Here’s the press release: Girls on the Run of WNC Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary Learn, dream, live, run… Asheville, North Carolina – April 18, 2012 – Girls on the Run of Western North Carolina will celebrate its 10-year anniversary on Sunday, April 29th from 2-4pm at the Sherrill Center – Kimmel Arena at UNC Asheville. […]
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Nathan Ramsey endorses Republican Mike Fryar for County Commission
Former board chair and current Statehouse (District 116) candidate Nathan Ramsey (R) endorsed Republican Mike Fryar for County Commission in District 2. Here’s the press release from the Fryar campaign: Nathan Ramsey, former Chairman of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, announced his endorsement today of Mike Fryar, Republican candidate for Commission in the Second […]
ABLWV urges Buncombe County commissioners to pass resolution opposing Amendment One
Here’s the message from the Asheville-Buncombe County League of Women Voters, sent via its email newsletter: Hello League members! We just wanted to take a moment to inform you that the League board has taken a position AGAINST Amendment One. You may read our statement to the press below, or you may view it online […]
Asheville Tea PAC endorses Ken Fortenberry (R) in 10th Disrict primary
The Asheville Tea PAC endorsed Republican Ken Fortenberry over GOP incumbent Rep. Patrick McHenry in the 10th District primary. Here’s the press release from the Fortenberry campaign: Asheville Tea PAC Endorses Ken Fortenberry Candidate for North Carolina Congressional District 10 Hendersonville, NC, April 13, 2012: Ken Fortenberry, candidate for North Carolina Congressional District 10, has […]
Ethan Wingfield releases TV ad, Christian Broadcasting Network Features calls him a “Teavangelical”
Here’s the press release from the Ethan Wingfield, a GOP congressional candidate in NC District 11: ARDEN, NC – The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) has taken notice of conservative Christian businessman Ethan Wingfield and his campaign for Congress. On Friday, CBN became the first media outlet in the nation to debut Wingfield’s first TV ad, […]
Industrial Executives Forum to be held April 19 at Blue Ridge Community College
Here’s the info from the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development: Henderson County Industrial Representatives and Members of the Partnership are invited to attend the 2012 Industrial Executives Forum scheduled for Thursday, April 19th at Blue Ridge Community College’s Technology, Education and Development Center from 8:30-11:30 am. The forum is offered at no cost to […]
VIDEO: ‘Raleigh: Hands Off Buncombe’s Water’ press conference
Last Friday, April 13, a draft report indicated a state legislative committee will recommend removing city control of the water system and transferring it to the Metropolitan Sewerage District. That some day, opponents of the the move gathered to hold a press conference. Here’s a video of the event posted via the YouTube page of […]
VIDEO: Cecil Bothwell on women’s health issues
Here’s the video message from Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell via his YouTube page. Bothwell is running for congress in the 11th District of N.C.
Conservation PAC endorses Rep. McGrady in primary
Here’s the press release: Conservation PAC endorses pro-conservation legislators in Primary District 117: Rep. Chuck McGrady (R-Henderson). 58% 2011. Rep. McGrady was an important voice for environmental moderation in the House Republican Caucus throughout the year. In the face of hard pressure, he still outperformed his caucus’ average score by a whopping 40%. RALEIGH—NC League […]
Bothwell campaign raises $75,000
Here’s the press release from the Bothwell campaign: The Bothwell for Congress campaign submitted a first quarter finance report totalling more than 260 pages. It’s probably a safe bet that the campaign has more individual donors than all of the other candidates in both parties combined. Bothwell noted, “As of this date we’ve raised more […]
Jewish community celebrates independence; remembers Holocaust
Here’s the press release: Jewish Community Celebrates Independence; Remembers Holocaust Full day of activities include festival, races, film and concert. Asheville, North Carolina, April 8, 2012—On Sunday, April 29th 2012, a diverse group of people will gather at Congregation Beth Israel for the Eighth Annual Celebration Israel Festival, which, this year, marks 64 years since […]
Details of Buncombe County’s incentive package to New Belgium
As part of the deal to bring New Belgium Brewing to Asheville, Buncombe County has agreed to give the company up to $8.45 million in grants. Here’s the details.
Holly Jones Endorses Ellen Frost in District 2
Here’s the announcement from Commissioner Holly Jones, sent via her email newsletter: In anticipation of the primary, I am dedicating this enews to an exceptional candidate running in District Two, Ellen Frost. Ellen Frost is a civic-minded, small business owner from Black Mountain, dedicated to her family and her community. If you live in District […]
Bellamy to visit Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
NC-10 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE TO VISIT MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH SHELBY, NC – On Wednesday, April 11, NC-10 Congressional candidate Terry Bellamy will be speaking at an event at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Cleveland County beginning at 7:00 p.m. Bellamy is running for the Democratic nomination in the newly redrawn 10th Congressional District. The winner […]
Apodaca ranked second most effective state senator
Here’s the press release from Sen. Apodaca’s office: Apodaca Ranked Second Most Effective Senator Is the highest ranking senator from the N.C. mountains in last 25 years Raleigh, N.C. – Sen. Tom Apodaca (R-Henderson), chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, is ranked the second most effective senator in North Carolina according to a new survey […]
VIDEO: Mark Meadows launches first television ad of primary campaign
Mark Meadows is the first of eight Republican candidates in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District to begin airing TV ads. Here’s the press release and video of the Meadows ad: HENDERSONVILLE, NC – Conservative Christian businessman Mark Meadows took to the airwaves this morning in the race to represent Western North Carolina in Congress. Meadows […]
Grandfather Mountain adds daily events to calendar website
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN ADDS DAILY EVENTS CALENDAR TO WEBSITE GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC – In an effort to make Grandfather Mountain’s website (www.grandfather.com) more user-friendly and helpful, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation has added a new Daily Events menu to the website’s homepage. This new feature allows site visitors to easily navigate and plan their trip by date. […]
APD recognizes Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week.
Here’s the press release: APD Recognizes Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week. ASHEVILLE – In our community, the Asheville Police Department’s Animal Services Unit provides assistance and support not generally evident to the public. These services include investigating animal cruelty and animal attacks, securing and regulating dangerous or nuisance animals, and educating residents about responsible pet […]
Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa will be sold to KSL Capital Partners
KSL Capital Partners, LLC announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Asheville’s historic Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa.
Buncombe Forward endorses Weinert, Merrill and Southard for Buncombe Commissioner
Here’s the press release from the influential local conservative group, Buncombe Forward, which lead the fight against last year’s referendum to raise the local sales tax by a quarter-cent: BUNCOMBE FORWARD ENDORSES GLENDA PETERS WEINERT, CHRISTINA KELLEY G. MERRILL & LINDA SOUTHARD FOR BUNCOMBE COUNTY COMMISSIONER Buncombe County, North Carolina – Buncombe Forward is pleased […]
McGrady scores high in effectiveness rankings
Here’s the press release from the office of Chuck McGrady: McGrady Scores High in Effectiveness Rankings In a just-released survey on the effectiveness of each member of the NC General Assembly, Representative Chuck McGrady, serving his first term in the North Carolina House of Representatives, scored in the top 50% of all house members. He […]