From the Asheville Citizen-Times Story by Jon Ostendorff HOT SPRINGS — A man and a woman were seriously injured Sunday when they fell at least 100 feet from the top of a Madison County waterfall.
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U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows meets with Park Ridge Health physicians, officials
Photo of Rep. Mark Meadows courtesy of Park Ridge Health Press release From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (August 26, 2013) – Park Ridge Health welcomed U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows Friday during a visit to discuss health care issues in Western North Carolina. “Health care is an extremely important issue for the people in my […]
News&Observer: NC tax overhaul protects some municipal revenue but others still uncertain
From the Raleigh News&Observer “Made in NC: Asheville Becomes Hub of State’s Growing Craft Beer Industry,” by John Frank Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/08/25/3136005/made-in-nc-asheville-becomes-hub.html#storylink=cpy Asheville held the title of Beer City USA, winning an online poll four years in a row starting in 2009. And its place on the beer map – and likewise the state’s […]
American Cancer Society seeks volunteers
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR CANCER RESOURCE CENTER The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers to provide information to cancer patients and families, through its Resource Center at the Mission SECU Cancer Center. Hours are weekdays, 9 AM to 1 PM. Because the Resource Center is a collaboration with Mission Hospitals, volunteers must complete […]
A micro-earthquake hit near Blowing Rock, N.C., on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 25
According to the U.S. Geological Service, a micro-earthquake hit about 2 miles north-northeast of Blowing Rock, N.C., on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 25. A micro earthquake occurred at 2:50:40 PM (CDT) on Sunday, August 25, 2013. The magnitude 2.9 event occurred 3 km (2 miles) NNE (17 degrees) of Blowing Rock, N.C. The hypocentral depth is […]
Sundance Power Systems: Solarize Asheville campaign brings solar to the community
Here’s the press release from Sundance Power Systems: Asheville, NC – For a town its size, Asheville has earned some very large titles; one of the “Best Outside Towns,” “Beer City USA,” and the nation’s “Greenest Dining Destination.” This last accolade was the result of the visionary work of the Blue Ridge Sustainability Institute, (BRSI) […]
Venture Asheville announces “Wicked Biz Pitch” competition
Here’s the press release from Venture Asheville: Asheville, NC – Venture Asheville is offering entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch their ideas in front of a panel of local business professionals, investors and peers. The Wicked Biz Pitch Competition will launch on Monday, September 30th, at Wicked Weed Brewing in downtown Asheville. Participants will be given […]
Sirius.B plays a free concert at UNC Asheville on September 12
Local gypsy punk collective Sirius.B is set to perform in UNC Asheville’s Highsmith University Union Grotto on Thursday, Sept. 12. The 8 p.m. show is free. From a press release: Sirius.B, which was voted Best Rock Band, Best Acoustic/Folk Band and Best All-Around Band in the 2013 Mountain Xpress readers’ poll, is a self-described “absurdist […]
Beyond Coal: Rally for Our Future today, Aug. 24, at Pack Square
Press release ASHEVILLE – Asheville Beyond Coal invites the public to attend to attend a community rally for clean energy and climate action from 2-4 p.m. Saturday in Pack Square Park. “Beyond Coal—a Rally for Our Future” is a family-friendly event that will include musical performances and information about how we can work together to […]
McDowell News: Mark Meadows to visit Marion
From McDowell News: U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows will pay a visit to Marion Monday morning and meet with his constituents here to find out about their needs and concerns.
C-T: Local restaurant and former employees settle lawsuit
From Citizen-Times: A lawsuit filed by former employees of Shogun Buffet and Hibachi Grill seeking back wages has been settled out of court. The confidential settlement between attorneys for the workers and Shogun averts a jury trial that would have started Thursday. Terms of the agreement are confidential and will not be disclosed, representatives for […]
N&O Commentary: Board decision on college candidate flies in face of NC law
From the Raleigh News&Observer “Dorm residency issue is settled NC law,” by Gerry Cohen The decision of the Pasquotank County Board of Elections to reject the city council candidacy of an Elizabeth City State University student because he lives in a dorm raises again the issue of student voting in college towns. His candidacy in […]
TDB: Columbus residents plagued with phone scams regarding Asheville burn camp
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Columbus Town Manager Jonathan Kanipe said the town has received 40-50 phone calls from residents telling them that people are calling them “on behalf of the Columbus Fire Department” for burn victims and asking for money. “This is absolutely untrue, and Chief Bobby Arledge verified earlier today that the Department is […]
WLOS: French Broad EMC worker shocked while transferring power lines
From WLOS: French Broad Electric Membership Corporation managers say Toby Griffin is in stable condition after making direct contact with a 7,000 volt power line. Griffin was transferring the power lines to a new pole when he received the shock.
Black Mountain News: Local neighborhood receives new retaining wall
From Black Mountain News: Not many people would consider a retaining wall in their neighborhood something to brag about. But not many neighborhoods are like North Asheville’s Albemarle Park, where a contractor for the city is finishing a stone retaining wall on Cherokee Road at its intersection with Sunset Drive that will cost the city […]
Times-News: High Country Furniture opens new Hendersonville location
From Times-News: High Country Furniture and Design has expanded its operations by opening an 8,500-square-foot showroom on Main Street in Hendersonville.
Grandfather Mountain to host Annual Girl Scout Day
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: On Saturday, September 14 Grandfather Mountain once again opens its gates to the Girl Scouts of America for the 43rd Annual Girl Scout Day. All Girl Scouts and troop leaders will be admitted free with proof of membership, and can enjoy free nature programs provided by Grandfather’s naturalists. […]
WNC Bioenergy Field Day happening Sept. 4
From a press release: If you are interested in learning how NC State University researchers are working towards meeting North Carolina’s renewable fuel and energy goals, as a grower, researcher, industry representative, or manufacturer, please plan to attend the Western North Carolina Bioenergy Field Day being held September 4 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research […]
Asheville program for aspiring entrepreneurs to be held Oct. 4-6
Startup Weekend Will Return To Asheville October 4-6, 2013: 54 hours will convert fresh ideas into operating businesses during this annual event. Asheville, NC August 20, 2013 – For the second year in a row, individuals will come together in Asheville, NC to share ideas, form teams and launch startups. Startup Weekends are weekend-long, hands-on […]
[Update] McCrory signs bill loosening restrictions on landfills, draws criticism
Gov. McCrory signs regulatory overhaul bill From WRAL: Raleigh, N.C. — Gov. Pat McCrory on Friday signed a bill that will loosen environmental safeguards for landfills while also signing an executive order that will allow local officials to cite leaky garbage trucks. The environmental provisions were part of a sweeping regulatory reform bill approved in […]
Charles Frazier and other authors appear at Malaprop’s on Aug. 31
North Carolina Literary Review (http://www.nclr.ecu.edu/), an annual publication by East Carolina University and the North Carolina Literary & Historical Association, holds a party for its new issue at Malaprop’s on Saturday, Aug. 31. The event begins at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. From a press release: North Carolina Literary Review Fiction Editor […]