From the campaign to Re-Elect Cecil Bothwell: Asheville, NC— Asheville City Council’s Public Safety Committee will consider Councilmember Cecil Bothwell’s proposed Civil Liberties Resolution at its monthly meeting on Monday, June 24. The meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building at 100 Court Plaza. The Civil Liberties Resolution […]
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APD issues Amber alert for abducted child ***9:31 a.m.: Alert is cancelled***
UPDATED 9:31 a.m.: The alert has been cancelled after family of his father brought him to the APD offices. From the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – The Asheville Police Department has issued an Amber Alert regarding an incident at the Thunderbird Motel located at 835 Tunnel Rd. Melissa McRae reported her 16 month old son, […]
2013 City of Asheville Open Tennis Championships
From the city of Asheville: Asheville, NC – The 82nd Annual City of Asheville Open Tennis Championships will be held July 5-7 and July 13-21 at the Aston Park Tennis Center in Asheville, highlighted by both the Junior and Adult Tournaments. The Junior Tournament will be July 5-7 with a modified feed-in consolation format. Entry […]
Free health event will focus on how to shop smart at the grocery store
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 6/24/13 – 6/30/13 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Free Events Navigating the Grocery Store Thursday June 27 12 – 12:30 p.m. In the Duke Room at Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville Presented by Rachel Smith, Community Outreach Coordinator […]
NC Senate approves lessening of landfill restrictions
From WRAL: The state Senate on Thursday gave key approval to legislation that would roll back restrictions on landfills in North Carolina. Senate Bill 328 passed its second reading 28-18. A final vote is expected next week before it heads to the House.
Smoky Mountain News: Increased Haywood County drug arrests costing taxpayers
From Smoky Mountain News: Illegal drug abuse and its repercussions are costing Haywood County taxpayers. An increase in drug use has led to more drug-related arrests. That means more inmates in the county jail, which it turn takes more jailers.
McDowell Arts Council Association will host “Paint the Town”
From Hickory Daily Record: MACA is currently taking reservations for a new art class that will help adults explore their creative side while enjoying the company of other art enthusiasts. The first annual “Paint the Town” art class will be held on Friday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Low Country Dining.
Forest service limits local ginseng harvest to protect plant
Here’s the press release from the U.S. Forest Service: ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 20, 2013 — Kristin Bail, forest supervisor of the U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina, today announced that agency officials have decided to limit the harvesting of wild ginseng in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, citing concern over reductions in […]
WNC Health Advocates to honor Laurey Masterton, owner of Laruey’s Catering, on July 19
Press release From WNC Health Advocates: ASHEVILLE – WNC Health Advocates presents its second annual Michael T. Danforth Community Service Award to Laurey Masterton at a luncheon 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. July 19 in the fellowship hall of Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 123 Kenilworth Road, Asheville. “When we talked about whom we should honor, Laurey’s name kept […]
Mars Hill College changing name to Mars Hill University
From Citizen-Times: After 157 years as a designated college, one of Western North Carolina’s oldest institution of higher learning will officially change its title from Mars Hill College to Mars Hill University in August, a move administrators say they hope will attract more students locally and from abroad.
McCrory signs repeal of Racial Justice Act
Here’s an excerpt from the Associated Press article via the Raleigh News & Observer: Gov. Pat McCrory’s signature Wednesday repealed a landmark law that had allowed convicted murderers to have their sentences reduced to life in prison if they could prove racial bias influenced the outcome of their cases. McCrory signed a repeal of the […]
Pack Library hosts June 20 ‘Summer Library Fest’
Here’s the information via the Buncombe County website: Summer Reading Program 2013 Kick off summer reading at the Summer Library Fest! The Library Fest will be at Pack Memorial Library on Thursday, June 20 from 10am to noon and EVERYONE is invited. We will be digging up the dirt on books, crafts, cave painting, hula […]
Video: WLOS town hall on gay marriage
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hand down landmark rulings on same-sex marriage, WLOS News 13 held a local forum on the issue. A panel of experts on both sides of the issue answered questions from viewers during the forum. Watch it online by clicking the link:
UNC Asheville welcomes new director of human resources
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Human Resources welcomed Nicole Norian as the department’s new director on June 14. Norian brings more than 25 years of senior human resources experience in both public and private higher education, as well as county government settings. She most recently served as director of human resources […]
Feds charge seven in drug ring bust
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A criminal indictment charging seven defendants with drug trafficking conspiracy and related charges was unsealed today in U.S. District court, announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. The federal indictment was returned by a grand jury sitting in Asheville on June […]
Two T.C. Roberson High School teachers get accepted into summer research program
Press release From Buncombe County Schools: Asheville, NC – June 19, 2013 –Wayne Hamlin, physics and chemistry teacher at T. C. Roberson High School, and Loren Hord, math teacher at T. C. Roberson High School, have been accepted into the Research Experience for Teachers Program this summer. The program is through the Department of Computer […]
APD investigating pharmacy robbery
From the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – The Asheville Police Department responded to an armed robbery at 9:27 AM today of the Rite-Aid Pharmacy located at the corner of Tunnel Road and Riceville Road. Witnesses described a white male 25 to 30 years of age enter the store and proceed to the pharmacy where he […]
APD releases more information on drive-by shooting suspects
From the Asheville Police Department: Investigators with the Asheville Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division are looking for James Dewon Griffin and Robert Louis Boseman in connection to the June 18th shooting at Livingston and Depot. The men are all from Asheville and considered persons of interest in the shooting described below. No warrants have been […]
Hand surgeon joins Southeastern Sports Medicine team
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (June 19, 2013) – Southeastern Sports Medicine (SESM) is thrilled to welcome hand surgeon Jim Phelps, M.D., M.P.T., to its team of physicians. Dr. Phelps will begin seeing patients of all ages July 1 at SESM’s Asheville, Waynesville, Hendersonville and Weaverville clinic locations. Dr. Phelps graduated from […]
Asheville on Bikes announces details on summer community ride
Here’s the details from Asheville on Bikes: What you need to know: June 22. Yep, that’s this Saturday. The weather’s going to be great, or so they say. 82 and sunny? Yes, please! We’ll have brand new AoB t-shirts for sale, so bring your cash. Trust us–you will want one of these shirts. Remember this […]
Illegal dumping ground found near Burnette Reservoir
From Black Mountain News: The verdant valley that provides the region’s drinking water is also serving as an illegal dumping ground. Some North Fork valley residents say around 4,000 pounds of construction debris were dumped on their property just south of Asheville’s Burnette Reservoir over May 23-25. The debris – almost entirely roofing shingles – […]