Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: State Rep. Tim Moffitt said Saturday that city leaders are wrong to blame drastic cuts that would close popular programs on Republican legislation. … City Council on Wednesday held a town hall meeting at the U.S. Cellular Center where officials told residents that budget cuts could mean […]
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New Belgium comments on RAD property fires, emphasizes commitment to community
Press release Fire Damages Two Buildings at New Belgium’s Craven Street Property Asheville Fire Department Investigating Blaze Asheville, NC – April 6, 2013 – Fire damaged two separate buildings on New Belgium’s Craven Street construction site in Asheville after a blaze broke out around 11:00 pm on Friday, April 5th. No injuries were reported and […]
After four arsons in five days, AFD asks for community’s help
From the Asheville Fire Department: The City of Asheville Fire Department has responded to eight structure fires in the past five days. Four of these structure fires were intentionally set. The Fire Department is asking the community for their help in obtaining any information related to these fires. Please contact the Asheville Police Department at […]
Mars Hill College hosts ‘Fiddlin’ 5K’
Here’s the press release from Mars Hill College: It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for the Fiddlin’ 5K in Mars Hill It’s not too late to sign up for the Fiddlin’ 5K “Run for the Music” Road Race and Kids’ Dash that will be held on the morning of April 13, 2013. The event […]
Official Asheville Fire Department statement on New Belgium fire
Full announcement from the Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at two separate locations, 91 and 165 Craven St. Crews arrived on scene to find the buildings, on the New Belgium site, to be fully involved. The fire was knocked down by 11:00 pm. Crews remained on site […]
NC Justice Center against “Arizona-style discrimination” in drivers’ licenses
From the NC Justice Center: RALEIGH (April 4, 2013) — North Carolina lawmakers should drive policies that make roads safer for all, without steering us towards Arizona-style discrimination. We understand the desperate need to legally drive that people in our communities have and would support a measure that provides the same type of access to […]
Road construction and maintenance workshop for landowners
From the Land Trust for Little Tennessee Private landowners are invited to register for a one-day workshop on “Low-Volume Private Access Road Construction and Maintenance” to be held June 6th, 2013 at the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory in Otto NC. The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee (LTLT) is sponsoring the event in partnership with Coweeta […]
North Carolina Press Association urges opposition to electronic notice billl
From the NC Press Association: Senate Bill 186 comes up for a hearing next Tuesday, April 9, at noon at the Statehouse in Raleigh. PLEASE contact your local senators on this committee (http://ncleg.net/gascripts/Committees/Committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Senate Standing_72) and ask them to vote AGAINST this bad bill. Please also be ready, if you are able, to travel to Raleigh […]
Citizen-Times: Buncombe County suspends work on A-B Tech expansion
The Asheville Citizen-Times’ Jon Ostendorff reported late this afternoon that Buncombe County officials have suspended work on A-B Tech’s expansion project. The college wants an 800-seat auditorium to host allied health and workforce development programs, but the county says taxpayers could be out tens of millions of dollars if the auditorium is used more for […]
Park Ridge Health announces upcoming events for April 8-14
Press release From Park Ridge Health Event Summary for 4/8/13 – 4/14/13 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Upcoming Events Eating for a Healthy Heart Tuesday, April 9 12:30 p.m. In the Private Dining Room at Park Ridge Health U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Diets” list ranked the […]
Sensory-friendly film screening at Asheville Pizza and Brewing
Asheville Pizza and Brewing and the Autism Society of North Carolina will present a sensory-friendly film screening to commemorate Autism Awareness Month. Here are the details from the press release: Many children with autism cannot experience and enjoy films the way their peers do because of the intense sensory input experienced during a theater showing. […]
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital CEO and President recognized for exceptional leadership
Press release From Mission Health SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (April 5, 2013) – Oscar K. Weinmeister III, FACHE, President and CEO of Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, has received the 2013 Grassroots Champion Award from the American Hospital Association (AHA), in partnership with the North Carolina Hospital Association. Weinmeister, the single award recipient from North Carolina, is […]
Progress NC protests proposed cuts to early voting, college-student votes
Press release from Progress NC Progress North Carolina will join Western North Carolina citizens and Board of Elections officials tomorrow to speak out against legislative moves to restrict Early Voting, such as H451 “Elections Omnibus” aka “The Longer Lines to Vote Bill.” By cutting the Early Voting period by more than a week and eliminating […]
Cindy Sheehan headlines National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee meeting in Asheville
Here’s the press release from the National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee: Cindy Sheehan and David Swanson to be Keynote Speakers at the NWTRCC Gathering—Asheville Conference: May 3rd—5th 2013 Asheville, NC — The National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee (NWTRCC) will hold its National Gathering, at the Flood Fine Arts Center in the Phil Mechanics […]
State religion for North Carolina?
A joint resolution filed in the N.C. General Assembly declares that the Legislature “does not recognize federal court rulings” prohibiting or regulating the establishment of religion by the state, its political subdivisions, and its public schools. The resolution, HB 494, was filed yesterday and quickly began to hit such national news outlets as The Atlantic, […]
Two new bald eagles highlight Grandfather Mountain’s behind-the-scenes, Keeper for a Day programs
Press release TWO NEW BALD EAGLES HIGHLIGHT GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN’S BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS AND KEEPER FOR A DAY PROGRAM The spring at Grandfather Mountain brings with it beautiful weather, budding wildflowers and the opportunity for guests to enjoy Behind the Scenes Tours and the Keeper for a Day Program. This year, guests that sign up […]
Weaverville salon ‘Aabani’ named in Salon Today mag’s top 200
Press release Aabani Salon Spa in Weaverville, NC, owned by Jim Kitchens and Edward Lee, recently was named to the SALON TODAY 200 by SALON TODAY magazine, the top business publication for salon and spa owners. The award, which recognizes the top 200 salons in America, is highly coveted in the beauty industry. Thousands of […]
A-B Tech’s Mona Cornwell dies at 53
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: David Cornwell was a frequent witness to the kindness and humility that made so many people love Mona Cornwell. A longtime employee at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Mona Cornwell died Tuesday. She was 53 and will be remembered as an advocate for the mentally ill and the […]
Friends of the Smokies leads Hyatt Ridge public hike
Here’s the press release from Friends of the Smokies: Waynesville, N.C. – Come out and join Friends of the Smokies on a hike along the Hyatt Ridge Trail, which begins off of Straight Fork Road near Cherokee, a lesser-known entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). This hike celebrates Friends of the Smokies’ support […]
Most visited places and national parks: Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smokies NP
The Blue Ridge Parkway is the most visited place in the National Park system in the United States. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, meanwhile, is No. 3 in the list of the top-ten most visited parks. Press release from the National Parks Service WASHINGTON – More than 282 million people visited America’s national parks […]
Swannanoa Valley Museum opens for season
Here’s the information via the Swannanoa Valley Museum email newsletter: Museum Opens for the Season Event: SVM Opening Day Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013 Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm Admission: Free! on opening day The Swannanoa Valley Museum opens for the season on Saturday, April 13th at 10:00 am with several new exhibits, including “Music, Song, […]