Today, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m., members of the Metropolitan Sewerage District’s Planning Committee will hear a report on the proposed merger with the Asheville Water System. To dowload a PDF file of the report, click here.
News Bulletins
Trail report completed, available for Nantahala, Pisgah National Forests
Press release from the U.S. Forest Service ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 13, 2013 – The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina today unveiled the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Non-motorized Trail Strategy report. The report is available online at: www.fs.usda.gov/goto/nctrailstrategy. “Thanks to the hard work of numerous partners and Forest Service staffers, the agency […]
McHenry criticizes Obama as he visits Asheville
Here’s the press release from Rep. Patrick McHenry, who represents the 10th District, which includes Asheville: Asheville, N.C. – President Barack Obama will travel to western North Carolina today to advocate policies promoted during his State of the Union address. Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following remarks in advance of the President’s visit: “Once […]
Just Us For All seeks nonprofit status, invites public to Feb. 22 gender-identity fundraiser
The Asheville-based activist group, Just Us For All, has organized a Friday, Feb. 22, fundraising event, “How We Identify.” It is the group’s third annual arts+words show, which aims to celebrate different spectrums of queer identity. “I believe this will be our most informative and inclusive How We Identify event to date,” says Sam “Basil” […]
Reuter Center Singers concert set for Sunday, Feb. 24
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services The Reuter Center Singers’ next concert takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 123 Kenilworth Rd., in Asheville. The Reuter Center Singers, a community choir directed by Chuck Taft and based at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville, will offer […]
AC-T: Linamar highlights local manufacturing surge
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: When President Barack Obama walks into the Linamar plant Wednesday, he likely won’t have much sense of the manufacturing history — and occasional turmoil — that has unfolded in the building. The facility has been home to a heavy construction equipment builder, and high-paying jobs, since 1977. […]
ECO hosts Earth Stewardship Day on Saturday, April 27
Press release from ECO, Environmental and Conservation Organization, of Hendersonville ECO will be hosting its second annual Earth Stewardship Day event on April 27th in honor of Earth Day. In the past, ECO has hosted a fun-filled family day on the campus of Blue Ridge Community College, but last year the environmental non-profit decided to […]
Mission Health: Rash found in patients not infectious
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2013) – “We are pleased to report that at this stage of our exhaustive and on-going investigation we can confirm that the blisters a small number of our patients have experienced appear to be related to skin conditions not uncommon to post-operative patients. These conditions arise […]
Labor Secretary: proposed NC unemployment legislation “a grievous blow” to struggling families
From the U.S. Department of Labor: WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Seth D. Harris today issued the following statement regarding North Carolina House of Representatives Bill 4: “The North Carolina legislature is considering legislation that would reduce state Unemployment Insurance benefits. If enacted, the legislation also would cut off all federally funded Emergency Unemployment […]
Official White House announcement of President Obama’s visit to Asheville
From the White House: WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, February 13th, after his State of the Union address, the President will travel to Linamar Corporation to discuss proposals, unveiled in the speech, that focus on strengthening the economy for the middle class and those striving to get there. The President’s remarks at Linamar Corporation and […]
Specialist in Roman architecture and numismatics to give talk at UNCA
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Melanie Grunow Sobocinski, a specialist in Roman architecture and numismatics, presents a lecture, “The Capitoline on Coins: Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Roman Temple,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library, Whitman Room. The Capitoline Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus was the first […]
Chimney Rock State Park sees 36 percent increase in attendance
Press release From the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources RALEIGH – The N.C Division of Parks and Recreation today announced that visitation at North Carolina’s state parks and state recreation areas continued at a record level in 2012, with 14.2 million visits, matching attendance levels set in 2009 and 2011. Among 41 state […]
Warren Wilson launches ‘Academia and Activism’ speaker series
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: A Feb. 25 presentation by Catharine Stimpson will launch an “Academia and Activism” speaker series at Warren Wilson College, leading up to the April 27 inauguration of President Steven L. Solnick. Stimpson, University Professor and Dean Emerita of the Graduate School of Arts and Science at New […]
New local climbing guide to Cedar Rock and Satellite Crags available
Here’s the press release from Mike Reardon: Within Western North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest, lie numerous exposed granite faces sculpted with geological features and texture that offer a life time’s worth of rock climbing opportunity. Cedar Rock and Satellite Crags takes you across this melting pot of vertical fun, covering over 200 beginner to expert […]
Local physician appointed to leadership roles with international organization
Here’s the press release from KP Communications: (Asheville, N.C.) – February 10, 2013: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world, has appointed local orthopaedic surgeon Gordon I. Groh, MD, to several leadership roles with the organization. A board-certified specialist in shoulder, elbow […]
Out for blood: Local law enforcement, firefighters and EMS compete in blood-drive competition
The American Red Cross Battle of the Badges is back — a friendly competition in which local law enforcement “battle” it out with local firefighters and EMS, competing recruit the most people to donate blood. This year’s battle is being held in honor of Buncombe County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Robinson. The 25-year-old was diagnosed with […]
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute: Bright comet coming soon
Here’s the press release from the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute: Rosman, NC (February 6, 2013) – Astronomers at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute in Rosman, NC, along with the rest of the astronomical world, are anxiously awaiting the appearance of a bright comet in early March. Comet PanSTARRS is named for the Panoramic Survey and […]
Eliada to host March 7 Faith Leaders Breakfast
Here’s the press release from Eliada: ASHEVILLE, NC, February 2013 – On Thursday, March 7 Eliada will host a Faith Leaders Breakfast beginning at 9 am. Ministers, pastors, and other faith leaders are invited to attend and learn more about the agency’s programs for children and families. “We recognize that when families are in crisis, […]
Registration open for races at the Cradle of Forestry
Stride Into History with Two Inaugural Races at the Cradle of Forestry PISGAH FOREST, N.C., Jan 31, 2013 – The Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association (CFAIA) announces that registration is now open for the Cradle to Grave 30k and the Rock-a-Bye 5k in Pisgah National Forest. Both races will start and finish at […]
Locals celebrate ‘Charles Darwin Day’
The Carolinas Secular Association is organizing a Feb. 10 “Charles Darwin birthday party” and the city of Asheville is planning to proclaim Feb. 12 “International Darwin Day.” Here’s the information from the Association: What: Charles Darwin birthday party When: 2-5 PM Sunday, February 10, 2013 Where: The Asheville Friends Meeting Hous,227 Edgewood Road, near UNCA […]
Free ear, nose and throat event planned for Feb. 21
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (February 5, 2013) – Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids is one of the most common procedures performed on children in the United States. Michael Neuenschwander, M.D., board-certified otolaryngologist with Park Ridge Ear, Nose and Throat, will present a free educational seminar on this topic entitled […]