From Black Mountain News: Another new restaurant, Vue 1913, has opened in the Omni Grove Park Inn.
News Bulletins
The Sylva Herald: Jackson Co. teacher turnover rate one of highest in state
From The Sylva Herald: N.C. Department of Public Instruction data shows Jackson County posted a 15.56 percent turnover rate from 2008-13. In the past five years, about one out of every six teachers working here have quit, retired, moved to another school system or been fired.
HDR: Hickory Police Department continued traditional Cops for Tots Wish House
From Hickory Daily Record: Hickory police officers doubled as Santa’s elves at the Cops for Tots Wish House.
TDB: Community and Santa invited to tour of St. Luke’s Hospital’s new additions
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: The community is invited to join St. Luke’s Hospital for holiday refreshments and tours of the new rehabilitation center and patient care wing. Making a special guest appearance is Santa Claus (Parents, bring your camera). Cookies and punch will be served. The free event is set for Sunday, Dec. 15, from […]
WLOS: Henderson Co. upset after daughter injured during school bus fight
From WLOS: A Henderson County father wants changes after his daughter is beaten up on her school bus. He says her bus has been overcrowded and unsafe for months.
UNC Asheville Singers perform at White House
From UNC Asheville: For the seventh consecutive year, the UNC Asheville Singers performed at the White House, entertaining VIP tours at the Holiday Open House on December 8.
The Mountaineer: Cataloochee documentary preview set to be shown Dec. 20
From The Mountaineer: Produced by the Haywood County Historical and Genealogical Society in cooperation with Western Carolina University under the direction of Katherine Bartel, Cataloochee documents the rich heritage spanning centuries; from the time the Cherokee hunted there to the coming of the park.
Black Mountain News: Man claims unfair treatment after fight with deputy
From Black Mountain News: A man who says he was stabbed by a reserve sheriff’s deputy in a fight outside Pack’s Tavern is questioning why he was arrested while the deputy wasn’t charged.
Mountain Oasis banners will be auctioned to benefit Bob Moog Foundation
H2>Press release Mountain Oasis banners will be auctioned to benefit Bob Moog Foundation Over Halloween weekend, Asheville, North Carolina came alive with sonic enlightenment through the Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit – a celebration of artistic expression across multiple genres and eras. Headliners included Nine Inch Nails, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, Neutral Milk Hotel, Animal Collective, […]
Christmas tree and lights recycling event Jan. 4
The Henderson County Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event Jan. 4 From the Environmental and Conservation Organization: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, December 11, 2013) – The Henderson County Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 9am to 2pm at Jackson Park. At this post-holiday event, Christmas trees will be chipped into mulch […]
APD seeking additional information about a man recently charged with sexual assault
APD: Sexual assault suspect involved in other incidents From the Asheville Citizen-Times: The Asheville Police Department is seeking additional information about a man who was charged recently in a sexual assault. Nicholas Nacolean Harding, 43, was charged Saturday with first-degree sexual offense, first-degree kidnapping, assault on a female and assault by strangulation. The incident was […]
ART (Asheville Redefines Transit) announces route schedule adjustments for 2014
Public transit schedule adjustments for 2014 From the city of Asheville: Beginning Monday, Jan. 6th, 2014, the City of Asheville ART (Asheville Redefines Transit) service will adjust schedules on nine routes. These changes continue to demonstrate the City of Asheville’s commitment to multi-modal transportation, affordability, and sustainability. Notices detailing the schedule changes can be found […]
Western NC AIDS Project: Toy drive for children in need
Give a gift to a child in need From Western North Carolina AIDS project: This Holiday season, help make a child’s Christmas special… It’s that time of year again. The tree is up, the smell of cinnamon and spice fill the air, and children are dreaming of Sugar Plums and Saint Nick. With the financial […]
Crooked intersection in Black Mountain is here to stay
From Black Mountain News: Joel Burgess Drivers tired of negotiating the cockeyed intersection at Black Mountain’s center better get used to it. With realignment costs for the Montreat Road – State Street intersection estimated at $350,000, local officials have basically given up hope of straightening the four-way meeting of streets. As a sign of resignation, […]
Donors of all blood types needed for Buncombe County blood drive Dec. 30
Buncombe County blood drive Dec. 30 From Buncombe County News: Donors of all blood types are needed, especially O negative, A negative and B negative. Type O negative blood is universal and can potentially be transfused to patients of any blood type. This holiday, give something that means something. Give blood and you could help […]
Music showcase curators announced for Moogfest 2014
Press release Music showcase curators announced for Moogfest 2014 Along with inviting preeminent thought leaders of the world to participate in the daytime conference programming, Moogfest 2014 invites Moog-inspired record labels and the industry’s most respected taste makers to curate their own music showcases. “These companies nurture brilliant artists that we are lucky enough to […]
NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund provides grants to 14 local governments
NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund provides grants to 14 local governments From NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Mars Hill Parks and Recreation is among the 14 local governments that received part of the $4.4 million in grants from the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. The grants, awarded by the Parks and […]
REAL Cooperative: Are We Eating Fishy Food? tour to stop in Asheville
GMO-labeling activists to make stop in Asheville on Thursday, Dec. 12 along 6,000-mile tri-coastal tour From REAL Cooperative: Asheville, NC – On December 12th, GMO labeling activists will stop in Asheville, NC at the French Broad Food Co-op (90 Biltmore Ave) along there cross-country 6,083-mile journey from Seattle to New York City on the “Are […]
New Belgium Asheville brewery hosts subcontractor open house
Open House for all interested subcontractors and suppliers Jan. 9 at Isis Music Hall From New Belgium and Adolfson & Peterson Construction:
Hickory Nut Gap Farm announces Winter Open House event
From Hickory Nut Gap Farm Press release: Hickory Nut Gap Farm is excited to announce that the Winter Open House will take place on December 14th at the Farm store in Fairview. The event is free and open to the public. The day will include a 1pm farm tour with owner and Hickory Nut Gap […]
United Health Foundation: North Carolina ranks 35 among all US states in overall health
United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings® finds North Carolina ranks 35 among all US states in overall health Press release: – Hawaii is the healthiest state – Nationwide, Americans made improvements in a majority of health measures – Improvements span key behavioral measures including smoking and physical inactivity – Serious challenges remain; maintaining momentum is […]