Press Release From the North Carolina Wildlife Federation: Charlotte, NC – May 16, 2014 – Each year the North Carolina Wildlife Federation presents the prestigious Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards, an effort to honor individuals, governmental bodies, organizations, and others who have exhibited an unwavering commitment to conservation in North Carolina. These are the highest natural resource […]
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AC-T: Moogfest 2014 loses $1.5 million
Asheville Citizen-Times By Carol Motsinger: Moogfest 2014 lost more than $1.5 million, according to a grant application from the organizers of the five-day Asheville festival designed to celebrate art, technology and music. Moogfest ticket sales totaled more than $712,000, with food, beverage and merchandise sales at around $29,000. Expenses totaled more than $2.7 million. The […]
Highland Brewing taps Only NC Lager and hosts SAHC membership event
From Highland Brewing Company: This Friday(May 16th) Highland Brewing Company will be tapping the NC Only Lager. Only NC Lager is a classic, medium-bodied Pilsner brewed with Hallartau Hersbrucker hops, wheat and Pilsen malts. With the fresh and balanced flavors you expect of a well-crafted Pilsner, the use of Danish lager yeast in this brew […]
Ashvegas: Williams may have another challenger in the DA fight this fall
Ashvegas By Jason Sanford: Last week, Democratic challenger Todd Williams handily vanquished his primary opponent, incumbent Buncombe County District Attorney Ron Moore. … Asheville attorney Ben Scales confirmed to me the news that he has already launched a petition campaign to get his name on the November ballot as an independent challenger to Williams. Now […]
Universal Joint to host fundraiser for French Broad Riverkeeper, Asheville on Bikes
Press Release From Western North Carolina Alliance: ASHEVILLE—The Universal Joint is hosting a fundraiser on May 24 that will allow folks to enjoy a cold brew while also helping to clean up the river and expand biking options for the community. All beer proceeds from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. will benefit the French Broad Riverkeeper, a […]
Hendersonville Green Room Cafe hosts “Show & Tell” event May 22
Press Release From The Cheerful World: Hendersonville, NC – May 13, 2014 – In honor of Personal History Month, pay tribute May 22nd to the heroes and heroines in your life. Bringing a photo or other item that represents someone in your life who has taught you wisdom, life lessons or values of importance to […]
Western North Carolina Alliance membership approves merger with ECO, J-MCA
Members of the Western North Carolina Alliance showed overwhelming support for a proposed merger with the Environmental and Conservation Organization and the Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance on Monday, May 12, in an overwhelming 177-to-2-vote.
AC-T: I-26 Connector meeting brings worries on impacts
Asheville Citizen-Times By Mark Barrett: Some residents are concerned about what the connector will do to neighborhoods but several said there is a real need to address traffic congestion on Bowen Bridge across the French Broad River. More than 200 people came to a three-hour informational meeting the state Department of Transportation held at the […]
Transylvania, Henderson and Buncombe County Students win Mediation Center art contest
From United Way of Transylvania County: Earlier this year, the Mediation Center invited area youth to submit their artistic visions of peace for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate. Over 130 young artists contributed to the contest. We are proud to introduce you to our winners, three young visionaries of peace. Kadee Glass, […]
CPP: After Buncombe DA upset, fate of Asheville police evidence audit still uncertain
Carolina Public Press By Jon Elliston More than three years after Asheville City Council commissioned a $175,000 audit of the Asheville Police Department evidence room — an effort to find out just how many items were stolen from the room — the audit remains under wraps. And despite last week’s sizable electoral victory by Todd […]
Tourism Product Development Fund process kicks off
Press Release From Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 12, 2014) — The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2014 Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) Grant Cycle, and is accepting applications for requests for funding for capital development tourism projects in Buncombe County. The application […]
Fraternities 4 Family helps raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault
Press Release From Fraternities 4 Family: Throughout April, fraternities were involved in a statewide initiative to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault called Fraternities 4 Family. The Fraternities 4 Family campaign involves young men on college campuses across North Carolina who courageously break the silence about domestic violence. Family law attorney Charles Ullman […]
Industries for the Blind names employee and volunteers of the year
ASHEVILLE, NC (May 13, 2014) – Industries for the Blind (IFB) Asheville recently honored its employees, volunteers and customers for their commitment to helping IFB provide jobs, training and services for people who are blind or visually impaired. IFB, with manufacturing facilities in Winston-Salem and Asheville, is one of the nation’s largest employers of people […]
WNCA proposes to merge with Environmental and Conservation Organization and Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance
Press Release From Western North Carolina Alliance: WNCA is proposing to merge with the Environmental and Conservation Organization (ECO) in Henderson County and the Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance (J-MCA) in Cashiers and Highlands and we need our members to vote on it. TO CAST YOUR VOTE ONLINE: Click here. (Note: The online ballot will close at […]
BorgWarner expansion to create 154 new engineering and manufacturing jobs in Buncombe County
Press Release From Economic Development Coalition for Asheville – Buncombe County: Asheville, N.C., May 7, 2014 – In cooperation with the Economic Development Coalition (EDC) for Asheville-Buncombe County, BorgWarner, a global technology leader and top automotive industry supplier, announced today a plan to expand its Turbo Systems manufacturing facility in Arden, North Carolina. The expansion […]
Forest Service to host kids’ fishing days in Pisgah National Forest
Press Release From National Forests in North Carolina: MARS HILL, N.C., May 7, 2014 – The USDA Forest Service today announced that it will sponsor two fishing days for local children at Carolina Hemlocks Campground on May 17 and Max Patch Pond on June 7on the Appalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest. The events are […]
Hi-Wire announces two big beer releases
ASHEVILLE, NC – May 6, 2014 – Hi-Wire Brewing proudly announces both our latest seasonal beer offering, “Snakedancer” Saison, and an entirely new line of limited-release, truly one-of-a- kind beers – the “Ringmaster’s Reserve Series”. Hi-Wire’s upcoming Spring Seasonal brew is our “Snakedancer” Saison! This saison is a light, highly drinkable spring beer. The yeast […]
Buncombe Discovery Academy principal announced
Press Release From Buncombe County Schools: ASHEVILLE, NC – Today, Dr. Tony Baldwin, Superintendent of Schools, announced that Mr. Nathan Allison will be the principal for of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)-themed high school, Buncombe Discovery Academy. Mr. Allison has been an assistant principal at A.C. Reynolds High School for the last eight years. […]
Out of the city and into the woods
For the past three summers, Nicole Hinebaugh has led a group of children from Asheville’s public housing neighborhoods down the hiking trails of Western North Carolina. This year, she needs extra help from volunteers to keep the program — the Trailblazers Outdoor Adventure Club — going strong.
Our State: French Broad is back from the brink
Our State Magazine By Jess Clarke: Longtime paddler Rod Baird relishes wrestling the French Broad River after heavy rain, with waves up to eight feet high. His heartbeat quickens with the current. He has to muscle his maneuvers carefully in his 28-pound kayak. As he runs the frothy rapids in Madison County, the sycamores and […]
CPP: The primary buzz, May 6 elections
Carolina Public Press By Angie Newsome: The ballots won’t be counted until Tuesday and not certified until days later, but for many of the races for the North Carolina General Assembly, the outcome of the primary — and even the general election next November — may be all but certain. This year, there is no […]