Here’s the press release from Cassidian Communications: Cassidian Communications, an EADS North America company, announced acceptance of its CORP25 digital, trunked P25 Land Mobile Radio (LMR) network, by Buncombe County, N.C. for enhanced public safety communications and response. Covering a 660 square-mile area between the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, including the city of Asheville, […]
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Bothwell lays out priorities for a second term
From Council member Cecil Bothwell’s campaign: Asheville, NC— For the past four years, Asheville City Councilmember Cecil Bothwell has worked to make Asheville a city that is clean, prosperous, and safe for all its residents and visitors. In a second term on City Council, Bothwell will continue to focus on infrastructure, energy efficiency, and equality […]
November programs for Buncombe County libraries
From Buncombe County Public Libraries: Half Price Juvenile and Young Adult Book Sale at the Oakley Library in November Begins November 1 South Asheville/Oakley Library 749 Fairview Road 250-4754 The Oakley/South Asheville has a Perpetual Book sale in the lobby of the library. In November, all of the Juvenile and Young Adult fiction books will […]
Transylvania County same-sex couple will request marriage license Nov. 1
From the Campaign for Southern Equality: Asheville, N.C. – Local same-sex couples from Transylvania County will seek marriage licenses on November 1 at the Transylvania County Register of Deeds Office as the WE DO Campaign continues to grow across North Carolina. The couples will ask the Transylvania County Register of Deeds Office to issue licenses […]
President Obama makes federal disaster aid available for mountain counties affected by July floods
From the Federal Emergency Management Agency: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of North Carolina to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, and mudslides on July 27, 2013. The […]
Long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis to speak at Brevard College Nov. 7
Press release from Brevard College: Brevard College will host a presentation by long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 in the College’s Porter Center for Performing Arts. In 2011, Davis became the first woman to claim the overall thru-hike record on the Appalachian Trail by finishing the 2,181-mile journey in […]
McDowell News: McDowell Co. Duke Energy lineman places in international event
From McDowell News: On Saturday, Oct. 19, Duke Energy lineman Mike Haynes attended the 30th Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo and Expo in Bonner Springs, Kan. During the event, Haynes and his team of two other members earned third place overall for their skills in four different traditional lineman areas.
HDR: Hickory school evacuated after strange odor leaves 14 sick
From Hickory Daily Record: Hickory Career & Arts Magnet School was partially evacuated Tuesday morning after several students became ill. Officials say 14 students and a teacher were taken to area hospitals.
The Mountaineer: Duke LifePoint Healthcare on its way to buying MedWest
From The Mountaineer: In dual announcements Tuesday, the WestCare board of trustees voted to pursue a relationship with Duke LifePoint Healthcare, and the Haywood Regional Medical Center governing board will be holding a public hearing, most likely on Nov. 12, on the same option. A vote is expected to follow the hearing.
Black Mountain News: Team of officers keep watchful eye over Candler
From Black Mountain News: The team of officers set up checkpoints, interviewed people in the community and served warrants and wrote citations when necessary.
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Wednesday, Oct. 30
Wednesday, Oct. 30 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 […]
Apparel company Appalatch holds a Kickstarter to launch world’s first 3D printed sweaters
Local apparel company Appalatch, featured in this Xpress story: http://www.mountainx.com/article/49576/Sustainable-style , has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of the world’s first 3D printed sweaters. The sweaters will be knit to the exact specifications of the wearer, ensuring a perfect fit. Plus, the 3D printing means no waste (20-30% of fabric is thrown […]
Moogfest’s 4th Annual Circuit Bending Challenge
Electronic music festival Moogfest returns in April, 2014, and with it the annual Circuit Bending Challenge. According to a press release, “Circuit bending is a creative medium that combines technology, sonic artistry and creativity. By altering the internal circuitry of electronic devices such as keyboards, drum machines, and children’s toys, circuit benders are able to […]
DOUGH adds holiday cooking classes
Press release from DOUGH DOUGH has added several holiday cooking classes to their class schedule. For a full list of upcoming classes or to register, visit doughasheville.com/class-schedule. Holiday classes are as follows: December 4 – Preparing for Christmas Day Join Chef Angela as she shows you how to make Christmas day more relaxing. She will […]
Industry leaders work on solar ordinance
Here’s the press release from the NC Sustainable Energy Association: Industry Experts, Local Officials Conclude Input on Guidance for Solar Projects Final Working Group meeting clears the path for production of a template solar ordinance RALEIGH – The NC Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) and the NC Solar Center hosted a final working group meeting on […]
Will Asheville break its annual rainfall record this week?
Will the Asheville area break its annual rainfall this week? The Asheville Citizen-Times predicts we might: From the Asheville Citizen-Times Showers on the way for Thursday and Friday may be just enough to nudge Asheville to a yearly rainfall record. Unfortunately, it all starts on Halloween…. This week’s precipitation, arriving ahead of a cold front, […]
Times-News: Beavers causing problems for WNC locals
From Times-News: Reintroduced in the 1930s, [beavers] are now creating a gnawing problem for public and private landowners in low-lying areas such as Jackson Park, the Hendersonville Airport and nearby properties along the Mud and Bat Fork Creek drainages. “They’re just terrible,” said Jerry Moore, who has maintained the WNC Air Museum Airport, also known […]
The Sylva Herald: Western North Carolina Pottery Festival to be held Nov. 2
From The Sylva Herald: The [WNC Pottery Festival] runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., rain or shine, [Saturday, Nov. 2]. Some 42 master potters will show their work (available for purchase) and educational demonstrations will line the street. This year’s featured potter is internationally known Gay Smith of Bakersville, who specializes in single-firing porcelain […]
McDowell News: Old Fort stream contamination contained
From McDowell News: Less than 100 gallons leaked from a 1,000-gallon tank into a mountain stream in Old Fort Sunday afternoon, according to Emergency Management Director Terry Young.
The Mountaineer: Waynesville teens create hotline to report drinking, drugs
From The Mountaineer: The hotline — 828-356-APAL — links directly to sheriff’s office dispatch, where teens can anonymously report underage drinking and drug activity to law enforcement.
TDB: WNC Annual WNC Agriculture Options grant cycle underway
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: With funding from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, WNC AgOptions will award a total of $153,000 to diversifying farmers in western North Carolina in 2014. Farmers have until December 13 to submit an application for a $3,000 or $6,000 grant.