From Black Mountain News: Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, a land trust based in Asheville, recently purchased a scenic chunk in the Plott Balsam Mountains once slated for development, that will help to forever preserve the scenic views from the parkway in Jackson County.
News Bulletins
WNC Health Advocates holds fifth annual Eat at Mike’s dinner
Here’s the press release from WNC Health Advocates: ASHEVILLE – WNC Health Advocates presents its fifth annual Eat at Mike’s dinner and silent auction 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Friendship Hall of First Congregational Church, 20 Oak St. The dinner is named for Mike Danforth, who died at age 33 after being denied access […]
Historic Biltmore High School receives preservation award
Here’s the press release from the Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina: At its annual meeting held in Edenton, NC, the Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina presented one of its eleven prestigious Gertrude S. Carraway Awards of Merit to Historic Biltmore School for the work done to preserve this 86-year-old Asheville landmark. Receiving the […]
Community blanket drive set for Nov. 21
Here’s the press release from the Insurance Service of Asheville: WHO: Insurance Service of Asheville and ABCCM with support from 98.1FM The River WHAT: Community Blanket Drive WHERE: Corner of College and Charlotte streets Executive Park parking lot WHEN: Thursday, November 21, 2013 • 7am – 12noon BRING: One or more new or clean, gently […]
Sugar Mountain’s cutting a new ski slope
Here’s the press release from Sugar Mountain Ski Resort: SUGAR MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT, NORTH CAROLINA. October 28, 2013 – Sugar Mountain Resort’s new ski slope drops off the dog leg of Northridge and Switchback. The blue square, intermediate level rated slope features a variety of changing terrain. Just off Switchback is a short steep section. […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Tuesday, Oct. 29
Tuesday, Oct. 29 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 […]
Cournoyer Chiropractic hosts free wellness classes
Press release From Cournoyer Chiropractic: Each Monday Cournoyer Chiropractic offer a 30 minute free class on topics such as spinal health, natural healing and optimizing care. All classes are free and open to the public. Dr. Jenn offers information that many people would benefit from during these classes. Monday, November 4th, Optimize Your Care 6:30pm-7:00pm […]
NC parks director to become executive director for the National Association of State Park Director
Press release From the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – North Carolina’s state parks director Lewis Ledford is retiring from the state agency he has led for the past decade to become the executive director for the National Association of State Park Directors. Ledford, who helped spearhead the state’s purchase of Chimney […]
Community donates more than $150,000 to support breast cancer programs
Press release From Mission Foundation: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 28, 2013) – Mission Foundation announced today that the western North Carolina community donated more than $150,000 to support women in the region to prevent and fight breast cancer. Funds were raised at three event to support Mission Health’s Breast Cancer Program. “We are grateful to have […]
State Integrity Investigation: North Carolina gets C-, Fs for budget, redistricting, info access
The annual report cards by the State Integrity Investigation, a non-profit project that assesses transparency and the risk of corruption around the country, are out. Here’s a snapshot of how North Carolina fared:
National rural health conference comes to Asheville this week
Here’s the press release from the NC Department of Health and Human Services: Asheville, N.C. – On Monday, October 28, Dr. Robin Cummings, acting state health director and DHHS deputy secretary for Health Services, will deliver opening remarks at the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) Annual Meeting in Asheville. The annual […]
JB Media moves to West Asheville
Full announcement from JB Media: JB Media Group is moving to West Asheville. Justin Belleme, founder and director of Asheville’s premiere Internet marketing agency, JB Media Group, announced today that he’s purchased an office space for the company in the Village on Haywood, at 915 Haywood Rd., Unit 101. The Village on Haywood is a […]
McCrory to visit Burnsville Oct. 28
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory released the following public schedule for Monday: Yancey County WHO: Governor Pat McCrory WHAT: Altec Industries Facility Tour WHEN: Monday, October 28, 2013 10:30 a.m. WHERE: 150 Altec Drive Burnsville, NC 28714 PRESS: OPEN Yancey County WHO: Governor Pat McCrory WHAT: Glen Raven Technical Fabrics, LLC Facility Tour WHEN: […]
Citizen-Times: PETA sues over treatment of bears in Cherokee
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: CHEROKEE — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, claiming the agency has failed to protect bears suffering in roadside zoos like one in Cherokee. The group maintains the federal agency has failed to respond to a petition submitted more than […]
City of Asheville holding upcycled Halloween costume contest on Facebook
From the city of Asheville: Happy Halloween from the City of Asheville! You know what is really scary? How much trash ends up at the landfill every day – and just imagine the garbage generated at Halloween! This Halloween, we want to see how Asheville residents can use items headed to the landfill to create […]
Allegiant to offer non-stop flights from Asheville to Punta Gorda
According to an announcement from the Allegiant Travel Company, they will celebrate the inaugural flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Punta Gorda Airport with speeches and a water cannon salute around 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Allegiant Departures Gate in the airport.
Smoky Mountain Center plans consolidated board for region
From the Asheville Citizen-Times Twenty-three Western North Carolina counties will be asked to consider a new consolidated board to oversee Smoky Mountain Center. But the new board is likely to face opposition as some counties worry about losing their voice on the board. … Smoky Mountain Center now manages Medicaid and state-funded mental health, substance […]
C-T: Archaeological looting become more common in WNC
From Citizen-Times: Even with heavy potential sentences, the number of documented violations of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act in North Carolina’s national forests has nearly doubled in recent years to about 20-25 a year.
Times-News: Flat Rock author Elle Poston returns to area, raises domestic violence awareness
From Times-News: Now living in Los Angeles, Poston returned to Henderson County this weekend to raise awareness for domestic violence in the community.
The Mountaineer: NCDMV donates over $100,000 to Friends of the Smokies
From The Mountaineer: The North Carolina DMV has just released third quarter contributions with $116,140 donated to Friends of the Smokies from specialty plate sales.
HDR: Hickory City Council candidate charged with felony
From Hickory Daily Bulletin: Joe Brannock, candidate for Hickory City Council, was charged with felony indecent liberties with a child, according to the sheriff’s office.