From Carolina Public Press: Asheville’s effort to take the fight against impending water and sewer merger legislation statewide has added a new wrinkle in a long-running regional battle and the potential this year for a state-mandated takeover of the city-run system. Rep. Chuck McGrady (R-Henderson) and Rep. Nathan Ramsey (R-Buncombe) both objected to pushback on […]
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Gov. McCrory appoints Asheville realtor to state transportation board
From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: State Board of Transportation, Division 13 (West) Appoint David Brown – Brown is Owner of D.L.B. Properties. He and his wife Cecelia live in Asheville, NC.
League of Conservation Voters: NC Senate bill direct attack on environment
Full announcement from the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters: RALEIGH, N.C. – As originally introduced, the two pages of Senate Bill 10, titled Eliminate Obsolete Boards and Commissions, made no mention of any environmental boards or commissions. Today the Senate Rules Committee adopted a Proposed Committee Substitute of SB 10, now the Government Reorganization […]
Mayor Bellamy going to Kansas City to give presentation on smart growth
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: Mayor Bellamy is traveling to Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, to give a presentation on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the New Partners for Smart Growth 2013 Conference at the City Convention Center, 301 W 13th Street, Kansas City, Missouri.
Soomo Publishing wins a regional Emmy for “Bad Romance: Women’s Suffrage” video
Last year, Somo Publishing (a local creator of digital resources for college courses), released their video, “Bad Romance: Women’s Suffrage” in honor of Women’s History Month. Xpress wrote about the video here: http://www.mountainx.com/article/41209/Bad-Romance-Womens-Suffrage. Somo just announced that it received the Emmy for Informational or Instructional Program at the 27th Annual MidSouth Emmy Awards. Here is […]
WRAL: NC Senate GOP seeks to sweep oversight boards
From WRAL: Senate Republican leaders are moving quickly on a proposal to fire all current members of key oversight and advisory boards. Introduced in Senate Rules Committee Tuesday morning, Senate Bill 10 would effectively fire all members of the Utilities Commission, Environmental Management Commission, Coastal Resources Commission, Lottery Commission and Wildlife Resources Commission. Gov. Pat […]
Animator Emily Hubley to present at UNCA
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services UNC Asheville will screen the animated feature firm, “The Toe Tactic,” and host two appearances by the filmmaker, writer and director, Emily Hubley, Feb. 11-13. These events are free and open to the public. Hubley’s animation was featured in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” Her film, “The Toe […]
Water out on Gashes Creek Road until 8 p.m.
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: Update water will be off until 8:00pm From: Jimmy Lunsford Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 8:32 AM Subject: City of Asheville Water Interruption on Gashes Creek Road February 5, 2013 ETR 4:00 p.m. February 5, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Asheville Water Maintenance Division City of Asheville […]
Sheriff’s office invites public to attend Spring 2013 Citizen’s Academy.
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: Citizen’s Academy – Deadline February 12 Learn more about how our Sheriff’s Office works. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office would like to invite the public to attend the Spring 2013 Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy. The academy is designed to provide an overview of daily operations and each topic […]
Carolina Public Press: Buncombe DA “hopeful” evidence-room investigation will end soon
From Carolina Public Press: In the wake of the hiring of a new Asheville Police Department evidence-room manager and the still-lingering questions about missing drugs, guns and money from the department’s former evidence room, Buncombe County District Attorney Ron Moore said Monday that “I’m hopeful we’re moving forward shortly” to conclude the investigation into what […]
Bob Moog Foundation will auction autographed Little Phatty synthesizer
In a press release, The Bob Moog Foundation announced an auction of a limited edition red Moog Little Phatty Stage II® synthesizer, signed by over 50 artists who took part in Jam Cruise 2013. The auction runs for one week on ebay, and benefits the Foundation’s educational project, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool. Visit the auction, through […]
Park Ridge Health to host blood drive Tuesday, Feb. 12
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. – Park Ridge Health will host a blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on mobile units near the Emergency Department entrance. All employees and community members in good health are invited to give as long as they are at least 17, […]
Karen Moore named Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations for McDowell Hospital
Press release From Mission Health MARION, N.C. (Feb. 1, 2013) – McDowell Hospital today promoted Karen Moore to Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations. Moore served as Interim Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations before being appointed to the position. She previously worked in the Regional Strategic Planning and Marketing Department at Mission […]
The Healing Place invites community to first Celebration of Courage
Press release From The Healing Place The Healing Place is continually seeking community awareness and support in its efforts to combat incidents of rape, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse occurring within our midst. While the Department of Justice data suggest a decline in sexual assaults, more and more people are seeking our services. The […]
Need to winterproof your home? ECO offers Wednesday, Feb. 13, workshop in Hendersonville
Press release from ECO (Environmental and Conservation Organization – Hendersonville) (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, February 4, 2013) – ECO, the Environmental and Conservation Organization’s Green Energy and Sustainability Committee will host a new Sustainable Living Workshop titled “Winterproofing Your Home” led by Rick Bayless, a home energy and home health expert and instructor at Blue Ridge Community […]
Times-News: Hendersonville Community Co-op to expand into new building
From the Hendersonville Times-News Article credit unknown The Hendersonville Community Co-op, a community-owned natural and organic grocery store on South Grove Street, has a healthy problem. Continual growth has not only strained the store’s retail space, but also forces employees to handle more volume with less workspace. Now, with a land purchase finalized, the next […]
Sonnet telegrams from Montford Park Players
Looking for an extra-special Valentine this year? According to a press release, “The Montford Park Players are offering personalized delivery of spoken word sonnets and roses for Valentine’s Day.” All proceeds go to benefit their upcoming renovation of The Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre. Go to the theatre company’s website to select a date (Tuesday, Feb. 12; […]
BID board will hold special meeting Thursday 8:30 a.m.
From the city of Asheville: The Business Improvement District (BID) Initial Permanent Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. in the Aloft Hotel (Tactic Room), located at 51 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, N.C. The purpose of the meeting will be to affirm the Board Structure, review the North Carolina […]
UNC Asheville’s Great Smokes Writing Program announces February readings
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services The Writers at Home series, sponsored by UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program, continues in February with readings by writers David Madden and Eric Steineger. The readings take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 17, at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., in downtown Asheville. This event is free […]
More on the APD’s new evidence room manager
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: Effective March 4, 2013, Timothy P. Scapin will assume the position of APD’s Property and Evidence Manager. Timothy is a law enforcement professional with over 11 years experience working in evidence management. He comes to our agency from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (Florida) where he was a […]
Earth Fare funds grants to fight childhood obesity
Here’s the press release from Earth Fare: Earth Fare is pleased to announce the launch of The Friends of Earth Fare Foundation. This nonprofit, charitable organization will provide children across the Southeast and Midwest with access to healthy food choices and activity through partnerships with local non-profits, schools and community initiatives. The goal of the […]