Friday, June 29, 2012

Pinnacle Animal Hospital

Dr. Tim McMullan, a veterinarian at Pinnacle Animal Hospital, gives a check-up to a basset mix named Gracie with help from vet tech Kandace Starkey.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Geiss

Louise Geiss plays with new family kitten Simba.  Taken during Home of the Week shoot.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Lexington Avenue Brewery

My mom and brother came to visit me for the day and I took them to the Lexington Avenue Brewery for dinner. It was a lovely atmosphere and fantastic food!

Monday, June 25, 2012

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Occupy Caravan

People gather downtown in Pritchard Park for a rally with the Occupy Caravan on Sunday afternoon.  Members of the caravan are heading to a rally that starts Saturday in Philadelphia. 

Saturday, June 23, 2012

First Aid for the Family

Blue Ridge Parkway ranger Carol Petricevic teaches families how to take care of a broken arm when stranded in the wilderness Saturday at Family Outdoor Adventure Day.

Friday, June 22, 2012

Lion Spotted Downtown

Students in the bible school program at Central United Methodist Church look at a caged lion on Church St. Friday morning.  The lion, part of the bible school program, was from Holly Wild Animal Park in Inman, SC.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Storm Wreaks Havoc

Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy's house on Lancelot Lane in West Asheville was one of several that suffered severe damage after a storm on Thursday afternoon.  Bellamy said she wasn't home at the time, but neighbors described the sound as an "explosion."  No injuries were reported.  The National Weather Service said the storm lasted about a half-hour and contained hail and torrential rain. 

Monday, June 18, 2012

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Hanging out with Dad at Biltmore

Graham Smith enjoys time with his daughter Ava by the fountain in front of the Biltmore House on Sunday afternoon.  Fathers had free admission to the estate on Father's Day.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Science on a Sphere

Deke Ardnt, from the National Climatic Data Center, speaks at a climate education class at the Health Adventure at Biltmore Square Mall on behalf of the Climate Institue of AB Tech, using the "Science on a Sphere" for viusal aid.  The sphere is at the Health Adventure on loan from NASA through June 23rd.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Catch Air

Atley Acker, 13, practices his skating at the Food Lion Skapepark in Asheville on Wednesday afternoon.  Atley said he has been skating for four years.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Harvey

Dr. Chumley, played by Ben Starr Coates, and Elwood P. Dowd, played by Michael Mattison, exchange business cards in this scene from the comedy Harvey, being put on by the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theater..

Monday, June 11, 2012

Brother Wolf

Teresa Zethof, a volunteer at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, holds one of many kittens that are up for adoption at the shelter.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Keep your drawers on

Young fans dash through the rain during a race at the Asheville Tourists game Sunday.

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Alpaca Secrets

My mom was in an art festival that was held at an alpaca farm, it was a super fun day hanging out with these cuties and some really talented people!

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Enka Triathlon

Kelly Landolfi, left, and her two children, Kylie, 9, and Nathan, 12 get ready for the Enka Lake Triathlon and the Kids Triathlon.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Buncombe County Middle College

Patrick Opheim claps as he and classmates cheer before receiving their diplomas at the Buncombe County Middle College commencement at Asheville-Buncome Technical College.

Friday, June 1, 2012

Embracing Summer

Yagmur Ersayin, and Alex Morin share excitment and say goodbye on their last day of school at North Buncombe High School in Weaverville, NC.