From the Black Mountain News: Home occupation amendment passed by planning board by Fred McCormick At Monday night’s Black Mountain Planning Board meeting, members sought to reach a consensus regarding the proposed amendment to the home occupations section of the land use code. After discussion between members of the board, town staff, and local residents, […]
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HTN: Residents offer praise, suggestions for improvement with Sheriff’s Office
From the Hendersonville Times-News: Residents offer praise, suggestions for improvement with Sheriff’s Office by Emily Weaver Henderson County Sheriff Charlie McDonald made a bold move last year when he announced his plan to poll the community on how well his department was doing, according to those around him. McDonald said he would share the results […]
SMN: Evergreen gets its green: Lawmakers approve $12 million for natural gas upgrades in Canton
From the Smoky Mountain News: Evergreen gets its green: Lawmakers approve $12 million for natural gas upgrades in Canton by Jeremy Morrison In a last-minute turnaround, North Carolina lawmakers wrapped up their short session last week with passage of a bill granting Evergreen Packaging’s paper mill in Canton $12 million for natural gas upgrades. The […]
BMN: Hunger Fighters: Bounty and Soul provides for community
From the Black Mountain News: Hunger Fighters: Bounty and Soul provides for community by Barbara Hootman Bounty and Soul, a local non-profit organization run by volunteers, strives to help create healthier communities by providing fresh, healthy food, nutritional literacy, and health and wellness resources to those that need a fresh food supply. It is fighting […]
ACT: Asheville property owners slow to seek graffiti cleanup
From the Asheville Citizen-Times Asheville property owners slow to seek graffiti cleanup by Mark Barrett City government heard loud and clear when residents and business owners said graffiti was getting out of control. They just haven’t had nearly as many people take them up on an offer to help. Asheville so far has spent less […]
HTN: Former Hendersonville doctor assisting in Ebola outbreak
From the Hendersonville Times-News Former Hendersonville doctor assisting in Ebola outbreak by Amy B. McCraw A former Hendersonville doctor is leading a medical team fighting the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa. Dr. Lance Plyler is the leader of the disaster response team sent by the international relief organization Samaritan’s Purse to battle […]
SMN: Having a cow: PETA accuses local dairy of animal cruelty; inspectors say otherwise
From the Smoky Mountain News Having a cow: PETA accuses local dairy of animal cruelty; inspectors say otherwise by Holly Kays Swarming flies. Cows trudging through knee-deep manure. Lame legs, an overgrown hoof, blood oozing from a nose. Bones protruding from emaciated bodies. There’s no denying that the picture painted in a recently released video […]
Harris Brothers perform at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Sept. 17
From a press release: Harris Brothers perform at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Sept. 17 Wednesday, Sept. 17 Isis Restaurant and Music Hall 743 Haywood Rd. $8 in advance / $10 at door. General Admission. Doors 5pm, Show 8:30pm, 828-575-2737 (for reservations) Seated concert with limited tables available with dinner reservations. There is also theater- […]
UNC Asheville presents Cherokee stickball demonstration, Sept. 4
From a press release: UNC Asheville presents Cherokee stickball demonstration, Sept. 4 UNC Asheville will also host a Cherokee stickball demonstration by members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 on the UNC Asheville Intramural Fields. The event is free and open to the public. Stickball, which is similar to […]
Robin and Linda Williams play Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Sept. 11
From a press release: Robin and Linda Williams play Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Sept. 11 Robin and Linda Williams Thursday, Sept. 11 Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd. $20 in advance / $25 at door. Doors 5pm, Show 8:30pm, 828-575-2737 (for reservations) Seated concert with limited tables available with dinner reservations. There […]
AC-T: APD investigates Bartlett Street shooting
Asheville Citizen-Times By Jon Ostendorf: ASHEVILLE – Police are investigating a shooting at a home on Bartlett Street that sent a man to the hospital. Click here for the full story from the Citizen-Times. WLOS: Authorities tell us one person was transported to the hospital with life threatening injuries after a reported shooting on Bartlett […]
Mountain Heritage Day at WCU, Sept. 27
From a press release: Mountain Heritage Day at WCU, Sept. 27 Thousands gather on the Western Carolina University campus in Cullowhee each year on the last Saturday in September to be a part of the region’s rich history of mountain culture at Mountain Heritage Day. This year, those attending on Saturday, Sept. 27, can be […]
Bobcat Goldthwait performs at The Millroom, Sept. 12 & 13
From a press release: Bobcat Goldthwait performs at The Millroom, Sept. 12 & 13 Friday and Saturday, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance $22 at the door Phone: 828-225-2585 The Millroom is located at 66 Asheland Ave Funny Business at The Millroom in Asheville, NC is proud to present the one and only […]
The Cheese Store of Asheville hosting French wine, cheese and honey night tonight
Press Release From The Cheese Store of Asheville: FRENCH FRIDAY FLIGHTS Friday, August 29 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. As part of Friday Night Flights at the Weinhaus, The Cheese Store of Asheville is partnering with Asheville Bee Charmer to offer a tasting with a French flair – French wine, French cheese and French honey! This […]
Park Ridge Health releases event summary Sept. 1-7
From Park Ridge Health: Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Special Events Park Ridge Health South Asheville Grand Opening Celebration Thursday, September 4 5 – 8 p.m. 15 Skyland Inn Drive, Arden, NC 28704 At this drop-in celebration, Park Ridge Health will offer tours of its newest facility, […]
Air quality forecast for Friday, Aug. 29: YELLOW
Friday, Aug. 29, 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 […]
Smokey Mountain Veterans Stand Down a success
Press release from Charles George VA Medical Center: Last year Macon County, N.C., local Mark Schuler attended a Stand Down event for Veterans in Asheville and was impressed by the service it provided to Veterans so he contacted the Charles George VA Medical Center Homeless Program Coordinator Allison Bond and asked her about getting together to sponsor […]
State environmental agency details actions on coal ash in letter to citizens group
PRESS RELEASE from N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources is addressing all known violations of the Clean Water Act at Duke Energy’s 33 coal ash impoundments and has been acting on the problem aggressively since Governor Pat McCrory took office, an official with the […]
Acoustic Syndicate performs in the southeast this Fall, announces Thanksgiving show
From a press release: Celebrating the Anniversaries of WNCW & Isothermal Community College in WNC in September Shows in Georgia and Florida in early November Annual Thanksgiving Homecoming Show Set for Nov 29th at The Grey Eagle in Asheville ASHEVILLE, NC — With a touring and recording history of more than 20 years, a strong […]
AC-T: Tourism board backs Asheville Art Museum renovation
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: A Buncombe County board voted unanimously Wednesday to continue its funding commitment to Asheville Art Museum’s renovation plans after an official said fundraising is going well and construction should begin next year. The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority voted unanimously to extend its agreement to give $1.5 […]
Americana singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson at Jack of the Wood, Sept. 16
From a press release: Americana singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson at Jack of the Wood, Sept. 16 Christian Lee Hutson, 24-year-old Nashville-via-Los Angeles Americana singer-songwriter rooted in country tradition and vibrating with youthful energy (think a drunk and sedentary George Jones being channeled through a drunk and animated Conor Oberst), is touring throughout the summer in […]