Here’s the press release from A-B Tech Community College: Mona Cornwell, director of Community Relations and Marketing at A-B Tech Community College, has been selected to receive the BB&T Staff Member of the Year Award for the North Carolina Community College System from the State Board of Community Colleges. Cornwell manages all of the college’s […]
News Bulletins
WNC Alliance urges people to sign petition against Asheville water system transfer
Here’s the message from the Western North Carolina Alliance via the group’s email newsletter: Water decisions belong in LOCAL hands! Sign the petition NOW! Early in the legislative session that starts on Jan. 30, a bill will be introduced by two western Representatives to force the City of Asheville to turn over its water distribution […]
Ross Creek Stormwater Improvement Project Community Meeting set for Jan. 23
Here’s the press release from RiverLink: Ross Creek Stormwater Improvement Project Community Meeting Please join us at St. Luke’s Church, Wednesday January 23rd, 5pm-7pm for a drop-in meeting to learn about the Ross Creek Stormwater Improvement Project within Chunns Cove and Kenilworth Neighborhood. Ross Creek Watershed is a highly urbanized watershed that extends from the […]
Bob Moog Foundation aims to Inspire the 2013 NAMM Show
Here’s the press release from the Bob Moog Foundation: Bob Moog Foundation to Inspire the 2013 NAMM Show through Legendary Instruments and Archival Exploration January 21, 2013 (Asheville, NC) – The Bob Moog Foundation (BMF) will celebrate the indelible nature of the synthesizer pioneer’s legacy at the 2013 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. Beginning on […]
Annual Grady’s Groundhog Day Sighting set for Feb. 2 at Chimney Rock
Here’s the press release from Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park: Chimney Rock will host Grady’s annual shadow sighting, an educational program, kids’ crafts and family guided hikes CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (January, 21, 2013)—Grady the Groundhog, Chimney Rock’s live animal ambassador, will be making his annual prediction at the Park when he awakens from […]
Mission Health named Consumer Choice Award winner for eighth time
Press release From Mission Health Asheville, N.C. (Jan. 21, 2013) – Mission Health has received its eighth consecutive Consumer Choice Award from National Research Corporation, a firm that specializes in healthcare performance measurement and improvement. The award recognizes hospitals that healthcare consumers selected as having the highest quality and image in more than 300 markets […]
AC-T: Rural Buncombe property values fall
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Preliminary numbers from the county’s new property tax revaluation show real estate values in rural Buncombe County and its small towns have fallen — including big drops in exclusive neighborhoods. The total value of property in Biltmore Forest fell 16.3 percent from 2012 to this year and […]
Politico: In 2014, Dems face big race to keep Sen. Kay Hagan’s seat
Online media Politico takes a look at North Carolina politics — forecasting that in 2014, the Democrats may face a fight in defending Sen. Kay Hagan’s seat. Katie Glueck cites Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx and notes the recent gains by Republicans in the state, with Pat McCrory becoming the first GOP governor “since the 1980s” […]
The band blog: ACT’s Casey Blake tracks Asheville High Band’s DC adventure
If you’re an old high-school band musician (I played flute and piccolo), or you like to keep up with some of Asheville’s adventurers, check out Casey Blake’s Asheville Citizen-Times blog. She’s tagging along with the Asheville High School marching band as it prepares to play at the president’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. Their first D.C. […]
Yadkin Riverkeeper: Division of Water Quality needs to open decision on Alcoa to the public
Press release from Yadkin Riverkeeper: TAKE ACTION NOW! Please call DWQ immediately and ask for a public hearing and extension of the comment deadline on Alcoa’s application for a water quality certification for the relicensing of its hydropower dams. Contact information from DWQ: fax to 919-807-6494, or email to karen.higgins@ncdenr.gov. Calls to 919-807-6300. Background information […]
NC unemployment rose slightly in December
From the NC Labor and Economic Analysis Division: Civilian Labor Force • North Carolina’s December 2012 smoothed seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, at 9.2 percent, increased 0.1 of a percentage point over November 2012. The rate was 10.4 percent in December 2011. • At 9.2 percent, North Carolina’s December unemployment rate is 1.4 percentage points higher […]
Firehouse Subs donates $18,200 in defibrillators to Buncombe County Schools
Full announcement from Firehouse Subs: WHAT Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is awarding much needed life-saving equipment to Buncombe County Schools Foundation. WHO Attendees include representatives from Buncombe County Schools Foundation, franchisees Donna and Monte Sims, area representative Ray Gowin and Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation executive director Robin Peters. WHEN Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 […]
The Baby Place at Park Ridge Health welcomes two neonatal nurse practitioners
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (January 16, 2012) – The Baby Place at Park Ridge Health is pleased to welcome two providers to the newborn care team: Neonatal nurse practitioners Diane Duffy, M.S., N.N.P.-B.C., and Teri McDonald, N.N.P.-B.C. Duffy and McDonald both bring extensive experience in recognizing, evaluating and stabilizing newborns with […]
Mission Health leases space in Biltmore Park for consolidation
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 18, 2013) – Mission Health has signed a 15-year lease on the facility at 50 Schenck Parkway in Biltmore Park, Asheville. Approximately 350 employees will consolidate to this site from multiple locations to improve customer service and internal efficiency. “This facility will provide the space for expansion […]
Park Ridge Health shares community health events for Jan. 21-27
Press release From Park Ridge Health Event Summary for 1/21/13 – 1/27/13 Upcoming Events Health Fair at Arden Adventist Church Sunday, Jan. 20, 1 – 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. 35 Airport Road, Arden Vision, cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI, bone density, prostate cancer, oral cancer and foot screenings. Breast exams […]
Sierra Nevada hiring local electricians, mechanics
Sierra Nevada is hiring positions for its Mills River maintenance department. Below are some of the key details with links to more info. The company’s communications director Ryan Arnold says: “We’re excited to pull from a big pool of area talent.” · A total of six positions within our Maintenance Department: lead electrician, electricians and […]
City of Asheville: Our crews are dealing with discolored water
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – City of Asheville Water Services crews continue this afternoon to flush City of Asheville water lines in response to a high volume of reports of discolored water. The discoloration is a result of stirred up sediment in the lines due to an ongoing water line evaluation […]
Oskar Blues grand opening benefits kids’ enviro program, Muddy Sneakers
Press release from Oskar Blues Oskar Blues Grand Opening benefits Muddy Sneakers BREVARD, NC–Muddy Sneakers is thrilled to be the beneficiary of proceeds raised at Oskar Blues Grand Opening Hootenanny on December 31, 2012. “The mountains and forests in this part of the world are part of why we’re here, and we’re excited to support […]
Stay off US Forest Service roads till storm passes, agency asks
Press release From the U.S. Forest Service The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina is encouraging drivers to stay off all Forest Service roads in the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests until the storm passes. Heavy rain has produced mudslides in the two national forests. Travel conditions are also dangerous because of the […]
Asheville Downtown Association to host SoCon Basketball Tournament info sessions
The Southern Conference Basketball Tournament returns to the US Cellular Center and UNCA March 8-11. Thousands of basketball fans will fill downtown Asheville. The Asheville Downtown Association wants to make sure businesses are prepared. At the session, you’ll get more information on the tournament as well as opportunities to market your business to attendees. Plus, […]
City offices closed Jan. 21
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Asheville city government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. All public safety services, including police, fire and emergency response, will operate according to normal schedule – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – during […]