According to a newsletter from the Western North Carolina AIDS Project, “National Black AIDS Awareness Day (NBAAD) is a community mobilization initiative designed to encourage Blacks across the US to get educated, get tested, get involved and get treated for HIV/AIDS.” On the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 7, Mayor Bellamy and representatives from WNCCHS will […]
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Federal money for new police may be harder to get this year
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Asheville interim police Chief Wade Wood says his department will see a “huge benefit” from the $711,255 federal grant it won last year. The money, awarded through the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program, will allow the department to hire five new police officers — something it hasn’t been able […]
MoDaddy’s closes
According to a post on its Facebook page, downtown bar and live music venue MoDaddy’s has closed its doors. The announcement doesn’t specify a reason for the closure and reads: Modaddys has closed. Please support live music. Thank you for the memories.
Fly fishing clinic helps emerging outdoor women build skills
From the Caswell Messenger: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer a special fly-fishing weekend for women through the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program on March 9-11 in the mountains. Activities will be held at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and Davidson River Campground, south of Asheville, near Brevard in Transylvania County. The registration fee […]
See Spot run: Neuter-a-thon offers free surgery
Attention all male dog owners: If you live in the Asheville area and need to get your dog neutered, schedule an appointment with them for Feb. 17. Thanks to a study run by the Humane Alliance, owners will be reimbursed for neutering surgery. In order to qualify, your dog must be over 6 months of […]
Blue Ridge Community College helps develop phone app for first responders
Hendersonville Times-News reports: FLAT ROCK — You’re a first responder, and you’re not sure how to safely approach the hybrid vehicle at your wreck scene to rescue the driver who is trapped inside. … The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium Quick Reference Guide app is available to anyone with an iPhone or Android device. It […]