Buncombe County Board of Commissioners March 20, 2012 meeting Environmentalists urge joining billboard lawsuit March 23 proclaimed Women Veterans History Day Two new school buildings are in the works for Asheville. At their March 20 meeting, the Buncombe County commissioners unanimously approved taking the first steps toward replacing the aging Asheville Middle School and Isaac […]
Here’s the press release: RALEIGH – The Civil War savaged lives yet secured the future of generations in North Carolina and the rest of the nation, and altered the course of American history. The injustices faced by African Americans were some of the most significant factors leading to the American Civil War (1861-1865). The fight […]
Here’s the press release from the Jeff Hunt campaign: Hunt earns endorsements from conservative leaders in Congressional race BREVARD, NC (March 27, 2012) – Today, District Attorney Jeff Hunt, a candidate for the 11th District Republican nomination, announced his campaign has been endorsed by 11 District Attorneys from across North Carolina in his race for […]
Here’s the press release from the Ballamy campaign: NEWTON, NC – Terry Bellamy, Asheville Mayor and Congressional candidate (NC-10), to visit and meet with Catawba County’s National Association of the Advancement of Colored People on Thursday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Coulter’s Grove A M E Zion Church, 4513 Startown Rd. Newton, NC 28658. […]
Here’s the press release from the Keever campaign: Rep. Patsy Keever, candidate for the U.S. House in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, has been endorsed by the Women’s Campaign Fund (WCF). “WCF is proud to endorse Patsy Keever in her race against Congressman Patrick McHenry,” said Siobhan Bennett, President/CEO of the Women’s Campaign Fund. “From […]
Here’s the press release from the office of Senator Burr: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) introduced a bill that would amend current estate tax laws to protect historic landmarks and property from punitive taxes so that the public may continue to be enriched from the educational and historic benefits they provide. […]
The board took the initial action needed to build two new schools in the city of Asheville, voting 5–0 to borrow $2 million from the School Capital Commission Fund to pay for studies and architectural plans.
Among other action scheduled for its March 20 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider a move that could help pave the way for $30 million in capital improvements to Asheville Middle and Isaac Dickson Elementary schools. Follow live Twitter coverage here
The Obama reelection campaign produced a video that features the opening of its Asheville office. Here’s the video and the info included on its YouTube page: Get involved: https://my.barackobama.com/ashevilleofficevid We were there when the Asheville office opened in western North Carolina. In this video, supporters share why they’re motivated to get North Carolina ready for […]
Here’s the press release from the Grassroots Farm Team PAC: GRASSROOTS FARM TEAM ENDORSES REISINGER FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS The Grassroots Farm Team PAC is excited to announce its first endorsement in the 2012 election cycle, Drew Reisigner for Buncombe County Register of Deeds. Since taking office last year, he has modernized the office, saving […]
Here’s the message from Fred Flaxman, writing on behalf of the Ad-Hoc Committee for Responsive Public Radio, sent to the group’s email list: The WCQS Board of Directors has promised to react tomorrow at its regular bi-monthly meeting to a letter that was sent more than two months ago from a group challenging its license […]
At its March 20 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider taking action that could eventually help pave the way for $30 million in capital improvements to Asheville Middle and Isaac Dickson Elementary schools.
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: Residents can now purchase mulch at the Buncombe County Landfill. The mulch is available for $10 per scoop (one scoop will fill up the bed of a large pickup truck).Loading hours for mulch are: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. – […]
Here’s an excerpt from a new study by Public Policy Polling that found Asheville to be the third most popular city in N.C. Wilmington was ranked most popular and Raleigh was number two. Click the link below the blurb for more info and poll results. The late State Senator Jim Forrester said Asheville was a […]
Here’s the press release from People of Faith Against the Death Penalty: For 12th Year, Bruce Springsteen to Host, Endorse Death Penalty Opponents at NC Show Greensboro, NC – At his Wrecking Ball concert tour stop Monday night at Memorial Coliseum in Greensboro, Bruce Springsteen will encourage his fans to support People of Faith Against […]
Here’s the message from Tammy Brown at Cataloochee Ski Area: Spring has arrived in Maggie Valley and with it after 110 days of skiing and riding, comes the end of our 51st season here at Cataloochee. Its been a great year for us here at the area and even with our challenging weather this season, […]
Here’s the press release from the the N.C. Eugenics Compensation Task Force: More than 100 Eugenics Victims in 48 Counties Verified by State d Gov. Bev Perdue Encourages More to Come Forward RALEIGH – The N.C. Justice for Sterilization Victims Foundation today announced an increase in the number of verified victims sterilized by the state’s […]
The Asheville PALS The Asheville Fire Department is very proactive in teaching the community about fire prevention. The department has several programs in which they interact with the public to teach the young, the old and everyone in between on how to keep safe from fire and injuries from fire. A group of Asheville firefighters […]
Here’s the press release: RALEIGH —Early this morning, a rockslide occurred at Mile Marker 9.5 on U.S. 129 in Blount County, Tennessee, near the North Carolina border. The road is currently closed in both directions at the site of the slide. Geotechnical engineers from the Tennessee Department of Transportation have conducted preliminary evaluations of the […]
Here’s the press release from Patsy Keever’s congressional campaign: While our families are struggling to cut their budgets to afford to fill the gas tank, Washington is giving taxpayer subsidies to Big Oil companies and refusing to crack down on Wall Street speculators. Current gas prices average $3.83 per gallon nationally right now, up approximately […]
Here’s the press release from the city of Asheville: City adds bicycle repair station to River Arts District ASHEVILLE – City of Asheville employees recently installed a “Fixit” bicycle service station at the Clingman Avenue roundabout. It is a repair stand with an attached air pump and hand tools, including screwdrivers, wrenches and a tire […]
