Ready for a return to the warm, humid weather Western North Carolina usually gets in August? The National Weather Service says that after an unseasonably cool stretch in July and August, warmer days are ahead starting this week. The weather service says highs will creep into the high 80s by Wednesday and Thursday, along with greater humidity […]
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AC-T: Asheville may pay to keep RAD apt. project affordable
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: City government is considering paying the developer of apartments and retail space planned for the River Arts District more than $760,000 in return for limits on residential rents in the project. City Council has set an Aug. 26 public hearing on the proposed incentive grant for RAD […]
USS Asheville gets new commander
Here’s the press release from the U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs: PEARL HARBOR (NNS) — The command of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) welcomed a new commander in a time-honored change of command ceremony Aug. 12, atop the historic battleship USS Missouri, the “Mighty Mo.” Cmdr. Paul Pampuro relieved […]
New Belgium Brewing’s 2014 Clips Beer & Film Tour coming to Asheville Sept. 5
Here’s the press release from New Belgium Brewing: Event features fan-made films, New Belgium beer and benefits local nonproft Asheville on Bikes Ft. Collins, Colo., August 15, 2014 – New Belgium Brewing’s annual Clips Beer & Film Tour will make its thirteenth stop of the 2014 tour in Asheville, N.C. on September 5. The event […]
Mission Health closes on land purchase in Haywood County
Here’s the press release from Mission Health: Future facility will bring enhanced services to Haywood and adjacent counties ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 15, 2014) – As part of Mission Health’s long-standing commitment to serving patients close to home, the health system today closed on the purchase of a 23-acre parcel of land located at 368 Hospital […]
Asheville’s entrepreneur community boosted with ‘1 Million Cups’ weekly events
Here’s the press release from organizers: Local community members and entrepreneurs are joining forces to bring Kauffman Foundations 1 Million Cups (1MC) to Asheville, NC. These weekly gatherings will encourage innovation and entrepreneurial growth in Asheville and Buncombe County. Entrepreneurs are invited weekly to gain insight and ideas about how to improve their business […]
AC-T: Asheville area man charged in Ortega homicide
Asheville Citizen-Times By Carol Motsinger: The Asheville Police Department charged a Swannanoa man with the first degree murder of an Asheville artist Friday, after a 10-month investigation into his death. Juan Carlos Jimenez, 38, has been charged in connection with the Christopher Ortega homicide, according to warrants. Ortega was found dead in his Coleman Avenue […]
Tourism spending in N.C. reaches new record
Press Release From Governor Pat McCrory: Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that 95 of the state’s 100 counties saw increases in visitor spending in 2013. Data from the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development showed that visitor spending topped […]
“Spirits of the Flame” exhibition at Bender Gallery, opens Oct. 2
From a press release: “Spirits of the Flame” exhibition at Bender Gallery, opens Oct. 2 Spirits of the Flame, an exhibition of flameworked glass sculpture opens on Thursday, October 2 from 5-8 PM with an artists’ reception at Bender Gallery in downtown Asheville, NC. Spirits of the Flame is a three woman show featuring small […]
The Lazybirds at Summer Tracks, Aug. 22
From a press release: The Lazybirds at Summer Tracks, Aug. 22 Summer Tracks welcomes The Lazybirds, with the Bob Sinclair Duo opening, for the sixth and final concert of the 2014 summer series. Sponsored by Tryon Fine Arts Center, the show takes place at Roger’s Park and begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 22. […]
Penland announces discounted classes for area residents
From a press release: Penland announces discounted classes for area residents Penland School of Crafts has open spaces in a number workshops in two upcoming sessions available at half tuition to residents of the following Western North Carolina counties: Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Graham, Clay, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, […]
AC-T: Driver charged with manslaughter in pedestrian’s death
Asheville Citizen-Times By Clarke Morrison: Maximilian Sage Alexander, 29, of Wisteria Drive, was charged Thursday with involuntary manslaughter, a felony, in the July 13 death of Virginia Ann Senechal. Alexander was driving on Kimberly Avenue when he lost control and his vehicle, jumped a curb and struck Senechal, who was walking on a sidewalk, Sgt. […]
Friends of the Smokies telethon raises over $200,000
Press Release From Friends of the Smokies KODAK, TN – Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park raised $200,250 Thursday through its 20th annual “Friends Across the Mountains” telethon thanks to hundreds of callers, online donations and help from sponsors Dollywood, Mast General Store, Pilot Corporation, and SmartBank. Since 1995 Friends of the Smokies’ telethons […]
WLOS: One dead in Jackson County house fire
WLOS By Rex Hodge: Investigators are looking for the cause of a fatal fire in Jackson County Thursday morning. It broke out in a house in Cullowhee just after 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning, along Highway 107. A passerby called 911 for help. Click here for full story and video.
AC-T: Fall leaf color may not be as vibrant due to heavy rainfall this year
Asheville Citizen-Times By Sabian Warren: ASHEVILLE – Western North Carolina likely is headed toward a less-than-spectacular fall leaf season unless weather conditions become considerably drier. Consistent rain over much of the year means mountain soils are holding plenty of moisture, which is good for trees’ health overall but bad for leaf color, says Kathy Mathews, […]
EPA to hold Aug. 21 community meeting on CTS
Here’s the press release from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: EPA OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL INVITES COMMUNITY TO LISTENING SESSION ABOUT CTS OF ASHEVILLE SUPERFUND SITE WHAT: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) will hold a listening session to solicit input from community members regarding the EPA’s […]
A-B Tech Culinary Team wins silver medal in national competition
Press Release From A-B Tech: A-B Tech Community College’s Culinary Team recently competed in the American Culinary Federation Student Team National “Final Four” Championship for a record eighth time. This year’s contest was held in Kansas City in July. A-B Tech has had a team in the national finals more than any other student team […]
Whole Foods: Asheville sneak preview tours to benefit Muddy Sneakers
From Whole Foods’ Website: A Benefit for Muddy Sneakers Friday, August 22 (11 am — 7 pm) Saturday, August 23 (10 am — 6 pm) Come get a sneak preview of the newest Whole Foods Market … BEFORE ANYONE ELSE! Our teams will still be preparing for our Grand Opening on August 26, but you […]
AC-T: Swim with your dog at the Asheville pool
From Asheville Citizen-Times: Pooches are invited to jump into the Recreation Park Pool Sept. 6 in an event at Asheville Parks and Recreation, and the Asheville Humane Society. The pool at 65 Gashes Creek will go to the dogs starting at noon for the Doggie Dip 2014. Read the full article here.
State budget provides raise for teachers: Critics say raise is ‘phony’
From Smoky Mountain News: by Holly Kays It took nearly two months of conferencing, but a state budget bill is finally passed and signed. At the heart of that drawn-out process was education funding. Specifically, what state Republicans are hailing as the largest raise in history for North Carolina teachers. “The priority for our budget […]
Sunday bus service among big changes coming to the ART
From City of Asheville Transportation Department Press Release: Beginning January 1, 2015, Asheville Redefines Transit will begin offering service on Sundays and improved service to the Emma and Oakley sections of Asheville. “Sunday service is at the top of our list for enhancements to the system, and was included as a high priority in the […]