Press release from UNC Asheville: The Departments of Atmospheric Sciences and Computer Science at UNC Asheville have been jointly awarded $613,609 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide scholarships and academic support to undergraduate students. With scholarships of approximately $6,000 per year, the Atmospheric and Computer Science Exploratory Scholars (ACES) Program will also provide […]
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People of Faith Against the Death Penalty announce Asheville events
Press release from People of Faith Against the Death Penalty: Asheville Events on 3rd Anniversary of Troy Davis’ Execution People of Faith Against the Death Penalty is grateful to be able to co-sponsor Community Conversations to Commemorate the 3rd Anniversary of Troy Davis’ Execution with “I Am Troy Davis” author Jen Marlowe and Troy’s sister […]
Pisgah Legal hosts Oct. 6 Poverty Forum with keynote speaker Sister Simone Campbell
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: PLS to Feature “Nun on the Bus” Sister Simone Campbell as Keynote Speaker for October 6th Poverty Forum Sister Brings Attention to Social Issues Impacting People Living In Poverty Including Income Inequality, Raising the Minimum Wage WHO: Sister Simone Campbell, SSS, and NETWORK’s “Nuns on the Bus” will visit […]
Tube-ocalypse now: Asheville shoots for world tubing record with ‘zombie float’
As a recreational hub, the French Broad River has come back from the dead — and legions of zombies are eager to prove it. Conceived as a creative celebration of the river’s continuing revival, organizers of the first-ever “Tube-ocalypse” are aiming to break the world record for most tubers floating together. And they’re hoping to do it in style, encouraging participants to dress as the undead.
Rock 105.1 announces ‘Taproom Tour’
Press release from Rock 105.1: Coming this fall, it’s the Rock 105.1 Taproom Tour. 10 weeks, 10 breweries. Every Thursday, starting this week, join us at ten of the best places to grab a locally brewed pint. The party starts at 5 p.m., and the first twenty to join us each week will get their […]
Asheville named one of the ‘Best Places to Live’ in America
Asheville is among the “Best Places to Live” in America, according to a new study released Sept. 16 by Livability.com.
Asheville VA to host Town Hall Meeting
Press release from Charles George VA Medical Center Asheville, N.C. – The Charles George VA Medical Center will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Medical Center Atrium, which is located just inside the main entrance of the medical center on the […]
Architect to present talk on ‘Designing Smaller Homes That Live BIG’
Press release from AIA Asheville’s Custom Residential Network : Asheville – AIA Asheville’s Custom Residential Network (CRAN) presents Designing Smaller Homes That Live BIG!, a talk by AIA architect Tina Govan, Thursday, October 2, 6pm at Lord Auditorium, Pack Memorial Library, Downtown Asheville. Tina has been working as principal of her own firm in downtown […]
Sierra Club endorses WNC candidates
Press release from NC Sierra Club: Today the North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club Political Committee announced its endorsements for state and local candidates in Western North Carolina. “It is important that we elect candidates who understand how important it is to protect our environment,” said Ken Brame, NC Sierra Club Political Vice-Chair. “If […]
BCGOP Poll: Buncombe headed in wrong direction
Press release from Buncombe County Republican Party: Only 28 percent of residents believe Buncombe is headed in the right direction. September 12, 2014 Asheville, NC- The Buncombe County Republican Party recently commissioned a poll and the results are in. Voters believe Buncombe County is headed in the wrong direction with and only 28 percent of likely […]
Moffitt calls on Cooper to join CTS suit
Press release from N.C. Statehouse Rep. Tim Moffitt: Asheville — This morning, Representative Tim Moffitt sent an open letter to state Attorney General Roy Cooper, calling on him to join with the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in likely legal action against the CTS Corporation. The Board of Commissioners is considering a lawsuit against CTS […]
Foxx visits Asheville to celebrate $14.6 million grant for River Arts District
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx was in Asheville today, Sept. 12, to award the city a $14.6 million federal grant to help complete an interconnected six-mile network of pedestrian, bicycle, roadway, and streetscape improvements in the River Arts District.
New Belgium Brewing CFO/COO promoted to president
Press release from New Belgium Brewing Co: Ft. Collins, Colo. – September 11, 2014 – New Belgium Brewing is pleased to announce the promotion of long-time Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer, Christine Perich, to the position of President. Perich, who started as CFO with New Belgium in 2004, has overseen all aspects of […]
POLL: On eve of public hearing, fracking still unpopular in WNC
Press release from Progress NC Action: A majority of voters in House Districts 116 (Rep. Tim Moffitt) and 118 (Rep. Michele Presnell) oppose fracking, and are less likely to vote for a candidate who supports it RALEIGH — Fracking is still deeply unpopular in Western North Carolina, according to a Progress NC Action/Public Policy Polling […]
Study of neurofeedback as clinical treatment for children with ADHD to begin in Asheville
Press release from UNC Asheville: Asheville will be one of two sites for a new clinical study, funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH), examining the efficacy of neurofeedback as a treatment for children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). This five-year study, a collaboration between UNC Asheville and The Ohio State University, […]
Economic Impact Study: Moogfest generated $14 million
This year’s Moogfest generated $14 million for Buncombe County, according to an analysis by the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. The five-day April event injected $696,000 back into the local and state tax base, with the report concluding that Moogfest provided a return that more doubled the $180,000 in local government incentives provided […]
Asheville Zombiewalk returns
Press release from Asheville Zombiewalk organizers: The streets of Asheville will be rumbling with the word “Braaaaains!” this fall. Grab your best tattered clothing and makeup. The Asheville Zombiewalk returns to downtown on Sunday, October 12th in a new location. “We took a year off for thinking and regrouping. But the upcoming walk begins a […]
CPP announces new public records training: NONPROFIT DISCLOSURES
Via Carolina Public Press: Carolina Public Press, Western North Carolina’s only nonprofit online news service devoted to unbiased, in-depth and investigative reporting and educational opportunities to journalists, students and others, announces its third year of trainings about understanding state and federal public records laws. NONPROFIT DISCLOSURES, a new training program from Carolina Public Press, will […]
No confirmed outbreak of Enterovirus 68 in WNC
Press release from the Buncombe County Health & Human Services Department: Recently, hospitals in the U.S., particularly in parts of the Midwest, have been seeing more children than usual with severe respiratory illness caused by human enterovirus-68 (HEV68). The national media reported that several states, including North Carolina, have contacted the CDC for assistance in […]
Asheville Living Treasures: Isaac Coleman and Ray Kisiah
Press release from Asheville Living Treasures: Asheville NC – August 28, 2014: The Selection Committee of Asheville Living Treasures is pleased to announce the selection of Isaac F. Coleman and Ray L. Kisiah as Asheville Living Treasures. They will be officially honored at a free public ceremony scheduled for Sunday, October 19, in partnership with […]
Blue Ridge Parkway announces contract award for Pisgah Inn
Press release from the Blue Ridge Parkway: Asheville, NC – Blue Ridge Parkway Superintendent Mark H. Woods announced today that Parkway Inn, Inc. was awarded the concession contract to operate the Pisgah Inn at Milepost 408.6 for the next ten years. Parkway Inn, Inc. has operated the Pisgah Inn since 1978. The current contract period […]