There could be a crowd and extra congestion around Pack Square tomorrow at lunch time as people are expected to gather in support of the Obama administration’s new efforts to curb air pollution from power plants. The Sierra Club announced earlier that they would be inviting several speakers including: Emma Greenbaum, Luis Martinez and Dave […]
News Bulletins
Mission Health Announces Appointment to Oversee Compliance
From a press release: Mission Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Gwen McKinney to the position of Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer. She had been serving as Vice President and Interim Chief Compliance Officer. In her new role, McKinney will oversee the Corporate Compliance Program for all of Mission Health. She […]
Run Boy Run plays Historic Cowee School Concert in Franklin, Aug. 22
Bluegrass and folk band Run Boy Run, based in Arizona, will perform at the Historic Cowee School Concerts in Franklin on Saturday, Aug. 22. Press release from event organizers: August 22: Historic Cowee School Concerts, 51 Cowee School Rd., Franklin, NC 7 pm, $15 Existing comfortably in the tension between tradition and the musical frontier, […]
The Asheville Yes Fest! scheduled for Sept. 24-26
Four local improv troupes come together for The Asheville Yes Fest! The event takes place at The Magnetic Theatre, Thursday to Saturday, Sept. 24-26. Press release from event organizers: The Asheville Yes Fest! is coming to The Magnetic Theatre’s home, Magnetic 375 (375 Depot Street in the River Arts District), September 24-26. The best-loved improv […]
Buncombe DA files first notice of intent to seek death penalty
Press release from District Attorney’s office: ASHEVILLE – Today the District Attorney filed and served a Notice of Intent to Seek Death Penalty on the defendant, Robert Jason Owens, through his lawyers for the two first degree murder charges he is currently facing. The Court then conducted a Pretrial Conference pursuant to Rule 24 of […]
Warren Wilson College named most LGBTQ-friendly college in North Carolina
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Aug. 3, 2015 – Warren Wilson College is the most lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning-friendly college or university in North Carolina, according to eCollegeFinder, a website “dedicated to inspiring and informing college students with comprehensive online tools and information.” eCollegeFinder credits Warren Wilson College’s Center for Gender and […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, August 4: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015, 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. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Please call our office if you have […]
NAACP to hold public forum on law enforcement in Jackson County
Press release from the Jackson County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: August 3, 2015 – The Jackson County Branch of the NAACP invites the public to attend “Jackson County Justice: A Public Forum on Law Enforcement” at 11am on Saturday, August 15th at Liberty Baptist Church. This event is part of a […]
Benefit concert for Kenny Capps at White Horse Black Mountain, Aug. 13
Black Mountain resident Kenny Capps, owner of Kudzu Printing Company, is currently undergoing treatment for bone marrow cancer. His friend and family along with local musicians will lend their support during a concernt at White Horse Black Mountain on Thursday, Aug. 13. Press release from event organizers: What: Benefit concert for Kenny Capps, of Black […]
Buncombe county deed transfers of note 7/22-7/27/15
In the largest sale of the period, the apartments at 2700 River Ridge Drive sold on July 22nd for $6.18 million dollars. According to findthehome.com, the property sold for $1.46 million more than its last sale in 2007. If you have any trouble viewing the information, simply visit the spread sheet of Buncombe county deed transfers where […]
US Cellular Center invites volunteer groups to earn portion of food and beverage sales
In exchange for staffing concession stands during some of the US Cellular Center’s busiest events, volunteer groups can earn a portion of food and beverage sales in addition to donations from patrons. The venue is accepting applications now.