News 2008-07-31 Andanh.com

Rain likely today Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:43:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE - There's a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mainly after noon. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Winds will be from the north between 3-9 mph.

Literacy Council to host fundraiser Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:00:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The Literacy Council of Buncombe County will hold a fundraiser presented by Reynolds Mountain at 6 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the UNC-Asheville Reuter Center.

N.C. Mineral and Gem Festival begins today Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
SPRUCE PINE -- The N.C. Mineral and Gem Festival kicks off at 10 a.m. today and runs through Sunday at the Pinebridge Center in Spruce Pine.

Wednesday arrest blotter Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
N Sharon Twana Baird, 45, of Wyatt Street, Asheville, charged with identity theft for using another woman's personal information to make credit or financial transactions or avoiding legal consequences, the arrest warrant shows.

Fundraiser: Fun Depot raises funds for American cancer Society Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The American Cancer Society has partners with Asheville's Fun Depot this summer to "FUN"D A CURE! Bring the family to Asheville's Fun Depot 5-8 p.m. Monday mention you're there to support your American Cancer Society.

Asheville Area Arts Council announces annual awards Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The Asheville Area Arts Council named Asheville artist Jonas Gerard its artist of the year on Wednesday.

Jewish Community Center to expand its family services Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Although its services are open to all community residents, Asheville's Jewish Community Center has a particular focus on the local Jewish population and its unique cultural needs.

Bill brings aid to families Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The federal farm bill, passed recently over President Bush's veto, contains some good news for people in need and could spur more families to seek help.

Top Story: Debris fell from plane before fatal accident Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Jill Demko, with the National Transportation Safety Board, and Sgt. Don Willis, with the Macon County Sheriff's Office, look through the wreckage of a twin-engine plane that crashed Tuesday in a heavily wooded, mountainous area near Highlands and killed the two people on board.

Asheville Police clarifies details on Aston Park hanging death Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Asheville police Wednesday released a statement the department said was intended to dispel rumors surrounding a suicide Saturday in Aston Park.

Trial wraps, but TVA pollution ruling remains weeks away Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- North Carolina wrapped up its lawsuit against the Tennessee Valley Authority on Wednesday with one last plea the utility be given a mandate and schedule for cutting power plant emissions.

Investigators seize pot plants from Asheville home Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Darwin Bisping

Biltmore, Broadway lanes to close for waterline work Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Waterline replacement projects will narrow Biltmore Avenue and Broadway in coming days, the city Water Department says.

Downtown districts draw some support Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The idea of dividing downtown into five districts and giving each one distinct development rules drew various levels of support Wednesday.

Air Force unit trains in area Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The U.S. Air Force's 6th Special Operations Squadron is conducting night training in Western North Carolina this week and next from a temporary base at Asheville Regional Airport.

Missing boy found on trail Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
BENT CREEK -- Rescue crews found a 6-year-old boy unharmed after he got away from his guardian Wednesday afternoon at an overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Haywood Park hearing next week Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- A project planned for the Haywood Park area downtown is scheduled to be the subject of a public hearing before the city Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday.

Summer camps help students ease into education Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- With the help of community partners, such as Warren Wilson College, the school district offered the three-day programs to kick off its dropout prevention camps, which end this week.

There's more to WNC's Scots than just the Highland Games Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:08:00 EDT
Scots were an influential group in the settling of Western North Carolina, and their influence continues through a healthy mix of pride and humorous self-deprecation.

Upcoming Asheville Tourists games Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:00:00 EDT
Today: Asheville Tourists at Charleston RiverDogs, 7:05 p.m.

Olympics: LeBron assumes leadership role Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
U.S. forward LeBron James sits on the bench with an ankle sprain during an exhibition basketball game against Canada in Las Vegas, Friday, July 25, 2008.

FIFA: Barcelona must release Messi Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ZURICH, Switzerland -- FIFA ruled Wednesday that professional clubs must release players age 23 or younger for the Olympics, clearing the way for Lionel Messi to play for Argentina despite opposition from FC Barcelona.

Shooting the breeze Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
In researching a story on Western North Carolina high schools and the growing proliferation of artificial turf fields, I'm learning all about the high amount of maintenance it takes to play on grass.

HS sports: Another Greenie will soon be a Blue Devil Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Christ School's August Campbell committed to Duke late Tuesday.

Maybin returns from DL Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ZEBULON -- Former Roberson High standout Cameron Maybin went 0-for-3 Monday in his first game back from a rib muscle injury.

Cook qualifies for U.S. Amateur Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
HAMILTON, N.Y. -- Former Western Carolina golfer Matt Cook, of Murphy, has qualified for the U.S. Amateur.

