N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources files suit against the EPA over air quality regulations RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources has filed a lawsuit challenging how the Environmental Protection Agency plans to regulate particulate matter, a plan that would largely ignore the historic gains that North Carolina has made […]
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TT: Transylvania sheriff will seek re-election this year
The Transylvania Times reports that Transylvania County Sheriff David Mahoney says he will seek re-election in 2014. Mahoney, a 22-year veteran of the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office, was first elected sheriff in 2006 and re-elected in 2010. http://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2014/01/09/news/mahoney-to-seek-another-term-as-sheriff-brevard-nc/16173.html
HT-N: VA Medical Center restricts visits by those with flu symptoms
The Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville is asking people experiencing flu-like symptoms to refrain from visiting hospitalized inpatients or residents of the Community Living Center. According to a statement sent from the center, signs have been posted at all medical centers, Community Living Center entrances and patient care areas. The signs ask visitors […]
AC-T: Two new charter schools approved for Buncombe County
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Friday that the North Carolina State Board of Education on Thursday gave final approval to 26 charter schools planning to open later this year, including two in Buncombe County. The state approved plans for the Franklin School of Innovation, the county’s first charter high school, and INVEST Collegiate, which opened a […]
Shop & Dine Henderson County starts Jan. 12
Press release Shop & Dine Henderson County starts Jan. 12 The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce urges all residents to shop and dine in Henderson County. Shopping locally not only benefits our merchants and their employees, it adds to local government revenue in the form of sales tax dollars. North Carolina collects a 6.75-cent sales […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Friday, Jan. 10
Friday, Jan. 10 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 […]
Park Ridge Health: Free information session for healthier joints
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Amal Das to present free information session From Park Ridge Health: Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Amal K. Das, Jr., M.D., of Southeastern Sports Medicine will present the event “Set Your New Year in Motion with Healthier Joints!” on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The community is invited to learn about […]
Black Mountain short story contest deadline Jan. 16
Contest details: The Friends of the Black Mountain Library will sponsor their annual Short Story Contest in January. Deadline for submission is 6 p.m. on Monday, January 15. The winner will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, January 28 at 7 p.m. Stories must be typed (no electronic submissions accepted) with a maximum […]
DHHS encourages flu vaccine as seasonal flu deaths continue to rise
Here’s the press release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: Raleigh, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today announced the 21st adult death linked to infection with seasonal influenza. Public health officials report that 19 of the 21 deaths reported in the state so far this season have […]
Project will relocate deer to Cherokee Indian Reservation Lands
Press release RALEIGH – Morrow Mountain State Park will participate in a long-term project to relocate white-tailed deer from the park to reservation lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Partners in the initiative are the state parks system, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, biologists […]
Melissa Reardon promoted to editor-in-chief of WNC Magazine
Here’s the press release from WNC Magazine: Asheville, NC—WNC Magazine (“WNC”) is pleased to announce that Melissa Reardon has been named its new Editor-In-Chief effective immediately. Reardon replaces Rita Larkin, who will continue to work on various projects with WNC. Jed Drew, the President of GulfStream Communications and Publisher of WNC magazine, comments, “We are […]
Duke Energy sets all-time records for winter energy use
Press Release From Duke Energy: CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Over the past few days, customers served by various Duke Energy companies have set all-time records for winter power use. During the extreme weather event, the company asked for and received conservation from commercial, industrial and residential customers to help ease the burden on the utility system. […]
American Red Cross announces upcoming local blood donation opportunities
From American Red Cross: Buncombe County — As severe winter weather begins to subside, the American Red Cross is asking all eligible blood and platelet donors to help offset a weather-related shortfall in donations. Approximately 280 blood drives across 25 states were canceled across the U.S. due to snow and extreme cold. The blood drive […]
Saluda Arts Festival announces a call for artists
Press release Saluda Arts Festival announces a call for artists Celebrating its heritage and arts culture, the Saluda Business Association is pleased to announce its 11th annual Saluda Arts Festival scheduled for May 17, 2014 in historic downtown Main Street in Saluda. “Even celebrating a soggy tenth year milestone last year, art enthusiasts and crowds […]
McCrory makes appointments to WNC Regional Economic Development Commission
From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Western North Carolina Regional Economic Development Commission Dr. John Boyd (Mitchell County) – Dr. Boyd is the president of Mayland Community College. He received a B.S. in criminal justice from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, a master’s of criminal justice administration from Oklahoma City University and a Ph.D. in […]
Forbes names Asheville a top five ‘Secret Foodie City’
Along with Minneapolis, Minn. Columbus, Ohio, Little Rock, Ark., and Boulder, Colo., the Forbes Travel guide names Asheville as one of “five secret delectable destinations worth a second look this year.” Here’s what Forbes says about Asheville in the story: Asheville prides itself on being on the wacky side, and a little bit of wacky […]
Spellbound Children’s Bookshop announces February events
Press release Spellbound Children’s Bookshop announces February events Free events: Sunday, Feb. 2nd 3:00-4:00pm Skype visit with Annabel Monaghan, author of A Girl Named Digit and the new sequel Double Digit about a teen math genius (soon to be adapted as a tv movie). Recommended for ages 12 to adult. Free. Spellbound Children’s Bookshop 828.708.7570 […]
Change on the radio dial: Clear Channel Asheville replaces tower, ROCK 104.9 moves to 105.1 FM
Rick from ROCK 104.9 FM discusses why the station is moving to 109.1 FM on the radio dial on his blog. Here’s an excerpt and a video explaining the change: Why are we moving from 104.9 to 105.1 on the FM dial? Good question. It is, after all, quite the undertaking. Simply put, it was […]
Pixies headline Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on Feb. 1
Press release Pixies headline Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on Feb. 1 Pixies will headline the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville on Saturday, February 1 as part of the band’s 2013-2014 global tour. On this date, the band will be playing brand new Pixies music as well as some of the most beloved songs in their catalogue […]
AC-T: Chamber eyes end to topless women in city
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: The Chamber of Commerce wants lawmakers this year to take on the issue of topless women downtown in response to complaints from businesses. It is legal for women to bare their breasts in public in North Carolina, though other cities prohibit women from going topless. Asheville City […]