From Hickory Daily Record: The independently organized event — TEDxHickory — is licensed by TED and will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the SALT Block Auditorium. At TEDxHickory, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
News Bulletins
MCDowell News: Nonprofit donates bikes to McDowell ALC
From McDowell News: Students at the Alternative Learning Center (ALC) will soon have the chance to tackle local mountain bike trails thanks to a donation from Trips for Kids WNC.
WLOS: WLOS meteorologist becomes Santa Claus for two families
From WLOS: Our own Chief Meteorologist Jason Boyer suited up as Chris Kringle to help welcome the families.
Moral Monday protests spreading to other states
From The Associated Press via WRAL: Activists from a dozen states attended a meeting in Raleigh earlier this month to learn how to hold similar protests in their states.
Gaslight Street performs at One Stop on Jan. 1
Press release Gaslight Street performs at One Stop on Jan. 1 Gaslight Street is a rock, blues, soul band based in Charleston, SC. They released a new album, “Heavy Wind,” and are performing at One Stop on January 1st at 8p.m. “Gaslight Street has crafted a signature sound that is equal parts honey and moonshine, […]
HDR: Hickory woman’s presents stolen from under the Christmas tree
From Hickory Daily Record: Paula Hardin, 53, said she came home from work about 4:30 a.m. Monday to find nearly every room in her home ransacked and her 6-year-old daughter’s presents stolen.
McDowell News: Tattoo shop raises over $7,000 in toys for children
From McDowell News: Daron James, owner of Diamond Thieves Tattoo Shop in Marion and Asheville started an annual toy drive five years ago with all donations going to kids at the Irene B. Wortham Center and McDowell County Head Start.
WLOS: Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit hospital patients
From WLOS: Mr. and Mrs. Claus visited several patients on Christmas Eve, including babies and kids old enough to fully appreciate the power couple.
WRAL: Wildlife Resources Commission to hold public hearings about bears
From WRAL: The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission plans to hold nine public hearings next month on the state’s wildlife management, game lands and fishing regulations for the 2014-15 seasons.
Black Mountain News: Norovirus cases reported in WNC
From Black Mountain News: Norovirus cases have been reported in Henderson, Burke, Alamance and Beaufort counties, according to Ricky Diaz, spokesman for the state Department of Health and Human Services.
Katuah Market natural grocer is now open for business in Biltmore Village
From Katuah Market: Katuah Market, Asheville’s newest natural foods grocery store and café, opened its doors for business on Wednesday December 18 at noon. Located in historic Biltmore Station in Biltmore Village, Asheville, the 14,000 square foot store boasts an extensive selection of ready-to-eat foods as well as a wide variety of natural grocery offerings. […]
Hands On! gallery offers programs for children throughout January
From Hands On! A Child’s Gallery: JANUARY PROGRAMS AT HANDS ON! A CHILD’S GALLERY Wed. 1/1 CLOSED. NEW YEAR’S DAY! – HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thurs. 1/2 11 am. Healthy Kids Club – Fun with Fruits and Vegetables! All ages. This 30 minute presentation is entitled “Fun with Fruits & Vegetables” focuses on the importance of […]
Henderson County Christmas tree recycling event scheduled at Jackson Park on Saturday, Jan. 4
Press Release From 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 and a fragrantly fresh heap of chips will be […]
WLOS: Weekend rain breaks records, cold front looms over WNC
Cold weather clouds loom over downtown Asheville on Monday. (Hayley Benton/ Mountain Xpress) Clouds parted Monday evening to make way for a significant drop in temperature. WLOS reports that 2.8 inches of rain fell Sunday in Asheville, breaking a year-long rainfall total just short of 74 inches. The dreary weather preceded a cold front, leaving […]
PARI: Earth will be at closest distance to sun on the morning of Jan. 4
Press Release From Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute: Rosman, NC (December 4, 2013) – Astronomers at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute announce that at 7 a.m. EST on Saturday, January 4, 2014, the Earth, in its annual orbit around the Sun will be at it closest point to the Sun. Astronomers call this point perihelion. The […]
McDowell News: Nebo Elementary students receive books thanks to Books with Santa
From McDowell News: The donations of several community groups and nonprofits helped students at Nebo Elementary get an early Christmas gift.
TDB: American Legion Tryon Post members get return visit from SAP puppy
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Jennifer Norris of Bethel, Maine, along with her assistance dog Onyx, paid a visit to the American Legion Tryon Post 250 and shared stories of her heartfelt, lifesaving relationship with Onyx with members of the post.
HDR: Hickory woman gets highest rank in American Endurance Ride Conference
From Hickory Daily Record: Ruth Anne Everett knows a thing or two about horses. Since 1994, she has covered 6,750 miles in 131 endurance rides across the country. This year, she was the American Endurance Ride Conference’s (AERC) highest ranked rider in the Southeast, and she won the organization’s coveted National Hundred Mile Award.
WLOS: Decorations stolen from Fletcher animal shelter
From WLOS: Thieves steal Christmas decorations from a “no-kill” animal shelter in Fletcher.
The Mountaineer: Wastewater spill reported in Waynesville
From The Mountaineer: The Town of Waynesville had a discharge of untreated wastewater from a sanitary sewer manhole at the County fairgrounds off of NC 209 into an unnamed tributary to Richland Creek.
Black Mountain News: Former biochemist turns brewery waste into brownies
From Black Mountain News: Robert “Rusty” Bryant, a former biochemist with Schering-Plough Research Institute, is the co-owner with his wife of Asheville Brew Bites, a small company making brownies from spent brewer’s yeast, a byproduct of the brewing process. Bryant thinks his beer treats could make a big impact on both health and the recycling […]