Press release BREVARD VOTED BEST MOUNTAIN TOWN FOR NATIVE EYEWEAR’S 2013 LOCALS ONLY PROJECT BREVARD, NC – There are many exceptional mountain towns in the United States, but for this year, at least, Brevard has been elevated to the top of the list. The community was voted as this year’s feature town for Native Eyewear’s […]
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Asheville’s Charles George VA Medical Center hosts Aug. 9 mental health summit
Press release Charles George VA Medical Center Hosting Mental Health Summit CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville, N.C. – Health care providers and community stake holders from across Western North Carolina will gather at the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville on Friday, August 9 to discuss the mental health needs of Veterans and […]
A.C. Reynolds High to participate in new AP program
Press release from the Buncombe County School system A.C. Reynolds High School to participate in new AP® STEM Access Program Program creates more than 500 new AP Science, Technology, Engineering and Math courses in over 300 public high schools across the country [Asheville, N.C.] — A.C. Reynolds High School is one of more than 300 […]
Carolina Alliance Bank to merge with Forest Commercial Bank
From the Hendersonville Lightning: Carolina Alliance Bank and Forest Commercial Bank jointly announced today that they have signed a definitive merger agreement. The proposed combination will create a full-service community bank serving customers principally in upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. The combined bank will have three full-service offices located in Spartanburg, SC, Asheville […]
Solarize Asheville project hosts ‘Solar 101’ session Aug. 29
Press release Solarize Asheville Reduces the Costs of solar to Asheville Homeowners ASHEVILLE – Solarize Asheville, a ground-breaking solar project for city homeowners, will present an educational workshop called Solar 101 on August 29 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville at 1 Edwin Place, Asheville, 28801. “This workshop is […]
City of Asheville employees selected for Leadership Asheville
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville is pleased to announce that Deputy Finance Director Eric Hardy and Asheville Fire Department Public Information Officer Kelley Klope have both been selected to attend the 32nd Leadership Asheville Class beginning in September. The program, operated through UNC Asheville is an important resource to […]
C-T: Asheville High football player cleared of felony charges
From Citizen-Times: City police charged the 18-year-old with felony possession of a stolen vehicle on Sunday. But the case was reviewed Tuesday by Buncombe County district attorney Ron Moore, who determined that the Kawasaki scooter in question had changed hands multiple times since it was stolen in mid-April from a local towing company. Due to […]
Gaston County teacher’s assistant charged with assaulting student
From The Gaston Gazette: A teacher’s assistant that was charged with assaulting a 5-year-old student was suspended with pay and is no longer employed with the school.
WLOS: Temporary road built around construction
From WLOS: Workers continue to rebuild a slope that failed and cracked the Blue Ridge Parkway. They’re now building a road that will allow traffic to bypass the repairs.
The Mountaineer: Division 14 Engineer named by NCDOT
From The Mountaineer: The N.C. Department of Transportation announced today that Ed Green has been named the new Division 14 Engineer for the state’s 10 westernmost counties.
HDR: Hickory flood damage estimated to cost over $500,000
From Hickory Daily Record: The city of Hickory is expecting costs of well over $500,000 to repair damage to storm drains caused by the July 27 floods.
Times-News: Rescue in progress at Green River
From Times-News: The Henderson County Rescue Squad has waded into the swollen Green River to rescue someone believed to be trapped in a structure by the fast-rising water.
Smoky Mountain News: Trace Adkins to perform at Harrah’s
From Smoky Mountain News: Country singer Trace Adkins performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
Black Mountain News: Local man accused of stealing kitchen appliances
From Black Mountain News: A Leicester man is behind bars after police say he broke into a home and stole a refrigerator and stove.
McDowell News: WNC gaining new weather stations
From McDowell News: During this rain-soaked summer, the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is installing devices around McDowell County and other parts of western North Carolina that will monitor weather conditions and help meteorologists better forecast intense storms.
Feeling lucky? Powerball pot up to $425 million, drawing tonight
From a N.C. Education Lottery press release: Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot climbs to $425 million RALEIGH – Powerball players in North Carolina now have the chance in the Wednesday drawing to try for a jackpot estimated at $425 million, the third largest in the game’s history. Powerball officials issued the new estimate Tuesday, increasing the size […]
Planet Dog Foundation awards $750 grant to Asheville’s Our VOICE Inc
Press release THE PLANET DOG FOUNDATION (PDF) AWARDS $750 GRANT TO OUR VOICE, INC. Portland, ME (July 30, 2013) – The Planet Dog Foundation (PDF), Planet Dog’s nonprofit grant making organization, is proud to announce it has awarded a $750 grant to Our VOICE, Inc. The grant will be used to help establish a new […]
Angel Medical Center to host diabetes fair Thursday, Aug. 22
Press release From Angel Medical Center: Angel Medical Center will be hosting a Diabetes Fair on Thursday, August 22nd, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm in the hospital dining room. There will be an opportunity to have your blood sugar tested, the AMC Foot Clinic will be there to show what signs to look for to […]
NC DHHS expands its Office of Internal Audit from eight to 40 people
Press release From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Raleigh, N.C. – N.C. Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos announced today that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Internal Audit will be expanded from eight people to 40 to increase accountability and efficiency. These positions will be […]
People for Clean Mountains hosts community discussion with Neil Seldman Thursday, Aug. 8 in Brevard
Press release For Immediate Release Neil Seldman of Institute for Local Self-Reliance Meets with Local Citizens Brevard, NC (August 8, 2013 at 7:00 pm)—People for Clean Mountains will host a community discussion led by Neil Seldman of Institute for Local Self-Reliance at Brevard College Reserve Dining Room on Thursday, August 8 at 7:00pm. Seldman is […]
Volunteers needed to help control, remove invasive exotic plants Saturday, Aug. 17, on the A.T.
Press release from WNCA and the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Weed Management Partnership ASHEVILLE – The Western North Carolina Alliance, as a partner of the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Weed Management Partnership (SACWMP), seeks volunteers for an invasive exotic plant control event from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 along the Appalachian Trail. We’ll give instruction […]