From the Citizen-Times: Two Buncombe residents are facing charges in connection with the theft of a woman’s purse and checkbook and the forgery of checks. Local resid
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ADA and LEAF Schools & Streets bring additional free programming to Pritchard Park
The Asheville Downtown Association has partnered with LEAF Schools & Streets to bring additional programming to Pritchard Park this summer. Performances by LEAF Schools & Streets teaching artists take place from 5:30-6:30pm and are open to the public. LEAF Schools & Streets is a local educational outreach program matching artists with youth in schools and […]
Columbus seeks help from Henderson County for soil and erosion control
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Columbus has its own soil and erosion control ordinance but currently no one qualified to enforce it so the town is looking outside the county for assistance. Columbus Town Council met Thursday, Aug. 18 and decided to request the services of Henderson County to enforce its ordinance.
WLOS: Waynesville wedding venue closes
WLOS reports that Apple Hill Farms will no longer host weddings.
PARI hosts Friday, Aug. 9, program on Rosman Tracking Station’s role in Apollo-era missions
Press release from the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) (July 24, 2013) – The public is invited to a special program about the role of the Rosman Tracking Station in Apollo era missions Friday, Aug. 9, at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI). The Rosman Tracking Station was the NASA facility on the current site […]
UNCA will offer GRE classes beginning Aug. 12, last day to register is Aug. 7
Press release From UNCA News Services: UNC Asheville Offers GRE Prep Course Beginning August 12 Registration is now open for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) prep classes offered by the Asheville Graduate Center. Classes will meet on the UNC Asheville campus beginning August 12. The GRE Prep course will meet from 6-8:30 p.m. on Mondays […]
McHenry co-sponsors Business Development Workshop for Veterans
Here’s the press release from the office of Rep. Patrick McHenry: McHenry Cosponsors Business Development Workshop for Veterans Veterans interested in learning about available resources encouraged to attend Hickory– Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced today that he will cosponsor a business development workshop for veterans and service disabled veterans on Friday July 26 from 8:30 […]
Annual Asheville Metro Economy Outlook event set for Aug. 8
Here’s the press release from the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville: PARSEC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRESENTS THE 14th ANNUAL ASHEVILLE METRO ECONOMY OUTLOOK The 14th Annual Asheville Metro Economy Outlook, a presentation of the latest significant economic trends at the local and national level, will be offered by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic […]
REI supports ‘Smokies Trails Forever’ program and volunteers
Here’s the press release from Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Waynesville, North Carolina – Friends of the Smokies, and any hiker who has hiked the Forney Ridge trail by Clingmans Dome to spectacular mountain ridge views, are thankful to Trails Forever volunteers and the support the Smokies Trails Forever program receives from Recreational […]
Reynolds Foundation awards $60,000 to Asheville City Schools Foundation
Here’s the press release from the Asheville City Schools Foundation: Asheville, N.C. (July 23, 2013) – Asheville City Schools Foundation (ACSF) promotes educational success for all Asheville City Schools students by engaging and mobilizing students, teachers, parents, and the entire community in building strong public schools. Trustees of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation recently awarded […]
Sheriff’s office holding July 24 community meeting in Swannanoa
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is holding a community meeting at the Swannanoa Fire Department, Bee Tree Station, on Wednesday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m. Sheriff Van Duncan will be in attendance to hear first-hand about issues and concerns that residents have about their community. The Sheriff’s […]
Times-News: Henderson County DSS director to retire
From the Times-News Story by Nathaniel Axtell: After a quarter century as Henderson County’s DSS director and 33 years of public service, Smith is retiring July 31. “I’ve been in public service most of my life,” Smith said. “And I kind of got to the point where, you know, I’ve finished writing this book. I […]
News Observer: NAACP and other voting rights groups appeal GOP-drawn districts
Here’s an excerpt from the Raleigh News & Observer article: The state NAACP, a group of Democratic voters and other voter-rights organizations are taking their fight against the legislative and congressional boundaries drawn by Republicans to the state’s highest court. “We know, without a doubt that the battle for voting rights is one that must […]
Golf tournament to benefit Child Abuse Prevention Services set for Aug. 22
Press release From Child Abuse Prevention Services, Inc.: The 11th Annual Arby’s Child Advocacy Classic Golf Tournament to benefit Child Abuse Prevention Services, Inc. will be held August 22nd at the Etowah Valley Country Club and Golf Lodge. It is an opportunity to tee off for a good cause at a beautiful course. This year […]
Winston-Salem Journal editorial: Long, hard fight for sterilization compensation is almost won
Here’s an excerpt from the Winston-Salem Journal: Cheers to state House Speaker Thom Tillis and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger for agreeing on a budget that finally includes compensation for the living victims of the state’s forced sterilization program. Once the members of their chambers approve this budget, it heads to Gov. Pat McCrory, […]
WLOS: Body found outside Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
From WLOS: Someone spotted the body of a man outside Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Monday morning, now investigators are working to figure out what happened.
The Mountaineer: Canton code toughens up
From The Mountaineer: Failing to mow the grass or take out the garbage could be a little more costly for Canton residents after a recent decision made by the board of aldermen.
Tryon Daily Bulletin: Investigators, rescue volunteers save malnourished horse
From the Tryon Daily Bulletin: Polk County animal cruelty investigators and Foothills Equine Rescue and Assistance volunteers saved a mustang from neglect last week after being notified by a motorist that a horse was loose and looked malnourished.
Spruce Pine getting ready for NC Mineral and Gem Festival
Press release from Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce: For over fifty years Spruce Pine has welcomed rock hounds and jewelry lovers to the NC Mineral and Gem Festival where they enjoy aisles and aisles of beautiful jewelry, gemstones, and minerals from around the country. “Each year we welcome dealers to the Festival from as far […]
Study supports effectiveness of wilderness-based therapy programs
Here’s the press release from Circles Recovery Center: Outcomes Research Study Reveals Strong Effectiveness of Wilderness-Based Therapy Programs For Young Adults Struggling With Substance Abuse and Dependence Four Circles Recovery Center is raising the bar in treatment by better understanding their treatment population, improving the quality of programming HORSESHOE, N.C. (July 22, 2013) – Four […]
Martin Ramsey jumps into Asheville mayoral race, triggering primary
Photo by Max Cooper Martin Ramsey, a local activist who works at Early Girl Eatery, announced July 20 that he’s running for mayor of Asheville. That sets up an Oct. 8 primary election between Ramsey, incumbent City Council member Esther Manheimer and John Miall, the city’s retired director of risk management. The two candidates who […]