The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Friday that a U.S. Forest Service officer and his service dog were shot and killed as they attempted to apprehend a man suspected of killing his parents. Burke County Sheriff Steve Whisenant said the assailant, Troy David Whisnant, 38, was shot and killed Wednesday after a manhunt north of Morganton. Forest […]
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AP: Duke plans to move three coal ash pits away from waterways
From Associated Press reports Duke Energy says it plans to move three leaky coal ash pits away from North Carolina waterways, including one that coated 70 miles of the Dan River with toxic sludge. Duke says it will take at least two years to clean up the Dan River site, and sites near Asheville and […]
Diabetes educators at Park Ridge Health earn specialty certification
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Michelle DeGeeter, Pharm.D., C.D.E., and Shawn Riser Taylor, Pharm.D., C.D.E., of Park Ridge Health’s Diabetes Management Clinic, have both earned certification as Certified Diabetes Educators (C.D.E.). DeGeeter and Taylor have been providing diabetes education services at Park Ridge since Park Ridge Health and Wingate University School of Pharmacy partnered […]
Asheville’s Caleb Johnson advances on ‘American Idol’
Asheville singer Caleb Johnson advanced to the “American Idol” Top 10 Thursday night. The Top 10 has special importance for “Idol” contestants because that elite group participates in the “American Idol” summer concert tour. Johnson performed a soaring rendition of Adele’s “Skyfall” from the James Bond film of the same name on Wednesday night’s show. […]
State environmental agency demands more answers from Duke Energy
Press Release North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary John Skvarla issued the following statement in response to a letter received today from Duke Energy responding to the department’s request for more information on the company’s coal ash facilities: “We thank Duke Energy for […]
Environmental Quality Institute invites volunteers to improve local waterways
Press Release From Environmental Quality Institute: North Carolina rivers and streams have been making headlines recently – and appear to be getting the short end of the stick. However, concerned residents in Western NC are fired up and committed to improving local waterways. Hundreds of volunteers have lent their time and skills with the Stream […]
Great Smoky Mountains Association receives 6 Public Lands awards
Press Release From Great Smoky Mountains Association: Great Smoky Mountains Association earned two first-place awards and four honorable mentions in the Media and Partnership Awards competition held by the Association of Partners for Public Lands in Albuquerque, N.Mex., last month. First-place honors were awarded in the Informational Publications category to Smokies Guide, the official Great […]
Science on the Rocks at Colburn Earth Science Museum
Press release From Colburn Earth Science Museum: Join us for local craft beer, snacks and lively discussion as we CELEBRATE THE RETURN OF SPRING WITH THE WILD GARDENER, PETER LOEWER Science on the Rocks March 28, 2014 5:30-7:30 pm COLBURN MUSEUM IN PACK PLACE, DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE Ready to kick your weekend off with something different? […]
Moffitt and King dispute Turner’s allegations of threats and bribe
Here’s a couple excerpts from local media outlets about an unfolding conflict between Democrat Brian Turner and incumbent Republican Tim Moffitt, who are both vying to represent district 116 in the North Carolina Statehouse. Turner alleges that Moffitt tried to threaten him and offer him a job in exchange for dropping out of the race. […]
Carolina Day School screens film about dyslexia
Press release From Carolina Day School: Carolina Day School hosts a free community screening of the Sundance-award winning film, “The Big Picture,” directed by James Redford, on March 20 at 6 p.m. in Nash Athletic Center on campus. “Robert Redford” is a household name, but there is more than one filmmaker in the Redford family. […]
Brevard College presents organist Sarah Mahler Kraaz in concert March 23
Press release From Brevard College: Brevard College will host a performance by award-winning guest organist Dr. Sarah Mahler Kraaz on Sunday, March 23 in the College’s Porter Center for Performing Arts. The 3 p.m. concert, which is free and open to the public, is part of the College’s Guest Artist Series this year. Dr. Kraaz, […]
