Press release from Campaign of Norm Bossert: On Friday, December 12th, Norm Bossert filed papers for his candidacy for the North Carolina 48th District Senate Seat. Mr. Bossert brings to the campaign 43 years of work as a professional educator. A proven leader, he is the current principal of Black Mountain Elementary School. He serves […]
Event announcement from the Council on Aging of Buncombe County: What: The Breakfast of Senior Champions Inaugural Event Where: Top of the Plaza, Renaissance Hotel, Asheville When: May 3, 2016 Who: Hosted by The Council on Aging of Buncombe County, open to the public Ticket Info The 60+ age group is the fastest growing population […]
Voters will be required to bring a valid identification card when they vote in the March 15 primary election. A federal judge denied an injunction sought by the NAACP that would have held the law from effect while the case is decided. Both the NC House Legislative Elections Oversight Committee and groups supporting the suit against […]
Press release from the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: Nominations are being accepted for the 2016 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, now through April 15, 2016. Created by the General Assembly in 1961, and administered by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the award recognizes “notable […]
Press release from the Asheville Chapter of the Awesome Foundation: The Asheville Chapter of the Awesome Foundation is proud to announce our first grant winner ever. Two local teachers, Steve and Jamie Shell, created Signs of Acceptance, an organization providing physical signs to put in schools and other locations that will be “focused on giving gender […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Over the next couple months the Asheville Fire Department and Asheville Police Department will be partnering with Mission Hospitals to use the MAHEC building for scenario based training exercises. This cooperative effort displays how local agencies come together for the betterment of the community. Search and rescue techniques, rapid […]
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Time is running out for those who need to sign up for health insurance during ACA Open Enrollment. Pisgah Legal Services, and other ACA Partners of WNC, can help with free, unbiased, in-person assistance taking place now through Jan. 31. Appointments can be made by calling toll-free: 855-733-3711 or make an […]
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College celebrated the accomplishments of MFA Program for Writers faculty members Ellen Bryant Voigt and Heather McHugh, proclaiming them “Giants of the Mind” at an event Friday for special guests. Having both received the prestigious MacArthur Foundation Fellowships – McHugh in 2009 and Bryant Voigt in 2015 – the renowned […]
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health has been named a Best and Brightest in Wellness company for 2015 by the National Association for Business Resources. This distinction honors companies and organizations nationwide that celebrate excellence and quality in employee and worksite health. “We are thrilled to receive this recognition,” said Kathy Bumgarner, Vice President, Total Rewards, […]
Press release from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian: On Thursday January 7, at the first Tribal Council meeting of 2016, Marie Junaluska, representative from Painttown, gave a presentation about the Warriors of AniKituhwa. “Over the past ten years, they have inspired Cherokee people with their image of strength and pride, bringing back the Welcome […]
Press release from the North Carolina Board of Elections: The State Board of Elections today announced that 27 presidential candidates will appear on North Carolina’s presidential primary ballot. The North Carolina presidential primary will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. “We encourage every eligible voter to participate in the election process,” said Executive Director […]
In February, the producers of Animal Planet’s Finding Bigfoot are coming to the Asheville area in search of the elusive, big hairy creature that, some say, wanders these hills. Perhaps the crew was inspired to come investigate after Sasquatch activity was reported in the area in August. See the story from the Citizen-Times. The show’s […]
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: Lenoir-Rhyne University student and successful entrepreneur, Alex Freeman, was featured in an article (posted December 28) on the Forbes Magazine website. Freeman is the founder and creator of BottomsUP Box, a craft-beer themed subscription box service, which has flourished through the incubator program of LR’s Center for Commercial and Social […]
Press release from Enroll America: Today, Sorien Schmidt, North Carolina State Director for Enroll America released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) announcement that 544,950 North Carolinians have enrolled or reenrolled in health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace: “Today’s announcement shows what we’ve been seeing […]
Press release for Appalachian Trail Conservancy: The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) continues to see a record-breaking number of hikers who pass through its Visitor Center in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, which is considered the psychological midpoint of the 2,190-mile long Appalachian Trail (A.T.). This increase can partially be attributed to the recent releases of “A Walk in […]
Friday, Nancy Nehls Nelson of Weaverville became the fourth Democrat to file for candidacy for Buncombe County’s Commissioner District 2. Previously filing were Scott Bissinger, former Sherrif’s deputy; Larry Dodson, a fire fighter and Matt Kern, a green home builder. Press release from Nelson’s campaign: Nancy Nehls (pronounced “kneels”) Nelson has announced she’s seeking the Democratic Party […]
Monday, December 21, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Monday, 12/21/2015
Press release from Jordan Burchette for Buncombe County Commissioner – District 2: Jordan Burchette, a resident of Fairview community for the past eleven years, is formally announcing his candidacy for Buncombe County District 2 Commissioner. Jordan is a morally and fiscally conservative candidate. He will be focusing his campaign on fiscal responsibility, halting progressive agendas, and […]
Press release from Enroll America: Tuesday night, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it would extend the initial December 15 deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act coverage that begins on January 1, until December 17. North Carolinians who want their new coverage to begin on New Year’s Day must enroll through the Health Insurance […]
Press release from Museum of the Cherokee Indian: The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will offer free programs through the end of December. The “Cherokee Friends” will provide guided tours of the exhibits and programs on making fire, storytelling, and traditional weapons. “We hope that people will come out to learn more about our culture, […]
