Press release from National Forests in North Carolina (U.S. Forest Service) The USDA Forest Service today announced that a portion of Davis Creek Road on the Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, will remain closed to thru traffic until Sept. 1, 2013 to complete road improvement work. Residents of the Tipton Creek Community will be […]
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Local partners release Buncombe County, WNC ‘Community Health Assessments’
A new partnership has brought several local agencies together to collect and analyze data to establish priorities, create local plans, and align investments to improve health. While Mission Hospital, Buncombe and Madison have partnered in the past in a variety of ways, this is the first time that these three agencies have worked together on […]
Sen. Apodaca reappointed as Rules and Operation Committee chairman
Press release From the office of Sen. Phil Berger (President Pro Tempore, N.C. Legislature) Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced Tuesday he plans to reappoint Sen. Tom Apodaca (R-Henderson) as the Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate when the legislature convenes early next year. The Rules Committee is […]
Judge finds “Choose Life” plates unconstitutional
WLOS reports: A federal judge says North Carolina’s plan to offer an anti-abortion license plate is unconstitutional. Judge James Fox says the state can’t offer that viewpoint without also offering similar plates supporting abortion rights. North Carolina lawmakers authorized the “choose life” plate in 2011, but defeated amendments would have also authorized plates saying “respect […]
HUD report: Homelessness increases in North Carolina despite slight nationwide decline
Media release From U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development GREENSBORO – On a single night last January, 633,782 people were homeless in the United States, largely unchanged from the year before. In releasing HUD’s latest national estimate of homelessness, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan noted that even during a historic housing […]
UNCA to Conduct Routine Test of Emergency Siren System Dec. 17
Press release from UNC Asheville News Service UNC Asheville’s Department of Public Safety will conduct a routine test of the campus outdoor emergency siren and speaker system, between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17. This is a routine test in accordance with the University’s emergency notification maintenance and testing protocols. The test will […]
Blue Ridge Community Health Services receives $50,000 grant
From the Hendersonville Times-News Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc. has received a $50,000 grant from the Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation Inc. to increase access to school-based health centers for Henderson County Public Schools students. During the 2011-12 school year, 1,856 students used school-based health services resulting in 11,283 encounters. This funding […]
NC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognizes Hilda Gurdian, publisher of La Noticia
Press release From La Noticia On Saturday, December 9 the NC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held the first Latino Entrepreneur Award Celebration. The event commemorated the growth of the chamber and the accomplishments of chamber members. In the celebration four Latino leaders were recognized for their outstanding achievements as entrepreneurs in the Triangle area. Hilda […]
Hand in Hand Gallery will close on Dec. 29
According to a press release, Hand in Hand Gallery (2720 Greenville Highway /NC 225 in Flat Rock), will close on Saturday, Dec. 29. The gallery has been in business for 16 years. “The owners, potter David Voorhees and jeweler Molly Sharp Voorhees, are retiring from the retail gallery business to pursue their own artwork exclusively […]
Gov-elect McCrory promises to remember WNC
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, North Carolina Gov.-elect Pat McCrory says his first trip out of Raleigh after he is sworn into office next month will be to Asheville. The newly-elected Republican governor made the promise Saturday as he celebrated his victory at the annual Charles Taylor holiday dinner at Grove Park Inn.
Girl Scout and Goodwill partnership nets positive results
Here’s the press release from the girl scouts: Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont have just wrapped up the annual partnership Good Turn for Goodwill community service project. This event took place throughout […]
Girl Scouts Peaks to Piedmont drive gets 5,107 bags for Goodwill
Full announcement from Girl Scouts of America: (Colfax, NC – December 10, 2012) –Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont have just wrapped up the annual partnership Good Turn for Goodwill community service project. […]
City of Asheville water interruption on Riddle Road
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Water Resources Department has reported water interruption on Riddle Road due to a main line repair East District. The anticipated time of repair is 6:30 pm. This will include customers on Harrison Hill Road, Mountain Crest Road, Patton Cemetery Road, Sunset Drive, and portions […]
Swannanoa’s annual Community-Wide Holiday Party, Benefit Thursday, Dec. 13
Press release from the Swannanoa Business Association and Friends & Neighbors of Swannanoa Friends & Neighbors of Swannanoa (FANS) and Swannanoa Business Association (SBA) invite Swannanoa residents to the 3rd Annual Community-Wide Holiday Party & Benefit, Thurs., Dec. 13, 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Native Kitchen & Social Pub, 204 Whitson Ave. in Swannanoa. This […]
Dec. 10 protest planned at GOP Senator Burr’s Asheville office over tax plans
Here’s the press release from MoveOn: MoveOn members to join candlelight vigil calling on Senator Richard Burr to stop holding the middle class hostage over tax cuts for the wealthy, prevent a $2k middle-class tax increase On Monday, December 10, Asheville-area MoveOn members will join a candlelight vigil hosted by the Western North Carolina Central […]
McHenry: I won’t vote for tax increases to avert fiscal cliff
In a message sent Dec. 9 via email newsletter, newly reelected Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry says he won’t vote for any tax increases to avert the so-called “fiscal cliff,” which is basically a series of drastic tax hikes and spending cuts that will automatically kick-in if no other deal is made by the President and […]
Some state politicians spent more than half-million for $14K job, C-T’s Boyle estimates
Asheville Citizen-Times columnist John Boyle reviews information from the latest campaign-finance reports filed by North Carolina candidates for the 2012 election. from the Asheville Citizen-Times … Keep in mind that state senators and representatives make $13,951 a year, plus a travel stipend. So for the equivalent of a part-time job at a fast food restaurant, […]
Duke Energy awards grant for Smokies Blueways Trail initiative to map recreational water features
An $85,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation will help create a North Carolina “Smokies Blueways Trail will link the paddling, fishing, swimming and boating spots on rivers and lakes in the region under one banner,” Andrew Casper of the Smoky Mountain News reports: The mountains rising above the valleys have long been the main […]
Youth employment plummets in North Carolina
Press release from Action for Children North Carolina An entire generation of young Tar Heels is aging with limited work experience and without the knowledge and job-readiness skills North Carolina employers need to compete in the 21st century, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Youth and Work: Restoring Teen and […]
REHappening looks for artists of all sorts, deadline is Dec. 15
Details, from the MAP: Attention artists, performers and musicians: The next {Re}Happening will take place on the former grounds of Black Mountain College on Saturday, April 6, and we hope you will be a participant. In the spirit of Black Mountain College, {RE}Happening sets the stage for artists to incorporate spontaneity, experimentation, audience participation and/or […]
Breast thermograms to be offered Tuesday, Dec. 18
Press release From Cindy Sullivan, CCT Thermographer On Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012, Cindy Sullivan, CCT thermographer, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Asheville Integrative Medicine 832 Hendersonville Rd Asheville NC 28803 Appointments are available from 9-2PM. The initial thermogram is $149.00. The screening process takes approximately 15 minutes. Results will be interpreted by an […]