From Black Mountain News: State government is modestly scaling back plans to widen a section of Leicester Highway in response to concerns that it had planned a road that would be larger than needed.
News Bulletins
Eblen Charities, Buncombe Co. Health and Human Services team up to provide heating assistance
Press release from Eblen Charities: Now many who seek heating assistance through these cold winter months will be receiving additional help thanks to the partnership between Buncombe County Health and Human Services the Eblen Energy Project of the Eblen Charities. Beginning December 2nd, Eblen Charities will begin began administering the Federal Low Income Energy Assistance […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Tuesday, Dec. 3
Tuesday, Dec. 3 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 […]
Banana diet test results are in
After completing a 30-day all-banana diet, Black Mountain resident and self-described “fruitarian” Montana “Tanner” Leet received the results of a blood test he ordered to show how eating nothing but bananas for an entire month affected his body. At first, Leet misinterpreted some of the test information and mistakenly believed the regime had caused his […]
{Re}Happening sends out call to artists
Press release 2014 {Re}HAPPENING Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and The Media Arts Project present The 2014 {Re}HAPPENING CHANCE OPERATIONS ARTISTS CALL now through January 1st, 2014. Selected Chance Operations artists will create a new work in a spontaneous and collaborative way. The artists’ names are randomly selected to create teams, and each […]
SugarFest scheduled for Dec. 13-15
Here’s the press release from Sugar Mountain Resort: SUGAR MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT, NORTH CAROLINA. November 29, 2013 – Sugar Mountain Resort’s eleventh annual SugarFest is scheduled for December 13th through the 15th. Weekend festivities begin Friday, December 13th when the twentieth Annual Pre-Season Ski Clinic introduces two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Diann Roffe to an eager […]
Buncombe County requests community input on hazard mitigation
Press Release Buncombe County Government As part of a regional effort to reduce vulnerability to natural disasters, Buncombe County is requesting public feedback on natural disaster risk and preparedness. This feedback will assist the efforts of Buncombe and Madison Counties to combine respective local natural hazard mitigation plans into one regional plan. A mitigation plan […]
UNCA campus closed today
Press Release University of North Carolina Asheville Because of a campus-wide power outage, the UNC Asheville Campus will be closed today, Monday, December 2, 2013. The Undergraduate Research Symposium and Celebration of Service Learning, Internships, and Service are both cancelled. For resident students, the Highsmith University Union and the Dining Hall remain open. Ramsey Library […]
Deep Dark Woods at Isis on Dec. 6
Press release Deep Dark Woods at Isis on Dec. 7 Deep Dark Wood has been covered by Phil Lesh, who hosts the band at his venue in California. Asheville-based Raising Caine opens the show on Friday, Dec. 6. 9 p.m., $8 in advance/$12 doors. Leave your map and lose your bearings in the swirling sonic […]
SMT: Bryson City federal courthouse to close
Smoky Mountain Times Gwen Albers After having a presence in Bryson City for 40 years, the federal courthouse is closing. It’s departure from Main Street will leave about one third of the building vacant. Swain County is interested in taking over the courtroom and office space for the court staff, said county manager Kevin King.
UNC Asheville campus closed today *UPDATE: Power back on*
According to an update from UNC Asheville, power has now been restored and campus buildings are operational. Here’s the latest press release: At approximately noon today, Duke Energy Progress completed the replacement of a transformer that had been damaged by a raccoon, and UNC Asheville facilities personnel restored power and normal operations to campus buildings. […]
Power outage causes late start at UNCA
Press Release University of North Carolina Asheville UNC Asheville will be on a Late Start (10:00 am) schedule today, Monday, December 2, 2013, due to a power outage on campus. Undergraduate Research presentations originally scheduled for 8 a.m. will now begin at 10 a.m.. We anticipate restoration of power sometime this morning, but further delays […]
AC-T: Ray Russell goes from weather hobbyist to WNC forecasting guru
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: “Everyone talks about the weather, but nobody ever does anything about it.” Ray Russell, a computer science professor at Appalachian State University, didn’t set out to prove Mark Twain’s wisecrack wrong. He just wanted to get a better forecast for snowstorms across the High Country of Western […]
Citizen-Times: Duke Energy requests more time to comply with city lighting rules
From the Asheville Citizen-Times When City Council passed an ordinance in November 2008 to reduce glare from outdoor security lights, it gave light owners five years to comply. Now, Duke Energy, owner of the vast majority of the lights, says it needs more time because it has done little or nothing to replace or modify […]
The Wooten Brothers perform at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Dec. 5
Press release The Wooten Brothers perform at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Dec. 5 $22 Advance / $27 Door 5 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. doors; 9 p.m. show. Standing room with some balcony seating. The Wooten Brothers will embark on an 11 city tour beginning December 4th in Chattanooga, TN. The band includes: Victor, […]
WCU sponsors Mountain Dulcimer Winter Weekend in January
Press release WCU sponsors Mountain Dulcimer Winter Weekend in January Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education will hold its ninth annual Mountain Dulcimer Winter Weekend beginning Thursday, Jan. 9, and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 12. The event will be held at the Lambuth Inn at the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center. […]
Mountain Home Care honors ‘everyday heroes’
Full announcement from Mountain Home Care: ARDEN, N.C. – In celebration of Mountain Home Care’s 10th anniversary observance of November’s National Family Caregiver Awareness Month, Lana Wilde found it difficult, if not impossible, to choose only one dual role caregiver to receive the company’s “Caregiver Leadership Award.” That’s why, in an informal, family-style reception themed […]
Asheville Lean Startup Conference Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 9-10, for startups, innovators
Press release From Asheville Lean Startup Conference: The Asheville Lean Startup Conference Livestream will be a mini-conference teaching the principles of the Lean Startup methodology. To be held on Monday & Tuesday, December 9th & 10th from 11:30pm – 5:00pm at Mojo Coworking, each day will start with a short introduction to Lean Startup, continue […]