on Wednesday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. A question and answer session with the audience will be included in the program. The […]
Midwest dust storm possible this evening
The National Weather Service has issued the following Special Weather Statement as of 3:02 PM EDT on October 19, 2012 … A dust plume may spread over the western North Carolina mountains late this afternoon… Strong winds over the Central Plains yesterday kicked up a large plume of dust. Circulation around low pressure centered over […]
Voluntary recall of products possibly linked to fungal meningitis
Press release from New England Compounding Pharmacy New England Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. d/b/a New England Compounding Center (NECC) today announced a recall of all products currently in circulation that were compounded at and distributed from its facility in Framingham, Massachusetts. This action is being taken out of an abundance of caution due to the potential […]
AC-T endorses Democrats Keever and Rogers in WNC congressional races
The Asheville Citizen-Times announced Oct. 19 its endorsements in the 10th and 11th congressional races, backing Democrats Patsy Keever (NC-10) and Hayden Rogers (NC-11). For the first time ever, Buncombe County is divided in to two congressional districts this year, with most of Asheville falling in the 10th. Here’s a couple excerpts from the daily […]
Local winners selected for Canon’s Project Imaginat10n
One of Hollywood’s most renowned directors, Ron Howard, has selected a local winner from Hendersonville in Canon’s “Project Imaginat10n,” where five celebrity directors – Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx, Georgina Chapman (designer and co-founder of Marchesa), James Murphy (founder of LCD Soundsystem) and Biz Stone (co-founder of Twitter) will direct short films based on consumer submitted […]
Mountaineering guide tells Erwin Middle students about climbing Mt. Everest
Press release From Buncombe County Schools “It costs over $70,000 just to get the approved permit to climb Mt. Everest”, stated Ron Sanga, local mountaineering guide who spoke to Erwin Middle students on Wednesday, October 17. During his visit, Sanga shared his 2008 Everest expedition story discussing local culture, climate and training experiences with 7th […]
EPA approves North Carolina’s plan to reduce mercury in waterways
Press release From the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources RALEIGH – Requirements of a state plan approved recently by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to address mercury in North Carolina’s waterways have already been met by most of the state’s wastewater treatment facilities. Last week the EPA signed off on a statewide mercury […]
Call center in Arden to provide 100 jobs
From the Hendersonville Times-News Guthy-Renker Fulfillment Services is adding 100 new positions in its call center in Arden, according to a news release from the company. The new positions are being added as a result of having been chosen by a technology company to be the primary call center for customer service and inquiry calls, […]
Aurora Studio & Gallery invites community to Dec. 15 event
Press release From Lori Greenberg of Aurora Studio & Gallery Dear Friends, You are cordially invited to Aurora Studio & Gallery’s Coffee House, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15TH, from 6 – 9 pm at the ARTery, 346 Depot Street in Asheville. It is a drop in event featuring~ singer/songwriter Brie Capone, an arts raffle and desserts from […]
Children First/ Communities in Schools to host community event to promote family health
Press release From Children First/Communities in Schools (Asheville, NC) The Family Resource Center at Emma (FRCE), a program of Children First/ Communities In Schools, provides emergency assistance and other support to over 900 English-speaking and Latino families living in the Emma community in West Asheville to help bring them out of crisis and help them […]
Asheville City Council will hold special meeting to evaluate manager, attorney and clerk
From City Clerk Maggie Burleson: The Asheville City Council will be holding a special meeting on Monday, November 5, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Room 209 of the City Hall Building. The purpose of this special meeting will be to hold the evaluations of the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk. […]
Buncombe GOP urges “no” vote on water referendum
Full announcement from the Buncombe County Republican Party on the city water referendum: Asheville, NC-With early voting upon us and a referendum about the regional water system on the ballot for Asheville city voters, the Buncombe County Republican Party releases the following statement: “In the wake of Asheville City Council’s move to privatize the Asheville […]
Howard gets Tea Party iCaucus endorsement for Buncombe commission chair
Here’s the press release from the Asheville Tea Party. Republican J.B. Howard is challenging Democratic incumbent David Gantt in the race to be chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. JB HOWARD, CANDIDATE FOR CHAIRMAN, BUNCOMBE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, NORTH CAROLINA, iCAUCUS ENDORSED Cheyenne, WY, October, 17, 2012: JB Howard North Carolina candidate for Chairman, […]
RiverLink receives $400,000 grant for Craven Street Watershed improvements
Press release From N.C. Clean Water Management Trust Fund RALEIGH – Earlier this week the Board of Trustees of the N.C. Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) awarded more than $10 million in grants for projects intended to protect drinking water, improve water quality across the state and protect land around military installations. At its […]
Ham radio operators to team up with Boy Scouts for Jamboree on the Air
Local amateur radio operators will showcase their skills to the Boy Scout community at the 55th annual Jamboree on the Air, to be held this Saturday, October 21, at the WNC Agriculture Center. The following is from the monthly newsletter of the Western Carolina Amateur Radio Society: The Western Carolina Amateur Radio Society and The […]
Keever campaign fires back on GOP critique
Here’s the press release from the campaign of Democrat Patsy Keever, who’s challenging GOP incumbent Rep. Patrick McHenry in the 10th District Congressional race: Keever campaign fires back on GOP critique McHenry campaign steering committee member arrested today for extortion, bribery Asheville, NC—The Keever Campaign released the following statement today in response to a press […]
AC-T announces Buncombe commissioner candidate endorsements
The Asheville Citizen-Times announced Oct. 18 its list of candidate endorsements for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. Here’s the list backed by the daily paper’s editorial board. For the editorial board’s reasoning behind its choices, click the link at the bottom of this post. Chair: David Gantt (D) District 1: Holly Jones (D) Brownie […]
Hope House founder Emily Fitchpatrick wins 2012 Community Leadership Award
Charlotte, NC – M. Chris Briese, Special Agent in Charge of the Charlotte Division of the FBI has chosen Mrs. Emily Fitchpatrick as the 2012 Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) recipient for North Carolina. Mrs. Fitchpatrick is the founder and executive director of Hope House Programs (HHP) in Asheville, NC. HHP is a national initiative […]
Hendersonville Commissioners approve plan for Seven Falls repairs
From The Asheville Citizen-Times from Mark Barrett Work to stop erosion from unpaved roads in the troubled Seven Falls development could begin this winter following action by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday. Meeting in Hendersonville, commissioners unanimously approved a plan to repair roads and other infrastructure to serve about 205 lots in […]