Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe wrote about a 1906 killing spree that took the lives of three blacks and two whites. In a discussion series hosted by the YMI, UNCA history professor Darin Waters and Wolfe scholar Joanne Mauldin will talk about Wolfe’s story, “The Child by Tiger,” on Tueday, Nov. 27, and Thursday, Nov. 29. Community […]
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Swannanoa Valley Museum organizes Dec. 1 historical hike
Here’s the info via the Swannanoa Valley Museum’s email newsletter: Date: Saturday, December 1 Time: 9:30AM Meet: Black Mtn. Savings Bank, 200 East State St. Difficulty: Moderate, 4-miles In the 1800s, the E.T. Clemmons Stagecoach Line ran a route from Morganton through Old Fort and up the mountain to Black Mountain, Swannanoa, and into Asheville […]
FOUND Magazine’s 10th Anniversary Tour comes to Asheville
Here’s the press release from FOUND Magazine: My Heart Is An Idiot: FOUND Magazine’s 10th Anniversary Tour Comes to North Carolina! Author and This American Life Contributor Davy Rothbart takes to the road on a 79-city tour Celebrating FOUND Magazine’s 10th Anniversary and the release of his new book, My Heart is an Idiot [DURHAM, […]
McCrory to headline Dec. 8 Charles Taylor Holiday Dinner in Asheville
Here’s the information via the Buncombe County Republican Party email newsletter: North Carolina Governor-elect Pat McCrory will be the keynote speaker at the 20th Annual Charles Taylor Holiday Dinner, which will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 8 at Grove Park Inn in Asheville. The event will be Governor-elect McCroy’s first public […]
Air quality forecast: Moderate (YELLOW) for Friday, Nov. 23
Friday, November 23, 2012, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for WNC valleys. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency (828) 250-6777 Fax (828) 255-5226
Air quality forecast: Moderate (YELLOW) for Thursday, Nov. 22
Thursday, November 22, 2012, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for WNC valleys. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. The valleys are predicted to be code GREEN for the ridge tops of Asheville. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in this […]
District 2 recount set to begin Nov. 28
Here’s the notice from the Buncombe County government that the Board of Elections will convene Nov. 28 to conduct a recount of commissioner District 2 ballots. The recount is likely to take two to three days to complete. The recounts were requested by Republican candidate Christina Kelley G. Merrill and Democrat candidate Carol Peterson. The […]
Santa comes to Asheville, since 1936
The Optimist Club of Asheville launches its 2012 Santa Pal Project to bring toys to children in need: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (November 21, 2012) The Optimist Club of Asheville is pleased to announce the 2012 Santa Pal Project. Since 1936, Santa Pal has worked to bring toys to low-income families in the Asheville and Buncombe County […]
Hendersonville is sponsoring Nov. 28 ‘Shred Day’
Here’s the press release from the city of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville will sponsor a secure, Shred Day for City residents on Wednesday, November 28, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., in the parking lot of Patton Park, 59 E. Clairmont Drive. American Security Shredding, Inc, will have their shredding truck in the parking […]
Eliada Foundation – Sponsor a Child for Christmas
Press release from Eliada Foundation The holiday season is fast approaching, and Eliada is already hard at work to make this a special and memorable Christmas for the children in our care. Right now we are seeking families, businesses, churches, and other groups who are interested in sponsoring needy children and adolescents for the Christmas […]
Air quality forecast: Moderate (YELLOW) for Wednesday, Nov. 21
Wednesday, November 21, 2012, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for WNC valleys. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. The valleys are predicted to be code GREEN for the ridge tops of Asheville. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in this […]
UNCA board of trustees to meet Dec. 3
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees will meet from 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday, December 3, in Sherrill Center, Mountain View Conference Room, on the UNC Asheville campus. The meeting is open to the public. Portions of the meeting may be closed to the public under the provisions of […]
Mission Health opens new practice for adults, seniors
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 20, 2012) Mission Health is pleased to announce the opening of Mission Adult Medicine, its newest practice specializing in adult and geriatric care. Staffed with a board-certified geriatrician, Mission Adult Medicine takes a unique approach to adult care by managing a patients overall health during key stages […]
Forest Service kicks off revision of Nantahala-Pisgah Management Plan
Here’s the press release from the U.S. Forest Service: ASHEVILLE, N.C., Nov. 20, 2012 – Kristin Bail, forest supervisor of the USDA Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina, today announced that the agency is beginning the formal process of revising the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Land and Resource Management Plan (the Plan). The […]
Whole Foods will build new Asheville store at Tunnel Road Kmart location
Press release From Whole Foods Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) announces it will open a second store in the current Kmart shopping center on Tunnel Road in Asheville. The newest store in North Carolina for the natural and organic foods supermarket will occupy approximately 35,000 square feet of retail space in the existing Kmart location. […]
City Council appointed Boards and Commission openings for December, January
Press release from City Of Asheville The boards listed below currently have vacancies. The deadline for receiving applications for these openings is Wednesday, January 2 at 5 p.m. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601 or by e-mail at mburleson@ashevillenc.gov for an application form. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – These vacancies are for Alternates. The […]
Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda Dec. 5th
Press release from City of Asheville PRE-MEETING AGENDA – 4:30 PM, 5TH FLOOR CITY HALL 1. Review of agenda items. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA – 5:00 PM 1ST FLOOR CITY HALL The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear public comments only on items that appear on the agenda. Presentations by the public shall be […]
Suntrust Bank closing Canton, Asheville branches, WLOS reports
From WLOS: “A major bank is set to close two of its mountain locations. Suntrust Bank says after the New Year they’re closing up a branch in Asheville and a branch in Canton. … The decision is not sitting well with customers. For those in Canton, the closest Suntrust to them is either in Waynesville […]
MedWest-Haywood announces new president and CEO
Press release From MedWest Clyde, N.C., November 19, 2012 – A senior executive with more than 25 years experience in healthcare management has been chosen as the next president and chief executive officer of MedWest-Haywood. After a four month search, Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) selected Janie Sinacore-Jaberg, FACHE, to lead the hospital and its 650 […]
Sean McElhone promoted to west district superintendent for state parks system
Here’s the press release from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – Sean McElhone, formerly the superintendent at Lake James State Park, has been promoted to west district superintendent for the state parks system, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. McElhone succeeds Tom Jackson, who retired in September after […]
Our VOICE to hold new fundraiser on Dec. 6
Press release From Our VOICE Our VOICE, the Buncombe County Rape Crisis and Prevention Center, is hosting the first annual W.E.A.R. Asheville event on Thursday December 6th from 7-9pm at Pack Place. This unique fundraiser combines the talents of local jewelry makers with the goal of promoting the idea that “We Each Are Responsible” for […]