From Black Mountain News: The Macon County School System suspended Tony Plemmons indefinitely on Sept. 4. He is one of seven coachs under head Coach Josh Brooks.
News Bulletins
HDR: South Mountains State Park to host Nature Day
From Hickory Daily Record: South Mountains State Park will host the 11th annual Nature Day on Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
McDowell News: Marion man escapes from burning camper
From McDowell News: A Marion man made a lucky escape when his camper caught fire on Fourth Street in Marion around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Transylvania Times: WCQS to switch to new frequency
The Transylvania Times reports that a new radio frequency will go WCQS will switch its radio translator frequency Sept. 16.
The Mountaineer: Haywood County rabies clinics to be held Sept. 23-27
From The Mountaineer: Every spring and fall, Haywood County Animal Services, the Haywood County Health Department and veterinarians from several animal hospitals around the county collaborate on a series of Rabies Clinics to encourage citizens to get their pets vaccinated.
TDB: Rains heavily impact Polk County crops
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Some Polk County farmers suffered major crop losses this year as higher than normal rains soaked the area.
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Wednesday, Sept. 11
Wednesday, Sept. 11 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 in […]
Online activism to be subject of China symposium lecture at UNCA on Sept. 16
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: Guobin Yang, a leading analyst of online activism in China, will present a talk, “Communication and Community in Contemporary China” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16. Yang’s lecture is part of the 3rd annual China Symposium at UNC Asheville, which explores the complexities of contemporary Chinese society. […]
Buncombe Young Republicans urge Congress to vote down military resolution against Syria
Press release From the Buncombe County Young Republicans: Regarding the possibility of American military intervention in Syria, the Buncombe County Young Republicans release the following statement: “In the strongest possible terms, we encourage all members of Congress to vote against any resolution authorizing the use of military force in Syria. While we applaud President Obama […]
Handmade in America’s fall craft labs
From a press release: HandMade in America has announced their fall schedule of Craft Labs running from September to November. Craft Labs offer a comprehensive curriculum of two-hour classes on business subjects, industry-specific skills, creativity, and access-to-market courses that are tailored to meet the unique needs of our artists in today’s economy. Craft labs are […]
Southern Highland Craft Guild Heritage Weekend
From the Southern Highland Craft Guild: A Celebration of Southern Appalachian Culture… 33rd Annual Heritage Weekend September 21 – 22 ~ Saturday, 10am – 4pm & Sunday, 12 – 5pm Folk Art Center, Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville NC (ASHEVILLE, NC) The 33rd Annual Heritage Weekend will be held September 21 – 22 at […]
Meadows opposes U.S. military intervention in Syria
Here’s the press release from the office of Congressman Mark Meadows, whose district includes southern and western Buncombe County: Washington, D.C. – Representative Mark Meadows (NC-11) released the following statement today regarding his decision to oppose the authorization of U.S. military intervention in Syria. “After carefully reviewing the facts and participating in multiple hearings and […]
15th annual Fall Storytelling Festival in Brevard on Nov. 1
The 15th Annual Fall Storytelling Festival will be held at the Transylvania County Library in Brevard, NC. Sponsored by North Carolina Storytelling Guild and Friends of the Transylvania County Library, the festival will feature nationally ranked storytellers, Angela Lloyd & Bobby Norfolk, as well as popular NC tellers, Dorothy Kirk, Alan Hoal, and Donna Marie […]
Help end hunger with Bruschetta
As part of the national No Kid Hungry Campaign, Mellow Mushroom offers several edible incentives (and one wearable one) for diners to pitch in to Share Our Strength’s fundraiser for American children in need. According to a release from the Atlanta-based, locally distinct chain, “Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is joining thousands of restaurants nationwide … […]
McHenry: I can’t support U.S. military action in Syria
From the office of Congressman Patrick McHenry (R), whose district includes most of Asheville: Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on possible United States military action in Syria: “After reviewing the evidence and plan presented by the Administration, I do not believe there is a compelling national interest or […]
Asheville FM’s Four-Year Freakshow
This year marks the fourth anniversary of broadcasting for Asheville Free Media. The group has been online since September of 2009 and will celebrate the milestone this Friday, Sept. 13, with a Four-Year Freakshow. From a press release: Representing community voices in both music and talk programming, AshevilleFM.org features forty, locally-produced, weekly programs with a […]
NC News Source: Nonprofits prepare for baby boomer leaders’ retirement
From North Carolina News Source: WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Now that the economy is improving and 401(k) plans are recovering, Baby Boomers are looking to retire – including those who work for the hundreds of nonprofit organizations in North Carolina. The issue is prompting a statewide initiative to help those organizations plan for changes in leadership. […]
Free classes on understanding Medicare
Here’s the information via the Buncombe County website: Medicare Choices Made Easy – September 17 & 27 The Council on Aging in conjunction with Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) announces classes, Medicare Choices Made Easy, for the third quarter of 2013. The classes explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, how to avoid penalties […]
LaZoom’s Local Love Wednesdays return
Throughout the month of September, LaZoom comedy tour is offering Local Love $10 Wednesdays. “As a thank you for all your continued support and because lets face it, we just love having you on the bus, we are bringing back our local $10 deal for Wednesdays in September only,” says a press release. “You know […]
Wild Leaves play Emerald Lounge on Sept. 21
On the last day of summer, 2013, Brooklyn’s autumnally-named indie-rockers, Wild Leaves, are set to play Emerald Lounge. Skunkruckus, Nick Shelton and Dean Johanesen also perform in a night of American-infused roots-rock. 9 p.m., $5. From a press release: Formed in 2011 after five long-time friends moved from their homes in Ohio to Brooklyn, New […]
RiverLink, AmeriCorps clean the French Broad
Here is the press release from RiverLink: RiverLink and Americorps Project Conserve teamed up for a Sept. 6 cleanup of the French Broad River. The group hauled a small mountain of trash and unusual items out of a stretch of the river near downtown Asheville, including huge tires, large pieces of Styrofoam, and more. Using […]