Responding to an inquiry from Buncombe County School Board member Lisa Baldwin, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Public Information Officer, Cathy Akroyd, reports that the agency is going to conduct a survey to determine exactly which residents have water wells within a half a mile radius of the Champion Finishing and […]
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McHenry: I support conservative budget plan
Here’s the message from Rep. Patrick McHenry via his email newsletter. The Republican congressman represents North Carolina’s 10th District, which includes most of Asheville. Dear Friends, This past week, conservatives in Congress once again introduced a responsible budget plan to put our nation on a path to fiscal solvency. We’ve got to end the days […]
Massage therapist recruiting event scheduled for April 10
Press release From Massage Envy: [Asheville, NC] – Massage Envy, the nations’ pioneer and largest massage therapy provider, is pleased to announce the creation of several new Therapist positions due to rapid growth after opening its first Asheville location just one year ago. Licensed Massage Therapists interested in applying for full-time or part-time positions are […]
Nature Conservancy will offer workshops on invasive species, salamanders, and more
Full announcement from the Nature Conservancy: ASHEVILLE – The Nature Conservancy has a deal for you. Help us remove invasive plants from our Bat Cave Preserve in Hickory Nut Gorge in the morning and receive an afternoon lesson from a naturalist. Work and Learn Opportunities include March 27: Rare Salamanders 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Author discusses welfare, poverty April 20
Announcement from Firestorm Cafe and Books: Barbara Morrison, author of Innocent: Confessions of a Welfare Mother, a memoir of her time on welfare, will host a FREE book discussion and reading at the Firestorm Café and Books on Saturday, April 20th at 2:00 p.m. Discussion topics will range from poverty and public assistance to writing […]
March 26 candlelight vigil on LGBT rights to mark Supreme Court hearing
Full announcement from the Campaign for Southern Equality Asheville, N.C. (March 22, 2013) – A community vigil calling for full LGBT equality will take place on March 26th at 7 P.M. at First Congregational United Church of Christ (FCUCC), located at 20 Oak Street, Asheville, N.C. Hosted by the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE), FCUCC […]
AC-T: Questions linger in crash involving Asheville police chief’s son
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Jacob Yancey was smoking a cigarette near his window when he heard the crash of car versus concrete about 2:30 a.m. About the same time, neighbor Tom Gholson looked out his window and saw one person standing near the white sedan, with its front end stuck on […]
AC-T: Bill would allow Sunday hunting
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: The clash between hunting, hiking and holy days in North Carolina is rearing its head again. A new bill moving through the state Senate, SB 224, co-sponsored by Sen. Jim Davis, R-Macon, would remove a prohibition against Sunday hunting on private lands with shotgun, rifle or pistol, […]
Asheville Music School raising money for new scholarship fund
Here’s the press release from the Asheville Music School: Asheville Music School Raising Dollars for its Newly Established Paul Thorpe Music Education Fund, In Honor of the Late Paul Thorpe A performance fund-raiser on April 5 marks the first official event Asheville, NC – On April 5, the Asheville Music School (AMS) hosts its inaugural […]
Asheville tops state in job growth since January
The North Carolina Justice Center released the following “Fast Facts” on the the most recent unemployment numbers for each metro area in the state, announced March 22 by the Division of Employment Security: RALEIGH (March 22, 2013) — The Division of Employment Security released new January unemployment numbers for each of North Carolina’s metro areas […]
State water quality officials request court support to address coal ash issues at Asheville plant
Here’s the latest from the N.C. Division of Water Quality: CORRECTION: State Water Quality officials request court support to address coal ash issues at Asheville Steam Station RALEIGH – The state Division of Water Quality sought injunctive relief Friday from the state Superior Court requiring Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. to address wastewater discharge permit compliance […]
Eyes on budget, Republicans revive talk of closing, consolidating N.C. universities
From the Raleigh News&Observer Two years ago, when North Carolina faced a potential $3 billion budget hole, then-UNC system President Erskine Bowles raised the prospect of closing one or more of the state’s 17 campuses. … The financial picture is not nearly as dire this year – the state expects 3.6 percent revenue growth next […]
WLOS: Crews climb the cliff to clear I-40 rock debris
From WLOS A crew of rock climbers scale cliffsides to make I-40 a safer highway to drive. They’re shoving dangerous rocks off the slopes [near exit 7], above the four-lane highway in Haywood County before the boulders can bounce into the road. Read More at: http://www.wlos.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wlos_falling-rock-prevention-10981.shtml
U.S. Forest Service: Prescribed burning season for Tusquitee Ranger District under way
Press release from the U.S. Forest Service MURPHY, N.C., Feb. 28, 2013 – The U.S. Forest Service today announced that the prescribed burning season for the Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, will take place from early-March to late April. The agency plans to conduct prescribed burning, during the dormant season, on approximately 1,600 acres […]
U.S. Forest Service: Prescribed fire season begins on Cheoah Ranger District in Nantahala
Press release from the U.S. Forest Service Prescribed Fire Season Begins on Cheoah Ranger District ROBBINSVILLE, N.C., Feb. 28, 2013 – The U.S. Forest Service today announced that the prescribed burning season for the Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, will take place from early March to late April. The agency plans to conduct prescribed […]
Candlelight vigil in Asheville and across North Carolina to call for full equality
Here’s the press release from the Campaign for Southern Equality Candlelight Vigils Across North Carolina Call for Full Equality for LGBT Individuals and Families Supreme Court to Decide Whether LGBT People Should be Protected Under Law Asheville, N.C. (March 22, 2013) – A community vigil calling for full LGBT equality will take place on March […]
Times-News: Unemployment rates increase for Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties
From Times-News By Mark Schulman Unemployment rates for Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties increased from December to January, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Those January numbers are aligned with the rest of the state, as all 100 counties saw an increase.
Air Quality forecast for Saturday, March 23: MODERATE
Saturday, March 23, 2013, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for area valleys. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in this range. […]
Asheville Art Museum celebrates first anniversary of its expansion with a party on Saturday
Full details here: As of March 23, the Asheville Art Museum celebrates the first anniversary of its successful Art works PRIMED interim expansion project. Beginning in late 2011 and unveiled to the public on March 23, 2012, PRIMED resulted in a major transformation of the Museum, temporarily expanding operations to adjacent facilities to better accommodate […]
Combine UNCA and WCU? Sen. Nesbitt responds to rumors of college closures, consolidation
Press release from the office of Sen. Martin Nesbitt, who represents Buncombe County Nesbitt statement on potential Republican closure of UNC system campuses Raleigh, NC –Today, Senate Democratic Leader Martin Nesbitt responded to reports that Senate Republicans are considering closing two UNC system campuses in their budget. “The Republicans seem determined to destroy all the […]
Queer Studies Conference scheduled for April 4-6 at UNCA
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services The 2013 UNC Asheville Queer Studies Conference will take place April 4-6 in various locations on campus. This biennial conference is a gathering of academics, artists and activists, including participants from around the country and abroad, addressing issues of gender, sexuality, diversity, human and civil rights. This year’s […]