According to the Transylvania Times, the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 90 years after being founded back in 1923.
News Bulletins
Cullowhee celebrates 30-year anniversary of Cullowhee Native Plant Conference
From The Mountaineer: Celebrating three decades of creating awareness about the importance of conserving natural environments and sustainable interactions among plants, animals and people, Western Carolina University’s 30th annual Cullowhee Native Plant Conference will be held Wednesday, July 17, through Saturday, July 20.
AC-T: County, A-B Tech agree on buildings
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Buncombe County officials and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College trustees have come to a meeting of the minds on the direction of the school’s building program. Trustees on Monday unanimously endorsed plans to move ahead with a new building to house allied health and workforce development programs, a […]
American Red Cross says blood donations down in June, calls for donors
From the American Red Cross: Red Cross issues emergency call for blood and platelet donors Blood donations down about 10 percent in June Buncombe County, NC (July 9, 2013) – The American Red Cross issued an emergency request for platelet and blood donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give because […]
North Carolina bears moved to Texas
From Black Mountain News: Eleven bears from a now-closed North Carolina animal park have a new home in Texas.
Secretary of Health and Human Services urges a slow-down on HB 695
From WRAL: Secretary of Health and Human Services Aldona Wos urged lawmakers Tuesday to slow down on a break-neck effort to adopt new restrictions on North Carolina abortion clinics, saying some of the provisions need more study while others need to be clarified.
ACLU to challenge NC’s gay marriage ban
From WRAL: RALEIGH, N.C. — Two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal law on same-sex marriage, the American Civil Liberties Union said Tuesday that it plans to launch a challenge to North Carolina’s ban on gay marriage. The ACLU says it will amend a federal lawsuit filed last year on behalf […]
Heavy rains close multiple roads in Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests
Press release from the U.S. Forest Service: Last week’s heavy rains have forced the U.S. Forest Service to close several roads in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests to protect public safety. The roads are either damaged or impassable, or both. The following roads are closed in Pisgah National Forest: Appalachian Ranger District: Forest Service […]
McCrory releases more details of state incentive package to GE Aviation
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 GE Aviation, a global leader in jet engine and aircraft system production, will be expanding its manufacturing operations at four facilities in North Carolina. The project will create 242 […]
Buncombe County student chosen to participate in 2013 Summer Youth Leadership Program
Press release from the N.C. Community Department Initiative : Two dozen high school students will work for community economic development organizations around the state this summer thanks to the N.C. Community Development Initiative’s 2013 Summer Youth Leadership Program. The program kicked off its sixth year June 18-19 with a two-day orientation in Raleigh for the […]
House committee to discuss NC abortion bill
From Charlotte’s News 14: It has been one week since lawmakers first introduced amendments to the bill that would alter the state’s laws. The House Health and Human Services Committee is set to debate the bill Tuesday. New measures in the bill include provisions to require doctors to be in the room during the entire […]
‘American Idol’ top-50 finalist coming to Valdese
From Hickory Daily Record: Family Friday Nights in Valdese presents Emily Minor this Friday, July 12, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Main Stage area located in the town parking on Main Street.
Four people pulled to safety from Davidson River
From the Hendersonville Times-News: Using ropes and life jackets, rescue workers helped four victims cross the Davidson River to safety Monday after they were trapped near the Sycamore Flat Picnic Area by rushing waters. None of the victims sustained serious injuries or was hospitalized, but Transylvania County Rescue Squad and U.S. Forest Service officials used […]
Kroger buys Harris Teeter for $2.4 billion
From the Charlotte Observer: The announcement came five months after Matthews-based Harris Teeter, which has 212 grocery stores, hired J.P. Morgan to help the company explore sales options. Two private equity firms had expressed an interest in Harris Teeter, the grocer said at the time. Kroger, based in Cincinnati, said Harris Teeter will maintain its […]
Proceeds from upcoming community yard sale to benefit The Hope Chest
Press release From Bosom Buddies Support Group: Greater Asheville area/Weaverville—The Bosom Buddies cancer support group, an affiliate of The Hope Chest for Women, is collecting household goods, tools, toys, and other items for a yard sale to benefit the nonprofit’s Medications Made Possible program. Medications Made Possible supplies life-sustaining drugs and supplements to WNC women […]
C-T: With water levels still high, emergency responders urge folks to stay off the river
Heavy rains — more than 8 inches in many parts of WNC — and continued flood dangers have local emergency personnel urging boaters and others to stay off the river. “‘Just don’t do it,’” the Asheville Citizen-Times says. A kayaker on the Big East Fork of the Pigeon River died last week, paddling with friends […]
Sundance Power Systems and RiverLink to team up for solar energy seminar
Press release from RiverLink: RiverLink and Sundance Power team up for SunLink Sundance Power Systems is proud to partner with RiverLink in a summer SunLink benefit, donating 2 percent of residential solar sales to support RiverLink’s efforts protect the French Broad River and the vibrant community that has developed around it. Solar Energy (Solar Electric […]
AP: NC redistricting maps upheld by 3-judge panel
Here’s an excerpt of the Associated Press article via WRAL: North Carolina’s legislative and congressional boundaries were upheld Monday by a three-judge panel, a victory for Republicans who drew the maps and a blow to Democrats and allies who challenged them. The Superior Court judges, in a unanimous 171-page decision, rejected the arguments of Democratic […]
Empty Bowls fundraiser for John WIlson community garden
Full announcement from Dr. John Wilson Community Garden: We are excited to begin fundraising for an outdoor kitchen facility at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden! At Empty Bowls events guests select a hand-made bowl from among the unique bowls thrown just for this event, and have a simple meal of soup and bread. You […]
‘Zipping for Autism’ event raises $39,000 for Autism Society
Here’s the press release from the Autism Society of North Carolina July 8, 2013 –Asheville, NC – On June 2, Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures and Treetops Adventure Park hosted and sponsored the second annual Wells Fargo Zipping for Autism. The fundraiser generated over $39,000 for the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) through more than […]
Car seat checking station to be held at Walton St. Park July 11
Here’s the press release from the Asheville Police Department: APD, AFD, and Safe Kids WNC holding car seat checking station at Walton St. Park July 11th 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Asheville – The Asheville Police Department’s Housing Unit and Traffic Safety Unit along with the Asheville Fire Department and Safe Kids WNC will be […]