Here’s the press release from TSAChoice: ASHEVILLE AND GREENVILLE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATOR TSACHOICE ANNOUNCES MIKE HARMON AND MATT SMITH EARN VCP CERTIFICATIONS FROM VMWARE Technology integrator TSAChoice, Inc., with offices in Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC announces that senior systems engineer Mike Harmon and network engineer Matt Smith both earned their VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certifications […]
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LIVE: Dispatches from the Buncombe Republican Party Convention
This post includes live dispatches via Twitter from the March 31 Buncombe County Republican Party Convention.
Community leaders and Terry Bellamy to tour housing in Rutherford County
Here’s the press release from the Terry Bellamy campaign: COMMUNITY LEADERS AND CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE TO TOUR HOUSING IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY FOREST CITY, NC – On Wednesday, April 4, NC-10 Congressional candidate Terry Bellamy along with other community leaders will tour Rutherford County with representatives of Rutherford Housing Partnership for a firsthand look at examples of […]
Women under 40 PAC endorses Bellamy for NC-10
Here’s the press release from the Terry Bellamy campaign: WOMEN UNDER 40 PAC ENDORSES BELLAMY FOR NC-10 ASHEVILLE, NC – Terry Bellamy, Asheville Mayor and Congressional candidate (NC-10), has been endorsed by the “Women Under 40” PAC (or “WUFPAC”). WUFPAC is a non-partisan organization dedicated to electing women who are forty years of age or […]
Patsy Keever weighs in on March 29 Medicare vote
Here’s the press release from the Patsy Keever campaign: House Republicans vote to end Medicare. WASHINGTON, DC—Today House Republicans voted to end the Medicare guarantee for seniors while lowering taxes for the ultra wealthy. The bill voted on was Representative Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) budget plan, which would have several adverse effects. It would replace Medicare […]
Holly Jones: Raleigh is waging war on Buncombe County
Here’s the message from Buncombe County Commissioner Holly Jones, sent to supporters via her campaign’s email newsletter: Standing Up to Bullies in Raleigh and Fighting for Buncombe County “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” — Elie Weisel One […]
Spring happenings at the All Souls Counseling Center
Here’s an update from All Souls Counseling Center, sent via the organization’s email newsletter: Spring is Upon Us! May is Mental Health Awareness Month During this month of Mental Health Awareness, All Souls Counseling Center encourages each of you to support friends, family and others that you know are dealing with depression, anxiety and other […]
City of Asheville offers Summer outdoor adventures for teens
SUMMER OUTDOOR ADVENTURE FOR TEENS Asheville, NC – Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts has a few spaces left in the summer outdoor adventure activities for teens. For more information or to register for an activity, contact Christen McNamara at 828-251-4029, or email outdoorprograms@ashevillenc.gov. Fees are listed for Asheville city residents (R) and for non-residents […]
Swannanoa Valley Museum opens April 14; lots of activities planned for Spring
The Swannanoa Valley Museum opens April 14, and has lots of activities planned for Spring. Here’s the info via the museum’s email newsletter: Museum Opens for the Season, Saturday, April 14th! Our newest exhibit, “Beans, Butter, & Bacon: Early General Stores in the Swannanoa Valley” will open Saturday, April 14th at 10:00am, our first day […]
PARC: Asheville interfaith vigil to be held April 1 in rememberence of Trayvon Martin
Here’s the message from the People Advocating Real Conservancy group, sent via its email newsletter: Interfaith Vigil This Sunday April 1st @ 4PM City County Plaza We invite you to join us for an Interfaith Vigil this Sunday in remembrance of Trayvon Martin, the African American teenager who was shot and killed recently in Sanford, […]
Buncombe volunteer receives Girl Scout Appreciation Award
BUNCOMBE COUNTY VOLUNTEER RECEIVES GIRL SCOUT APPRECIATION AWARD (Colfax, NC – March 22, 2012) – Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont held its Annual Meeting and Adult Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, March 17 at Monticello United Methodist Church in Statesville. The event celebrated the Girl Scout mission and the work of several volunteers who have […]
