Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Thursday, 02-23-12, at approx. 3:58 pm, Asheville Police and School Resource Officers from Asheville High School responded to the upper parking lot of Asheville High located at 419 McDowell St. in reference to a report of a student brandishing a shotgun. Officers were advised that […]
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Belk, Wheeler to receive Warren Wilson’s first honorary degrees
Two distinguished North Carolinians will be awarded honorary degrees May 12 at the 2012 Warren Wilson College Commencement. Irwin Belk of Charlotte and Billy Edd Wheeler of Swannanoa each will receive the Doctor of Humane Letters from the college during the commencement ceremony. They are the first two recipients of honorary degrees from Warren Wilson. […]
Video: S*%t Sue Myers Says and S*%t Josh Michael Says
If you’re a regular listener to Star 104.3, you might find this friendly back-and-forth between hosts Sue Myers and Josh Michael amusing.
Video: Unifire starts Kickstarter campaign to bring their dragon to life
Although there’s no word on this from the group’s homepage or Facebook profile, this video shows that Unifire Theatre is planning on launching a Kickstarter campaign to create a “flaming, 7-man dragon.” Searches on Kickstarter also returned no results, so here’s hoping we haven’t let the flaming cat out of the asbestos bag by posting […]
Video: Digitaldigi talks ‘90s movies
Local vlogger digitaldigi talks about a “select few” films from his “massive” collection of ’90s flicks.
Mayor of Hendersonville says city officials oppose becoming part of a regional water authority
From the Times-News: FLETCHER — Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk told a special legislative committee this morning that town officials would be unanimously opposed to becoming part of a regional water authority.
NC Council for Women to offer info sessions for agencies intersted in future grants
From the press release: RALEIGH – The N.C. Council for Women will present a series of information sessions to assist agencies interested in applying for future grant funding for domestic violence, sexual assault and displaced homemaker programs. Some sessions will be offered via webinar to accommodate limited travel budgets of nonprofit agencies interested in applying […]
Swannanoa Valley Museum offers rare chance to hike to Blue Seas Falls
From the Swannanoa Valley Museum press release On Saturday, March 3rd, hike on pristine land to a spectacularly clear stream falling over a 30′ high rock face into a deep, dark pool. The setting adds amazing character to the falls, which is located at the feet of some of the highest mountains in the East. […]
School survey shows most parents do not want changes to two Hendersonville elementary schools
From the Times-News: A substantial number of parents at Bruce Drysdale and Hendersonville elementaries said in a survey that they did not want any changes made to the structure of the two schools. Many of those who did want change, however, said they preferred the suggestion that Bruce Drysdale become a magnet school. Meagan Karvonen, […]
UNCA’s student newspaper reviews ACT’s production of “Chicago”
From The Blue Banner: Asheville Community Theatre’s production of “Chicago” opened with a bang last Friday, literally. “Chicago” is one of those timeless musicals in the fact that it was, and continues to be, socially relevant. The musical is satirical and hilarious but honestly points out the flaws in the judicial system when pretty women […]
Want to create a backyard or neighborhood orchard? There’s a workshop for that
From the press release: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, February 22, 2012) – One of the best investments WNC residents can make is not in the stock market, but rather their own backyard or community food market. Fruit and nut trees offer valuable nutrition, save thousands of dollars and provide a wonderful habitat for birds and other animals. […]
Sylva AM still waiting on FCC to approve license
From the Smoky Mountain News: It will be several more weeks at best before Sylva AM radio station WRGC gets back on the air, pending approval from the Federal Communications Commission to grant the station a license. Word that the station would resume broadcasting around Valentine’s Day were rumors, said Roy Burnette, who is trying […]
Forrestry nonprofit names its new executive director
From the Times-News: Carlton Murrey has been named executive director of the Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association. Murrey will lead all aspects of the growth and operation of the association in conjunction with its board of directors. He began his new role in January.
OPINION: EPA must protect public health, not corporate favor, says Asheville resident
Recent Asheville grad and Xpress intern Gabe Dunsmith shared an article of his published in the Vassar College paper, The Miscellany News, where Dunsmith is in his freshman year. Here is an excerpt: In the contemporary political sphere, calls to reform the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) often come from politicians on the far right. For […]
Asheville named one of the new hipster cities in America
In a recent article published by Austin’s Daily Digital Magazine, CultureMap, Asheville ranks as one of the cities considered to be the “next Austin.” Here’s what they had to say: Like Austin, Asheville is a live music Mecca featuring troves of young white men dressing like their grandfathers. But instead of finding collections of synths […]
NC Physical Therapy PAC endorses Senator Jim Davis
From the press release: (Franklin, NC) – The North Carolina Physical Therapy Political Action Committee has endorsed Senator Jim Davis for re-election (R-District 50; Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain Counties). The NCPT-PAC likes Senator Davis because he has shown that he is committed to “do the right thing.” His continued efforts to […]
Moffitt violates ethics rules with campaign announcements
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Two state lawmakers have violated ethics rules that prohibit the use of General Assembly email for campaign purposes. … Ethical Principal and Guideline 7, drafted in 2007, says lawmakers may not conduct campaign activities in state offices or with state equipment. … Republican Rep. Tim Moffitt, who […]
BI-LO announces its third annual “Feed the Love” pet food drive
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 22, 2012) — In this recovering economy, local food banks face the dual challenge of diminished contributions and an increased number of individuals in need of food not only for themselves, but for their pets as well. Pets have proven to be beneficial to their owners in more […]
Asheville resident participates in Walk MS in honor of her dad, to find a cure for her disease
From the press release: Beth Castro, 30, of Asheville, NC, is committed to fighting multiple sclerosis. She currently is planning to participate in her second year of Walk MS, which raises money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Asheville Walk event will be held April 21, 2012, at Carrier Park. The walk is a […]
Gannett plans to switch to paywall model for its papers, except for USA Today
Forbes Magazine reports that the Gannett company plans to switch to a paywall system for all of its newspapers, with the exception of USA Today. The Asheville Citizen-Times is a Gannett company newspaper. From Forbes Magazine: The vogue for digital paywalls sweeping the news business has made it all the way to the top: Gannett, […]
American Red Cross announces blood donation opportunities for March
From the press release: Buncombe County – American Red Cross blood donors can help save lives and escape to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast! Those who come out to donate blood or platelets from February 13 to March 31, 2012 will be entered to win one of three, three-day oceanfront vacation rentals at The Islander Inn […]