From Tryon Daily Bulletin: The Polk County Board of Commissioners recently commended the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for its quick resurfacing of Hwy. 9, from U.S. 74 to Mill Spring.
News Bulletins
WLOS: Giant potato makes a stop in Fletcher
From WLOS The Great Big Idaho Potato Truck appeared at the Fall Harvest Festival in Fletcher.
Black Mountain News: Water contamination found near Duke Energy
From Black Mountain News: State environmental officials ordered Duke Energy on Wednesday to supply a residence with alternative drinking water after testing showed the home’s private well has been contaminated
Park Ridge Health announces health events for Oct. 28-Nov.3
Press release From Park Ridge Health Event Summary for 10/28/13 – 11/3/13 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. W.O.W. Health Screenings Bone Density for Men and Women Bone Density Screening for osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks that are easy to slip off. Monday, October 28 3 – 6 p.m. […]
NC Arts Council Fellowships go to three Buncombe County artists
The N.C. Arts Council’s Artist Fellowship program named 15 artists from across the state who received awards. Among those were three Buncombe County residents: Keith Flynn, John Cloyd Miller and Catherine Reid. About each of the artists: About Keith Flynn (Literature, Poetry) “Because poetry is language with a shape, and requires constant improvisation, its challenges […]
Spellbound Bookshop reopens Oct. 26
Children’s bookseller Spellbound Bookshop holds a grand reopening ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 26. 1-3 p.m. The business has relocated to 50 North Merrimon Avenue, Suite 107 in The Lofts at Reynolds Village. New store hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. From a press release: ” There’s a […]
Asheville Macrobiotic Alliance to host Halloween potluck and costume party
The Asheville Macrobiotic Alliance will host a vegan macrobiotic potluck and Halloween costume party for all ages 5:30 – 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville, on the corner of Edwin Place and Charlotte Street. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Appetizers will be served at 5:30 p.m. with a […]
New kitchen and gourmet shop to open in downtown Hendersonville
Press release Laurie Bakke, Valerie Welbourn and Christine Filka have announced the opening of Sage Gourmet, a kitchen and gourmet store, on Monday, Oct. 28. The grand opening will be 5:30 – 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. Author Martha Ezzard from Tiger Mountain Vineyards will speak at the event about her new book, “The […]
Short Street Cakes rolls out new pie menu, seasonal treats
Press release from Short Street Cakes Short Street Cakes is launching a new line of house-made, hand-crafted pies. Available by advance order with select flavors offered daily, whole pies range between $22 and $26, while the mini pies serve two and cost $6 each. Flavors include Southern classics such as sweet potato, buttermilk chess, lemon […]
Meadows applauds passage of Water Resources Reform & Development Act
Here’s the press release from the office of Congressman Mark Meadows: Meadows Applauds Bipartisan Passage of Water Resources Reform & Development Act (WRRDA) Washington, D.C. – Representative Mark Meadows (NC-11) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform & Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013. “Today I joined my colleagues […]
Local group awarded $50,000 for CTS site cleanup
Here’s the press release from POWER Action Group: POWER Action Group, a community grassroots organization based in Arden, is the recipient of a $50,000.00 Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The funds will be used to hire a technical advisor to interpret technical reports and proposed cleanup activities at the CTS […]
Asheville CEO seeks creative ideas for fundraising
Here’s the press release from Weaving Influence, a public relations company representing Bill Treasurer: ASHEVILLE, NC— Area resident and bestselling author Bill Treasurer is on a mission. Treasurer, who was highlighted last week as WLOS’s “Person of the Week,” is on a mission to raise money for organizations that serve children with special needs. The […]
AC-T: A-B Tech head Hank Dunn to leave at end of year
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: The president of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College will leave the school as of Jan. 1, the school announced Wednesday. Hank Dunn began work at the school in March 2010. A school spokeswoman said Dunn was not terminated, but she and the chairman of the school’s Board of […]
The Mountaineer: Haywood schools implementing new method
From The Mountaineer: Haywood classrooms are now focused on three new R’s: rigor, relevance and relationships, each of which are key components to promoting an in-depth understanding of a subject.
Black Mountain News: Injuries reported in Burnsville plane crash
From Black Mountain News: Two people were injured this morning in a plane crash at a private airstrip near Burnsville.
Local law firms to host Red Cross blood drive Tuesday, Oct. 29
Press release From the Van Winkle Law Firm: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (October 29, 2013) The law firm of Roberts and Stevens, Pisgah Legal Services and The Van Winkle Law Firm will host a Red Cross blood drive. The blood drive will be held October 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Van Winkle […]
Local VA to host third annual ‘Saluting Our Veterans’ open car and bike show
Press release From the Charles George VA Medical Center: CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville – The Third Annual Saluting Our Veterans Open Car and Bike Show is scheduled for 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Rd., in Asheville. The show is free to […]
Council member Bothwell’s statement on passage of civil liberties resolution
From Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell: Last night the Asheville City Council passed a resolution that I have been working on since I was elected to Council in 2009. This Civil Liberties Resolution calls for protecting civil liberties and strengthening community-police relations by adopting a policy that prohibits discrimination and profiling based on race, […]
UNC Asheville 2014 Weather Calendar goes on sale
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: Just in time for the changing seasons, UNC Asheville offers the 2014 Western North Carolina Weather Calendar, complete with daily average high and low temperatures, phases of the moon and daily sunrise and sunset times. Published by UNC Asheville’s Atmospheric Sciences Department, the unique 12-month calendar features Asheville […]
Artfields artfest calls for submissions Oct. 30-Dec. 13
ArtFields 2014, an art festival held in Lake City, S.C., put out a call for submissions from artists in 12 Southeastern states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia). 400 piece will be accepted for a jurried competition with $100,000 in total cash prizes. According to […]
EMErgence: Electronic Music Experience and showcase through Oct. 24
The EMErgence: Electronic Music Experience, with the aim of connecting local youth with music and technology, takes place in Asheville from Oct. 22-24. It closes with an EMErgence Music Showcase at The Mill Room on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. That event kicks off the Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit and will be lead […]