State and local emergency response agencies host training on the Biltmore Estate
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County Emergency Management Department: Beginning Wednesday, March 28 and concluding Saturday, March 31, local emergency agencies will host the regional Search and Rescue Exercise on the western grounds of the Biltmore Estate to simulate operational conditions for a search mission in an exercise format. “Search at Biltmore 2012” […]
Students from across North Carolina recognized for service, commitment
Here’s the press release: STUDENT LEADERS HONORED AT 42nd ANNUAL YOUTH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Students from across North Carolina recognized for service, commitment RALEIGH – More than a dozen student leaders were recognized with special honors during the 42nd annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA), which was held March 23-25 in Raleigh. About 225 students from across […]
WNC Chapter #91 of Americans United for Separation of Church and State hosts April 2 event
Here’s the info via the group’s email newsletter: The WNC Chapter #91 of Americans United for Separation of Church and State www.auwnc.org is pleased to host Katherine Stewart discussing her latest book entitled The Good News Club: The Christian Right’s Stealth Assault on America’s Children www.thegoodnewsclub.com Monday, April 2, 2012 6:00 PM Hendersonville Library Kaplan […]
Forum allows Henderson County, state candidates to demonstrate environmental concerns
Here’s the press release: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, March 26, 2012) –– A candidate forum hosted by ECO, the Environmental and Conservation Organization is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3rd focusing on the candidates for Henderson County Board of Commissioners and State Representative and Senate seats. The forum will give the candidates the opportunity to discuss their views […]
Rabbi Phil Bentley to address gay rights at Democratic Men’s Discussion Club
Here’s the press release: “Gay Marriage as a First Amendment Right” is the topic to be addressed by Rabbi Phil Bentley at the monthly Democratic Men’s Discussion Club breakfast to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11 in the upstairs meeting room at Mike’s on Main in downtown Hendersonville. Rabbi Bentley has served congregations […]
RiverLink hosts a free live theater performance
Here’s the info via the RiverLink email newsletter: RiverLink hosts a free live theater performance ASHEVILLE, NC — RiverLink will host a free performance of the “Swannanoa River Play,” a play performed by the Warren Wilson College Theatre Department on Sunday, April 8 at 2 p.m. at the RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza. The public […]
“Frack Activism” comes to WNC (fundraising event this Friday in Black Mountain)
Here’s the press release from Clean Water for NC: Join Clean Water for NC, the White Horse Black Mountain, NC Interfaith Power and Light, and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Swannanoa Valley for food, music, and an introduction to the impacts of “fracking” for natural gas. The program includes the Academy Award-nominated documentary GASLAND, […]
Buncombe County VIDEO: Don’t Face Foreclosure Alone
Here’s the video and info via the Buncombe County website and YouTube: Don’t Face Foreclosure Alone There is help for anyone facing foreclosure and the possibility of losing their home. Learn more about the resources in our community and the people that are here to help.
Savory mountain delicacies offer a taste of authentic Cherokee culture
Here’s the press release: CELEBRATE SPRING’S ARRIVAL WITH THE CHEROKEE Savory Mountain Delicacies Offer a Taste of Authentic Cherokee Culture CHEROKEE, N.C. (March 26, 2012) – Mountain trout and wild ramps take center stage at the annual Rainbow and Ramps festival on Sat., March 31, at 10 a.m. at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Hosted […]
Leading NC conservative opposes marriage amendment
John Hood, the president of the conservative John Locke Foundation, has weighed in against the constitutional amendment banning same sex marriages. … Here’s an excerpt from the News Observer article: “I think amending North Carolina’s constitution to forbid gay and lesbian couples from receiving any future legal recognition, including civil unions, is unwise and unfair,” […]