From the Asheville Citizen-Times: ASHEVILLE — Testing has revealed pesticide contamination in soil and groundwater at the site of a former golf course maintenance shop at Grove Park Inn. The N.C. Division of Waste Management has proposed entering into a voluntary agreement with the resort for a cleanup of the property, according to agency documents. […]
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How we Identify event 2/22
From Just Us for All: How We Identify Trailer: The Asheville, NC, activist group, Just Us for All, has organized an event to focus the community on gender identity and sexual orientation pertaining to anyone that is a part of or an ally to the queer community. Just Us For All maintains similar goals in […]
UNCA hosts regional Science Olympiad tournament this Saturday, Feb. 23
Press release Young scientists from 10 middle schools and nine high schools in Western North Carolina will test their talents in the Regional Science Olympiad Tournament at UNC Asheville Saturday, February 23. The competition will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at various locations across campus. Each team can field a group of […]
Eblen Charities: Demand for student clothing program grows
Press release From the Eblen Charities newsletter With the 2013 school year a little more than half way through, the Eblen Charities’ Student Clothing Project and If the Shoe Fits Program in the Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools continue to see the need grow as these two programs have again reached record numbers in […]
Seven Sows Bourbon and Larder releases its menu
If you’re looking for some food for your imagination, check out the Seven Sows Bourbon and Larder menu, which was released over the weekend. You can’t order from it until the restaurant opens this spring, but in the meantime, the intriguing menu items should provide food for fantasy. Ponder the pork and oyster pie with […]
Asheville gas prices rise significantly in past week, GasBuddy reports
Gas prices in the Asheville area are more than 36 cents higher than a month ago, GasBuddy.com reports. Press release from GasBuddy.com Asheville, February 18- Average retail gasoline prices in Asheville have risen 15.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.70/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 259 gas outlets in Asheville. […]
YMCA launches annual healthier communities campaign
Full announcement from the YMCA: Western North Carolina – Every day, the YMCA of Western North Carolina serves as a gathering place for the community. Kids pour in the Y’s 19 afterschool sites to learn, play and grow in a safe environment. Seniors connect with one another through exercise classes and group activities. Families learn […]
Free screening of Designing Healthy Communities at UNCA
Here’s the information via the Buncombe County website: The PBS series “Designing Healthy Communities” will be shown in a free screening at the Wilma Sherrill Center on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Asheville on February 18 and March 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. See the flyer below for more details. […]
Asheville Tea Party forum on Sheriff powers set for Feb. 26
Here’s the press release from the Asheville Tea Party: On Tuesday, February 26, 2013, the Asheville Tea Party is sponsoring the public forum – The County Sheriff as Protector of Individual Freedom and The Constitution – with Oath Keeper Sheriff Chris Clinton and Freedom Forum Radio Host, Dr. Dan Eichenbaum. The forum will be held […]
‘Leave Asheville alone!’: Jezebel pokes fun at proposed toplessness ban
From Jezebel, taking aim at the proposed female toplessness ban: Heads-up, women who enjoy being topless in North Carolina, your (boobs’) time (in the warm southern sun) may soon come to an end. A GOP-backed bill is headed to NC’s House that would amend the current indecent exposure law to expand the definition of “private […]
Give blood during the ‘Battle of the Badges’ Feb. 20
Full announcement from Buncombe County: Join local law enforcement, firefighters and EMS as they battle it out by donating blood! The American Red Cross Battle of the Badges is back, where local law enforcement will “battle” it out with local firefighters and EMS to see who can recruit the most people in their community to […]
Buncombe County wins award for erosion control
From Buncombe County: Buncombe County Erosion Control staff, Doug Sharp and Shane Briggs received the Award of Excellence in Erosion and Sediment Control from the North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission. They received this award for work that met the following criteria: excellent amount of inspections per site; plans approved were reviewed thoroughly; project documentation was […]
Mission Children’s Hospital teams with local marketing company for Children in Crisis Fund
Mission Hospital Children’s Hospital teams with local marketing company to support Children in Crisis Fund. Through Asheville’s local deal marketing company, You Get We Give, Asheville businesses have a chance to offer special deals during the 2013 Mission Children’s Hospital Radiothon and help raise funds for children in crisis. What: Charitable donations through on line […]
Birding checklist available for Sandy Mush Game Land
Press release from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2013) — While many sportsmen know Sandy Mush Game Land as an excellent place to hunt turkeys in the spring or mourning dove in the fall, bird watchers flock to the 2,600-acre game land year-round to observe birds not commonly seen in […]
APD warns of telephone scam
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – The Asheville Police Department has become aware of a continuing scam that is causing problems for residents of North Carolina. An out-of-state organization has been making calls to residents offering free or discounted home security systems. Frequently these calls falsely imply that local police agencies are […]
NC DOT holding meeting on minority/women-owned business program
Full announcement from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: The North Carolina Department of Transportation (“DOT”) would like to invite you to a public meeting regarding its Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Programs. This public meeting is part of DOT’s Disparity Study process. The Study seeks input from firms […]
Meadows looks to prevent school shootings with new legislation
Here’s the press release from the office of Rep. Mark Meadows, who represents the 11th District of WNC: Washington, D.C. – Representative Mark Meadows (NC-11) released the following statement after introducing the Protect America’s Schools Act of 2013. This legislation would revitalize the Cops in Schools (CIS) grant program which has not been funded since […]
Watchdog asks Gov. McCrory to disclose value of Duke Energy stock holdings
Following a Facing South report that found North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory (R) holds significant amounts of Duke Energy stock, a watchdog group sent him a letter asking him to disclose its exact value — and reiterated its call that he therefore recuse himself from appointing anyone to the state Utilities Commission. Here’s an excerpt […]
Asheville Regional Airport holds Feb. 25 open house for Master Plan development
Here’s the information from the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority: Asheville Regional Airport Holds Open House for Master Plan Development (Fletcher, NC) The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) is holding a public open house on February 25, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the GARAA Board Room. This is the second and […]
Dance Flamenco, then head to Cúrate
Learn to shake a leg from a world-class Flamenco Vivo dancer. The workshop, on Wednesday, Feb. 20, runs in conjunction with La Pasión Flamenca show at the Diana Wortham Theatre. After the class, attend a reception at Cúrate. Check out the details from the Diana Wortham Theatre’s website below. Master Class: Dance students of all […]
N.C. Department of Transportation awards $1.3 million to replace bridges near Flat Rock
From the Hendersonville Times-News From Hendersonville Times-News staff reports RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $1.3 million contract to Devere Construction Co. of Alpena, Mich. to replace the bridges on Little River Road over Mud Creek near the Village of Flat Rock in Henderson County. The bridges were built in the […]