Press release From UNC Asheville News Services UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) announces its spring lineup of workshops for local writers in poetry and prose. Classes will be held in Asheville, Black Mountain, Burnsville and Hendersonville. 10-week courses for all writers: Prose Poetry – Poet Vievee Francis will lead a prose poem workshop […]
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Matching funds met to continue Lavender Fund program at A-B Tech
Full announcement from A-B Tech: An A-B Tech Community College program designed to help single parents enroll in college and stay in school was in jeopardy of ending unless matching funds of $125,000 were raised. Thanks to several donors and the generosity of an area couple, the Lavender Fund will be able to continue to […]
Buncombe County: Offices, libraries and landfill to close for the holidays
Buncombe County’s offices, libraries and landfill will be closed for the holidays. Here’s the schedule: • Buncombe County Government Offices will be closed on December 24, 25, 26 for Christmas, and January 1 for New Year’s. • Buncombe County Public Libraries will be closed: Monday, December 24 – Wednesday, December 26 Closing at 6 p.m. […]
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy preserves 260 acres
From the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: We recently purchased 260 acres visible from the Appalachian Trail and from the overlook at the Rhododendron Gardens on Roan Mountain. Located in the middle of the Yellow Mountain State Natural Area, the parcel adjoins the 225-acre Spear Top Mountain property that we acquired in December 2011. Together, these […]
McHenry selected chairman of Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
Here’s the press release from the office of Congressman Patrick McHenry, who represents the 10th District which includes most of Asheville: Washington, DC – Incoming Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) announced today that Congressman Patrick McHenry will lead the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee in the 113th Congress. In this position, Congressman McHenry will […]
Local musician Andrew Fletcher weighs in on Lexington controversy
Local musician and blogger Andrew Fletcher has written a piece on the controversy over Xpress’ Dec. 5 cover story and the ensuing protest from some Lexington Avenue business owners: First and foremost, a newspaper has to be honest to its readers, otherwise readers will feel cheated and look else where, which ultimately hurts the newspaper’s […]
Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda Jan. 2
Press release from City of Asheville PRE-MEETING AGENDA – 4:30 PM, 5TH FLOOR CITY HALL 1. Review of agenda items. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA – 5:00 PM 1ST FLOOR CITY HALL The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear public comments only on items that appear on the agenda. Presentations by the public shall be […]
Royal Peasantry’s Lexington Avenue Pride Holiday Celebration
Royal Peasantry will host a Lexington Avenue Pride Holiday Celebration on Friday, Dec. 21, and Saturday, Dec. 22, as announced on Facebook. The store, which offers eclectic, locally made fashion, will be open late, offering “libations and some treats, cameras, lights, stylists, music, possibly live but at least loud and fun” throughout. Royal Peasantry is […]
City memo: if Cane Creek merger happens, City/MSD will end up subsidizing Henderson development
In a memo to city of Asheville officials, staff analyze a study of the Cane Creek water and sewer system, asserting that if the system merges with the city’s and the Metropolitan Sewerage District, Buncombe residents will end up “subsidizing the cost of system expansion and real estate development in northern Henderson County.” The full […]
Mayor Bellamy, Chairman Gantt review safety plans, call for moment of silence after Newtown tragedy
Full announcement from Buncombe County and the city of Asheville On behalf of the elected officials, first responders, school administrators and staff who gathered on Thursday morning, December 20, to review our own community’s safety plan, we urge all our citizens to join the nation in participating in a moment of silence at 9:30 a.m. […]
City offices closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Asheville city government offices will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1. Garbage and recycling service will be suspended, Tuesday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. · Tuesday trash and recycling (“B” week) customers will receive collection on Wednesday, Dec. 26. · Wednesday trash […]
McCrory announces 6 top cabinet appointments
Here’s the press release from the office of Governor–Elect Pat McCrory: Raleigh, N.C. – Today, North Carolina Governor-Elect Pat McCrory announced that he will appoint Lyons Gray as Secretary of the Department of Revenue, Susan Kluttz as Secretary of the Department of Cultural Resources and Kieran Shanahan as Secretary of the Department of Public Safety. […]
Red Cross for the Western Carolinas Region: It was a busy year
Here’s the update from Brian W. Scoles, the chief public affairs officer for the American Red Cross of the Western North Carolinas Region: Western Carolinas, Thursday, December 20, 2012 — The American Red Cross spent much of 2012 helping people all across the country whose lives were impacted by disasters. Relief efforts were launched in […]
Park Ridge Health to offer cholesterol screening on Dec. 27
Press release From Park Ridge Health Event Summary for 12/24/12 – 12/30/12 WOW Health Screenings Cholesterol Screenings Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. FREE. Thursday, December 27 8 – 11 a.m. Ingles, 1980 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville ***Wellness on Wheels will […]
McCrory names Art Pope as deputy budget director
Governor-elect Pat McCrory announced several appointments to his incoming administration team today, including naming businessman and conservative-cause funder Art Pope as his deputy budget director. Pope has been serving as McCrory’s transition team co-chairman.
National Weather Service issues ‘High Wind Warning’ for Buncombe County
Here’s the alert from the National Weather Service: High Wind Warning Alert: …STRONG WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING… .A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE RAPIDLY THROUGH THE AREA FROM THE WEST THIS EVENING. BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS JUST AHEAD OF THE PASSING FRONT WILL BECOME VERY WINDY JUST […]
Technical Review Committee Jan. 7 meeting agenda
Press release from City of Asheville The TRC is a forum for technical staff to meet with applicants to review proposed projects and to discuss any comments or concerns noted from TRC members’ review of plans submitted. Following the discussion between the applicants and staff, the TRC will take action on each item, making a […]
Tasty fundraiser for Meher Free Dispensary at Chai Pani and MG Road on Thursday, Dec. 20
Check out this fundraiser at Chai Pani and MG Road. It features great food for a great cause as well as live music and a silent auction (the items include a private dinner cooked by Chai Pani’s Daniel Peach). The event takes place on the evening of Thursday, Dec, 20. Proceeds benefit Meher Free Dispensary […]
Local orthopedic surgeon named associate editor of national medical journal
Press release (Asheville, N.C.) – December 17, 2012: Asheville orthopedic surgeon Gordon I. Groh, MD, a nationally recognized board-certified specialist in shoulder, elbow and hand surgery at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, has been named Assistant Editor for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, the official publication for eight leading specialty organizations focusing on […]
Children’s museum in Hendersonville to host program on hand-washing
Press release From Hands On! A Child’s Gallery Hands On!-A Child’s Gallery, the children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, invites you to be part of “Healthy Kids Club – Happy Hands!” on Thursday, January 3rd at 11am. This 30 minute program will focus on proper hand washing techniques for preschool age children incorporating singing and fun […]
Mission Health and WCU partner to offer graduate certification program
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 19, 2012) – Mission Health announced today it is partnering with Western Carolina University (WCU) to provide a graduate certification program in Healthcare Innovation Management. The program is a component of Mission Health’s budding Center for Innovation, established to foster a spirit of advancement in healthcare throughout […]