Press release From Industries for the Blind Asheville: ASHEVILLE, NC (June 18, 2013) – Industries for the Blind (IFB) Asheville recently started production on a $10.5 million contract with the US Marine Corps to make all-purpose poncho liners for their troops. 214,000 liners will be delivered over the next 12 months. “We are excited about […]
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Carolina Public Press: New Asheville police evidence manager sizes up ‘huge undertaking’
Here’s an excerpt from the Carolina Public Press article: If Tim Scapin, the Asheville Police Department’s new evidence and property manager, needed reminders of how sensitive his position is, he didn’t have to wait long for them. Scapin started the job March 4. Three weeks later, his predecessor, former APD evidence manager William Lee Smith, […]
Local jewelry designer wins Belk competition
Local Figs & Ginger jewelry designer Rhonda Wyman (who shares the business with her husband, Elijah Wyman, of local band Decent Lovers) was just named among 13 winners of this year’s Southern Designer Showcase competition. Now in its second year, the contest (held by Belk) seeks new creators of “modern southern style.” “This year’s designers […]
Warren Wilson to host July 12 open house for prospective students
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College will host its Summer Open House for prospective students and their families on July 12. The open house begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. in Kittredge Theater, at the north entrance to campus, and ends by mid afternoon. Prospective students will be able to […]
People for Clean Mountains to sponsor free economic forum Thursday, June 27
Press release From People for Clean Mountains: People for Clean Mountains, a local economic development community organization, will sponsor the “Think B.I.G.” Economic Forum, June 27, at the Transylvania County Library, Rogow room, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. People for Clean Mountains volunteer event coordinator Ned Ryan Doyle said, “This is about sharing ideas for […]
Pet therapy program comes to Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Press release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (June 19, 2013) – From the moment Jazz enters Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, she is greeted with hugs and cheers. The hospital’s newest volunteer is a Siberian husky with the special ability to place a smile on every patient she meets. Jazz is a participant in Blue Ridge […]
Save Our Water WNC invites community to participate in Moral Monday protest June 24
Press release From Save Our Water WNC: Tired of the oppressive legislation coming from Raleigh? Join us on Monday, June 24 as we participate in the historic “Moral Mondays” grassroots actions taking place each week in our state capital. One day round-trip bus – only $20 per person Meet Monday, June 24, 10 a.m. at […]
APD investigates drive-by shooting, looking for suspect
From the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – At 3:42 PM today, Mission Hospital called APD reporting a person with a gunshot wound. Soon after officers and detectives arrived at Memorial Mission Hospital it was discovered that there was also second victim with a gunshot wound being treated in the ER. The shooting happened at the […]
NCAE executive director steps down
From WRAL: Scott Anderson, executive director of the North Carolina Association of Educators, is stepping down to join a national progressive pro-labor group.
Volunteer for Downtown Clean Up Day on July 1
The Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) will host a Downtown Clean Up Day on Monday, July 1 from 8am to 5pm. 250 volunteers are needed to help in three shifts: 8-11am, 11am-2pm and 2-5pm. Businesses, organizations, clubs and associations are encouraged to volunteer as a group. Register here. The ADA is working in partnership with Asheville […]
Bill to require background checks for welfare has passed a Senate panel
From The Daily Courier: A bill requiring North Carolina state workers to check the criminal history of welfare and food stamp recipients has passed a Senate panel.
Mail processing operations shifting from Asheville to Greenville next month
From Citizen-Times: The U.S. Postal Service next month will take a step toward moving its mail processing operations from the facility in Asheville to Greenville, S.C. Starting July 13, letters, large envelopes and other items dropped off at mountain post offices will be processed in Greenville rather than Asheville.
McCrory cancels June 21 visit to Asheville
Here’s the news via the Council of Independent Business Owners email newsletter: ATTENTION CIBO MEMBERS… DUE TO THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR FORMER NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR JIM HOLSHOUSER WHICH ARE SCHEDULED AT THE SAME TIME AS THE FRIDAY CIBO POWER LUNCH MEETING, GOVERNOR PAT McCRORY HAS ASKED TO RE-SCHEDULE HIS APPEARANCE AT THE CIBO POWER LUNCH […]
UNCA wins two national marketing awards
Press release From UNCA News Services UNC Asheville has earned two national awards presented by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), an international professional association for colleges and universities. The Communication and Marketing Department received the CASE, Circle of Excellence Silver Award for its integrated communication and branding program “Seriously Creative.” A […]
East Burke Band invited to France for D-Day celebration is taking donations
From Hickory Daily Record: It’s not every day that a Burke County band gets a formal invitation from the mayor of Caen, France, the Department of Defense and an international music company to take part in remembering a bloody battle from 70 years ago. But next year, East Burke High School band director Jonathan Berry […]
Canary Coalition gathering in Sylva
Press release from The Canary Coalition: The Canary Coalition will hold its annual membership gathering in Sylva, on Saturday, June 29, 2-4 PM, at the Community Table, 23 Central Street. Entertainment will include live music provided by local musicians Ian Moore and Adam Bigelow. In addition poet and author Thomas Rain Crowe will read excerpts […]
Speed limit could be raised to 75 mph in some areas
From WTVD: A bill to raise the maximum possible speed limit on North Carolina roads to 75 miles per hour that raced through the state Senate was to be taken up by the House on Tuesday.
NC woman chosen to be NASA astronaut
From WRAL: Christina Hammock is realizing a dream she has had since she was a 6-year-old growing up on the North Carolina coast. The 34-year-old Jacksonville native, who has undergraduate and graduate degrees from North Carolina State, is among eight candidates selected to begin astronaut training by NASA.
Transylvania Times: Railway is here to stay
According to the Transylvania Times, the Economic Development Advisory Board says maintenance to the railway between Transylvania and Henderson counties should continue until it can no longer be used.
Highway Patrol seeks to fill empty positions throughout state
From Black Mountain News: Training to become a state trooper is tough, and the job can be difficult and sometimes dangerous, but the rewards are great. That’s the message McDowell-based Trooper Jason Metcalf is delivering as the N.C. Highway Patrol begins a major recruitment campaign across the state.
Times-News: Cat adopted from shelter solves rat problem at Henderson County Historic Courthouse
From the Hendersonville Times-News: By Nathaniel Axtell A rat infestation at the Historic Courthouse is history, thanks to Mr. Jingles, an abandoned tabby brought in from Henderson County’s animal shelter as a rat deterrent.