Something to be thankful for: Homelessness declines in N.C. From North Carolina News Service: Something to Be Thankful For: Homelessness Declines in NC Stephanie Carroll Carson WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – This Thanksgiving, an increasing number of North Carolina families and individuals will celebrate the holiday at their own kitchen table, instead of on the street. Statewide […]
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WCU to host Hard Candy Christmas
Press Release Western Carolina University The 26th annual Hard Candy Christmas Arts and Crafts Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. More than 100 fine artists and master crafters will offer a […]
UPDATE: Firefighters take advantage of favorable weather to extinguish Linville Gorge hotspots
Here’s the Nov. 22 update from the U.S. Forest Service on the Linville Gorge fire: Firefighters take advantage of favorable weather to extinguish hotspots; Community Meeting Held at Jonas Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Summary: 2,579 acres; 60% contained; 207 personnel; Fire Start Date: 11-12-2013 BURKE COUNTY, NC – Firefighters began rehabilitation efforts today on sections […]
AC-T: Fryar to finally get A-B Tech seat
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Buncombe County Commissioner Mike Fryar will join the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College board of trustees next month, 10 months after his fellow commissioners first appointed him. Fryar has been a critic of outgoing A-B Tech President Hank Dunn and the school’s handling of a 2011 referendum in […]
Asheville entrepreneur John Cram receives state’s highest civilian honor
Full announcement from the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, NC – Governor Pat McCrory congratulated recipients of the state’s highest civilian honor tonight at the North Carolina Awards Program in Durham. Secretary Susan Kluttz of the Department of Cultural Resources joined the governor in acknowledging the exemplary North Carolinians. “The talent and determination seen […]
Citizen-Times: law enforcement investigating murder suspect’s ties to missing woman
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: ASHEVILLE — City police and Buncombe County sheriff’s detectives have launched a joint investigation into the disappearance of the former girlfriend of a man charged with killing his mother and stepfather. Cheyenne Nichole Van Treese, 23, had been in an on-and-off relationship with Vincent Thomas Wesley Franklin since she was a […]
Party for the People Hillcrest potluck Nov. 23
Via Asheville Action, announcement from the Women’s Wellbeing and Development Foundation: “On Saturday, November 23rd, from 5:00 – 7:30 pm at Hillcrest’s Carl E. Johnson Community Center (100 Atkinson Street), we are hosting the third annual Party for the People, in which Hillcrest residents come together with supporters and collaborators from all over the Asheville […]
‘Heat for Hunger’ donates portion of propane sales to MANNA FoodBank
Full announcement from Blossman Gas: The Asheville branch of Blossman Propane Gas, Appliance and Service located at1401 Smokey Park Highway in Candler, is partnering with MANNA FoodBank in a holiday “Heat for Hunger” program. Partial proceeds of every gallon of propane gas sold through December 20 from this branch will go to MANNA FoodBank as […]
Beyond Coal calls for replacement of Asheville power plant, delivers petition to Duke Energy
Full announcement from the WNC Alliance: ASHEVILLE – About a dozen community leaders met with Duke Energy representatives [on Nov. 20] to deliver more than 5,500 petitions from Asheville area residents who want the company to transition off fossil fuels in the region. The petitions, linked together to form a 116-foot long scroll, urge the […]
Canary Coalition joins movement to end corporate personhood
Full announcement from the Canary Coalition: The Canary Coalition has become involved in the struggle to end corporate personhood in America because the political power of corporations like Duke Energy, the coal, natural gas, nuclear and petroleum industries stands in the way of progress toward addressing air pollution, climate change, reductions in energy consumption and […]
Transylvania Times: Brevard recieves significant donation from locals
From Transylvania Times: Brevard City Council officially accepted a significant financial gift Monday from two local residents that is estimated to be about $370,000.
WCU: Johhny Cash tribute concert to be held Nov. 24
From Western Carolina University: “Ring of Fire – The Music of Johnny Cash” will stage at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University as part of the Galaxy of Stars Series.
WLOS: Insurance Service of Asheville holds blanket drive for ABCCM
From WLOS: This was the fourth year The Insurance Service of Asheville held the blanket drive.
HDR: Workers continue cleaning Frye Creek oil spill site
From Hickory Daily Record: Workers were clearing brush and straightening the banks of the creek near the warehouse when they saw oil oozing from the ground Tuesday, Long View Fire Chief Eric Shepherd said.
Black Mountain News: Deer hunting season to start Monday
From Black Mountain News: Deer hunting gets into full swing Monday with the start of the all-weapons season, meaning rifles will be allowed in the woods through the middle of December.
The Mountaineer: Work on Haywood Co. side of 74 give green light
From The Mountaineer: The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to install guardrail in place of the existing concrete median along five miles of U.S. 74 from Exit 98 in Haywood County to west of the Jackson County line.
Almost 30 arrested in Haywood Co. drug bust
From The Associated Press via WRAL: Officers in Haywood County have arrested nearly 30 people in a round-up of drug suspects.
Park Ridge Health announces events for Nov. 25 to Dec. 8
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 11/25/13 – 12/8/13 *PLEASE NOTE: Two weeks of events included. Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Free Events Physician Presentation: iFuse Implant System with Dr. Keith Maxwell Tuesday, December 3 5:30 – 7 p.m. At the Lelia Patterson Center 1111 Howard […]
WCU: Cullowhee fire that destroyed three businesses extinguished
From Western Carolina University: The fire at the commercial strip on the Western Carolina University campus has been extinguished, and the investigation has begun into the cause of the blaze.
Isabel Allende pens letter to Watauga County commissioners defending ‘The House of the Spirits’
From High Country Press: Nov. 21, 2013. Isabel Allende, author of “The House of the Spirits,” recently penned a letter to the Watauga County Board of Education, comparing the risk of her book being banned from Watauga County Schools as something that is common practice in Cuba, Korea or by religious fundamentalist groups like the […]
Person sought in connection with Linville Gorge wildfire
Here’s the press release from the U.S. Forest Service: ASHEVILLE, N.C., Nov. 21, 2013 – U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officials have released a photo of a man who may have information concerning the wildfire in the Linville Gorge. The agency asks for the public’s help in identifying the individual. Investigators would like to speak […]