Press release from New Belgium Brewing Deconstruction Nearly Complete, New Belgium Brewing Adjusts Asheville Construction Timeline Site development and building construction to begin in 2014 (May 29, 2013 – Fort Collins, CO) – New Belgium Brewing announced today that it has nearly completed deconstruction at the site of its future Asheville facility and will continue […]
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Dogwood Alliance launches campaign against logging for energy
From the Dogwood Alliance: May 28, 2013 – Southern forests are being burned for electricity, and a new campaign announced today aims to put an end to it. Dogwood Alliance and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have launched “Our Forests Aren’t Fuel” to raise awareness of an alarming and rapidly-growing practice of logging forests […]
Ryan Coffield joins Van Winkle law firm
From the Van Winkle law firm: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 28, 2013) – The Van Winkle Law Firm announced the arrival of attorney Ryan W. Coffield to its Asheville office. He will join the firm’s business practice group. His practice focuses on business and non-profit tax matters, including transactions, reorganizations, and controversies. Coffield received his law […]
Legislation moves forward to award scholarship grants for private or religious schools
The Opportunity Scholarship Act (House Bill 944) was approved by the N.C. House Committee on Education today on a 27-21 vote, and moves on to the House Committee on Appropriations. The bill would give taxpayer money for scholarships to assist low-income students in attending private or religious schools. Ten million dollars is earmarked for the […]
Asheville Yoga Center to offer three-week immersion learning opportunity
Press release From Asheville Yoga Center: ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (May 27, 2013)- Stephanie Keach, studio-owner and director of Asheville Yoga Center’s 200-hour teacher training curriculum, shuns the conventional approach to education. Her program incorporates techniques that re-awaken the conditioned mind using experiential, student-driven learning. The studio now offers a 21-day intensive teacher training program nearly […]
Hoop Jam is back in Pritchard Park tonight from 5:30-7:30pm
The Tuesday evening Hoop Jam, presented by Mission Health with Asheville Hoops, returns to Pritchard Park on May 28 from 5:30-7:30pm. Hoop Jam continues every Tuesday until August 27. Instruction is provided by Melanie MacNeil, widely recognized as one of Asheville’s and the Southeast’s finest fire and hoop performers. Music is provided by George Pond […]
Buncombe County seeks foster parents
Here’s the message via the Buncombe County website: May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the need for more foster care homes and the important role Foster Care parents play the lives of children and youth. Right now, Buncombe County has 291 children in custody, with only Foster Care flyer.90 foster homes […]
Councilmember Bothwell blasts McGrady and Bleiweis
Here’s the press release from the campaign of incumbent Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell: Asheville, NC— Asheville City Councilman Cecil Bothwell issued a strong reprimand to Rep. Chuck McGrady (D-Henderson) and Asheville Regional Airport Executive Director Lew Bleiweis for providing misinformation to the Subcommittee on Deannexation/Annexation in the NC House on Thursday, May 23. […]
Locals push for smaller Leicester Highway construction plan
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: State and local officials will meet this summer to discuss more modest alternatives to a plan to widen 4.3 miles of Leicester Highway. The state Department of Transportation has proposed widening part of the road to four lanes with a grass median and part to three lanes […]
N.C. bill proposes raising misdemeanor age
From Associated Press via News & Observer: Legislators, advocates and prosecutors are talking about changing a century-old law that calls for lawbreakers to be prosecuted as adults starting at age 16 – a measure that remains in effect in only one other state in the country.
Beech Mountain, wildlife sanctuary debate continues
Here’s the press release from North Carolina News Service; click the link at the bottom of this page to hear the podcast: Beech Mountain, NC – A wildlife sanctuary and former home to dozens of wild animals has claimed a small win in its fight against Beech Mountain. A judge has ruled its 30-year lease […]
TV camera snaps, injures 10 at Coca-Cola 600
From Associated Press via ABC11-WTVD: Fox Sports said on Monday it still had not determined why an overhead TV camera cable snapped during the Coca-Cola 600. Charlotte Motor Speedway said 10 people were injured when part of the drive rope landed in the grandstand; three were taken to hospitals. All were checked out and released […]
N.C. DOT declares bridges safe
Press release from the N.C. DOT: RALEIGH – In light of the bridge collapse in Washington, the North Carolina Department of Transportation wants to educate our citizens and visitors about how we keep North Carolina’s bridges maintained for safe travel. “Safety is always a top priority and every bridge that is open in North Carolina […]
Walk to End Lupus Now in Asheville breaks last year’s fundraising record, raises more than $20,000
Press release From the Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – May 28, 2013 – The Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter (LFANC) held the Second Annual Walk to End Lupus Now in Asheville on May 18. To date, the event has raised more than $20,000, breaking last year’s record of […]
The Haywood Baptist Relief Center to close at end of the month
From The Mountaineer: An organization dedicated to giving out food for those in need will be closing at the end of the month due to a decrease in funding. The Haywood Baptist Relief Center opened in the immediate aftermath of the floods that ripped through Canton and Clyde in September 2004. The Haywood Baptist Association […]
Protesters arrested at genetically engineered tree conference
Here’s the press release from the Global Justice Ecology Project: Asheville, NC (US)-As the Tree Biotechnology 2013 conference kicked off early Monday, two Asheville residents were arrested after disrupting a major presentation by Belgian tree engineer Wout Boerjan entitled, “Engineering trees for the biorefinery.” The protestors said that if legalized, GE trees would lead to […]
AC-T: Inspectors cite unpermitted school construction
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: The Buncombe County Permits and Inspections Department has filed complaints against 16 contractors, alleging they did work at county schools without obtaining the required permits. Discovery of the violations prompted a two-month project now under way which will include inspection of all 42 schools for potential safety […]
Mission Hospital’s Coli Critical Care ICU recognized for excellence
Press release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 24, 2013) – Mission Hospital’s Coli Critical Care ICU is the recipient of the silver- level Beacon Award for Excellence, given by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The Beacon Award for Excellence is a significant milestone on the path to achieving exceptional patient care and […]
McDowell Hospital’s chief of staff recognized as top family practitioner in Asheville area
Press release From McDowell Hospital Adam Kinninger, MD, Chief of Staff of McDowell Hospital, is being recognized for achieving the status of Top Family Practitioner in the Asheville Region by HealthTap. In addition to the Top Family Practitioner award, Dr. Kinninger also received Honorable Mentions for Most Influential Doctor, Thought Leader, and Top Doctor, all […]
Drug drop-off campaign aims to keep Buncombe youth safe
Here’s the press release from Buncombe County Schools: Help Ingles and the Partnership for Substance Free Youth of Buncombe County keep young people safe this summer! Now through May 29, over 10,000 special bright yellow “Drop Off Your Drugs” bags will be available on checkout counters at all Buncombe County Ingles stores. Customers and local […]
Musician seeks help finding stolen Gretsch guitar
Here’s the message from Bill Rhodes via his Ashevillian blog: Stolen Gretsch guitar in Asheville On Fri. May 24, in the wee hours towards Sat. someone smashed the window of a white pickup truck in the HomeTrust bank parking lot on the corner of Woodfin Street and Broadway in Downtown Asheville. The thieves made off […]