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NC justices side with lawmakers on redistricting map disclosures

Here’s an excerpt from the WRAL article: The North Carolina Supreme Court sided Friday with legislative leaders who withheld emails and other documents between them and state-funded private attorneys about redistricting maps approved in 2011, ruling that those documents can be confidential. Most of the justices overturned a decision by a panel of three trial […]

Asheville symposium on redistricting reform set for Feb. 14

Here’s the info from Common Cause and the League of Women Voters: SYMPOSIUM ON REDISTRICTING REFORM SPONSORED BY COMMON CAUSE/NORTH CAROLINA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE COUNTY ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS WHEN: Thursday, February 14, 2013 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM WHERE: The Mountain View Room in UNCA’s Sherrill Center WHAT: Lunch and Panel […]

NC League of Conservation Voters: Environmental records of new state leaders are alarming

Here’s the press release from the NC League of Conservation Voters: In anticipation of the NC General Assembly’s return on January 30, an analysis of the 2012 Conservation Legislative Scorecard reveals a disturbing trend in regard to the new leadership and the environment. The scorecard published by NC League of Conservation Voters gives each state […]

Got Worms? Parasite expert David Pugh leads free workshop Feb. 9 at WNC Ag Center

Renowned parasite expert Dr. David Pugh, (auther of Sheep and Goat Medicine) will be presenting an all day workshop about parasite management in small ruminants on Feb 9. This free workshop will include wet labs with microscope training, Famancha training, and lectures on nutrition and breeding. Lunch will be provided. Registration begins at 8:15 at […]

Details announced about 11th annual HeartStrings health and fitness event

Press release From the Western Carolina Medical Society: Join the fitness gathering of the year! Put together a business, non-profit or family team. Choose from 30-minute group exercise classes, swim or use the fitness facility and raise funds for a great cause! The 11th Annual HeartStrings event, a fun health & fitness-related fundraiser, is Saturday […]

Park Ridge Health announces events for Jan. 28- Feb. 3

Press release From Park Ridge Health Park Ridge Health Event Summary for 1/28/13 – 2/3/13 Open House at Park Ridge Health Endocrinology Tuesday, February 5 4:30 – 6 p.m. Park Ridge Health Endocrinology 81 Doctor’s Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Free Join Park Ridge Health in welcoming Dr. Aysha Inankur, a fellowship-trained, board-certified endocrinologist. Dr. Inankur […]

Western North Carolina Historical Society to host Civil War lecture

Press release .Western North Carolina Historical Association Asheville, NC – January 24, 2013 – Dr. Timothy Silver, History Professor at Appalachian State University will present a lecture entitled Yancey County Goes to War: Appalachian People and Nature, 1861-1865 on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at 2:00 pm. The lecture will be held in the Manheimer Room […]

Ms. Wheelchair N.C. seeks contestants for April 6 pageant in Asheville

Press release (Asheville, NC) The Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina (MWNC) Pageant, a nonprofit advocacy and activism organization, is seeking contestants for its 2013 Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina Pageant. The annual pageant will be held on April 6, 2013, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Asheville. The MWNC Pageant showcases the accomplishments and achievements of women […]

NC Supreme Court: GOP doesn’t have to reveal emails about redistricting plans

From the Raleigh News&Observer: “N.C. Supreme Court decides Republicans do not have to make public lawyers’ redistricting email,” by Lynn Bonner “The state Supreme Court ruled Friday that Republican legislators do not have to make public email from lawyers who helped them draw new voting districts. Democrats, civil rights groups and nonprofits suing over redistricting […]

Rally today calling on Duke Energy to produce clean energy: Prtichard Park, 1 p.m.

ASHEVILLE, NC – On Saturday January 26th, Asheville residents will gather in Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville to call on Duke Energy to include more clean energy in their 2013 Integrated Resource Plan. This is Duke’s 20 year plan for how North Carolina will get its energy, which they must present in front of the […]

What to do about flea beetles in the garden? CFSA points members to Pacific Northwest report

Garden season may seem months away, but winter’s a good time for casual gardeners and farmers alike to ponder ways to battle pests. A Carolina Farm Stewardship Association member sent out this missive: Here is an new, free, and interesting publication on organic management of flea beetles. Although it comes from the Pacific Northwest and […]

ACT: New “pockets of pollution” found at Chemtronics site in Swannanoa

The Asheville Citizen-Times’ Joel Burgess reports that new “pockets of pollution” have been found at the former Chemtronics site in Swannanoa. State and EPA officials are investigating; a Community Action Group has organized; and further cleanup action may take place — but not until 2016. For years, the companies responsible for the former military weapons […]

League of Women Voters urges McCrory to implement Medicaid expansion

Here’s the press release from the League of Women Voters: League of Women Voters urges McCrory to implement Medicaid expansion in NC Under Affordable Care Act, NC can choose to expand Medicaid to lowest-income citizens January 24, 2013 – More than 70 organizations from around North Carolina released a letter this week addressed to Governor […]

North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives monitoring storm forecasts to restore power quickly

Press release From North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives: Raleigh, N.C., January 25, 2013 – North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are ready to restore power as quickly as possible if outages should occur as a result of the predicted winter precipitation mix. “The state’s 26 electric cooperatives are carefully monitoring this weather system and are prepared for possible […]

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