Here’s the press release from RiverLink: ASHEVILLE, NC — Asheville Adventure Rentals will host a gallery show on December 13, 2012 from 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. featuring the work of Maryanne Pappano, a local Asheville artist. The opening will debut a new series entitled “The Opposite of Static,” consisting of multimedia paintings done on reclaimed […]
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Jim Westbrook, former Asheville city manager, killed in car wreck, Citizen-Times reports
The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that Jim Westbrook, Asheville’s city manager from 1995-2005, has been killed in a car wreck outside Vass, N.C. Westbrook, 68, was the interim county manager for Moore County and lived in Vass, according to the Fayetteville Observer. He had also recently served as the assistant city manager in Fayetteville. A decorated […]
Unemployment fell in 12 WNC counties, including Buncombe, Carolina Public Press reports
The North Carolina Department of Labor recently released the October employment numbers. Local nonprofit Carolina Public Press looks at the numbers, which show Buncombe County at 6.8 percent unemployment. Media report from Carolina Public Press Figures from the month show that, among the 18 westernmost counties, monthly unemployment fell in 12 counties between September and […]
For Nantahala, Pisgah planning, Forest Service gets input from biking group SORBA
Press release from the N.C. News Service For the first time in its history, the U.S. Forest Service is placing greater importance on watershed protection when it comes to long-term planning. In western North Carolina, the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests will be two of the first to have their plans revised with the new […]
Park Ridge Health announces 21st Annual Frostbite 5K, 10K and Fun Run/Walk
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (November 26, 2012) – The Park Ridge Health Foundation and Presenting Sponsor Southeastern Sports Medicine will host the 21st Annual Frostbite 10K, 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, starting at 2 p.m. This Grand-Prix-sanctioned premier race event will take place on […]
N.C. approves 13.2 percent increase for dwelling property
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Insurance Agreement Reached for Dwelling Property Insurance Rates Decision Saves Policyholders $54.4 Million, Spreads Increases Over Time Note: This settlement is in relation to a January 2011 rate filing for dwelling fire and extended coverage rates; it is unrelated to and should not be confused with the […]
UPDATE: Lockdown over at AB-Tech campus, suspect arrested
UPDATE: From tweets and emails, there are reports that a suspect was apprehended with a firearm on the AB-Tech campus. UPDATE:After about 15-minutes the all-clear was transmitted at the campus. More details as they become known. According to students at the campus, an alarm went off shortly past 10:40 a.m.: From an email to Xpress […]
Shuler to run Duke Energy’s lobbying operation
Here’s an excerpt from the Nov. 27 story in the Asheville Citizen–Times: Outgoing U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler will run Duke Energy’s lobbying operation in Washington after the end of his term, his office and the company said. Shuler, a Democrat representing in the 11th District in Western North Carolina, will be the company’s senior vice […]
Carolina Public Press gains acceptance, recognition by North Carolina Press Association
Press release from Carolina Public Press The North Carolina Press Association recently admitted the nonprofit, online news service Carolina Public Press into its membership, making it the first online nonprofit news service in Western North Carolina to gain the distinction. “We’re delighted to welcome the Carolina Public Press into the N.C. Press Association,” said Beth […]
City of Asheville will present water merger report Dec. 11
According to city of Asheville spokesperson Dawa Hitch, city staff will present a long-awaited report on the details of a potential merger with the Metropolitan Sewerage District at Asheville City Council’s meeting on Dec. 11. Council will discuss MSD’s own report on the operational aspects of a potential merger at its meeting tomorrow, Nov. 27.
Park Ridge Health announces community events for Nov. 26-Dec. 2
Press release From Park Ridge Health Event Summary for 11/26/12 – 12/2/12 MemoryCaregivers Network Support Groups All MemoryCaregiver Network support groups are free and open to anyone caring for a person with memory loss. For further information, contact Mary Donnelly at 828.230.4143. Weaverville Group Tuesday, November 27 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Weaverville First Baptist Church, […]
Blake Butler, Local Edge Radio to sign off at end of 2012
Here’s the press release from Clear Channel Asheville and Blake Butler, who is signing off Dec. 28 after hosting Local Edge Radio on 880 The Revolution for the last four years. Local Edge Radio to Sign Off at End of 2012 After nearly four years as Asheville’s only local progressive talk show, Local Edge Edge […]
National Weather service issues fire danger warning for Asheville area until 6 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a fire danger warning for the Asheville area until 6 p.m. due to low humidity throughout the region. From the NWS: Minimum relative humidity values will remain below 25 percent across much of the North Carolina mountains and foothills this afternoon. Lower elevations will see the lowest relative humidity […]
McHenry helps constituents attend Obama’s inauguration
Interested in attending President Barack Obama’s inauguration in Washington, DC? Most of Asheville is now represented in Congress by Rep. Patrick McHenry and his office sent this press along with more information on how to request tickets: Washington, DC – Congressman Patrick McHenry’s office has set up a website for constituents to request tickets for […]
WNC Nature Center announces Dec. 1 Winter’s Tail event
Here’s the press release from the WNC Nature Center: WNC Nature Center Celebrates a Winter’s Tail Saturday December 1st 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Asheville, NC –The Western North Carolina Nature Center celebrates winter with its popular “A Winter’s Tail” event on Saturday December 1st from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The event will feature […]
More than $22,000 raised for local breast cancer program
Press release From Mission HealthASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 15, 2012) – Mission Foundation announced today that the western North Carolina community donated more than $22,000 to support women in western North Carolina with breast cancer and provide free mammograms during Ladies Night Out events. Funds were raised at three events that keep donations locally focused through […]
Gregg Jensen starts job as WWNC host/news director
Here’s the message from Gregg Jensen, who’s the new host of The Morning Report and the news director of News Radio 570 WWNC. Today, Nov. 26, is his first day on the job at Clear Channel Asheville, and he posted this blog introducing himself, originally published on the WWNC website. He’s replacing Jerri Jameson, who […]
Urban News, YMI discuss race, history & Thomas Wolfe’s “The Child by Tiger” story
Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe wrote about a 1906 killing spree that took the lives of three blacks and two whites. In a discussion series hosted by the YMI, UNCA history professor Darin Waters and Wolfe scholar Joanne Mauldin will talk about Wolfe’s story, “The Child by Tiger,” on Tueday, Nov. 27, and Thursday, Nov. 29. Community […]
Swannanoa Valley Museum organizes Dec. 1 historical hike
Here’s the info via the Swannanoa Valley Museum’s email newsletter: Date: Saturday, December 1 Time: 9:30AM Meet: Black Mtn. Savings Bank, 200 East State St. Difficulty: Moderate, 4-miles In the 1800s, the E.T. Clemmons Stagecoach Line ran a route from Morganton through Old Fort and up the mountain to Black Mountain, Swannanoa, and into Asheville […]
FOUND Magazine’s 10th Anniversary Tour comes to Asheville
Here’s the press release from FOUND Magazine: My Heart Is An Idiot: FOUND Magazine’s 10th Anniversary Tour Comes to North Carolina! Author and This American Life Contributor Davy Rothbart takes to the road on a 79-city tour Celebrating FOUND Magazine’s 10th Anniversary and the release of his new book, My Heart is an Idiot [DURHAM, […]
McCrory to headline Dec. 8 Charles Taylor Holiday Dinner in Asheville
Here’s the information via the Buncombe County Republican Party email newsletter: North Carolina Governor-elect Pat McCrory will be the keynote speaker at the 20th Annual Charles Taylor Holiday Dinner, which will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 8 at Grove Park Inn in Asheville. The event will be Governor-elect McCroy’s first public […]