From McDowell News: A $40,000 grant from the National Park Service will help fund a study to accurately identify and determine the location of a Revolutionary War battlefield site in southern McDowell County.
News Bulletins
TDB: Green River Games announced
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Polk County’s Green River will be the site in a month for outdoor enthusiasts with several races planned around the mountains and river for the first Green River Games. The multi-sport competition will be held in Saluda on Sept. 6-8 and will include biking, paddling and running competitions.
Black Mountain News: Man steals $3 from car
From Black Mountain News: A Weaverville man is facing charges after police say he broke into a vehicle and stole $3 in cash.
WLOS: Local vandalism on the rise
WLOS reports that multiple businesses have recently been vandalized.
UNC Asheville featured in Princeton Review’s ‘The Best 378 Colleges’
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville is featured in the 2014 edition of Princeton Review’s The Best 378 Colleges, and also is ranked at No. 13 on the “Town-Gown Relations are Great” list that is part of the annual guidebook released today. The Princeton Review selected the 378 colleges and universities from […]
Asheville Citizen-Times Publisher Randy Hammer retires
After serving as publisher of the Asheville Citizen-Times for about six years, it took less than 10 tweets and 30 minutes for news of Randy Hammer’s retirement at the Gannett publication to spread to the public. According to an article from the Citizen-Times published around noon today, Hammer told his newsroom that the decision to […]
Two local music organizations announce a strategic partnership
Independent music organization NewSong, which relocated to Asheville from Brooklyn, N.Y. last year, has announced a partnership with local entrepreneurial advocate Venture Asheville (a division of the Asheville-Buncombe County Economic Development Coalition). “By teaming up, what NewSong and Venture Asheville aim to do is connect the dots between musicians, songwriters, producers, instrument manufacturers and others […]
Neurologist Dr. Laura Mason joins Park Ridge Health
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (August 5, 2013) – Park Ridge Health is pleased to welcome board-certified neurologist Laura Mason, M.D., to its integrated network of providers. Dr. Mason is now taking appointments to see new patients at 50 Doctors Drive, Suite 1, which is on the campus of Park Ridge Health. […]
Mayoral candidate Martin Ramsey on Moral Monday: ‘We need to be prepared to fight for our future’
Press release From Asheville Mayoral candidate Martin Ramsey: Yesterday, an estimated crowd of eight to ten thousand citizens packed downtown Asheville responding to a call to rally in support of Moral Monday and the Forward Together movement. Diverse groups across constituencies such as women’s health advocates, the Campaign for Southern Equality, WNC Labor Council, Save […]
NC Department of Commerce launches job-search site
From a press release: N.C. Department of Commerce Launches New Job-Search Website RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Commerce has launched a new job-search website helping talented job seekers and employers connect with each other. The new system, NC Works Online, provides a one-stop platform to streamline the job search process, while improving security and […]
Empire Distributors eyes facility in Mills River, near Sierra Nevada
From the Hendersonville Lightning: MILLS RIVER — In the first sign of a major spinoff from the new Sierra Nevada brewery in Mills River, an Asheville beer distributor is expected to announce plans to locate a distribution center on Old Fanning Bridge Road across the river from the beer-maker. The Henderson County Board of Commissioners […]
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy to lead dog hike Aug. 10
From a press release: CMLC to Lead “Dog Days of Summer Hike” in DuPont August 10th Bring your dog along for a hike with Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy this Saturday, August 10th to explore trails in CMLC-conserved DuPont State Recreational Forest (DRSF). This is CMLC’s first-ever hike hosting four legged friends, so take this opportunity […]
Registration open for Aug. 21 Montford “Hot August Night 5K”
From the Montford community website: Hot August Night 5K Race Information Saturday, August 21, 7:00 P.M. at the Montford Community Center Who’s This Race for? Any runners who want to enjoy a competitive run through historic Montford. The 5K course will be a great way to see some of the beautiful homes and bed & […]
SCORE workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs begins Aug. 7
From a press release: SCORE Asheville announces a new workshop series to help aspiring entrepreneurs The SCORE Simple Steps for Starting Your Business™ Workshop Series can help you develop and test your business idea: decide if you’re ready, draft a business plan, determine your competitive advantage and get started on the right track. The workshops […]
Opportunity House in Hendersonville to host 51st annaul craft fair
From a press release: 51ST ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR AT THE OPPORTUNITY HOUSE Mark your calendar to come celebrate our 51st Annual Arts & Crafts Fair on Friday, August 30th and Saturday, August 31st from 9am to 5pm during the Apple Festival at Opportunity House. The fair will be held inside our air-conditioned building […]
McDowell Hospital names Patrick Kellum as new director of Food Services
Press release From Mission Health: MARION, N.C. (August 5, 2013) – McDowell Hospital cafeteria opens with a new look, new menu and new director. Patrick Kellum joined Mission Health in May as Director of Food Services at McDowell Hospital and has already implemented several noteworthy changes and programs to improve nutrition and increase patient and […]
Workshop on using local slave deeds in the classroom set for Aug. 12
See the press release from the Center for Diversity Education below. For more on this project, see Xpress’ previous story, “Bought & Sold: Forgotten Documents Highlight Local Slave History”. Teacher Workshop on using Slave Deeds in the Classroom Asheville-A workshop designed to instruct teachers on using Buncombe County slave deeds for primary document study […]
AAAC: Save the date of Oct. 5 for The Emerald Ball
Here’s the message from the Asheville Area Arts Council via the group’s email newsletter: The EMERALD Ball SAVE THE DATE! The Asheville Area Arts Council is preparing a sparkling event for you as the 2013 annual Asheville Area Arts Council fundraiser. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 5th as the Asheville Area Arts Council hosts […]
UNC Asheville “Food Cluster” Wins National Award
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: The faculty team behind “Food for Thought,” UNC Asheville’s interdisciplinary course cluster exploring issues related to food production and consumption, has been named the winner of the 2013 William E. Bennett Award for Extraordinary Contributions to Citizen Science from the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement. One […]
WNCAP gears up for its second-largest fundraiser, Raise Your Hand Auction
Press release From the Western North Carolina AIDS Project: The Western North Carolina AIDS Project’s annual Raise Your Hand Auction will celebrate its silver anniversary this year at the Doubletree Hotel-Biltmore on Saturday, October 12th at 6pm. With 250 ballroom seats available and tickets on sale now, the agency hopes to raise the critical funds […]
Dr. Alendia Hartshorn joins Mission Neurology
Press release From Mission Health: Asheville, N.C. (Aug. 5, 2013) – Mission Health announces the addition of Alendia Hartshorn, MD, to the team of neurologists at Mission Neurology. Dr. Hartshorn is a board-certified neurologist and diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. “We are honored to have Dr. Hartshorn join the team at Mission […]