Downtown After 5 Kickoff Celebration March 26
The Asheville Downtown Association will announce the lineup for the 26th season of Downtown After 5 Music Series (DA5), presented by Harmony Motors, on Wednesday, March 26 at The Orange Peel. 2013 series opener, Empire Strikes Brass, will perform. This year’s announcement will be open to the public at the super low ticket price of […]
Local nonprofits team up for March 22 event offering health care coverage help
Full announcement from Pisgah Legal Services: Local Residents Can Receive Free, Objective Health Insurance Information and Enrollment Assistance in the NC Health Insurance Marketplace on Saturday March 22, 2104 from 10 am- 4pm at Pisgah Legal Services, 62 Charlotte Street, Asheville NC 28801. Interested in Learning More? Call 855-733-3711 to book an appointment today! With […]
‘Come Clean McCrory!’ campaign comes to Lake Julian March 13
Here’s the press release from Progress NC: Five Days Before Federal Grand Jury Hearing – “Come Clean McCrory!” Campaign Finance Experts, Ratepayer Advocates and Conservationists to Call on Duke Energy and Gov. McCrory to Come Clean Buncombe County residents will join campaign finance experts, ratepayers advocates and conservation groups for a press conference Thursday in […]
WNC Alliance, NC Conservation Network, Just Economics will hold activism workshop March 20
From the WNC Alliance: ASHEVILLE – The Western North Carolina Alliance is co-hosting a free event from 6-8:30 p.m. March 20 with that will help you make positive change in your communities, better understand our local governments and prepare those who may want to serve on a local board or commission. The session, organized by […]
Lego League Robotics program starts March 26
From 4H of Asheville: Afterschool FIRST Lego League Robotics: Starts March 26 3:30 to 5:30 pm. weekly or biweekly, at 94 Coxe Ave., Asheville. Ages 10 to 13. Learn, build and program FIRST Lego League, (FLL) robots and prepare for 2014 FLL competition, www.usfirst.org/robotics. This year’s theme is Learning Unleashed. Parental participation strongly encouraged. Buncombe […]
Peppermint teams up with manager of Cameroon cyber cafe
At opensource.com, local business owner Ty Hallock writes about Cameroon cyber cafe manager Marc Stephan Nkouly teaming up with the local developers of the open source operating system Peppermint to expand his business: Open source makes a lot of sense in rural areas and in third world countries. Lightweight and open source systems that are […]
National Weather Service: Wind advisory until noon, March 13
From the National Weather Service: ADISON-SWAIN-HAYWOOD-BUNCOMBE-GRAHAM-NORTHERN JACKSON-MACON- SOUTHERN JACKSON-TRANSYLVANIA-HENDERSON-CALDWELL MOUNTAINS- BURKE MOUNTAINS-MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS-RUTHERFORD MOUNTAINS- POLK MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…BRYSON CITY…WAYNESVILLE…ASHEVILLE… SYLVA…FRANKLIN…BREVARD…HENDERSONVILLE 441 AM EDT THU MAR 13 2014 …WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY… * LOCATIONS…THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS. * HAZARDS…STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS. * TIMING…THIS MORNING. * […]
Water interruption on Kimberly Avenue
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Water Resources Department has reported a water interruption on Kimberly Avenue from Kimberly Knoll Road to Warwick Place due to a main line repair North District. The anticipated time of repair is 4:00 pm. Surrounding areas may experience no water to low pressure during the interruption. […]
Carolina Public Press: docs show political, PR pressures around abortion clinic’s suspension
From Carolina Public Press: ASHEVILLE — When state health inspectors suspended Western North Carolina’s only abortion clinic’s operations in the aftermath of a heated debate over a new abortion law last summer, some observers questioned the timing. Now, Carolina Public Press has obtained internal records from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services that […]
Junior League of Asheville hold children’s clothing drive
Press Release The Junior League of Asheville The Junior League of Asheville is currently collecting donations of children’s clothing to benefit the families of Children First Communities in Schools. All seasons of clothing are needed for boys and girls ages 5-16. Items needed include: coats, shorts, pants, t-shirts, sweaters, shoes, socks, under garments, etc. Donations […]