The NC Brewers Guild announces: Feb. 13, 2012—Win Bassett, an attorney, writer and North Carolina beer advocate, has been named the new Executive Director of the North Carolina Brewers Guild <http://ncbeer.org> . He will assume duties of the position today, February 13, 2012. Bassett is contributing writer and education coordinator for All About Beer <http://allaboutbeer.org> […]
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Breast thermograms to be offered Feb. 21 in Johnson City
From the press release: Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Clinical Thermographer, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Castle Clinic Robert Allen MD 1416 S Roan St Johnson City TN 37604 Tel: 423-979-6257 On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available from 10-2 pm. Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive […]
NCDENR says less trash going to NC landfills
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Experts say the sour economy and increased recycling efforts are behind a drop in the amount of garbage North Carolinians throw away. The statewide disposal rate fell below one ton per person in 2010-11 for the first time in 20 years, according to a report issued by the N.C. Department […]
Henderson County dialogue on racial divides Thursday evening
The Henderson County League of Women Voters will hold a forum on racial divides in the community on Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Blue Ridge Community Health Services Building 2579 Chimney Rock Road. For more information on the dialogue, call 828-693-5257
Henderson County sheriff search committee promises open process
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, The Henderson County Republican Party committee charged with vetting candidates for sheriff has set up a schedule for interviewing prospects, soliciting input from Sheriff’s Office employees and releasing the committee’s findings. “There will be no secrets. There will be no cronyism. This committee will be above board because we believe […]
McDowell Early College program experiences growth in its first six years
From The McDowell News: McDowell Early College (MEC) has seen tremendous growth over the last six years. The school allows students to earn college credit and even an associate degree during high school. Lisa Robinson has been the principal at MEC since it started and has seen how the program has grown. “The initial plan […]
Red Cross opens temporary shelter in Hendersonville due to weather
From the Times-News: The American Red Cross in downtown Hendersonville has opened a temporary shelter this afternoon as bitter-cold temperatures are forecast to grip the mountains for a second consecutive night. Henderson County Deputy Fire Marshall Wally Hollis said the Red Cross center opened its doors at 1 p.m. today as a “comfort station” for […]
Sarasota Herald-Tribune contest grand prize is a craft-beer trip to Asheville
According to ticketsarasota.com, an online arm of the Herald-Tribune (Sarasota): Like craft beer? Have a talent for rhyme? You can win a VIP trip for two to craft beer hotspot Asheville, N.C., in the Top O’ The Limerick Contest, sponsored by the Shamrock Pub and Ticketsarasota.com.
N.C.-S.C. border to be officially decided later this year
From The State: On May 24, 1772, William Moultrie took a break from surveying the South Carolina-North Carolina border to visit little Charlotte Town, which he described as having five or six houses, “very ordinary built of logs.” Nearly 240 years later, Charlotte has a few more houses. But the passage of time and the […]
Brown Mountain Lights still a mystery
From The News Herald: MORGANTON — No matter how they try, scientists ranging from paranormal investigators to serious physicists are unable to unlock the mystery of the Brown Mountain Lights in Burke County. “Artists and scientists alike have congregated around this phenomena,” said Joshua P. Warren, Asheville native turned paranormal investigator who spoke before a […]
APD makes arrest in overnight shooting incident
From the Asheville Police Department (full release): ASHEVILLE – On Saturday, 02-11-12, at approx. 4:38 am; APD Patrol Units responded to a report of a gun discharge at 17A Lee Walker Heights Apartments located at 50 Wilbar Ave. near downtown Asheville. The caller reported that Kavon Clayton of 55 Dogwood Court in East Asheville, fired […]
UNCA takes the Big South Conference regular season title
From the Times-News: A lot was riding on Saturday’s home game for the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, as they went up against Radford, a team that they barely beat in early January. But there was no “barely” about the Bulldogs’ dominating 88-62 win as they controlled the game from the start at Kimmel Arena before a […]
Transylvania Regional Hospital welcomes interim CFO
From the press release: BREVARD, N.C., Feb. 10, 2012 – Transylvania Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome Jeff Rush as interim Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance for the Brevard hospital and all of its affiliate organizations. Rush will oversee all financial operations for the Brevard hospital and its affiliates including financial planning, monitoring cash […]
NCpedia gets 24,000 more articles
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources announces: North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Linda A. Carlisle today unveiled a partnership between the State Library of North Carolina and UNC Press to make the six volumes of the “Dictionary of North Carolina Biography” and the “Encyclopedia of North Carolina,” some 24,000 articles in all, available as […]
Meals on Wheels polar bear plunge today, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m.
Time again for the annual polar bear plunge to benefit Asheville Meals on Wheels. With snow falling in Western North Carolina this morning, and temperatures plummeting … it should be tantalizing. So grab the family and join them Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Asheville Racquet Club South (off Hwy. 25). The jump starts at […]
New edition of “A History of African Americans in North Carolina” now available
The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources announces: RALEIGH – A new, revised edition of “A History of African Americans in North Carolina” is now available from the Historical Publications Section of the N.C. Office of Archives and History. The volume covers more than 400 years from the colonial period through the early 21st century. […]
Looking for something to do tonight? How about Drag Queen Bingo to benefit Brother Wolf
From BlogAsheville, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue proudly presents the Spring Drag Queen Bingo on Friday, February 10th at the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom, 31 Woodfin Street, Asheville. Hosted by Natalie Smalls and the area’s finest Drag Queens, join us for a raucous, rowdy night of drinks, snacks and fun… and of course, drama! Guaranteed to be […]
Western launches study about gender equality pay
From Smoky Mountain News: Western Carolina University has launched a pay study to determine whether male employees are paid more than their female counterparts when doing the same jobs. The study is expected to take up to two years to complete. It has been some seven years since a formal task force studied salaries at […]
Rotarians Against Hunger annual food drive focused on WNC
From the press release: Asheville, NC – Plans for the Rotarians Against Hunger (RAH) Third Annual Food Packaging Event is well underway with strong commitments from Thermo Fisher Scientific and Asheville-based artist Jonas Gerard. The Third Annual RAH will take place April 28, 2012, when 50,000 bags (enough food for 300,000 meals) will be packaged, […]
Park Ridge Health to offer class on how to stay out of debt, build wealth
From the press release: Hendersonville, N.C. (February 9, 2012) – Most people struggle to make ends meet. In fact, 70 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. The class series “Financial Peace University” is designed to teach you and your family to get out of debt, stay out of debt and build wealth. Park Ridge […]
Retired McDowell County captain dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound
From the McDowell News: It was with heavy hearts that McDowell County sheriff’s deputies carried on with their duties Thursday – patrolling roads, interviewing suspects, serving papers, answering phones. They wore black bands across their badges and lowered the flag to half staff. They were in mourning over the loss of a colleague and friend. […]