From the Hickory Daily Record Story by Elizabeth Bell HICKORY – The Record hit the streets to ask young Hickory natives if they would consider coming back to the area after college. Many were eager to respond. When trying to attract a young population to Hickory, it seems there is work still to be done.
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‘Bike For Life’ fundraiser ride kicks off Sept. 15 at Carrier Park
Here’s the press release from Arts For Life: Asheville, NC – In 2012, Asheville’s own Buster Brown rode across the country on his bicycle to raise funds and awareness for four local nonprofits. This year, he decided he would like a little company, and dreamed up the Bike For Life 2013 ride across North Carolina. […]
AC-T: A-B Tech president looking for other jobs
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: The leader of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners said Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College President Hank Dunn has been an effective leader and would be missed if he leaves. Dunn has been named as one of five finalists for president at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, […]
Council member Bothwell releases statement on Labor Day
From Council member Cecil Bothwell’s campaign: Asheville, NC— Councilmember Cecil Bothwell spoke out on Labor Day on his continued support for working families, low-wage employees, and the rights of immigrant workers. The Labor Day holiday was first established to celebrate the achievements of American workers; however, Bothwell says, legislators in Raleigh and across the country […]
UNCA soccer action results in a win and a loss this weekend
Press release From UNC Asheville Athletics: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville men’s soccer team picked up its first home win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Brevard College at Greenwood Field on Sunday afternoon. Junior defender Paul Egle put the Blue & White up 1-0 in the 51st minute, converting a penalty […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Evening Hike planned for Sept. 5
From the National Park Service: BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY EVENING HIKE Bringing Mountains-to-Sea Join Parkway rangers on Thursday, September 5th at 7:00pm for an easy evening stroll starting from the third oldest river in the world. Learn about the geology and history, as well as the effects it has had on the area, chewing mountains to […]
New “Jazz in The Forum Series” at Diana Wortham Theatre
Diana Wortham Theatre, in partnership with Steinway Artist Michael Jefry Stevens, offers a new concery series: Jazz in The Forum. The inaugural concert, held Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m., features Stevens who will perform selections from the songbooks of Thelonious Monk and Bill Evans. Other concerts include: • Friday, Nov. 22: “Now and Then: A […]
The Mountaineer: Film requirement cited in Smoky Mountain Cinema closing
According to The Mountaineer, the only movie theater in Haywood County closed its doors Friday.
Black Mountain News: Mountain 1st Bank and First Citizens Bank & Trust to merge
From Black Mountain News: The dozen branch offices of Mountain 1st Bank around Western North Carolina should sport a name early next year after its federal bailout is repaid. First Citizens Bank & Trust, headquartered in Raleigh and the troubled Mountain 1st chain based in Hendersonville have signed a merger agreement.
HDR: Hickory church wins national recycling contest
From Hickory Daily Record: Hickory Church of Christ is the national winner of cash and prizes in a contest run by Kraft Cheese and recycling pioneer TerraCycle.
Asheville, Hendersonville listed as one of America’s best places to retire
Press release from Where to Retire: From the retirement relocation experts at Where to Retire magazine comes the definitive guide to the country’s top cities for retirement. The road to retirement may take many turns before you find the right place to call home, but with this fifth edition of “America’s 100 Best Places to […]