Here’s an excerpt from the Associated Press article: For a decade, registered North Carolina voters who didn’t go to their home precincts on Election Day — by error or on purpose — could still ensure their top choices would count. They’d fill out a conditional ballot from the incorrect precinct. If officials confirmed soon after […]
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Fred Bahnson presents a celebration of food and faith
From City Lights Bookstore: St John’s Episcopal Church and City Lights Bookstore will host Fred Bahnson as he presents his memoir, Soil and Sacrament on Monday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Soil and Sacrament is a profound and personal exploration of how cultivating a garden can root one’s individual spirituality and also give […]
Thirsty Monk announces 4th annual Thirstyfest
Local craft and Belgian beer bar Thirsty Monk announces that it will hold its fourth annual Thirstyfest from Monday-Sunday, Sept. 2-8. “On tap will be The Finest, The Rarest, The Most Exclusive, The Most Extraordinarily Unsurpassed beers the Monk has plotted to grab and quietly hoard throughout the year,” says press for the event. “The […]
Montford Park Players open “Hamlet” on Friday
The final installment in The Montfiord Park Players’ summer season is Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” It runs Friday through Sunday, Aug. 23-Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre behind the Montford Rec Center. From a press release: “Hamlet is often called “the greatest play ever written in the English language”. Hamlet explores themes of treachery, […]
Mission My Care Plus welcomes Dr. Timothy Poulton to practice
Press release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 19, 2013) – Mission My Care Plus in Leicester welcomes Timothy Poulton, MD, as its newest physician specializing in family medicine. “We are honored to have Dr. Poulton join the Mission My Care Plus team, where he can build on the relationships he established with families during […]
Record rainfall depleting soil nutrients
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Rainfall in most of North Carolina has been at record high levels from early spring through summer, with some areas receiving more than 30 inches. As a result, most crops have struggled due to poorly developed root systems. Agronomists warn that the growth […]
AC-T: Asheville tops US rainfall anomalies
Here an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: In a city known for its weirdness, even the weather is unusual. A recent national study by National Climatic Data Center on precipitation anomalies shows Asheville’s 2013 rainfall total represents the largest departure from normal out of 180 cities reviewed. The study focused on rainfall totals from […]
Homeward Bound receives Melvin R. Lane grant
From Homeward Bound: Homeward Bound of WNC is pleased to announce its receipt of a $150,000 grant from the Melvin R. Lane Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The grant will be awarded over 3 years and will significantly build the agency’s capacity to end homelessness in WNC. With this funding, Homeward […]
Many APD records now available online
From the city of Asheville: Asheville – A new application on the Asheville Police Department’s webpage allows the public direct access to many police reports. Police to Citizen (P2C) allows members of the public to view police records, search for specific incidents, and access crash reports on demand. “The addition of this function is another […]
Kimberly Avenue, surrounding streets get shared lane markings
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Bicyclists and drivers alike in north Asheville have probably noticed new markings being installed on the streets there. Shared lane markings, or “sharrows” are yet another tool being used by the City of Asheville to provide multi-modal transportation options within the city and enhance safety for both bicyclists […]
Transylvania Co. School Board member charged in Howard Rock vandalism case
From The Transylvania Times: Transylvania County School Board member Michael Rogers was one of two individuals arrested Friday and charged with two felonies in connection to the vandalism of Howard’s Rock at Clemson University’s Frank Howard Field.
Times-News: Antique vehicles to be displayed through Wednesday in Flat Rock
From Times-News: Visitors will have the chance to check out more than 100 antique vehicles on display at The Mountain Lodge and neighboring Mountain Inn and Suites on Upward Road beginning Sunday.
‘Booze It & Lose It’ campaign underway
From The Associated Press via WRAL: The Department of Transportation says the Labor Day “Booze It & Lose It” campaign kicks off this weekend and runs through Sept. 2.
WCU: Fundraising video raised $43,000 for nonprofit
From the Western Carolina University Office of Public Relations: Organizers of a fundraiser for a Cashiers nonprofit organization say a documentary-style video created by Western Carolina University students and faculty helped contribute to the success of the event, with more than $43,000 of the $200,000 raised coming in after the video was screened.
Black Mountain News: Buncombe County schools to start new technology program
From Black Mountain News: Buncombe County schools will officially roll out the district’s new Bring Your Own Device program this week as some 26,000 students head back to school. The program encourages students and teachers to bring in their cell phones, laptops, tablets and other devices for use in the classroom.
The Mountaineer: Multiple vehicle batteries stolen from Haywood County business
From The Mountaineer: Detectives with the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office are trying to find the people responsible for cutting batteries out of vehicles at a local business.
TDB: Columbus to host first Labor Day weekend festival
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: For the first time, the Town of Columbus is hosting a Labor Day weekend festival. Community members are encouraged to bring their families to downtown Columbus as the town celebrates the holiday weekend on Saturday, Aug. 31 with a festival and fireworks.
Buncombe County Young Republicans experience leadership changes
Press release From the Buncombe County Young Republicans: RALEIGH – Three Buncombe County Young Republicans were officially seated to the North Carolina Young Republican state federation today at the state organization’s third quarter executive committee meeting. Lucas Armena of Fletcher was unanimously approved as the state’s deputy executive director while Jason Truesdale of south Asheville […]
Consumer Reports ranks Pardee as one of two top NC hospitals
From Hendersonville Lightning: Pardee Hospital was one of only two hospitals in North Carolina to receive the highest rating based on a review by Consumer Reports magazine of 27 types of surgeries, the hospital’s medical chief of staff told the Board of Directors. … … The magazine completed the study with help from a health […]
N&O: Film industry workers defend state incentives
From the Raleigh News & Observer: Film industry workers on Saturday held a forum in Charlotte to defend the state’s film incentives program and urged colleagues to help educate the public about its benefits. Some lawmakers in Raleigh had targeted the program for elimination but no action was taken by the Republican leadership before the […]
Powerball numbers for Aug. 17 drawing
From N.C. Lottery website: Last night’s Powerball drawing numbers: 18 21 46 54 56 PB: 23 No exact matches means the $60 million jackpot has now increased to $70 million.