Press release From La Noticia On Saturday, December 9 the NC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held the first Latino Entrepreneur Award Celebration. The event commemorated the growth of the chamber and the accomplishments of chamber members. In the celebration four Latino leaders were recognized for their outstanding achievements as entrepreneurs in the Triangle area. Hilda […]
News Bulletins
Hand in Hand Gallery will close on Dec. 29
According to a press release, Hand in Hand Gallery (2720 Greenville Highway /NC 225 in Flat Rock), will close on Saturday, Dec. 29. The gallery has been in business for 16 years. “The owners, potter David Voorhees and jeweler Molly Sharp Voorhees, are retiring from the retail gallery business to pursue their own artwork exclusively […]
Gov-elect McCrory promises to remember WNC
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, North Carolina Gov.-elect Pat McCrory says his first trip out of Raleigh after he is sworn into office next month will be to Asheville. The newly-elected Republican governor made the promise Saturday as he celebrated his victory at the annual Charles Taylor holiday dinner at Grove Park Inn.
Girl Scout and Goodwill partnership nets positive results
Here’s the press release from the girl scouts: Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont have just wrapped up the annual partnership Good Turn for Goodwill community service project. This event took place throughout […]
Girl Scouts Peaks to Piedmont drive gets 5,107 bags for Goodwill
Full announcement from Girl Scouts of America: (Colfax, NC – December 10, 2012) –Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont have just wrapped up the annual partnership Good Turn for Goodwill community service project. […]
City of Asheville water interruption on Riddle Road
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Water Resources Department has reported water interruption on Riddle Road due to a main line repair East District. The anticipated time of repair is 6:30 pm. This will include customers on Harrison Hill Road, Mountain Crest Road, Patton Cemetery Road, Sunset Drive, and portions […]
Swannanoa’s annual Community-Wide Holiday Party, Benefit Thursday, Dec. 13
Press release from the Swannanoa Business Association and Friends & Neighbors of Swannanoa Friends & Neighbors of Swannanoa (FANS) and Swannanoa Business Association (SBA) invite Swannanoa residents to the 3rd Annual Community-Wide Holiday Party & Benefit, Thurs., Dec. 13, 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Native Kitchen & Social Pub, 204 Whitson Ave. in Swannanoa. This […]
Dec. 10 protest planned at GOP Senator Burr’s Asheville office over tax plans
Here’s the press release from MoveOn: MoveOn members to join candlelight vigil calling on Senator Richard Burr to stop holding the middle class hostage over tax cuts for the wealthy, prevent a $2k middle-class tax increase On Monday, December 10, Asheville-area MoveOn members will join a candlelight vigil hosted by the Western North Carolina Central […]
McHenry: I won’t vote for tax increases to avert fiscal cliff
In a message sent Dec. 9 via email newsletter, newly reelected Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry says he won’t vote for any tax increases to avert the so-called “fiscal cliff,” which is basically a series of drastic tax hikes and spending cuts that will automatically kick-in if no other deal is made by the President and […]
Some state politicians spent more than half-million for $14K job, C-T’s Boyle estimates
Asheville Citizen-Times columnist John Boyle reviews information from the latest campaign-finance reports filed by North Carolina candidates for the 2012 election. from the Asheville Citizen-Times … Keep in mind that state senators and representatives make $13,951 a year, plus a travel stipend. So for the equivalent of a part-time job at a fast food restaurant, […]
Duke Energy awards grant for Smokies Blueways Trail initiative to map recreational water features
An $85,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation will help create a North Carolina “Smokies Blueways Trail will link the paddling, fishing, swimming and boating spots on rivers and lakes in the region under one banner,” Andrew Casper of the Smoky Mountain News reports: The mountains rising above the valleys have long been the main […]
Youth employment plummets in North Carolina
Press release from Action for Children North Carolina An entire generation of young Tar Heels is aging with limited work experience and without the knowledge and job-readiness skills North Carolina employers need to compete in the 21st century, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Youth and Work: Restoring Teen and […]
REHappening looks for artists of all sorts, deadline is Dec. 15
Details, from the MAP: Attention artists, performers and musicians: The next {Re}Happening will take place on the former grounds of Black Mountain College on Saturday, April 6, and we hope you will be a participant. In the spirit of Black Mountain College, {RE}Happening sets the stage for artists to incorporate spontaneity, experimentation, audience participation and/or […]
Breast thermograms to be offered Tuesday, Dec. 18
Press release From Cindy Sullivan, CCT Thermographer On Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012, Cindy Sullivan, CCT thermographer, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Asheville Integrative Medicine 832 Hendersonville Rd Asheville NC 28803 Appointments are available from 9-2PM. The initial thermogram is $149.00. The screening process takes approximately 15 minutes. Results will be interpreted by an […]
REI supports Smokies Trails Forever & iconic Chimney Tops Trail overhaul
Press release From REI In thinking of things to be thankful for this holiday season Friends of the Smokies, and any hiker who has hiked the Chimney Tops trail to the spectacular mountain ridge views, are thankful to Recreational Equipment Inc. for helping fund the work of the Smokies Trails Forever program. REI donated $5,000 […]
Asheville’s Green Opportunities gets $800,000 food-insecurity grant
Press release from Green Opportunities Green Opportunities, a nonprofit, community development corporation, has been awarded a $800,000 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grant to create jobs and reduce food deserts in Asheville’s riverside communities. “These efforts will sustain themselves long after the grant monies are utilized, employing at least 34 people by […]
City announces nominees for downtown Asheville BID board
From the Asheville City Council agenda, the proposed members for the board of the proposed downtown Business Improvement District: At the October 9, 2012, formal meeting, City Council adopted a resolution creating a downtown Municipal Service District, also known as a Business Improvement District, in downtown Asheville. The resolution states “that a permanent board of […]
Asheville NC DENR staff receive 2012 Pigeon River award
Full announcement from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – Staff with the state Division of Water Quality’s Asheville office have been honored with the 2012 Pigeon River Award for significant contributions to protecting Haywood County’s land and water resources. The Haywood Waterways Association presented the award Thursday night to the […]
Seven Falls fraud case widened: Two more more men charged with Vinson, C-T reports
News report from the Asheville Citizen-Times, Clarke Morrison A federal grand jury has indicted two more people in a massive fraud scheme involving the failed Seven Falls development. Accountant George M. Gabler and appraiser Aaron Ollis are charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aiding and abetting bank fraud in the 34-page superseding indictment […]
APD investigates afternoon shooting in West Asheville
Press release from Asheville Police Department The Asheville Police Department responded to a shooting in the parking lot of McDonald’s located at 401 Smokey Park Highway. APD and paramedics located 32 year old, Joshua Wilson Early, of Canton suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Early was sitting in a vehicle in the parking […]
State investigates farm waste spill in French Broad River, Asheville CItizen-Times reports
News report from the Asheville Citizen-Times, by Sabian Warren A Fletcher dairy farm with a history of past environmental violations is under investigation by the state for what officials call a major spill of raw animal waste into a popular section of the French Broad River. N.C. Division of Water Quality inspectors found waste entering […]