From the Citizen-Times: A former East Henderson High School football player charged with rape and his alleged victim are scheduled to appear on two upcoming episodes of the “Dr. Phil” show. The programs featuring James Matthew Bishop and the girl will show them discussing the Dec. 8 incident at a party, according to a preview […]
News Bulletins
APD makes DWI charge in fatal traffic accident
From the Asheville Police Department: UPDATE *** APD investigating fatal collision *** Asheville – On Saturday, September 7, 2013 at approximately 8:37 PM the Asheville Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision on US 25 near Rock Hill Rd. Preliminary investigation reveals that a red 1993 Chevrolet Lumina operated by Kimberly Patience Folston, 45, […]
Mission and Pardee to open urgent care center in Fletcher
From the Hendersonville Lightning: Riding the momentum of a strong financial year, an extended agreement with UNC Health Care and a top ranking in surgeries, Pardee Hospital is set to launch new services at the Mission Pardee Health Campus in three weeks. The county-owned hospital and partner Mission Health plan to open the urgent care […]
WLOS: Escaped inmate caught
From WLOS: 51-year-old John Fullwood had been on the run since Friday, when he walked away from a work detail at the NC Arboretum.
Black Mountain News: Change in Biltmore Forest fire service causes controversy
From Black Mountain News: The Asheville Fire Fighters Association contends a recent shift in fire coverage in Biltmore Forest to Skyland Fire & Rescue was done without proper notification or negotiations, and that it will leave most town residents with slower response times.
Blue Ridge Parkway Hike
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FRIDAY HIKE “Will the Chestnut Rise Again?” Join Parkway Rangers at 10 am on Friday, September 13th for an easy to moderate, 2-mile round-trip hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. We’ll explore the mighty chestnut tree, its once-critical role in the southern Appalachian Mountains, and research efforts to help it regain its throne […]
Soprano Jennifer Davison performs in ALO’s Pagliacci & Suor Angelica
Soprano Jennifer Davison returns to Asheville Lyric Opera where she will play a nun and clown in the upcoming double bill of “Pagliacci” and “Suor Angelica.” The performances take place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4 and 5, at Diana Wortham Theatre. 8 p.m., adults $30-$58, students $17-$40. About the show: “This operatic double bill combines […]
Black Mountain News: School board approves new censure policy
From Black Mountain News: The Buncombe County Board of Education has approved a new censure policy allowing the board to issue formal disapproval to fellow board members if a five-member majority finds them out of line.
Spencer Herr showcase at American Folk opens Oct. 3
Asheville-based self-taught painter Spencer Herr has created a special solo show, “Underlying Currents,” for American Folk Art & Framing. In it, “he has taken the opportunity to create a singular body of work, one which illustrates his deep thinking about the course and curse of the modern everyday; decisions taken – moments recognized – and […]
Citizen-Times: Town of Biltmore ends fire coverage by Asheville, switches to Skyland FD
From the Asheville Citizen-Times BILTMORE FOREST — The Asheville Fire Fighters Association contends a recent shift in fire coverage in Biltmore Forest to Skyland Fire & Rescue was done without proper notification or negotiations, and that it will leave most town residents with slower response times. Biltmore Forest and Skyland Fire officials dispute the assertions, […]
Citizen-Times: No action yet as judge considers Asheville water lawsuit
From the Asheville Citizen-Times The judge handling Asheville’s lawsuit seeking to block the loss of its water system focused on whether the law mandating the transfer is unconstitutional local legislation during arguments on procedural issues Friday. Wake County Superior Court Judge Howard Manning Jr. heard from attorneys in the case for more than two hours […]
HDR: Man held under $1.1 million bond
From Hickory Daily Record: A Hiddenite man is held under a $1.1 million bond on charges that he sexually assaulted two children.
WLOS: East Henderson football player to appear on Dr. Phil
WLOS reports that a rape suspect is scheduled to appear on the Dr. Phil show along with the girl he is accused of raping.
C-T: Deadly accident on Hendersonville Road kills one
From Citizen-Times: One person was killed Saturday night when a car apparently slammed head-on into a moped on Hendersonville Road.
Times-News: Student accused of bringing weapons on campus
A student from East Henderson High was accused of bringing a weapon on campus, Times-News reports.
The Mountaineer: Complaints about Maggie Valley Festival Grounds director escalate
From The Mountaineer: Several people called for the resignation of Maggie Valley Festival Grounds director Audrey Hager during an Aug. 29 board of aldermen meeting.
Report shows North Carolinians driving less
Press release from North Carolina News Service: North Carolinians are moving out from behind the wheel. Per-person driving miles have decreased almost 8 percent in the state since 2005, according to a new report from the N.C. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund (NC PIRG). Karen Rindge, executive director of Wake Up Wake County, a […]
Land of the Crooked Water opening reception
From The Wilderness Society: PRESS RELEASE September 6, 2013 The Wilderness Society – Southern Appalachian Office 563 West Main St., Suite 1 Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 587-9453 www.wilderness.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHO: The Southern Appalachian Office of The Wilderness Society WHAT: “Land of the Crooked Water” works by artist Joshua Grant to celebrate and support […]
Storyteller Lyn Ford at Weaverville and Pack Memorial Libraries
From a press release: “Affrilachian” storyteller Lyn Ford will be at two Buncombe County libraries on Saturday, September 28. First, she’ll be the Weaverville library at 11am to treat us to some traditional stories of the Southern Appalachians through the experience of our African American communities. Later that day at 3pm, Lyn will give a […]
Organicfest comes to Pack Square Park on Sunday, Sept. 8
Every year at Pack Square Park, Organicfest provides a new way of looking at all things green and organic. The celebration of “everything organic and green,” now in its 12th year, brings food, games, yoga, vendors and plenty of information to downtown. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. […]
UNCA offers free public lecture series on ‘Ethics and the Environment’
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: “Ethics and the Environment,” a new “Engaged Humanities” lecture series begins September 19 at UNC Asheville. The lectures will explore the continuing importance of the traditional Humanities disciplines for the problems of the 21st century and will view environmental issues through the lens of philosophy. These free lectures […]