Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – After consultation with the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, Dimitiry Vasil Stynka, 53, of Asheville, was charged from the March 21st fatality with Misd. Death By Vehicle and Failure To Yield Right Of Way. Mr. Stynka received a $5000 bond. An incorrect age of the individual […]
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East of the Riverway initiative seeks ‘alternatives to gentrification’
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – On March 25, the City of Asheville issued a Request for Proposals for a study for alternatives to gentrification in the East of the Riverway area. The RFP marks a next big step in a planning project focused on supporting a collaborative and concerted revitalization project […]
UNCA professor Mullen receives state teaching award
From UNC Asheville: Dwight Mullen, professor of political science and 30-year veteran of UNC Asheville’s faculty, has been named a recipient of the 2014 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award. A gifted teacher, active scholar and engaged community leader, Mullen has consistently taught courses that have challenged and inspired his students, and held […]
AFD: investigation leads to arson arrest
From the Asheville Fire Department: ASHEVILLE – On February 4th, 2014 the Asheville Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at 165 S. French Broad Ave, Aston Park Tower Apartments. Upon arrival crews observed that a smoke alarm had activated on the second floor. The preliminary investigation revealed that the fire originated where a sign […]
Two WNC groups selected for WealthWorks economic development program
For immediate release WASHINGTON, DC – HandMade in America and Land of Sky Regional Council, based in Western North Carolina, have been competitively selected by the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Research Foundation to participate in the 2014 WealthWorks Training through NADO’s Rural Wealth Creation initiative, supported by the Ford Foundation. HandMade in America […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for April 7-13
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 4/7/14 – 4/13/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. W.O.W. Health Screenings Blood Pressure Screening For best results, eat a light breakfast. FREE. Monday, April 7 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. First Church of the Nazarene Community Building 111 Washington Street, […]
ASAP promotes Get Local roots in April
For immediate release ASHEVILLE, NC (April 2, 2014)—This April look for roots on farmers market tables and at Appalachian Grown™ partner restaurants during ASAP’s Get Local roots month. Local roots – from beets and carrots to radishes and turnips – are some of the first veggies of the season to get snapped up by local […]
UNC Asheville Professor Dwight Mullen wins 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: Dwight Mullen, professor of political science and 30-year veteran of UNC Asheville’s faculty, has been named a recipient of the 2014 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award. A gifted teacher, active scholar and engaged community leader, Mullen has consistently taught courses that have challenged and inspired […]
Volunteers needed to get cancer patients on road to recovery
Press release American Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers to transport patients to local treatment Asheville, NC – April 3, 2014— Like many families, Don Deibert of Asheville’s family has been affected by cancer. So when the American Cancer Society came to his church four years ago looking for community volunteers to drive patients to cancer […]
Asheville Tea Party to host parents of fallen Navy SEAL
For immediate release Asheville Tea Party is hosting a forum with Billy and Karen Vaughn, the parents of fallen Navy SEAL, Aaron Carson Vaughn (SEAL Team VI). The downing of Extortion 17 was the day Aaron’s life ended and the day their lives began again. The forum will be held at the Skyland Fire Department, […]
American Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers to transport patients to local treatment
Press release From the American Cancer Society: Asheville, NC – April 3, 2014— Like many families, Don Deibert of Asheville’s family has been affected by cancer. So when the American Cancer Society came to his church four years ago looking for community volunteers to drive patients to cancer treatment, Deibert didn’t hesitate. After a short […]
Local businesses will donate 10 percent of sales on Saturday, April 5 to Our VOICE
Press release From Our VOICE: In honor of 40 years of service to our community, on April 5th businesses in West and Downtown Asheville will donate 10% of the day’s sales to Our VOICE. Participating business include (though the list continues to grow) Downtown Books & News, Izzy’s Coffee Den, Harvest Records, Short Street Cakes, […]
Entrepreneurial Spirit Expo scheduled May 10
For immediate release Asheville, North Carolina – While some people think of Asheville as the micro-brewing capital of the world, local speaker/business coach Mandy Wildman feels that Asheville has a higher claim to fame. Wildman, along with members of the WNC Women Entrepreneurs group, will be co-hosting the Asheville Entrepreneurial Spirit Event on Saturday May […]
Lionize at The Millroom on Monday, April 14
Press release Lionize at The Millroom on Monday, April 14 Rock, soul and blues trio LIONIZE will be stopping in ASHEVILLE on MONDAY, ARPIL 14 at THE MILLROOM for a headlining show in support of their new album JETPACK SOUNDTRACK. Co-produced by Jean-Paul Gaster, drummer of the rock group Clutch and Machine (Fall Out Boy, […]
Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema through November
Press release Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema through November Morris Broadband presents the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema, located at 2700 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock, NC. The live concerts, produced by Howard Molton and Tom Fisch, will be at 3:00 pm on the second Sunday of each month […]
Newly renovated Moose Café Asheville re-opens
Press release From Moose Cafe: Ultimate Farm to Table Restaurant Asheville, NC, April 3, 2014– Moose Café will re-open their long time Asheville location on 570 Brevard Road, on April 9th at 11am. After 23 years serving the great people of Western North Carolina the Moose Café is anxious to re-open their doors and welcome […]
ECO to host candidate forum on environment on April 24
For immediate release HENDERSONVILLE, NC – (April 3, 2014) ECO, the Environmental and Conservation Organization, will host primary candidates at a forum on Thursday, April 24, at 6:30pm at the City Operations Center. Our speakers will be competing for House District 117 and county commissioner seats at the May 6th primary. Meet and greet your […]
HT-N: Three local hospitals rated among safest
A recent ranking by Consumer Reports says one of the safest hospitals in the nation and three of the safest in the state can be found right here in Western North Carolina. The Hendersonville Times-News reported Thursday that Pardee Hospital was named the seventh safest hospital in the United States and the safest in North […]
CPP: Stanley Furniture closing in Graham County, where unemployment is one of highest in N.C.
excerpt from Carolina Public Press “In One WNC county, a Jobs Implosion,” by Gwen Albers … The closing will mean the elimination of 400 jobs in the rural Western North Carolina county that, in a string of recent months, has had one of the highest unemployment rates in the state. N.C. Department of Commerce data […]
AC-T: Buncombe Sheriff’s Department moving later this year
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Thursday that the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office plans to relocate from its current location into two other facilities by year’s end. The department made the announcement Wednesday. The transition begins Monday as multiple divisions will move into a satellite office at Leicester Crossing, 339 New Leicester Highway. The rest of the […]
8th West Asheville Urban Plant Walk set for May 3
Press Release Most people who live in urban areas like downtown West Asheville have no idea that they are surrounded by edible and medicinal plants. Examples of this include the garden ornamental forsythia, which is used for fevers and sore throats, and violet, the common lawn weed, which is both edible and useful for treating […]