Three members of UNC-Asheville’s Master of Liberal Arts program (Maryedith Burrell, Ann Barrett and Jessica Pepper) will read their work during the February “Writers at Home” event, held at Malaprop’s on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. From a press release: “Burrell has written for studios and networks such as Disney and NBC, starred in […]
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Local air agency accepting nominations for awards
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: Through the annual Clean Air Excellence Awards Program, the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) will recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made valuable contributions to air quality in Buncombe County. It recognizes unregulated improvements to air quality emissions or voluntary actions benefiting the […]
Coming up: 25 cent book sale at Pack Library
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: The Friends of the Library are having a sale at Pack Library on Friday, February 10 and Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. On Friday and Saturday, all books in the downstairs sale at Pack Library will be 25 cents. In addition, […]
Renovations at 40 Coxe Ave. Buncombe Health and Human Services Dept. complete
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 & evaluation, […]
Wildlife Commission proposes night hunting of coyotes and feral hogs
Here’s the press release from the Wildlife Commission: Wildlife Commission Proposes Night Hunting of Coyotes and Feral Hogs RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2012) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is inviting the public to comment on proposed rules that will allow the hunting of feral swine and coyotes at night with a light. The proposed […]
Buncombe County Schools observes National School Counseling Week
From the press release: National School Counseling Week 2012, “School Counselors: Helping Students Be Brilliant,” will be celebrated from Feb. 6-10, 2012, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school […]
School Bus Driver Appreciation Week set for Feb. 13-17
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County School System: Approximately 790,000 children ride more than 13,000 school buses each school day in North Carolina. To recognize the excellence of our state’s school bus drivers and their accomplishments, Governor Beverly Perdue has proclaimed February 13-17, 2012, as “School Bus Driver Appreciation Week.” School bus drivers […]
APD touts use of technology, crime data
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – The Asheville Police Department recently took steps with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office to increase the amount of crime data available online. Other new services include an iPhone app and the ability to anonymously submit tips online and through texting. “Providing reliable, timely information to our […]
APD arrests absconder from Indiana
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Sunday, 02-05-12, at approx. 7:44 pm; Officers responded to a Shoplifting call at Kmart on 4 S.Tunnel Rd in East Asheville. According to Loss Prevention Officers, Christopher Scott Crawford, who gave an address in Kingsport, TN; had stolen Xbox accessories, Microsoft points cards and Gummy […]
Free weekly workouts? Believe it.
From the press release: Western North Carolina Fit Club is a free, weekly gathering for exercise, nutrition and support. Two levels of Fit Club will be held every Monday in Sylva & every Tuesday in Asheville. Level 1 is for those individuals who haven’t worked out in a while, those looking for a less strenuous […]
Valentine’s Day Dances of Universal Peace at Jubilee.
“The subject tonight is Love / And for tomorrow night as well / As a matter of fact / I know of no better topic / For us to discuss,” wrote Persian mystic poet Hafiz. The ecstatic poetry of Sufi writers such as Hafiz and Rumi will be celebrated, along with song and dance at […]
Huff Post gives a nod to Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack
Via Huff Post Food, the “Find. Eat. Drink.” blog asked a number of chefs what their favorite fried chicken joints were. Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack made the list, as voted by Asheville chef Jacob Sessoms: “What are the qualities that make for the perfect fried chicken? Is it the coating, the crispness, or the locale […]
Why Sierra Nevada fell for Asheville, via the Revivalist
The Revivalist is a blog about all things Appalachia, written by Mark Lynn, a Roanoke-born man living in D.C. Lynn recently interviewed Erika Bruhn, Sierra Nevada’s Marketing Manager, about the big brewery’s choice to move to Asheville. According to Lynn, Roanoke was also on the short list. In his interview Lynn asks Bruhn, essentially, what […]
UNCA’s music department announces season of student performances
From the press release: UNC Asheville’s Music Department has a busy season of student performances planned on campus this spring. Upcoming are two performances scheduled in February, three in March, and three in April. Admission is $5 at the door for each performance, with students and children free. February 19 – Jazz Band & Studio […]
Hendersonville to dedicate public electric charging stations for cars this week
According to a press release from the city of Hendersonville, they will cut the ribbon on two public electric charging stations(PEC) on February 8th. The charging stations are located in the Dogwood Parking lot at the corner of Church St and 4th Avenue in downtown Hendersonville. These charging stations can be used by the public […]
NCCU honors historic Woolworth & Co. lunch counter
From the News & Observer: …N.C. Central University on Sunday dedicated a section of the original counter used in the February 1960 sit-ins in Durham as the movement spread through the state and across the country. The innocuous-looking counter and orange-padded chrome swivel chairs recalled a tense time when “Negro” students refused to give up […]
Dan Eichenbaum first in nation to receive iCaucus backing, now endorsed by Asheville Tea Party PAC
From the press release: In addition to his first-in-the-nation ICaucus backing for the 2012 elections, Dr. Dan Eichenbaum earned the endorsement of the Asheville Tea Party Political Action Committee (ATPAC) for the Republican nod for the NC 11th Congressional District. Since incumbent Democrat Heath Shuler has said he will not seek re-election, political observers consider […]
Asheville City and Buncombe County schools see drop in drop outs
According to data released by the North Carolina Education Department, both Asheville City and Buncombe County School districts saw a drop in of drop outs last year. This continues a state-wide trend which has seen rates drop in nearly all counties. Asheville City Schools drop-out rate was listed as 3.24% down from 4.6% last school […]
Renovations at 40 Coxe Ave. complete
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 […]
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 […]