Press release from Children First NC Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation awards $30,000 to Children First/ Communities In Schools of Buncombe County Project grant to support community movement to reduce poverty Asheville, N.C. (July 18, 2013) – Trustees of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation recently awarded a project grant to Children First/ Communities In Schools of […]
News Bulletins
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital announces new Vice President of Finance and Business Services
Press release From Blue Ridge Regional Hospital:
Thomasville receives notice of intent to sue over Clean Water Act violations
From the Yadkin Riverkeeper: On behalf of the Yadkin Riverkeeper, the Southern Environmental Law Center gave notice to the City of Thomasville for violations of the federal Clean Water Act for repeatedly discharging untreated sewage from its wastewater system into waterways in the Yadkin River Basin. In the summer of 2009, a single sewage spill […]
Community greenhouse and chicken co-op seek members
The Dr. John Wilson Community Garden in Black Mountain is considering adding a greenhouse and a chicken co-op to its efforts. Residents would share greenhouse and chicken duties while benefiting from garden elements they might not consider at home. The garden is seeking input on both projects. Fill out a survey here and here.
Mission Health CFO named one of ‘125 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know’
Press release From Mission Health: Asheville, N.C. (July 17, 2013) – Charles Ayscue, Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Mission Health, has been named as one of “125 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review. The annual list compiled by the influential industry journal includes professionals from […]
McCrory announces financial assistance available for flood victims near Orange County
Press release From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, NC– Governor Pat McCrory announced today that financial assistance is available for survivors who suffered damages from the severe thunderstorms and flash flooding that struck Orange and adjoining counties June 30. The aid is a result of the governor’s request for a disaster declaration by […]
Rain means mosquito: Girl and Boy Scouts at Pisgah View produce public-service video
Press release from Buncombe County Disease Control Rain = Mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are pesky neighbors and a public health concern because they can spread serious diseases such as La Crosse Encephalitis and West Nile Virus. The Buncombe County health officials encourage residents to take small steps that can make a big difference in preventing mosquito-borne illness […]
All local lineup at Friday’s Downtown After 5
The 25th Anniversary Season of Downtown After 5, presented by Harmony Motors, returns Friday, July 19 from 5-9pm with the Asheville All-Stars taking the stage following opener, Pleasure Chest. Taking place the 3rd Friday of the month from May through September, Downtown After 5 is located at N. Lexington Avenue and I-240 and is always […]
AIA Asheville presents “Architecture Between Mountain and Valley,” a talk by Marlon Blackwell
AIA Asheville presents “Architecture Between Mountain and Valley,” a talk by AIA National award winning architect Marlon Blackwell, on Wednesday, July 17, 7 p.m. at the Orange Peel in downtown Asheville. Blackwell creates contemporary, sustainable buildings inspired by the local environment. His work, which is primarily in the Ozark Mountains around Fayetteville, Arkansas, should resonate […]
Local farmers get the chance to participate in Smithsonian exhibition
From American Enterprise: The history of American agriculture has been marked by tremendous transformations. Over the past seventy years, farming has become both more efficient and more sustainable, even as fewer and fewer Americans make their living as farmers. The transformation of American agriculture will be a major thread running through the American Enterprise exhibition. […]
Asheville group expands push for LGBT equality to Mississippi
Here’s the press release from the Campaign for Southern Equality: Tupelo, Mississippi (July 17, 2013) – On Thursday morning, two same-sex couples will request – and be denied – marriage licenses in Tupelo, Mississippi as the WE DO Campaign continues to grow across the state. The couples will be joined by friends, family and clergy, […]
WRAL: ‘Thankful Tuesday’ rally shows support for GOP agenda
Here’s an excerpt from the WRAL article: About 200 supporters expressed their appreciation Tuesday for North Carolina Republicans’ efforts to cut taxes, require identification before voting and make getting abortions more difficult. Republican groups organized a “Thankful Tuesday” rally at the government complex in Raleigh to praise the GOP-led legislature and Gov. Pat McCrory for […]
RiverLink seeks arts and crafts vendors for RiverFest
Press release From RiverLink: RiverLink is accepting applications for vending space at the 14th annual RiverFest and Anything That Floats Parade on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at French Broad River Park on Amboy Road in Asheville. RiverLink is seeking vendors with an emphasis on local products, local services, local foods, local traditions and a local […]
$1500 Reward offered for Thomas Wolfe arson tip
Here’s the information via the Buncombe County website: Jim MacKenzie, Asheville resident, writer, public speaker and Thomas Wolfe enthusiast hopes that a $1,500 reward will generate for information that leads to the arrest of the person, or persons responsible for the arson of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial on the eve of the 15th anniversary of […]
AC-T: 180 apartments going up near downtown Asheville
Here’s an excerpt from the Ashville Citizen-Times article: A trio of developers will break ground next week on a major apartment complex above McCormick Field near downtown, one of just a handful of apartment developments in the past three decades near the city’s core. Called The Retreat at Hunt Hill, the complex will comprise five […]
Area businesses combine to create new paddling/zipline experience
Press release from Headwaters Outfitters and Z-Z-Zip!: Paddle down the French Broad River, then zip through the treetops to see where you’ve been and what lies ahead. It’s all in a day’s adventure thanks to a new collaboration between two local businesses. Headwaters Outfitters and Z-Z-Zip! have teamed up to create what is believed to […]
Action for Children NC awards Shining Star to those with commitment to child advocacy in the state
Press release from Action for Children NC RALEIGH–Action for Children North Carolina today announced winners of the Shining Star Award which honors individuals whose outstanding dedication and commitment to child advocacy have made North Carolina a better place to be and raise a child. Honorees were selected by a panel of judges consisting of business […]
CFWNC’s Melvin R. Lane Fund awards $900,000 to nonprofits that help the disadvantaged
Press release from CFWNC CFWNC’s Melvin R. Lane Fund Awards $900,000 to Nonprofits that Help the Disadvantaged (July 16, 2013) – Six nonprofits serving Western North Carolina will receive $150,000 over three years from the Melvin R. Lane Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The mission of the Fund is to promote […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Wednesday, July 17
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is […]
RiverLink announces French Broad photo contest
Press release From RiverLink: Attention all shutterbugs! RiverLink is looking for photos of the French Broad and is offering $100 cash and other prizes in three categories to the winners. The categories are: People using the river – action shots faces please The river during the day in full sun The river at sunset or […]
New Buncombe Board of Elections members sworn in July 16
Here’s the notice from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Board of Elections members will be sworn in today at noon. The ceremony will take place in the Buncombe County Courthouse in Courtroom 720. The Honorable Steven Cogburn will be conducting the ceremony. Lucy Smith will be returning to the Elections Board and will be joined […]