Here’s the press release from Esther Manheimer’s campaign: Asheville City Council member Esther Manheimer filed as a candidate for Mayor just after noon today. “Our challenges and opportunities have multiplied, and I see that our need for inclusive, inspired, strategic leadership is perhaps greater than ever,” Manheimer said upon announcing her intent to file. “Because […]
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Wisconsin registered sex offender arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Office
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a registered sex offender out of Wisconsin last week who purchased a home in Tryon within 800 feet of Tryon Elementary School and without notifying authorities that he was relocating.
Asheville group organizing bus ride for upcoming July 8 Moral Monday protest
Press release From Asheville People Advocating Real Conservancy: Tired of the oppressive legislation coming from Raleigh? Join us on Monday, July 8 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, July 8, 10 am […]
Heavy rains send 50 ton crane into the Tuckaseigee River, cause landslide
From The Sylva Herald: Torrential rains this week led to flooding, a landslide and triggered the opening of the county’s emergency operations center to help residents cope.
Next RiverLink bus tour set for July 18
Press release From RiverLink: Asheville — The RiverLink Bus Tour offers answers about Asheville’s past, present and future: What is the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan and what does it hold for Asheville’s future? What are the plans for the old Cotton Mill down on Riverside Drive? How did the Flood of 1916 change the river […]
The Grove Park Inn to host centennial open house celebration
From The Grove Park Inn: The Grove Park Inn opened its historic doors on July 12, 1913. On Friday, July 12, 2013, we invite you to join as we celebrate the local culture and heritage that has played such an important role in the past 100 years of The Grove Park Inn. The day long […]
Fundraiser set to help Shelter for Battered Women in Hickory
From Hickory Daily Record: First Step Domestic Violence Program is hosting a fundraiser at Wine and Design on Sunday, July 14, at 4:30 p.m.
WLOS: McCrory to observe Madison County damage
According to WLOS, Governor Pat McCrory will be touring Madison County today to observe the damage that came with recent storms.
Magazine holding statewide documentary film contest
Our State magazine is holding a documentary film contest open to all North Carolinians. From the website: It’s time to pull our your camera and show us why you love North Carolina. It’s Our State’s first-ever documentary film contest. There are a few important details to note about this contest. Most importantly, your documentary film […]
More rain expected today; area still under flood warning
From the National Weather Service, Asheville’s forecast for Friday, July 5: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely between noon and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts […]
UNC Asheville named a ‘Best Buy’ by Fiske Guide to Colleges
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has been named a “Best Buy” in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2014, joining UNC-Chapel Hill as the only North Carolina schools among the 21 public universities to earn a place on this national rankings list. Elon and Warren Wilson are listed among Fiske’s 20 Best […]
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy offers guided hike
Here’s the press release from Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy: Hike with CMLC at Florence Nature Preserve – Saturday July 13th Join Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy (CMLC) on Saturday, July 13th, for a guided hike through CMLC-owned Florence Nature Preserve. Hikers will trek a lollipop-route, circumnavigating the Preserve to reach two of its most scenic locales: Rattlesnake Rock and Little […]
C-T: New road formula improves chances of I-26 connector in Asheville
from the Asheville Citizen-Times Local officials are hopeful that a new transportation funding formula signed into law by Gov. Pat McCrory could breathe life into the long-stalled Interstate 26 Connector project. The $500 million project to improve the flow of traffic through the city should score significantly higher under the new N.C. Department of Transportation […]
Local business offers free admission for first-time couples for attempted skinny dip world record
Press release from Carolina Foothills Resort: Cool down this summer while setting a hot new Guinness World Record at “The World Record Skinny-Dip across North America” event Saturday, July 13th, 2013; Sponsored by the American Association of Nude Recreation (AANR) and The Naturist Society (TNS). SPECIAL OFFER… Admission is FREE for first-time Couples to visit […]
Tea for Tyrants seeks indie musicians
Tea company and artist collective Tea For Tyrants is embarking on a mission to pair music with tea brands. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, the company launched its initial five teas and is now looking for independent musicians whose work will partner nicely with future teas. Read the press release, below: “New tea company Tea […]
NCDOT warns of used car scams stemming from recent rains
Press release from The North Carolina Department of Transportation: The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ License and Theft Bureau reminds car buyers to look out for flooded vehicles offered for sale following recent rains throughout the state. “We want to remind all prospective car buyers to be on the lookout for vehicles that may have […]
Teachers get the chance to attend special workshop for energy issues
Press release from UNC News: The Institute for the Environment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will provide a unique learning opportunity for 20 middle and high school science and technology teachers from July 16-18. The event recognizes UNC’s Pan-Campus Water Theme for 2012-2014, an effort to mobilize University resources around a […]
Asheville City Council will hold special July 5 meeting to consider complaint against an employee
From the City Clerk: The Asheville City Council will be holding a special meeting on Friday, July 5, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. The purpose of this special meeting will be to consider a matter relating to an employee of the City. At the […]
McCrory condemns passage of abortion bill on procedural grounds
From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, NC– House Bill 695 passed its second reading in the Senate last night. Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on last night’s legislative procedure: “When the Democrats were in power, this is the way they did business. It was not right then and it is not […]
Grove Arcade reports 100 percent occupancy
From a press release: Grove Arcade, Retail Spaces at 100% Occupancy, Just in Time for Summer — And 100% Locally-Owned (Asheville, NC) The Grove Arcade is pleased to announce that it is fully occupied and ready for a busy summer. Its most recent tenant, The Watchmaker’s Shop, brings the Arcade’s ground floor of shops, restaurants, […]
Twitter ablaze with debate over NCGA bill restricting abortion
Twitter was abuzz Wednesday over a proposed state bill that would significantly restrict abortions in North Carolina. Follow the debate today on Twitter using the hashtags #NCGA and #HB695. From the Raleigh News & Observer article: A bill restricting abortions that popped up in the state Senate without public notice Tuesday evening and received swift […]