HS hoops: Ellison adds ECU, Siena to offer list Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Asheville High's Wakefield Ellison gets by Roberson's defense during a game last season.

The Old Guard and the Young Lions must learn to work together Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
How do we resolve a conflict that threatens the future of our organization?

Springs tenants to arrive in Feb. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Work continues at Springs at Asheville, an apartment complex on New Leicester Highway. The first residents are expected to arrive in February.

GM to slash 5,100 jobs in U.S., Canada Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. plans to cut 15 percent of its U.S. and Canadian salaried work force - or about 5,100 jobs - by Nov. 1

Foreclosure relief bill becomes law Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
WASHINGTON -- President Bush signed a housing bill Wednesday intended to rescue about 15 percent of the cash-strapped homeowners in fear of foreclosure in the next year or so.

Group stresses food safety Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
A field worker strings twine around tomato plants at Skipper Russell's farm in Bethel. Buy Haywood, the N.C. Cooperative Extension and Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project sponsored food safety training here July 24.

Women help give family a new home Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
From left, CeCe Hipps, executive director of the Greater Haywood County Chamber of Commerce; Kay Isserman, of Waynesville; and Laura Leatherwood, Haywood Community College's director of community and economic development, paint a Barefoot Ridge home during a recent Haywood Habitat for Humanity Women Build day.

Top feature: Add some edge: Bold styles, denim are hot fashion looks for high school Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Ana Torres wears a YMI jean pencil skirt, a Copper Key cami, a Demanding sweater, leggings and a Next in the City necklace, all from Dillard's. The bright colors of this ensemble play into the '80s feel of this year's looks.

Take 5 Today: He said, she said Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
She and Him isn't just another musical duo -- this act features the great M. Ward and actress-singer Zooey Deschanel.

Safari-inspired prints define wild new trend Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
This African-inspired print is etched into pillar candles of various sizes. This 3-by-6-inch candle is $9.99 at World Market.

As you shop for school clothes, obey the dress code Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
When you and your child go shopping this weekend, make sure you aren't spending a lot of dough on digs your child can't even wear to high school.

Sew on, sisters Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
From left, sisters Betty and Linda Sharpless and honorary sister Deborah Kubiak work on a quilt donated to the Western North Carolina AIDS Project's Raise Your Hand auction, where it brought in $2,300. The Sharpless sisters have donated more than 12 quilts to the Raise Your Hand auction over the years.

Cherokee Days return Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
STECOAH -- Cherokee Days at Stecoah begin Friday and continues through the weekend celebrating traditional Cherokee culture.

Pickin' on the Porch to debut at Thomas Wolfe Memorial Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The free concert is the first in a monthly series called Pickin' on the Porch, being staged at the Thomas Wolfe house.

InstaLetters for July 31 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
The TVA has reduced its pollution by "only" 60 percent since 1979. Bad TVA. China is building new power stations that pollute at many times the TVA level. Good China.

Vote-tampering a direct assault on democracy and freedom Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
This great nation of ours is the cumulative and ultimate result of centuries of human thought, struggle and blood.

Has some questions about all these hotels going up Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
How many hotels are going in Asheville, exactly? I notice that a new hotel (1) is going in near the Bridge to Montford, and there is a notice across from the Grove Arcade about a Holiday Inn Express (2), and then there are the 25-story motel/condo twin...

Sen. Harry Reid seems to be living in fantasy world Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Regarding the article, "Poll: Congress' approval rating just 14 percent," (AC-T July 20): Looks like Sen. Harry Reid's circular reasoning is complete. He is now blaming President Bush for Congress' lower-than-normal public approval rating (14 percent).

Coleman not deserving of all these personal attacks Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
If you have to vilify someone in the Parkside controversy, it should be the Buncombe County Commissioners. They sold the land to Stewart Coleman without any input from the citizens of Buncombe County.

Recent home invasion makes case for gated communities Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
I understand how some are opposed to gated communities. However, gated communities can serve a good purpose in a society where violence is fairly common.

Yarrow quote reveals tragedy of American debt Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Both political parties are to blame for this disaster -- as well as us voters.

You may be surprised at how much overbilling exists Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
You count your change at the store, so why not check the invoice for the services received and the prices? It is not hard and it is financially rewarding. Over the last six months I had:

Reality of Japan invasion justifies our A-bomb use Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Like the author of the letter, "Saw enough at Hiroshima to back eradication of nukes," (AC-T, July 21), I was a teenage infantry replacement in the Pacific Theater in 1945.

Seems like we have enough talent here to fill positions Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
I read with disappointment the story, "City's new planning director hosting community open house," (AC-T, July 21). I sincerely hope Asheville will join me in welcoming Judy Daniel, of Bethesda, Md., to her new post.

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