At long last, Sunday bus service is available in Asheville, starting today, Jan. 4.
News Bulletins
FLS Energy gives thumbs up to NC Utilities Commission decision
“I count it as a win,” declared Zoe Hanes, general counsel for Asheville-based FLS Energy, concerning a recent decision by the N.C. Utilities Commission that rejected attempts by Duke Energy and other utilities to limit activities of solar developers, according to a story on Bizjournal.com. The article says, the utilities’ proposal “would have substantially cut […]
The week the lindy took over the Crowne Plaza
Who knew how hot the dance floors got last week at the Crowne Plaza
Blogger offers online list of NC senators who tweet
Want to follow your state senator? Self-described conservative blogger Erik Soderstrom has put together a list of North Carolina Senators who tweet. He maintains that public list here. The web page allows viewers to follow any and all of the listed Senators by merely clicking “follow” buttons.
Early bird tickets on sale for French Broad River Festival
From a press release: Early bird tickets on sale for French Broad Riverfest For a few more days, tickets and parking passes are at the best price possible for the 18th annual French Broad River Festival happening May 1-3, 2015. Get them now and have something to look forward to in the spring! Of course […]
Monthly Thomas Wolfe book club begins Jan. 8
From the Thomas Wolfe Memorial website: Monthly Thomas Wolfe book club begins Jan. 8 January 8th “Dark in the Forest, Strange as Time” Discussion led by David Madden. 5:30-7 p.m., free. If you’ve ever been interested in reading more of Thomas Wolfe’s writings, now is the perfect opportunity to dip into his work by reading […]
Mission Health signs new contract with The Blood Connection
FROM MISSION HEALTH Mission Health signs new contract with The Blood Connection ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 29, 2014) – Mission Health and The Blood Connection of Greenville, S.C., have entered into an agreement through which The Blood Connection will be the sole provider of blood to Mission Health, as well as conducting local blood drives in all […]
Blue Ridge Biofuels expanding to new facility in 2015
From a press release: Blue Ridge Biofuels expanding to new facility in 2015 Blue Ridge Biofuels is announcing big plans for 2015. The local biodiesel company will be expanding to a new facility in Catawba County while maintaining a biodiesel distribution hub and waste oil collection hub in Asheville. CEO Woodrow Eaton says, “We’ll be […]
The Celebration Singers of Asheville hold Singing Valentine and Roses fundraiser, Feb. 14
From a press release: The Celebration Singers of Asheville hold Singing Valentine and Roses fundraiser, Feb. 14 The Celebration Singers of Asheville are a group of talented singer ages 7 through high school who have preformed with the Asheville Choral Society, Asheville Lyric Opera,Transyvania Choral Society, OAKE National Conference, Modern American Music Project, Billy Jonas, […]
Jan. 31 Polar Plunge benefits youth education
From a press release: Jan. 31 Polar Plunge benefits youth education There’s something about taking a plunge into icy waters that attracts people of all ages. Is it the novelty? Is it the bragging rights? Is it the euphoria that happens after a plunge? For whatever the reason, the popularity of plunging is evident in […]
Sylva Herald: Mission Hospital drops Red Cross contract
FROM THE SYLVA HERALD: “Mission Hospital drops Red Cross blood supply contract; might Harris Regional do the same?” by Quintin Ellison In the high-stakes business of blood, the American Red Cross is hemorrhaging regional market share as area hospitals, in search of lower prices and reliable delivery, sever decades-old relationships with the national charity. This […]
The Fresh Market holds reusable shopping bag design contest for kids
PRESS RELEASE from The Fresh Market The Fresh Market Announces Third Annual “Design Our Bag” Challenge in Support of No Kid Hungry Specialty Grocer Seeks Creative Children to Enter 2015 Reusable Shopping Bag Design Contest Monday 29 December, 2014 — Think you have what it takes to design The Fresh Market’s next reusable shopping bag? […]
Buncombe County property taxes due Jan. 5
Notification from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Tax Office reminds citizens that all property taxes are past due on January 6, 2015. Interest of 2 percent will be added to your bill on that day and ¾ percent for each month thereafter. There are several ways to pay your taxes: · In person at the Tax […]
Pierce Pettis performs at the White Horse, Jan. 9
From a press release: Pierce Pettis performs at the White Horse, Jan. 9 After a lifetime of of crafting finely-wrought, heart-touching songs, singer-songwriter Pierce Pettis feels that he’s finally found his comfort zone. “The biggest change,” he says of this point in his career “has been getting over myself and realizing this is a job […]
UPDATE: APD investigating three robberies, possibly related
Press Release From the Asheville Police Department Update: 14-029970, December 26, 2014 at approximately 9:05 p.m., officers from the Asheville Police Department responded to an armed robbery at Rita’s Ice Cream located at 5 Regent Park Blvd. They arrived to find that a male suspect had robbed the business at gunpoint. No one was injured […]
First Citizens BancShares Completes Merger
GlobeNewswire press release: North Carolina, South Carolina Banks Merge, Form Largest Family-Controlled Bank in the Nation RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 2, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Citizens BancShares Chairman Frank B. Holding, Jr. announced today the completion of the previously announced merger of the company’s two banking subsidiaries. Effective Jan. 1, 2015, First Citizens […]
Autistics United launches social network and website
Announcement: Autistic United announces AutisticsUnited.com, a free autism social network.
New Earth MUZIQ acquires Asheville Music Hall; grand opening Jan. 10
From a press release: New Earth MUZIQ purchases Asheville Music Hall, free grand opening show Jan. 10 New Earth MUZIQ is excited to announce the recent acquisition of Asheville Music Hall. To celebrate the grand opening of New Mountain Asheville’s new sister venue, New Earth MUZIQ will host a free “Time Machine Party” with Ben […]
Foothills Conservancy protects natural area near Linville Caverns
FROM FOOTHILLS CONSERVANCY MORGANTON, N.C. – Near Linville Caverns and the North Fork Catawba River lies a formation of dolomite rock very unusual for the eastern Blue Ridge Mountains. A recent Foothills Conservancy purchase of 54 acres helps protect and buffer this dolomite-influenced natural area within and adjoining U.S. Forest Service lands of Pisgah National […]