From The Mountaineer: The National Park Service Southeast Region in Atlanta announced that Pedro Ramos has been selected as the acting superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park for 90 days, effective Jan. 12, 2014.
News Bulletins
McDowell News: Marion woman publishes new children’s book
From McDowell News: Nana Blankenship Hensley recently published her first book “Blackberry Bears of North Carolina.”
WCU: Master plan for WCU campus approved by Board of Trustees
From Western Carolina University: A new campus master plan endorsed Friday (Dec. 6) by the Western Carolina University Board of Trustees is designed to closely link physical facilities of the university, including future construction and renovation, to goals of its recently approved strategic plan.
Black Mountain News: County asked to continue helping community
From Black Mountain News: Buncombe County government has spent nearly $39,000 to remove a home in Beaverdam that became unsafe when the ground underneath it shifted in July.
It’s almost graduation day for dogs in the ‘New Leash On Life’ program
Here’s the press release from the Community Resource Council of Craggy Correctional Center: Graduation Day is special for dogs enrolled in the New Leash On Life program at Craggy Correctional Center. Nobody wanted them. One dog, Cooper, was within hours of being euthanized. That is why Graduation Day, December 13th at 1:00 p.m. is so […]
Red Cross to hold local trainings for new disaster response volunteers
Here’s the press release from the American Red Cross: American Red Cross to Hold Trainings for New Disaster Response Volunteers GREENVILLE, SC, Friday, December 6, 2013 — Tony Reid, Regional Disaster and Programs Officer of the American Red Cross of the Western Carolinas, announced today that the Red Cross will be conducting New Disaster Responder […]
Brevard Philharmonic holiday concert on Dec. 14
Press release Brevard Philharmonic holiday concert on Dec. 14 Many members of the Brevard Community will perform in HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, the Brevard Philharmonic concert to be presented at the Porter Center on Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 pm. The program for HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS which Maestro Donald Portnoy has chosen is a […]
Mission Hospitals receives advanced certification for primary stroke center
From Mission Hospitals: Asheville, N.C. (Dec. 9, 2013) ˆ Mission Hospital has been recognized by The Joint Commission for meeting the national organization’s standards for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification. The advanced certification, awarded in conjunction with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, signifies that Mission Hospital’s stroke program meets critical elements of […]
CPP: Apodaca touts NC legislature’s busy year in talk to business leaders
Here’s an excerpt from the Carolina Public Press article: Hendersonville Republican Tom Apodaca, chairman of the state Senate’s powerful Rules and Operations Committee, touted the General Assembly’s flood of new legislation in a meeting last week with the Asheville-based Council of Independent Business Owners. … During the 30-minute talk and Q&A, Apodaca praised many of […]
AC-T: Buncombe asked to help shore up failing slope
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Buncombe County government has spent nearly $39,000 to remove a home in Beaverdam that became unsafe when the ground underneath it shifted in July. But some people who live around the property at 145 Black Oak Drive say the site is still unstable and the county should […]
Lower lead requirements for drinking water plumbing materials start in January
From the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – Starting Jan. 4, new drinking water plumbing fixtures installed or repaired in drinking water systems or newly installed in homes must meet federal requirements for lower lead content. Plumbing contractors and consumers should check for proper certification marks on the product or manufacturer’s […]
Columbia Journalism Review covers local stir over Moffitt’s AC-T insert
The Columbia Journalism Review reports on the local stir over Rep. Tim Moffitt’s recent advertising insert that was distributed in the Asheville Citizen-Times. Here’s an excerpt (click the link at the bottom for the entire article): Conservative politicians tend to have a lot of complaints about the “mainstream liberal media.” But just before Thanksgiving, Tim […]
Food Network to film “Food Court Wars” segment in Hickory
The Crossing at Hollar Mill in Hickory is offering, along with its upcoming Schmoozapalooza event, a chance to be a part of the filming of a segment of the Food Network’s “Food Court Wars” program with host Tyler Florence. Press release Schmoozapalooza The Crossing at Hollar Mill is hosting the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce’s […]
Christmas arts & crafts show in Waynesville, Dec. 18
The inaugural Christmas arts & crafts show, to be held at the Old Armory Recreation Center (44 Boundary St., Waynesville), is set for Wednesday, Dec. 18. 9:30 am.-4:30 p.m. The event includes “authentic local crafters” as well as door prizes. Free admission. Info at 456-9207.
Asheville Indepedent Restaurant AIR Passport now on sale
Press release The Asheville Independent Restaurant (AIR) 2014 Passport is now on sale, just in time for the holidays. The Passport, which includes buy-one-get-one coupons at more than 40 of Asheville’s locally owned, farm-to-table restaurants and breweries, can be purchased for $50 at the AIR website (www.airasheville.org) or at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for Dec. 9 to Dec. 15
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 12/9/13 – 12/15/13 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Free Support Groups Oncology Community Support Group Friday, December 13 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Burchard/OB Conference Room, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville Offered by the Park Ridge Health Oncology Center. Open to […]
Lowland Hum announces NC tour dates, plays Asheville Jan. 7
Press release Lowland Hum announces NC tour dates, plays Asheville Jan. 7 Greensborobased folk duo Lowland Hum announced it will perform fifteen shows in its home state in January 2014, calling the series their “North Carolina Love Tour.” They’ll play One Stop on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Since releasing their first album, Native Air, in August […]
City releases profile of Shiloh neighborhood
The latest in the city of Asheville’s ongoing series of profiles on the city’s neighborhoods: This is the latest in a series of profiles highlighting the City of Asheville’s vibrant and diverse neighborhoods. The City of Asheville maintains a list of neighborhoods who have registered as official organizations. Each month we will invite one of […]
City of Asheville: Mayor-elect Manheimer attends Harvard conference for newly-elected mayors
From the city of Asheville: Discussions and information at a conference held at Harvard University will yield invaluable resources for Asheville to tap into as it moves into the future, says the city’s Mayor-Elect Esther Manheimer. Manheimer is one of 20 incoming mayors from around the United States attending Harvard University’s Institute of Politics beginning […]
WLOS: Early morning I-240 accident sends one person to the hospital
Emergency personnel say a car overturned along I-240 just past the Jeff Bowen bridge at exit 4-A, around 3:15 this morning.
Hands On! children’s gallery offers educational, winter-themed activities for the ‘Holly-days’
Press Release From Hands On! Hendersonville, NC – Holly-days is a month long educational extravaganza with a wintery wonderland & holiday theme! We will also be offering winter & holiday themed programming all month focusing on science, literacy, math, health, music, art, and cultural/religious festivals. Join us for Mad Scientists Lab, Book n’ Craft, Yuletide […]