From the press release: The lobby renovations at 40 Coxe Avenue are complete with the following services conveniently located in one place—40 Coxe Avenue: Family Planning (birth control methods, Pap tests, pregnancy tests, emergency contraception); STD testing & treatment, HIV testing; Communicable Disease Immunizations (Child, Adult and Foreign Travel) TB Services (skin tests, x‐ray screening […]
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Online film collection shows North Carolina’s past
Carolina Public Press reports: Access collection anywhere with N.C. library card. Hollywood is abuzz about Oscar nominations for black and white and silent films this year, and a black and white film collection about North Carolina now is available at the NCLIVE website. The silent, black and white depression-era footage of the state by H. […]
Murphy, Bellamy attend Polk County Democrats’ fundraiser
Here’s the press release from the campaign of congressional candidate Timothy Murphy (NC-10): Timothy Murphy of Rutherfordton and Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy, Democratic candidates for the US House in the 10th District, attended the Polk County Democrats Men’s Club Fundraising Dinner on Friday night. The candidates (who did not coordinate their visit) mingled with the […]
Eichenbaum: Shuler throws in the Towel
Here’s the press release from congressional candidate Dr. Dan Eichenbaum: Asheville, NC (February 4, 2012) – On Groundhog Day, Heath Shuler, a former football quarter back, and soon to be former congressman, saw the shadow on the wall and threw in the towel. Mr. Shuler announced that he will not seek re-election to the North […]
Marathon runner to start 444-mile cross-NC run in Asheville
Charlotte Observer reports: Bob Weeks wants your attention. And he’s willing to run across North Carolina to get it. … Weeks [will] run 444 miles from Asheville to Wilmington in May to raise money for [The Wounded Warrior Project, which helps veterans injured in combat]. The run will take 20 days, including rest stops in […]
Amazing journey: How microbrewery icon Grossman landed in WNC
Hendersonville Times-News’ Gary Glancy looks how Ken Grossman grew his dream into reality: From young homebrewer to industry icon, it seems fitting that Ken Grossman’s amazing life journey has led his Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. to the mountains of Western North Carolina. It’s the kind of story that resonates in southern Appalachian culture — a […]
Henderson County clear-cut logging operation annoys neighbors
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Theron Maybin first became aware of the logging operation near Pinnacle Mountain in 2009, when mud began flowing into the Green River near his farm. “I can see (the property) from my front window,” Maybin said. “All of the runoff from the property has come across my property.” About 400 […]
Help find April Pickens — last seen in December
From the Asheville Police Department, The Asheville Police Department is asking for your help finding 29-year-old April Michelle Pickens. She was last seen at Pisgah View Apartments at the end of December. If you have any information that may help investigators, call 828-252-1110 or Buncombe Crimestoppers at 828-255-5555.
League of Women Voters forum on Asheville’s water system Feb 13th
The purpose of the forum is to provide the public with reliable, factual information about the water system, its history, options for its future, and the overall legislative process that is guiding its status. The North Carolina legislature has appointed a study committee that is considering future options for the system, chaired by Rep. Tim […]
Author of “Moral Minority: Our Skeptical Founding Fathers” to speak at UNCA
Avery County cycling incident: Car swerved to hit cyclist, says coach
Avery Journal reports: While cycling with six other LMC cyclists, Michael Rozelle was struck by a car on Hickory Nut Gap Road on Friday, Jan. 20. Rozelle was not seriously injured, but the incident left the cyclists shaken because they were left with distinct impression that the car had intentionally swerved into the oncoming lane […]
NC DOT awards contracts worth $12.8 million to resurface Jackson County highways
The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently awarded 39 contracts totaling $203.2 million for highway and bridge projects across the state. Among them are: • a contract to resurface 3.5 miles of U.S. 23/441 in Jackson County. The section to be resurfaced extends from Grasshopper Road near Dillsboro to Tatham Road in Savannah. The $5.6 […]
Area churches stage ‘souper bowl’ this weekend
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Area churches will join congregations across the country Sunday to collect cans of soup and donations for the Souper Bowl of Caring. Churches donate the soup and money raised during the day to charities that help supply food to people in need. In Henderson County, much of the money and […]
WCU African American Heritage Festival begins Monday
Western Carolina University announces: Western Carolina University’s Department of Intercultural Affairs will host an African American Heritage Festival in honor of Black History Month in the Grandroom of A.K. Hinds University Center from Monday, Feb. 6, through Wednesday, Feb. 8. On Feb. 6, events include a Langston Hughes lecture sponsored by the English and history […]
Hendersonville rebuilds its historic downtown ‘underground’
Hendersonville Times-News reports: …Fazio Design group’s Austin Fazio — who owns the basement at 401 N. Main St. — asked the city about the possibility of commemorating the below-ground historic area, which housed a poker club and later the Teen Canteen in the 1940’s and ’50’s until it was closed and covered with the sidewalk. […]
Knapp seeking District 3 seat on Board of Commissioners
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Local accountant Robert Knapp has announced his candidacy for Buncombe County commissioner in District 3, saying he would bring his auditing skills to bear on the county budget.
Henderson sheriff files papers for medical retirement
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Henderson County commissioners say Sheriff Rick Davis has begun the process of seeking medical retirement, and they plan to discuss his progress in closed session during a meeting Monday. Davis has been taking sick leave since Nov. 23, when he announced he was being treated for bipolar disorder. In December, […]
Patsy Keever will remain in race for Congress in NC’s 10th Congressional District
Here’s the press release from the Keever campaign: Patsy Keever will remain in race for Congress in NC’s 10th Congressional District. Keever will not switch to NC-11 race despite Rep. Shuler’s withdrawal. Asheville, NC—Today State Representative Patsy Keever announced that, despite Rep. Heath Shuler’s decision not to run for reelection in the 11th Congressional District, […]
Wee Trade kids’ sale expands to two weekends this month at AG Center
From Wee Trade: Wee Trade may be WNC’s most anticipated childrens’ consignment sale, where over 1400 families consign goods gathered under one roof for a weekend sale event at the WNC Agricultural Center. From strollers and nursery furniture to clothing, shoes and toys, we’ve got everything you need for infants, toddlers or teens! It’s also […]
Fletcher fire and rescue to get federal grant
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Ten North Carolina fire departments, including Fletcher Fire and Rescue, will receive money through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program for safety equipment, operations or vehicle acquisitions. Fletcher Fire and Rescue will receive $48,716 for operations and safety. A total of $2,501,482 will be awarded […]
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