3 if you are looking for a job. Today you are in luck. The 10th annual homecoming career fair will start later this morning at the wnc ag center. Thats where news 13s Lauren Brigman is live. Lauren. What should people bring with them if they are planning to attend the fair . today you have the chance to meet potential employers face to face 3 the event is organized by the Economic Development coalition and Asheville Area Chamber of commerce. In its tenth year, event organizers say this years career fair is the largest one yet. More than 100 employers and Career Placement Services will be on site. And more than fivethousand jobs up for grabs. If you are looking for a job, there are Career Opportunities in a variety of areas including manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and tourism. With a new facility opening in the near future, avl technologies is one employer looking to hire a variety of 3 23 30;3023 30;41were looking for many different facets in our business, from assembly to planning, to programmers, engineers. So were just looking for somebody that wants to come and thats looking for a good job and good future. 3 10th annual homecoming career fair 11 am 4 pmdavis event center, on the grounds of wnc ag centercareer seekers no registration requiredmore info at wlos. Com 3 3 3 3 3 today. A Damage Assessment team from the state Emergency Management will be in macon county. They will be touring the damage from the flooding two weeks ago. That assessment will determine if the state will provide any money to help with the recovery. The damage involving homes, roads and bridges is estimated to be more than 700thousand dollars. 3 all our air conditioning work, air handler. All that stuff had to be pulled out. And the mold and mildew. Worried about the sub floorsmaking sure they arent warping. If money becomes available, county leaders say theyll let those affected know about the application process. 3 3 today classes will resume for some students at a school in buncombe county that was damaged by a mudslide. Fourth through eighth graders will return to Artspace Charter school today. This comes one day after the owner of a swannanoa restaurant donated 40 percent of the days sales to help the school. People packed in to native social pub to support the cause. stop 3 when we found out what happened with the flood we normally do 20 donation and this time we were like this is such a huge thing for them they give so much to our community thats what the owners of the restaurant are really all about 3 fridays schedule at artspace has not been determined. But, School Officials say they should figure that out today. 3 3 a popular asheville Brewery Company will open a larger second operation in biltmore village. Theyll open a brewhouse, tap room and other facilities in the old civilian Conservation Corp buildings that date back nearly a century. Burials owners say the expansion will let them try even more new things. 3 during that time we were able to perfect the recipes while experimenting. And i think well continue to do that. Certainly as our brewing capacity expands and we are canning now, and certainly our package products will expand. 3 the new brewery will expand burials capacity 10fold to 15 thousand barrels a year. The investment will be about 1 point 8 Million Dollars and will create about 17 new jobs. 3 3 a change to city of asheville job applications could make it easier for convicted felons to get jobs. Council is expected to adopt a resolution to remove the question that asks if someone has been convicted of a crime. It is part of something called the ban the reduce unemployment for those trying to get back on their feet after jail time. 3 we believe that box has been used as a screening tool so if we can deley the criminal background in the process of employment maybe you get to meet the individual actually see skills they have what type of qualifications the city will still conduct a criminal background check, but it would happen later in the application process. 3 3 3 3 we have another early bird gets the win giveaway this morning we are giving away two vip passes and tickets to local country artists album release show at the orange peel. He is joe lasher junior. Go to facebook dot com slash news 13 to enter. We will announce the winner just before seven this morning. And stay with us. Joe will peform a song from his new album live later this half hour. 3 3 3 a classaction lawsuit has been file against trader joes. What was coming ushort that has customers angry. 3 and we want to know. If you win saturdays historic in 10 words or less what you would tell your boss. 3 3 3 3 a Class Action Lawsuit is filed against trader joes the lawsuit claims the Grocery Stores 5 ounce tuna cans only contain 3 ounces of tuna. Tests by a u. S. Government lab found that nearly every can was underfilled a violation. A spokesman for trader joes, which has about 400 Stores Across the country said the company does not comment on pending litigation. 3 following president obamas proposal to tighten gun rules, gunmaker stocks jumped an average of 7 percent. Investors are anticipating a boost in firearm sales as tougher rules go into effect. Stocks for firearm makers rose an average of 78 percent last year. And several Mutual Fund Companies including fidelity and vanguard have been big winners from the gun stock rally. 3 burger king is the latest fast food giant to enter the battle of dueling dollar menus, upping the ante with a fiveitem meal for four dollars. The promotion includes a bacon cheeseburger, small fries, small drink and four piece Chicken Nuggets along with a warm chocolate chip cookie. This latest deal follows Mcdonalds Mcpick 2 which began monday its a revamped version of its popular dollar menu as well as wendys 4 for 4 dollars deal. 3 3 3 the time is now 5 xx. A winter storm is causing some big problems in california. Coming up. Where the Sunshine State is being hit the hardest. 3 3 the second in a series of winter storms drenched the san diego area with steady and intermittently heavy showers this week it caused widespread flooding problems and snarled traffic across the area. Up to several inches of rain fell across the region, much of it in short bursts. Streets, parking lots and garages were temporarily underwater. Emergency crews rescued several motorists trapped in submerged vehicles. 3 3 3 3 here is a look at what you can expect for the next three ys. 3 the time is now 5 xx. A new way to get around in the future . Coming up. What this new device is designed to do. 3 a chinese firm developed a prototype of a drone that can carry people. It debuted at the Computer Electronics show this week las vegas. The company says the drone can take a single passenger to a preprogrammed destination. Engineers say once the destination is entered, the passenger will only have to push buttons to take off and land. The company has not gotten faa approval for the devices or gone into mass 3 3 3 here is a look at current conditions. In our next half hour well talk more about what to expect in the next 7 days. 3 3 3 he just premiered his new single tap a little tail light. And is getting ready to release a new album. Joining us this morning is joe lasher junior. What can we expect on this album . Who are some of your influences . Ugh. I really shouldnt. No, you know what . I should. And i will. I deserve this. Im a bogo findin, weekly ad flippin, couponing mastermind. Whos saving big time . This girl can i help you . Indeed. This queen of savings deserves a reward. A cannoli, please. The weekly ad, bogos and coupons. Three easy ways to save at the same place you love to shop. Jay a oneeyed cat is living the dream life in honolulu, hawaii, where he lives alongside his human friend. Holly hes been catching waves for the past year. Ingrid he was adopted at 3 months old and say hi cans around water came from the Recovery Process that included frequent bathing after he had surgery to remove his eye. That makes sense. Holly oh ingrid so hes comfortable with the water and he has always been in it. Jay look at that. Holly he loves it. He climbs up on the surf board. Look at that. Jay he does. Holly he obviously has a good home and is well taken care of. Ingrid hanging out in honolulu . I think so. 26 degrees in asheville, but overall, yes, chilly, but it will be warmer by the afternoon. Coming up in the next half hour, at 6 oclock, i will talk about our rain and snow chances in the extended forecast. Holly residents in Michigan City are concerned about their water. Why the feds are now getting involved. Jay and the former governor of new mexico is getting into the president ial race. The term he is running on. Lauren more than 100 local employers are looking to hire. Coming up on my live report, i will tell you how you can get in special cartt2wat 4 bt q9op tt2wat 4 a q c4 tt2wat 4 bm qh8 tt4wat 4 dztq lholly love a Country Music artist . Joe lasher is here this morning. Jay and today for our early bird gets the win contest, we are giving away two tickets and passes to his album release show at the orange peel coming up in march. Go to facebook. Com to enter. Ingrid and coming up in the next half hour, he will perform his new single contracted little tail light. Holly you have got another chance to hear him coming up, tickets could be a lot of fun
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