Here’s the press release from the governor’s office: Raleigh, NC – Governor Pat McCrory congratulated Buncombe County and Durham County today for being two of six winners of the RWJF Culture of Health Prize awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The two counties were selected from more than 250 applicants across the country. Each […]
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Asheville School connects with Tsinghua University In China, hosts Summer Program in 2015
Here’s the press release from Asheville School: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (June 26, 2014) Thanks to a recent agreement, Asheville School now has international connections to a secondary school affiliated with Tsinghua University, one of the top three universities in China. In the summer of 2015, the small co-ed boarding school will develop and host a summer […]
Dogwood Alliance staff member chosen for prestigious Kinship Fellowship
Here’s the press release from Dogwood Alliance: Conservation leaders based in 10 countries will gather in Bellingham, Washington for a month-long fellowship exploring market-based approaches to environmental issues Dogwood Alliance staff member Andrew Goldberg has been selected as a 2014 Kinship Fellow, one of only 16 environmentalists chosen from around the world. Goldberg directs the […]
McHenry selected as Chief Deputy Whip
Here’s the press release from the office of Congressman Patrick McHenry: Majority Whip-Elect Steve Scalise (R-LA) selects McHenry to serve as Chief Deputy Washington – Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) was selected by Majority Whip-Elect Steve Scalise (R-LA) to serve as his Chief Deputy Whip. McHenry released the following statement in response to his selection: […]
AC-T: Interest renewed in Buncombe schools tax
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: For decades, property owners living in the Asheville City Schools district have paid an extra tax to benefit city schools. The tax — expected to generate about $8 million in the upcoming year — has helped lower class sizes, increase course offerings and funded art and music […]
Asheville Area Arts Council moves to Grove Arcade
Here’s the press release from the Asheville Area Arts Council: This is an exciting time for the Arts in Buncombe County, as the Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC) is moving locations, from 346 Depot St. in the River Arts District to the downtown Grove Arcade suite 144 and 143A, in order to expand its exhibitions […]
Chamber of Commerce honors volunteers, business leaders
Here’s the press release from The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 117th Annual Meeting (presented by CarePartners) will be held on Thursday, June 26th at the U.S. Cellular Center, celebrating 117 years of serving the business community and honoring outstanding leaders of the community. The Asheville Chamber is pleased […]
CSE: 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling could legalize same-sex marriage in NC
Here’s the press release from the Campaign for Southern Equality: Vigil in Asheville on Thursday, the push for marriage equality in North Carolina Asheville, N.C. (June 25, 2014) – On Thursday June 26, the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) is hosting a vigil to commemorate the one-year anniversary of DOMA being struck down by the […]
Asheville City Council approves budget
Asheville City Council unanimously approved a $147 million budget June 24, holding the property tax rate steady and committing to major new pedestrian infrastructure projects such as sidewalks and greenways.
Environmental group targets Moffitt in new ad over fracking support
Here’s the video ad and press release from The North Carolina Environmental Partnership: PRESS RELEASE: TWO WESTERN NC STATE REPS’ VOTES POSE THREAT TO CLEAN AIR AND WATER, SAYS ACCOUNTABILITY CAMPAIGN North Carolina Environmental Partnership Launches New TV Ads Spotlighting Western North Carolina State Representatives Tim Moffitt and Michelle Presnell for Fracking Votes. ASHEVILLE, NC […]
Florida Georgia Line and Nelly unite pop powers at McCormick Field
Pop music powers transcended genre differences as Florida Georgia Line shared the stage June 22 with Nelly at McCormick Field, reportedly drawing the largest crowd for a ticketed event in Asheville’s history. Throughout the show, both acts displayed why they were collectively able to pull roughly 12,500 fans, selling out the baseball stadium.
AC-T: Is the end near for NC film incentives?
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Incentive changes are expected to be part of the lawmakers’ upcoming budget negotiations to hammer out difference between the House and Senate plans. The current law gives a 25 percent refund to productions that spend more than $250,000, with a payout cap of $20 million for most […]
Plaintiffs’ brief in Amendment One lawsuit aims to prove NC marriage ban unconstitutional
Here’s the press release from Campaign for Southern Equality: NC Attorney General’s office defends ban on same-sex marriage despite rulings from 16 federal courts striking down state bans on same-sex marriage Asheville, N.C. (June 23, 2014) – Plaintiffs’ attorneys in General Synod of the United Church of Christ vs. Cooper continue to urge swift action […]
AC-T: The rise in youth and family homelessness
The Asheville Citizen-Times published the first of a several part special report on youth and family homelessness in Buncombe County. Here’s an excerpt from the June 22 article: One in five American children nationally is now living in poverty, giving the United States the highest child poverty rate of any developed nation except for Romania. […]
Poll: Senator Van Duyn leads by 15 points in District 49 race
Here’s the press release from the campaign of Senator Terry Van Duyn: Senator Terry Van Duyn leads Mark Crawford 49 to 34 percent in the race for Senate District 49 with 17 percent of respondents undecided. The poll also finds that 64 percent of likely voters in District 49 disapprove of Republican leadership in the […]
Asheville Fire Department announces new chief officers
Here’s the press release from the city of Asheville: The Asheville Fire Department is proud to announce the promotions of three of its Chief Officers into key leadership positions. Wayne Hamilton and Barry Hendren have each been promoted to the position of Assistant Fire Chief, and Chris Budzinski will now serve as Deputy Fire Chief. […]
Waldrop earns spot on ballot, launches campaign for Buncombe Commission
Nancy Waldrop — the wife of current Buncombe Commissioner David King — earned an unaffiliated spot on the Nov. 4 ballot and immediately launched a campaign to represent District 3 on the board of commissioners. (photo by Alicia Funderburk)
Asheville Grit: LAAFF is back, new event also in the works
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Grit blog post: Three Asheville women with extensive community connections and experience planning and executing festvials are teaming up to create what they hope will be a new signature event for Asheville. The festival dream team is: Kitty Love, who helped establish the Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival; […]
Weaverville and Montreat pass living wage resolutions
Here’s the press release from Just Economics: Local Living Wage Resolutions Successful Buncombe County Towns and Municipalities Support Living Wage Through Resolutions Weaverville, NC, June 20, 2014– On Monday, the town of Weaverville passed a living wage resolution for all full time town employees. Weaverville joins the town of Montreat as the second community in […]
D.A. Ron Moore releases APD evidence-room audit
District Attorney Ron Moore released a 2011 audit of the Asheville Police Department Evidence Room June 19, revealing more details about missing drugs, guns and money that caused a major scandal. In 2012, several media outlets, including Mountain Xpress, filed an unsuccessful joint lawsuit to press Moore and the city of Asheville to release the […]
Eastern Cherokee elder opens N.C. Senate
Eastern Cherokee Elder Opens N.C. Senate Here’s the press release from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: CHEROKEE, N.C. – Jerry Wolfe, tribal elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, delivered the opening prayer in the Cherokee language at the N.C. Senate session June 19, 2014. Wolfe, 89, was named a Beloved Man by […]