Press release from Southern Environmental Law Center: CHAPEL HILL, N.C.–The North Carolina Utilities Commission today issued an order on Duke Energy Progress’s proposal to increase rates and charges that allowed Duke Energy Progress to increase its fixed fee charge to North Carolina customers. A coalition of consumer and clean energy advocates—the North Carolina Justice Center, […]
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Regulators approve lower-than-requested Duke Energy rate increase, impose coal ash penalty
The N.C. Utilities Commission today approved a rate increase requested by Duke Energy Progress. As approved, Duke may charge an average increase of 7.09 percent. The electricity provider also received permission to increase the basic monthly customer charge for residential customers from $11.13 to $14.
Celebrate African-American entrepreneurship with the Altitude Accelerators, Feb. 24
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville: Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville is excited to host the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville for a celebration of Black History. Join us in welcoming a group of young men known as the Altitude Accelerators as they make a special presentation about the history of local African-American entrepreneurship. Musical accompaniment […]
Run for the Paws returns
Press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Asheville, NC – Brother Wolf Animal Rescue will be hosting their 7th Annual Run for the Paws on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 9am-1:30pm. “Run for the Paws is a family-friendly event — and that includes the family dog,” says Denise Bitz, Founder and President of Brother Wolf. […]
Grandfather Mountain to remain open during viaduct closing
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: With the Linn Cove Viaduct closing for maintenance from March through May, many Blue Ridge Parkway travelers are wondering how they’ll get to Grandfather Mountain. Fortunately, options abound. “In the High Country, practically every route is the scenic route,” said Frank Ruggiero, director of marketing and communications for […]
Casa dei Bambini to close in June
Press release from Casa dei Bambini: After almost 15 years, Casa dei Bambini, a bilingual preschool in West Asheville, announced on Saturday that they will be closing at the end of June. Casa began as an idea conceived while owners, Stephanie Crawford and David Wilson, were in graduate school in 1996. The just-married pair moved […]
Volunteers needed for Hope Fly-Fishing Competition, April 13-15
Press release from Casting for Hope: Casting for Hope, a leading non-profit in Western North Carolina, will be hosting the Seventh Annual Gold-Level Casting for Hope Fly-Fishing Competition April 13-15, 2018 in Spruce Pine and Bakersville, NC. Co-Directors Taylor Sharp and John Zimmerman are excited by the growth of the event over the past four […]
Puppet show, pop-up playground and more at Week of the Young Child
Press release for Buncombe Partnership for Children: Asheville, NC: Buncombe Partnership for Children invites the community to enjoy a puppet show and pop-up playground for children ages 2-10 at Ira B. Jones Elementary School in celebration of the nation-wide Week of the Young Child. Buncombe County’s young children, their families, and supporters of early childhood […]
Norm Bossert announces run for Senate District 48
Press release from Norm Bossert campaign: Today, career educator and retired principal of the Black Mountain Elementary School Norm Bossert announced his candidacy for the North Carolina State Senate district 48. “Don’t let my soft demeanor fool you – I will fight and fight hard for the people of this state,” Norm said. “It is […]
Interfaith Assistance Ministry receives $5,000 donation
Press release from United Federal Credit Union: United Federal Credit Union presented $5,000 to Interfaith Assistance Ministry to assist the organization in providing emergency relief to Henderson County residents who are in financial crisis by offering food, clothing, funds for utility bills and rent, budget guidance, and referrals in an atmosphere of compassion and respect. “We […]
OnTrack WNC’s March financial education class schedule
Press release from OnTrack WNC: Classes are free unless noted. Pre-registration required. Call today at 828-255-5166. Housing classes Homebuyer Education Series ($50 participant fee) Our HUD-certified course provides a step-by-step explanation of the home-buying process, a fantastic resource book, and an opportunity to interact with local real estate/lending/legal professionals so that you can make […]
Asheville to host gathering of state outdoor recreation leaders
Press release from the N.C. Department of Commerce: State outdoor recreation directors from across the country will gather in Asheville this July to continue building a multi-state vision for connecting Americans with the outdoors, Secretary of the N.C. Department of Commerce Anthony M. Copeland announced. The Asheville Confluence Summit builds on a meeting in […]
Parking garage at Health and Human Services to open Friday
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: The Buncombe County Health and Human Services addition at 40 Coxe Ave. and attached public parking garage will open to the public on Feb. 23. As the parking area and building entrance have moved, BCHHS would like to make the public aware of changes that may impact […]
Dereck Lindsey announces candidacy for Buncombe County Commission
Press release on behalf of Dereck Lindsey: Dereck Lindsey officially filed his paperwork this morning to run for local office. Lindsey launched his campaign earlier to family and friends via his Facebook social media page. His video announcement has received over 14,000 views. He is now officially announcing to the Western North Carolina community that […]
Playwright and author Tony Kushner coming to WCU
Press release from Western Carolina University: Tony Kushner is acclaimed worldwide with plays such as Angels in America and Caroline, or Change, and screenplays of movies such as Munich and Lincoln. Kushner will be interviewed on stage by Beth Huber, associate professor of writing, rhetoric, and critical studies (a program in the WCU English […]
Riverfront update from the city of Asheville
Press release from the city of Asheville Strategic Development Office: RADTIP on the ground: construction schedule Mark your calendars. You are invited to meet with city staff and contractors on March 16 from 8:30-10 a.m. at 14 Riverside Drive. During this meeting you can ask any questions about the updated construction schedule or any other riverfront-related questions. […]
UNC Asheville to host WNC Regional Science Olympiad March 3
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will once again host the annual Regional Science Olympiad, bringing young scientists from 11 high schools and 11 middle schools across Western North Carolina together to compete in 46 different events on Saturday, March 3. The winners move on to the statewide tournament later this year. Check-in for […]
UNC Asheville hosts lecture by Shoshone-Paiute Journalist and Educator Sarah Sunshine Manning March 8
From UNC Asheville: We Are the Earth, We Are the Land – Shoshone-Paiute Journalist and Educator Sarah Sunshine Manning to Speak at UNC Asheville on March 8 Sarah Sunshine Manning, an educator, independent journalist and longtime contributor to Indian Country Media Network, will give a talk, We Are the Earth, We Are the Land, at […]
Community Action Opportunities now accepting Head Start preschool applications
From Community Action Opportunities: For more information or to apply, visit communityactionopportunities.org.
Asheville Humane Society, local restaurants partner for 15th Annual Dine To Be Kind fundraiser March 20
From Asheville Humane Society: Asheville Humane Society’s 15th Annual Dine To Be Kind presented by Prestige Subaru will be Tuesday, March 20! Over 80 participating restaurants will donate 15 percent or more of their proceeds on March 20 to Asheville Humane Society! Community members can dine out for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or all three (takeout is included)! This year, 18 premier restaurants are donating 25 […]
UNC Asheville hosts performance by musician & writer Alicia Jo Rabins March 6
From UNC Asheville: Musician and Writer Alicia Jo Rabins Performs The Complicated Lives of Biblical Women on March 6 at UNC Asheville Weaving together art-pop songs, poetry, and feminist Torah scholarship, Alicia Jo Rabins will present The Complicated Lives of Biblical Women: An Intimate Evening of Performance, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6 in […]