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STF Precision to invest $4.5 million into Arden facility, hire 25 new workers
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Here's the press release from the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville - Buncombe County: Asheville, N.C., May 23, 2013 – In conjunction with the Economic ...
Press release from SIMFA: SIFMA and the SIFMA Foundation today congratulated a team of students from Clyde A. Erwin High School, in Asheville, N.C., on ...
The Tuesday evening Hoop Jam, presented by Mission Health with Asheville Hoops, returns to Pritchard Park on May 28 from 5:30-7:30pm. Hoop Jam continues every ...
Press release From the Community Foundation of Henderson County: Hendersonville, N.C., May 22, 2013: Nominations are being accepted for the Richard C. and Vina L. ...
From WLOS: Law enforcement, emergency workers and school employees searched the building and grounds of McDowell High and students’ bags and backpacks Thursday morning after finding a suspicious note.
From Smoky Mountain News: Financial challenges faced by rural hospitals show no sign of a turnaround, prompting MedWest hospital leaders to consider what was once ...
Here's the press release from the campaign of incumbent Asheville city council candidate Cecil Bothwell: Asheville, NC— Asheville City Counci lmember Cecil Bothwell will join ...
From Carolina Public Press: The Academic Program Prioritization Task Force, composed of faculty, students and academic administrators, examined all undergraduate and graduate programs as part ...
A series of questionable circumstances may leave too much to be explained by Randy Voller, chair of the N.C. Democratic Party. The questions involve personal ...
From WRAL: Longtime House lawmaker Rep. Robert Brawley, R-Iredell, handed back his Finance gavel Wednesday afternoon with a blistering public letter against fellow Republican House ...
Press release from the NC DENR State water quality officials this week amended a March lawsuit involving Duke Energy Progress’ (formerly Progress Energy Carolinas) coal-fired ...
From the News & Observer Story by Associated Press reporter Michael Biesecker RALEIGH, N.C. — An audit of the North Carolina Department of Health and ...
Press release from North Carolina News Service CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The budget proposed by the state Senate prompted an emergency meeting of the North Carolina ...
Here's the press release from Just Economics: 4th ANNUAL JUST BREW IT: ASHEVILLE’S HOME BREW FESTIVAL WHO: Western North Carolina’s best home brewers team up ...
Here's the press release from Disco Donnie Presents: Disco Donnie Presents and The Bob Moog Foundation announce strategic partnership EDM promoter donates $10,000 to Foundation, ...
Here's the press release from the office of Rep. Mark Meadows: Washington, D.C. – Representative Mark Meadows (NC-11) released the following statement after introducing the ...
Here's the press release from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – State water quality officials this week amended a March lawsuit ...
Here's the press release from RiverLink: Free trolley service through Gray Line Trolley (the red trolley) will be available from downtown Asheville to the RiverMusic ...
Press release From UNCA News Services: “People and Places of Nepal,” an exhibition of watercolor paintings in the plein air style by Dhwoj Bahadur Gurung, ...
Press release From MANNA Food Bank: Asheville, NC (May 10, 2013) On June 1, MANNA Food Bank’s Blue Jean Ball will take over the MANNA ...
From the Times-News From staff reports Phase one of the Hendersonville Bike Park opened to the public Tuesday, showcasing dirt jumps, pump tracks and more ...
Press release From Buncombe County Buncombe County Government offices and libraries will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. Household Hazardous Waste and ...
Press release From Parkway Medical Group Asheville, North Carolina – May 16, 2013 Parkway Medical Group, an eleven-provider medical practice with offices in Asheville and ...
Press release from Buncombe County Schools 6 Buncombe County Schools Receive $57,000 in Local Grants Funds will support technology, an outdoor classroom, and bilingual education ...
From The Western Carolinian: Beginning in the Fall 2013 semester, Western Carolina University, along with the University of North Carolina system campuses, will provide student ...
