From Carolina Public Press In [a] special two-part report from Carolina Public Press, we take an in-depth look at how ridge-top development in 24 mountain counties turned on a dime following the passage of the Mountain Ridge Protection Act of 1983, which was enacted 30 years ago this month. The law signaled a change in […]
News Bulletins
Community Blood Drive at Park Ridge Health Feb. 6
From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (January 28, 2014) – Park Ridge Health and The Blood Connection will host a blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. The drive will take place on a mobile unit near the ER entrance at Park Ridge Health. Anyone at least 17 years old […]
Polar Plunge for Meals on Wheels Feb. 15
Full announcement from Meals on Wheels of Asheville and Buncombe County: Asheville, NC – The Asheville Racquet Club (ARC) will host the 6th Annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Meals On Wheels of Asheville and Buncombe County on Saturday, February 15, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Located off Hendersonville Rd. at 200 Racquet […]
Plasticard Locktech becomes employee-owned
Full announcement from Plasticard Locktech: January 23, 2014 marked the day that Plasticard Locktech International, better known, as PLI became an Employee Owned Company. The announcement was made to all 320 employees at a special event held at the Kimmel Arena on the Campus of UNC – Asheville in Western North Carolina. After 25 years […]
C-T: Local solar company FLS Energy gets big investor boost
From the Asheville Citizen-Times “Asheville solar firm gets $30M investment,” by Dale Neal FLS Energy, the homegrown solar power company ranked as one of the nation’s fastest growing firms, looks to add jobs locally while spreading nationwide with a $30 million infusion by a group of private investors. FLS Energy will close this week on […]
Hendersonville community blood drive Feb. 6
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Park Ridge Health and The Blood Connection will host a blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. The drive will take place on a mobile unit near the ER entrance at Park Ridge Health. Anyone at least 17 years old and weighing at least […]
Asheville transit system shutting down early due to weather
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – ART service routes and facilities will be closing early due to the weather. Weather conditions continue to impact all routes. As of 3:30PM all routes (except 170) continue to operate but with chains and behind schedule. As weather conditions are expected to continue to worsen, ART […]
WLOS: School bus overturns in Fletcher; one student hurt
WLOS reported Tuesday that a school bus overturned in Fletcher around 12:30 p.m. and one student reportedly suffered minor injuries. WLOS said the accident occurred at 156 Livingston Road. Details were limited. The bus had students from North Henderson High and Apple Valley Middle School. Read More at: http://wlos.com/news/features/featured/stories/breaking-school-bus-overturns-2385.shtml
Girl Scout CEO Marcia Cole announces she will retire
For immediate release (Colfax, NC – January 27, 2014) – The Board of Directors of Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) announces that Chief Executive Officer Marcia Cole will retire in 2014. The council’s board of directors has begun establishing a search committee to identify CEO candidates. Leading the search process will be Board […]
Red Cross teams on alert for ice and snow-related disasters
For immediate release GREENVILLE, SC, January 27, 2014 – American Red Cross of the Western Carolinas has placed its Incident Management Team and Shelter Operations Teams on alert to respond in the event of power outages and other ice and snow related disasters across the Western Carolinas Region. Individuals are encouraged to BeRedCrossReady by taking […]
UNCA named a “Best Value College” by Princeton Review
Press Release University of North Carolina Asheville For the eighth year in a row, UNC Asheville was selected as one of the “Best Value” public colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. Best Value Colleges: 2014 Edition, profiling the top 75 public colleges and top 75 private colleges, was published today; the rankings were […]
Asheville School students win 11 scholastic art awards
Press release ASHEVILLE, N.C. (January 27, 2014) Four Asheville School students recently received 11 awards in the 2014 Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards held at the Asheville Art Museum. These 11 works will be on display at the Asheville Art Museum from Friday, January 31 to March 1. The Scholastic Art Awards ceremony […]
UNC Asheville Offers SAT prep courses Beginning Feb. 17
For immediate release Registration is now open for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) prep classes offered by the Asheville Graduate Center. Classes will meet on the UNC Asheville campus. The SAT prep class will meet from 6-8:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays for three consecutive weeks, February 17-March 5. The SAT, widely accepted at undergraduate […]
Get your antiques valued at the Asheville Home Show
Press release The WNC Home, Garden & Green Living Show To Host Local Antique Auction House, Brunk Auctions, Who Will Be Valuing Antiques, Saturday March 22, 2014 from 12-6pm. Asheville, NC – January27, 2014 – Nationally acclaimed antique auction house Brunk Auctions, as seen on Antique Roadshow, will be valuing antiques live at the WNC […]
Forest Service urges visitors to avoid ice on waterways
For immediate release PISGAH FOREST, N.C. — The U.S. Forest Service is discouraging visitors to the Pisgah National Forest from walking on ice formed along area lakes and rivers. The warning comes following reports of people walking on ice formed on Lake Powhatan outside of Asheville, N.C. Walking on ice is extremely dangerous and should […]
Buncombe County libraries offer tax assistance
Press release Buncombe County libraries offer tax assistance Tax Assistance at the Libraries 2014 Begins February 1, 2014 Various Libraries AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in cooperation with the IRS, N.C. Dept. of Revenue, Council on Aging and Buncombe County Public Libraries is offering free tax preparations for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention […]
More snow in forecast for later today
Snow, snow and – perhaps – more snow. Asheville area residents were surprised Tuesday with an early morning snowfall. And, now, the National Weather Service says more snow is likely in the Asheville area later Tuesday. A total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible, the Weather Service says, but don’t expect additional accumulations […]
Lambert named general manager of Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
Press release Lumpy Lambert has been named General Manager of Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel, according to Brooks Robinson, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Lumpy Lambert began his gaming career at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in October,1997 as a Casino Operations Supervisor. He quickly rose through the ranks […]
WLOS: Firefighter suffers minor injury at fire in Buncombe County
News 13 WLOS reports a firefighter suffered a minor injury during a fire in Buncombe County early today. An abandoned meat packing plant at 96 New Leicester Highway caught fire around 12:45 a.m., WLOS reported. One firefighter fell in a hole outside the building. He was taken to Mission Hospital and treated for non-serious injuries. […]
Local hiker hosts free presentation on hiking the Camino de Santiago
Press Release American Pilgrims on the Camino – Western North Carolina Chapter If you’ve ever thought about walking all or part of the Camino de Santiago– or are just curious about the trek – here’s an opportunity to hear and see what it’s all about. This free presentation by Flat Rock resident Bob Palmer, a […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for Jan. 28 to Feb. 2
Event Summary for Jan. 28 to Feb. 2 From Park Ridge Health: Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Save the Date Blood Drive at Park Ridge Health – NEW DATE Thursday, Feb. 6 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Give the gift of life. Eat a healthy meal and drink plenty […]