From The Mountaineer: Haywood County deputies have arrested a man accused of shaking and seriously injuring his three-month-old baby.
News Bulletins
McDowell News: Charity money stolen from McDowell animal rescue
From McDowell News: A local charity trying to raise money for animals with special needs was robbed Saturday after someone broke into their storage unit that housed donated items, according to a police report filed by Carol Ferebee, co-director of Paws and Claws.
News & Observer: Moral Monday gathering remembers Birmingham church bombing
From News & Observer: Nearly 200 demonstrators were part of the procession that moved slowly from the First Baptist Church on Wilmington Street in downtown Raleigh to the Executive Mansion. The event, touted as the 18th “Moral Monday,” was led by Youth and College NAACP groups from across North Carolina. Gov. Pat McCrory was attending […]
WLOS: Man impersonating cop arrested
From WLOS: Hendersonville Police arrested a man impersonating a police officer while trying to break into a home.
Times-News: Flat Rock receives grant for park
From Times-News: The village of Flat Rock got word Monday that the N.C. Parks and Recreation Authority has approved a $475,000 grant to put toward the village’s purchase of Highland Lake Golf Course for a municipal park.
Preservation and digitizing of Buncombe slave deeds earns national award
The press release from UNC Asheville is below. For more on this topic, see Xpress’ cover story, “Bought & Sold: Forgotten Documents Highlight Local Slave History.” Deborah Miles, executive director of UNC Asheville’s Center for Diversity Education, and Drew Reisinger, Buncombe County Register of Deeds, were named co-recipients of a 2013 Award of Merit from […]
Orange Peel screening ‘Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark’ tonight
The Orange Peel continues its summer movie series with Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark tonight (Monday, Sept. 16) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $2. Read Ken Hanke’s review here.
Blue Ridge Community Health Services gets national recognition for health care quality, primary care
Press release From Blue Ridge Community Health Services: (Hendersonville, NC)–Blue Ridge Community Health Services (BRCHS) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating compliance with national standards for health care quality and safety as a primary care medical home (PCMH). Since 1975, The Joint Commission has developed state-of-the-art standards for outpatient ambulatory […]
AC-T: Traffic signal eyed at Roberson High entrance
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times: N.C. Department of Transportation officials are looking into the possibility of installing a traffic light on busy Long Shoals Road at the entrance to Roberson High School to alleviate persistent traffic congestion problems. As part of the same effort, Buncombe school officials are working on plans of their […]
AC-T: Airport Road is getting a new supermarket, sporting goods store, hotel
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Airport Road is getting its second wind. An Aldi supermarket is under construction, a Dick’s Sporting Goods store will soon go up across the street and a new Courtyard by Marriott hotel will emerge near the interstate in the coming months, all within a mile or so […]
State recommends changes to coal ash contamination consent order
Here’s the press release from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – In response to public comments, state officials recommended changes Friday to a proposed consent order with Duke Energy relating to the state’s lawsuits against the utility for environmental compliance issues at Duke’s Asheville Steam Electric Generating Plant in Buncombe County […]
Bothwell will speak at Bee City USA dedication
From Cecil Bothwell’s campaign: Asheville, NC— Asheville City Councilmember Cecil Bothwell will speak at an official Bee City dedication ceremony at 1:30 p.m. today as Asheville becomes the first Bee City USA, an honor thanks in part to Bothwell’s tireless advocacy on City Council. The dedication ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial adjacent […]
Times-News: Missing hikers found
From Times-News: Two lost hikers who spent a chilly night in the rugged Green River Gamelands were located by search and rescue personnel around 6 p.m. Sunday, a day after they went missing.
WLOS: Boy Scout building musical center for school
WLOS reports that a Flat Rock school will offer a music center thanks to a Boy Scout’s Eagle Scout Project.
McDowell News: Old Fort topless rally gained little participation
From McDowell News: For those who hoped to see topless women in Old Fort on Sunday, the event fell flat.
Black Mountain News: Local mill tries to bring textiles back to WNC
From Black Mountain News: The mill, which employs 12 people, specializes in a variety of fiber processing services — with price depending on customer needs — from washing fiber to making yarn or felted fabrics. The full-service mill processes wool, mohair, angora, alpaca and other fibers.
Urban News: Sandburg site will host naturalization ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 17
From the Urban News Twenty-five candidates will become new citizens during a ceremony at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site amphitheater in Flat Rock on Tuesday, September 17 at 10:30 a.m. This day is also recognized nationally as Constitution and Citizenship Day in honor of the Constitution having been signed September 17, 1787. This […]
Asheville Symphony string musicians perform with WCU faculty and students on Sept. 17
From a press release: String musicians from the Asheville Symphony Orchestra will team up with students and faculty from the Western Carolina University School of Music to present a performance Tuesday, Sept. 17, to start the second year of an artist-in-residence program. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the John W. Bardo Fine […]
Intersections Book Group discusses “With or Without You: A Memoir” on Sept. 17
The Intersections Book Discussion Group, which meets in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre, will discuss “With or Without You: A Memoir” by Domenica Ruta on Thursday, Sept. 17. Meeting time is 6:30 p.m. and the group is free. Reading the book is required to attend. From a press release: The Book Discussion Group is […]
Folk Soul Revival at Jack of the Wood
Virginia- and Tennessee-based Folk Soul Revival, described as “a harmony drenched, boot stomping, rowdy, rootsy Americana band,” makes its way to Asheville on Friday, Oct. 11. They’ll play Jack of the Wood at 9 p.m. Local rockers Red Honey also perform. $7. From a press release: “FSR has just released their third album ‘Prompting The […]
Asheville Downtown Association presents ‘Strong Towns: A New Model for Growth’
Here’s the information from the Asheville Downtown Association: The Asheville Downtown Association and Samsel Architects invites you to join us for “Strong Towns Curbside Chat,” a special presentation by planning expert, Chuck Marohn. This candid talk about the future of America’s cities, towns and neighborhoods will take place Thursday, September 19 from 6-8pm at The […]