Press release From Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort: Cherokee, N.C., July 12, 2013 – Over a four-week period, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort’s employees raised $3,101 to support the American Cancer Society (ACS) on behalf of employees participating in the Cherokee Relay for Life. Cupcakes in various flavors including Bitter Devotion, Black Forest Apple, and Wooten Tooten, […]
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Candler man wins $100,000 lotto pot
From BlueRidgenow.com: Robert Rose Sr. of Candler is the third player to win the $100,000 top prize playing the lottery’s Diamond 7’s game, according to a news release from the N.C. Education Lottery. He purchased his winning ticket, worth $68,001 after taxes were withheld, at BJ’s Gas & Food on Smoky Park Highway in Candler.
North Carolina as the new Wisconsin?
Reuters published a July 10 opinion piece by Grover G. Norquist and Patrick Gleason of Americans for Tax Reform in which the national pundits ask if North Carolina is “the new Wisconsin.” Here’s some excerpts: “Nowhere is the battle between liberal and conservative visions of government fiercer,” wrote David Graham of The Atlantic, “than North […]
ABCCM receives $737,000 grant to end veterans homelessness
Press release From the Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center: CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville, NC – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today the award of $737,000 in homeless prevention grant to the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM). The grant will help ABCCM continue to serve about 300 households in […]
City of Asheville board and commission vacancies
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be a part […]
Wanted McDowell County suspects on the loose
From The McDowell News: On Wednesday, the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office received information that Douglas Cheeseman, 25, of Big Springs Avenue, Forest City, was on Spaulding Road near the McDowell Hospital and McDowell Medical Park. In an unrelated case, Deputy Randy Branton has charged Jeffery Scott Ledford, 34, of Calico Drive in Nebo, with fleeing […]
Gwen Wisler will file for Asheville City Council July 16
From Gwen Wisler for Asheville City Council: ASHEVILLE, NC- On Tuesday, July 16, at 10 a.m., Gwen Wisler will officially file with the Board of Election to run for a seat on the Asheville City Council. “As a CEO, I faced many economic challenges,” said Wisler. “But that experience gave me just what I needed […]
Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery attains high level of veterinary excellence
Press release From Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery: ARDEN, NC— Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery earned AAHA referral accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s patient care, protocols, medical equipment, facility and client […]
Black Mountain girl dies from Rocky Mountain spotted fever
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: ASHEVILLE — Federal health officials confirmed that Rocky Mountain spotted fever caused the death of a Buncombe County child last month. Officials with the state Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that the death of Emilee Russell, 6, is the first fatality confirmed in North Carolina linked to the […]
Asheville Art Museum exhibits work of sculptor Stoney Lamar
From the Asheville Art Museum: Friday, July 12: Guided Tour and Discussion of A Sense of Balance: The Sculpture of Stoney Lamar (Docent-guided) 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 1 Last day to view exhibition Guided Tour and Discussion of A Sense of Balance: The Sculpture of Stoney Lamar Led by artist Stoney Lamar […]
Feds indict 17 in meth trafficking ring
From the office of the U.S. Attorney: CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A criminal indictment charging 17 men and women with a large- scale methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy and related charges was unsealed in U.S. District Court on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. The federal indictment […]
Help plan Sauté, a community café, Sunday, July 21
To those of you who have already expressed interest in our community café concept, thank you for your patience as we have developed our Mission, Vision and Scope. To all of you who do not yet know about us, we hope you will be interested to learn about our project. We extend to all of […]
The McDowell News: Canton man sentenced after damaging national forest
The McDowell News reports that a Canton man has been sentenced to jail time after using his motorcycle to damage part of the Pisgah National Forest
Universal Joint hosts July 20 fundraiser for RiverLink
Here’s the message from RiverLink via the group’s email newsletter: Come support us at the Universal Joint Saturday, July 20th. The Universal Joint, in West Asheville, is hosting a fundraiser to support RiverLink’s efforts towards the economic and environmental revitalization of the French Broad River watershed, including community greenways, the French Broad River Paddle trail, […]
Beaverdam Fire Department impacted by flash flood
From WLOS: Flood damage has put the Beaverdam station out of commission for at least a couple of days while crews clean up.
McHenry: Support strong textile rules in Trans-Pacific Partnership
Here’s the press release from the office of Rep. Patrick McHenry: Congressman McHenry Sends Letter to U.S. Trade Representative in Support of Strong Textile Rules in Trans-Pacific Partnership Rules would allow US textile manufacturing opportunities to grow in TPP WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman […]
Details on July 15 ‘Moral Monday’ bus trip to Raleigh
The Buncombe County Democratic Party is sponsoring a July 15 bus trip to Raleigh to participate in the “Moral Monday” protests at the N.C. General Assembly. Here’s the details via the group’s email newsletter: Moral Monday Bus Trip To Raleigh Monday, July 15 2013 Will meet at Innsbruck Mall 10:00 am – leave at 10:30 […]
AC-T: GOP vice chair running for mayor of Black Mountain
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times: A top Republican official and head of Black Mountain’s liquor board is running for mayor. Buncombe County GOP Second Vice Chairman Larry Harris filed with county election services this month for the Nov. 5 election. Harris, who is also chairman of the Alcohol Beverage Control Board, said if […]
NC Agriculture leaders discuss results of meeting with Shaunghui International
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: The leadership of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and North Carolina Pork Council commented today about their delegation’s recent meeting with Shuanghui International’s leadership in China. The meeting was part of a weeklong mission led by the department’s international marketing […]
Armadillos make their way to WNC
From Smoky Mountain News: It make have taken 50 million years, give or take, but the small, armored animal known as the armadillo is finally making into the hills into Western North Carolina after its humble roots in South America eons ago — and it could be here to stay.
NARL Pro-Choice North Carolina responds to SB 353
Press release From NARL Pro-Choice North Carolina: Raleigh, NC – Just hours after Governor McCrory told reporters he would veto HB 695 if it wasn’t changed, extreme anti-choice lawmakers launched another surprise attack on women’s health. This time they introduced a slew of amendments to motorcycle safety bill (SB 353), essentially turning HB 695 into […]