Asheville Citizen-Times By Sabian Warren Police are investigating the scene off Tunnel Road where a body was found Wednesday morning. The body was reported about 7:15 a.m. in woods behind Ingles near Innsbruck Mall. Click here for the full story and video.
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The Arc of Buncombe County hosts annual meeting on June 9
Press Release From The Arc of Buncombe County: Asheville, NC – The Arc of Buncombe County will host their annual meeting on the afternoon of Monday, June 9, at the Manor Inn at 11:30am. “As a community, we try to improve the standard of living and quality of life for everyone,” states Terry Bellamy, Executive […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, May 28: YELLOW
Wednesday, May 28, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. 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 […]
Dr. Kelley Singer joins Park Ridge Health at Laurel Park
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Dr. Kelley Singer joins Park Ridge Health at Laurel Park Hendersonville, N.C. (May 27, 2014) – On July 7, Kelley Singer, M.D., board-certified internal medicine physician, will begin providing care at Park Ridge Health at Laurel Park, a state-of-the-art medical facility located just two miles from downtown Hendersonville. Dr. Singer is accepting […]
CarePartners Foundation Estate Sales Services celebrates five years with sale
Press release from CarePartners Foundation Estate Sales Services: Asheville, NC (May 22, 2014) – It began as a flicker of an idea after watching CarePartners’ patients and their families often struggle with the practical aspects of aging: downsizing from life in a larger home to a smaller one, often at a retirement home; settling the estate […]
Buy Haywood announces “Uniquely Local Food Crawl”
Press release from Buy Haywood: Save the Date to Enjoy the Highlights of Harvest Season at Buy Haywood’s “Uniquely Local Food Crawl” The only thing better than reaping the tasty rewards of another bountiful harvest season in the Great Smoky Mountains is sharing every delicious bite with our visitors and locals alike. Buy Haywood’s is […]
Asheville Humane Society announces ‘Full House’ dog adoption promotion
From the Asheville Humane Society: The Asheville Humane Society Announces “Full House”Dog Adoption Promotion on May 29, 30, and 31 All adult dogs are just $9.99 for three days only! Asheville, NC ─ There has never been a better time than May 29, 30 and 31 to pick out the love of your life at Asheville […]
North Carolina News Service: ‘FAST’ action is vital upon onset of stroke
From North Carolina News Service: “FAST” Action is Vital Upon Onset of a Stroke North Carolinians Urged to Know the Signs by Stephanie Carroll Carson RALEIGH, N.C. – National Stroke Awareness Month is quickly coming to a close, but it’s hoped that the lessons learned will last long beyond the end of May. Patty Clements […]
Forest Service announces ginseng permit process for 2014
Press release from the Forest Service: The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina today announced the application period for harvesting ginseng in 2014. Between June 15 and July 15, people can submit their contact information to a Nantahala or Pisgah National Forests district office to participate in the lottery for receiving a […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, May 27: MODERATE
Tuesday, May 27, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For more information, contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 250-6777 or visit N.C. Division of Air Quality
Friends of the Smokies announces special summer hike adventures
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: Friends of the Smokies’ Special Summer Hike Adventures WAYNESVILLE, NC – Kick off summer with two special hikes with Friends of the Smokies. First, join Friends on Tuesday, June 10 for an interpretive hike to Hazel Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Then, July 8-9, stay at […]
AC-T: Black Mtn. craftsman restoring basilica’s stained glass
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: Maintaining the historic Basilica of St. Lawrence in downtown Asheville, which celebrated its centennial in 2010, requires constant vigilance on the part of curator and property manager Bud Hansbury. One of his latest challenges: Buildings with leaded glass windows need the lead replaced every 100 years. The basilica has at least […]
Documentary film about industrial hemp to screen at Asheville Community Theatre
Press release: Documentary Film About the Benefits of Industrial Hemp to Screen June 17th at Asheville Community Theatre Film screening with North Carolina Directors of Award-winning “Bringing it Home” to Discuss Hemp’s benefits for Green Jobs, Health and Environment ASHEVILLE, NC – On Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 7:30pm, “Bringing It Home, an […]
Grandfather Mountain welcomes iconic rhododendron blooms
Press release from the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: The vivid fuchsia blooms of the Catawba rhododendron are beginning to emerge at Grandfather Mountain in Linville, revealing a spectacular annual show sure to impress even the most seasoned observer. “Out of all the diversity we have here on the Mountain — numerous trees, all the […]
Mission receives high rating from heart surgeon group
Here’s the press release from Mission Health: Mission Heart has received a “3 Star” rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery, placing it once again in the top tier of heart surgery centers across the United States that perform such procedures. A 3 Star rating is […]
GulfStream Communications and Ashvegas launch new website, Asheville Grit
Here’s the press release from GulfStream Communications, which also produces WNC Magazine: ASHEVILLE, NC – GulfStream Communications launched Ashevillegrit.com May 22, 2014. Asheville Grit is a curated, online collective comprised of independent Asheville-area voices and features opinions on arts, music, events, food, outdoors, and more in a new, free-form venue. Working together with Ashevegas.com, the […]
‘Anti-Beer week’ event set for Weinhaus
Here’s the message via The Cheese Store of Asheville email newsletter: A friendly reminder about our Anti-Beer week event on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at The Cheese Store of Asheville at the Weinhaus. Cheese and Wine 101 It may be Beer Week, but we’re focusing on cheese and wine. Join us for this fun tasting […]
Carolina Public Press hosting series of meetups across WNC
Here’s the announcement via Carolina Public Press: Let’s talk unbiased, in-depth and investigative journalism in Western North Carolina — from Asheville to Murphy, from Boone to Brevard. Carolina Public Press’s award-winning staff will be visiting all 18 westernmost counties of North Carolina in the coming months to host a meetup with readers, donors, volunteers and […]
Nona Mia and Highland Brewing Co. team up to support Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
PRESS RELEASE from Nona Mia Italian Kitchen West Asheville – May 24, 2014 – Nona Mia Italian Kitchen has teamed up with Highland Brewing to support the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.For one week, beginning Tuesday, May 27, Nona Mia will have exclusive access to Highland Brewing Co.’s latest release, Elevation Ale. This summer brown ale […]
Blue Ridge Now: Tuxedo residents work to move WWII monument
From Blue Ridge Now: When Carl Taylor looks at the World War II monument in Tuxedo, he feels a personal connection. And not just because he is himself a Korean War veteran. “I’m related to about half of them,” he said of the 166 names on a bronze plaque set into granite. “Most of […]
Black Mountain News: Source for Well-Being closing
From Black Mountain News: Source for Well-Being closing Ending year-long zoning battle with Town Whitney Madden, owner of Source for Well-Being, announced Friday that she will be closing her business on June 30. This brings to a close a legal battle between Madden and the Town of Black Mountain that began in March of last […]