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DENR to conduct survey of residents near hazardous Buncombe County sites

Responding to an inquiry from Buncombe County School Board member Lisa Baldwin, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Public Information Officer, Cathy Akroyd, reports that the agency is going to conduct a survey to determine exactly which residents have water wells within a half a mile radius of the Champion Finishing and […]

Massage therapist recruiting event scheduled for April 10

Press release From Massage Envy: [Asheville, NC] – Massage Envy, the nations’ pioneer and largest massage therapy provider, is pleased to announce the creation of several new Therapist positions due to rapid growth after opening its first Asheville location just one year ago. Licensed Massage Therapists interested in applying for full-time or part-time positions are […]

Nature Conservancy will offer workshops on invasive species, salamanders, and more

Full announcement from the Nature Conservancy: ASHEVILLE – The Nature Conservancy has a deal for you. Help us remove invasive plants from our Bat Cave Preserve in Hickory Nut Gorge in the morning and receive an afternoon lesson from a naturalist. Work and Learn Opportunities include March 27: Rare Salamanders 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]

March 26 candlelight vigil on LGBT rights to mark Supreme Court hearing

Full announcement from the Campaign for Southern Equality Asheville, N.C. (March 22, 2013) – A community vigil calling for full LGBT equality will take place on March 26th at 7 P.M. at First Congregational United Church of Christ (FCUCC), located at 20 Oak Street, Asheville, N.C. Hosted by the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE), FCUCC […]

State water quality officials request court support to address coal ash issues at Asheville plant

Here’s the latest from the N.C. Division of Water Quality: CORRECTION: State Water Quality officials request court support to address coal ash issues at Asheville Steam Station RALEIGH – The state Division of Water Quality sought injunctive relief Friday from the state Superior Court requiring Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. to address wastewater discharge permit compliance […]

Eyes on budget, Republicans revive talk of closing, consolidating N.C. universities

From the Raleigh News&Observer Two years ago, when North Carolina faced a potential $3 billion budget hole, then-UNC system President Erskine Bowles raised the prospect of closing one or more of the state’s 17 campuses. … The financial picture is not nearly as dire this year – the state expects 3.6 percent revenue growth next […]

WLOS: Crews climb the cliff to clear I-40 rock debris

From WLOS A crew of rock climbers scale cliffsides to make I-40 a safer highway to drive. They’re shoving dangerous rocks off the slopes [near exit 7], above the four-lane highway in Haywood County before the boulders can bounce into the road. Read More at: http://www.wlos.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wlos_falling-rock-prevention-10981.shtml

U.S. Forest Service: Prescribed burning season for Tusquitee Ranger District under way

Press release from the U.S. Forest Service MURPHY, N.C., Feb. 28, 2013 – The U.S. Forest Service today announced that the prescribed burning season for the Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, will take place from early-March to late April. The agency plans to conduct prescribed burning, during the dormant season, on approximately 1,600 acres […]

U.S. Forest Service: Prescribed fire season begins on Cheoah Ranger District in Nantahala

Press release from the U.S. Forest Service Prescribed Fire Season Begins on Cheoah Ranger District ROBBINSVILLE, N.C., Feb. 28, 2013 – The U.S. Forest Service today announced that the prescribed burning season for the Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, will take place from early March to late April. The agency plans to conduct prescribed […]

Candlelight vigil in Asheville and across North Carolina to call for full equality

Here’s the press release from the Campaign for Southern Equality Candlelight Vigils Across North Carolina Call for Full Equality for LGBT Individuals and Families Supreme Court to Decide Whether LGBT People Should be Protected Under Law Asheville, N.C. (March 22, 2013) – A community vigil calling for full LGBT equality will take place on March […]

Asheville Art Museum celebrates first anniversary of its expansion with a party on Saturday

Full details here: As of March 23, the Asheville Art Museum celebrates the first anniversary of its successful Art works PRIMED interim expansion project. Beginning in late 2011 and unveiled to the public on March 23, 2012, PRIMED resulted in a major transformation of the Museum, temporarily expanding operations to adjacent facilities to better accommodate […]

Combine UNCA and WCU? Sen. Nesbitt responds to rumors of college closures, consolidation

Press release from the office of Sen. Martin Nesbitt, who represents Buncombe County Nesbitt statement on potential Republican closure of UNC system campuses Raleigh, NC –Today, Senate Democratic Leader Martin Nesbitt responded to reports that Senate Republicans are considering closing two UNC system campuses in their budget. “The Republicans seem determined to destroy all the […]

Queer Studies Conference scheduled for April 4-6 at UNCA

Press release From UNC Asheville News Services The 2013 UNC Asheville Queer Studies Conference will take place April 4-6 in various locations on campus. This biennial conference is a gathering of academics, artists and activists, including participants from around the country and abroad, addressing issues of gender, sexuality, diversity, human and civil rights. This year’s […]

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