Full announcement from Short Street Cakes: Asheville, NC, January 25, 2013: Short Street Cakes, Asheville’s source for all-natural, scratch-made, southern-style birthday cakes, wedding cakes, and cupcakes, announces its Fourth Birthday Mardi Gras Party on Fat Tuesday, February 12st, from 5-8pm at 225 Haywood Road in West Asheville. Featuring live music, Mardi Gras beads, beer, wine, […]
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Blessing of the Bikes April 14
From Harley-Davidson of Asheville: What: 4th Annual Blessing of the Bikes Where: Harley-Davidson of Asheville When: Sunday April 14th 2pm – 4pm Who: Harley-Davidson of Asheville Motorcyclists Kick Start 2013 With A Blessing: 4th Annual Blessing of the Bikes at Harley-Davidson of Asheville Asheville, NC — As Easter fades into the rearview, motorcyclists are looking […]
Tupelo Honey Cafe offers special deal on pecan pies for troops stationed abroad
Looking to send a sweet gift to a soldier stationed overseas? At Tupelo Honey Cafe, buy one pecan pie to ship to a soldier, and the restaurant will send a second pie for free. Below are the details from the website. For more information, visit tupelohoneycafe.com/piesfortroops. $47.95 Buy one, get one free. Price Includes Shipping […]
Public invited to Feb. 8 Valentine program at PARI
Full announcement from PARI: (January 23, 2013) – The public is invited to a special Valentine event Friday, February 8 at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI). Registered attendees will be treated to an evening of storytelling involving love stories associated with the night sky, followed by a tour of the campus and a trip […]
McCrory signs state of emergency for Highway 441 landslide
From the Office of the Governor: Raleigh, N.C. – Today, Governor McCrory signed the following executive order: EO-2: A DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA: Declaring a state of emergency in Graham, Jackson and Swain counties and areas within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band […]
Meadows: “cloud of confusion” surrounds Benghazi attack
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified today before the House Foreign Affairs Committee to answer questions regarding the attack on the United States consulate last Sept. North Carolina’s 11th District Congressional seat Mark Meadows serves on the committee and shared his thoughts via The Hill’s Congressional Blog this morning. (Photo by Bill Rhodes) Statement From […]
Asheville gas falls a penny, still above national average
Press release From AshevilleGasPrices.com Asheville, January 21- Average retail gasoline prices in Asheville have fallen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.34/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 259 gas outlets in Asheville. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
Flu incidence declines, changes visitor restrictions at Mission Health
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 22, 2013) – Mission Health is lifting visitor restrictions from “restricted” to “limited” in response to a decreased influenza (flu) incidence over the past month. Mission Health is asking that family and friends, particularly children under age 12 and people who do not feel well, limit their […]
“Images of Wonder” exhibit by Clarence Morgan opens Friday at UNCA
Press release From UNC Asheville Painter Clarence Morgan will open his solo exhibition at UNC Asheville with a lecture and reception on Friday, Feb. 8. The lecture will take place at 5 p.m. in Owen Hall room 237; a reception with the artist follows from 6-8 p.m. in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, also in […]
Carolina Mountain Club announces two new hiking challenges
Here’s the press release from the Carolina Mountain Club: Carolina Mountain Club Announces Two New Hiking Challenges Carolina Mountain Club (CMC) turns 90 years old this year. To celebrate, the CMC Challenge committee has announced two new hiking challenges. We’re hikers. What better way to celebrate a birthday! The basic idea is to hike the […]
AC-T: Republicans dominate the fundraising game
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: An old axiom in politics states “money follows power.” And in the 2012 election, money followed Republicans — big time. Taking a page from the old Democratic playbook, Republican leaders say, they simply turned the tables, outraising and outspending Democrats in key districts. And they won big. […]
‘Ask a Lawyer’ free events Feb. 2 in Asheville and Hendersonville
Here’s the press release from the Roberts & Stevens Law Firm: ‘Ask a Lawyer’ Free Events in Asheville and Hendersonville What: A panel of local attorneys will be available to answer legal questions to individuals for free. There will be attorneys representing a variety of practice areas available to talk to participants on a one-on-one […]
Recycling by Buncombe County residents grows 18 percent
Here’s the information via the Buncombe County website: Way to Recycle, Buncombe County! Kudos go to Buncombe County residents for a great increase in recycling! During the past year, curbside blue bag recycling in Buncombe County rose 18 percent! Recycling has never been easier for residents. If you live in an unincorporated area of Buncombe […]
New Belgium’s response to Asheville City Council approval: We’re pleased
Last night, Jan. 22, Asheville City Council approved New Belgium’s brewery in the River District as well as funding for sidewalk improvements and a study of alternate truck routes to address concerns of some residents about the traffic the business will bring. Early this morning, New Belgium released the following statement: New Belgium Brewing Statement […]
WNC Alliance calls for participation in Jan. 26 Day of Action on NC clean energy
Here’s the message from the Western North Carolina Alliance via the environmental advocacy group’s email newsletter: Join us for a statewide Day of Action for North Carolina’s Energy Future! This year, Duke Energy is presenting its long-term plan for how we’ll get our energy in North Carolina. Right now, it’s more of the same: burning […]
Meeting schedule for the Asheville Bike/Pedestrian Task Force
The following message was sent out from Asheville Transportation Planner Barb Mee announcing the meeting schedule for the Bike/Pedestrian Task Force: Just a quick reminder of the task force meeting this Thursday, Jan 24, at 5:30 pm at the Buncombe County Training Room, 191 College Street. The task force meets at 5:30 pm on the […]
Warren Wilson College students plan Saturday Jan. 26 day-of-service at Hall Fletcher
Press release from WWC As part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week at Warren Wilson College, about 50 new students will honor King’s commitment to civic engagement with a day of service Saturday at Hall Fletcher Elementary. Freshmen and transfer students who started at Warren Wilson this semester will be joined by WWC peer […]
WLOS: Local shelters declare “code purple” and open doors
News report from WLOS Temperatures dipping into the teens mean area homeless shelters are full to capacity. The Western Carolina Rescue Ministries has declared a “Code Purple” and are opening the doors to many more people than normal, because of the severe threat. …
NCDOT: Beware black ice
Public service announcement from the N.C. Department of Transportation Wet roads, bridges and overpasses across the state have the potential to refreeze overnight and in the early morning hours Saturday, creating black ice. The N.C. Department of Transportation urges motorists to use extreme caution in these areas to stay safe. The video below explains what […]
Local air agency seeking nominations to recognize efforts to improve quality
Here’s the press release from the WNC Regional Air Quality Agency: Local Air Agency Accepting Nominations for Awards to Recognize Outstanding Efforts to Improve Air Quality in Buncombe County Through the annual Clean Air Excellence Awards Program, the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) will recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made […]
Meadows to Obama: Stop playing politics with Newtown tragedy
Here’s the message from 11th District Republican Rep. Mark Meadows: Meadows Calls on President Obama to Stop Playing Politics with Newtown Tragedy Washington, D.C. – Representative Mark Meadows (NC-11) released the following statement after President Obama announced that he is moving forward with sweeping gun control measures. “The recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut will never […]