Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking two individuals with a diverse range of regional, habitat and species-specific expertise on nongame wildlife to serve on its Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee. The closing date for nominations is July 15. The 18-member committee advises the Commission on nongame and endangered […]
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Survey reports that people say N.C. DENR has shown improvement in its customer service
Press release From the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – Results of a recent customer service survey reveal a significant improvement in how responsive and helpful people believe the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources is today compared to 2011. The online survey conducted in May by staff in the state […]
Enmark Stations Inc. raises $65,468 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk
Press release Enmark Stations Raises $65,468 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk (ASHEVILLE, NC) Enmark Stations, Inc., is pleased to announce that their customers helped raise $65,468 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night Walk. During the entire month of May, the company’s 62 stores in North Carolina, […]
Matthew McCombs appointed Appalachian District Ranger
Press release McCombs Appointed Appalachian District Ranger MARS HILL, N.C., June 26, 2013 – Kristin Bail, forest supervisor of the U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina, today announced that Matthew McCombs has accepted the position of Appalachian District ranger in the Pisgah National Forest. “During his tenure with the Forest Service, Matt has […]
Haywood County locals to walk 60 miles in three days in Boston for breast cancer
Press release Julie Keiper and her 17 year old daughter Chloe Zacher of Waynesville will join thousands of other dedicated women and men at the Boston Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. After months of training and fundraising, participants will walk 60 miles during three days to raise awareness and funds for critical […]
Volunteer with CMLC and REI Asheville on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 29
Press release Volunteer with CMLC & REI Asheville on National Trails Day: Saturday, June 29th Volunteer and get a cool REI T-Shirt! National Trails Day was rained out earlier this month, but come on out for a second opportunity to get your hands dirty with CMLC, REI Asheville, and Carolina Mountain Club during a fun-filled […]
Folkmoot to return for third year
From The Hickory Daily Record: Folkmoot Festival 2013 returns to Hickory in July for a third consecutive year. The Hickory International Council in association with Hickory’s TSH Charitable Trust will present Folkmoot USA on Sunday, July 21, at 7 p.m. at the S.A.L.T. Block Auditorium. Groups from Mexico, Slovakia and Thailand will be performing.
The state’s new Medicaid claims processing system, NCTracks, goes live in less than a week
Press release From the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: RALEIGH – With one week remaining until NCTracks goes live on July 1, the transition to North Carolina’s new Medicaid claims processing system is well underway. The NC Department of Health and Human Services today announced successful completion of a large data transfer from […]
APD Lieutenant claims he was “forced to change the facts” in case involving chief’s son
From WLOS: An Asheville police lieutenant claims he was forced to change the facts of an investigation into a car crash involving the police chief’s son. Lt. William Wilke was the scene commander for the March 9th accident involving Chad Anderson, son of Police Chief William Anderson. In a statement given to News 13’s Frank […]
Interim Healthcare names local registered nurse to be area director
Press release From Interim HealthCare:
Magazine names Chimney Rock best state park
From press release: Blue Ridge Country magazine readers vote Chimney Rock best of the Southeast mountain region in seven top categories, including hiking and scenic views CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (June 25, 2013)—Chimney Rock won the platinum award for Favorite State Park in Blue Ridge Country’s 2013 Best of the Mountains poll, which covers seven southern […]
Bill lessening landfill restrictions heads to the House
From WRAL: A controversial proposal to loosen the rules for landfills in North Carolina is headed for the House after receiving final Senate approval Monday night.
Diamond Brand to celebrate 49th year of business Saturday
From Diamond Brand press release: DIAMOND BRAND CELEBRATES 49th ANNIVERSARY WITH LAUNCH OF ENO CONCEPT SHOP AND COLOSSAL SALE ARDEN, N.C. – This July marks Diamond Brand Outdoors’ 49th year of business in Western North Carolina, and to celebrate that milestone, the company has planned a week of deep discounts for area outdoor enthusiasts. Kicking […]
EPA seeks input on clean air standards for landfills
From an EPA press release: EPA Seeks Input on New Clean Air Standards for Solid Waste Landfills WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations to participate as Small Entity Representatives (SERs) for a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel. This panel will focus on the agency’s […]
Heating manufacturer adding 90 jobs to Arden plant
From a press release Heating Manufacturer to Expand in Buncombe County Raleigh, NC– Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Tutco, Inc. will expand its manufacturing facility in Buncombe County. The company plans to create 90 jobs and invest more than $500,000 over the next three years in Arden. […]
CNN highlights Grove Park Inn as one of ‘8 fabulous hotels still fresh at 100’
If you clicked on CNN today, you probably spotted a familiar Asheville landmark on the national news organization’s website: the Grove Park Inn. The hotel was recently featured in an article named, “8 fabulous hotels still fresh at 100.” The Grove Park Inn turns 100 this July. Nearly two weeks ago, Xpress reported that the […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Tuesday, June 25
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Buncombe County. 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 […]
Heating manufacturer Tutco to expand in Arden
Here’s the press release from the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, NC– Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Tutco, Inc. will expand its manufacturing facility in Buncombe County. The company plans to create 90 jobs and invest more than $500,000 over the next three years in Arden. […]
This week’s Moral Monday protest includes 84 arrests
From WRAL: Eighty-four people were arrested at the General Assembly on Monday in the seventh week of protests aimed at the policies of the Republican-controlled legislature.
Friends of the Haywood Library will offer second Let’s Talk About It book discussion
Press release from Haywood Friends of the Library: Friends of the Haywood Library offer the second book discussion in the summer Let’s Talk About It series Journeys Across Time and Place : Mapping Southern Identities on July 11 at the Waynesville branch auditorium. The book Nowhere Else on Earth by Josephine Humphreys is available free […]
Civitas: Anatomy of ‘Moral Monday’ protesters
Here’s the press release from Civitas: Civitas Reveals Who Arrested Protesters Really Are RALEIGH – The Civitas Institute has posted an online analysis of who is being arrested at the recent “Moral Monday” demonstrations outside the North Carolina General Assembly. Civitas analyzed arrest records and other public documents about the people arrested recently for disrupting […]