Here’s the press release from the Terry Van Duyn campaign: We must support our public teachers and teaching assistants RALEIGH, N.C. — At 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning the North Carolina Senate passed their version of the 2014 – 2015 budget. The 21.2 billion dollar budget eliminates funding for 7,400 teaching assistants for our 2nd and […]
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Buncombe budget calls for steady tax rate, new parking deck
Buncombe County Manager Wanda Greene is recommending commissioners hold the tax rate steady this year and borrow $44.3 million for a new downtown Asheville building addition and parking deck. Her budget proposal, which she’ll present to the board of commissioners Tuesday, June 3, calls for keeping the county-wide property tax rate at 60.4 cents per […]
NC legislature approves fracking bill allowing state to issue permits
Here’s an excerpt from the Carolina Public Press article: North Carolina’s legislature, in a fast flurry Thursday, approved the state’s issuing permits for fracking for natural gas. Turning down a string of Democratic amendments, the North Carolina House gave the bill final approval on a 64-50 vote. Hours later the Senate agreed to the House […]
Meadows: No funding to attempt to cap greenhouse gas emissions
Here’s the press release from Congressman Mark Meadows, who represents the 11th district of Western North Carolina: Washington, D.C.— Congressman Mark Meadows’ (R-NC) proposed amendment to H.R. 4660 passed the House Thursday evening by a vote of 226-179. The amendment would prohibit funds from being use to negotiate, or enter into, a trade deal that […]
Waldrop mounts petition drive to succeed husband on Buncombe Commission
Nancy Waldrop announced May 29 that she’s mounting a last-minute petition drive to get on the November ballot as an unaffiliated candidate for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 3. (photo by Alicia Funderburk)
‘Yoga Rocks the Park’ events start in Asheville June 1
Since its launch in 2009, Yoga Rocks the Park (YRP), Nationally presented by activewear company, Liquido, who recently opened their North American Headquarters in Asheville, and locally presented by Wick and Greene Jewelers, has grown steadily from one small grassroots gathering with just 30 people in Denver, Colorado to one of the fastest growing, family-friendly, […]
Asheville Beer Week continues with cornhole and carnival
Several South Slope neighbors held fun Asheville Beer Week events May 27: Early in the evening there was a cornhole tournament at Asheville Brewing, Twin Leaf, Hi-Wire and Greenman breweries followed by a “Beer Carnival” at Ben’s Tuneup.
Number crunch: CRA board recommends $1.17 million for nonprofits, denies Moogfest
As Buncombe County’s June 30 deadline to finalize its budget draws near, the competition among local groups seeking public funding has reached fever pitch.
Mission receives high rating from heart surgeon group
Here’s the press release from Mission Health: Mission Heart has received a “3 Star” rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery, placing it once again in the top tier of heart surgery centers across the United States that perform such procedures. A 3 Star rating is […]
GulfStream Communications and Ashvegas launch new website, Asheville Grit
Here’s the press release from GulfStream Communications, which also produces WNC Magazine: ASHEVILLE, NC – GulfStream Communications launched Ashevillegrit.com May 22, 2014. Asheville Grit is a curated, online collective comprised of independent Asheville-area voices and features opinions on arts, music, events, food, outdoors, and more in a new, free-form venue. Working together with Ashevegas.com, the […]
‘Anti-Beer week’ event set for Weinhaus
Here’s the message via The Cheese Store of Asheville email newsletter: A friendly reminder about our Anti-Beer week event on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at The Cheese Store of Asheville at the Weinhaus. Cheese and Wine 101 It may be Beer Week, but we’re focusing on cheese and wine. Join us for this fun tasting […]
Carolina Public Press hosting series of meetups across WNC
Here’s the announcement via Carolina Public Press: Let’s talk unbiased, in-depth and investigative journalism in Western North Carolina — from Asheville to Murphy, from Boone to Brevard. Carolina Public Press’s award-winning staff will be visiting all 18 westernmost counties of North Carolina in the coming months to host a meetup with readers, donors, volunteers and […]
WNC’s first-ever WordCamp conference highlights tech potential
Some of Asheville’s brightest web designers, developers and entrepreneurs will meld minds with innovators from around the country at Western North Carolina’s first-ever WordCamp conference.
City of Asheville swimming pools ready to open
Here’s the press release from the city of Asheville: Asheville, NC – The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department announces the following schedule for the 2014 swimming pool season. Recreation Park Pool, located at 65 Gashes Creek Road, will open Memorial Day May 26 at 11 a.m. for military personnel only, with regular admission […]
AC-T: What’s next for Caleb? Lots, but no trip to Asheville
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: So what’s next for newly crowned “American Idol” winner Caleb Johnson? Tons of work, but probably not a visit home to Asheville. Asked Wednesday when he’ll get back to his roots again, he said sadly, “You know, I don’t know. I don’t know. I have no idea. […]
RiverMusic to feature special beer and food pairings
Here’s the press release from RiverLink: RiverLink’s 2014 RiverMusic summer concert series kicks off May 30 at 144 Riverside Drive in the River Arts District with great music from two outstanding bands — West Coast funksters Orgone, and locals The Horse You Rode In On. RiverMusic is also celebrating Asheville’s great craft beer and food […]
Buncombe agency recommends $1.17 million for nonprofits, denies Moogfest application
The Buncombe County Culture and Recreation Authority recommended $1.17 million in grants to a list of 15 local nonprofit organizations — far less than the $3.86 million they requested, but more than twice as much as County Manager Wanda Greene is recommending as she prepares to craft the county budget for the next fiscal year.
Rumbles of cheating as biker declared winner in multimodal city council race
Amid allegations of cheating, Marc Hunt was declared the winner of the “Crosstown Rumbler,” a May 20 race that pitted members of Asheville City Council against each other as they biked, bussed, and drove from the UNCA campus to city hall.
Strive Not to Drive bike ride highlights multimodal momentum
About 50 local leaders took a bicycle tour of the River Arts District May 19, rolling through an area that is set “to transform” into a center of multimodal transit, recreation and commerce, said Stephanie Monson, riverfront redevelopment coordinator for the city of Asheville.
Moogfest loses $1.5 million, requests $250,000 from Buncombe County
On Tuesday, May 20, Buncombe County will consider a request from Moogfest for $250,000 in public funding to produce the technology, art and music festival again next year.
Moogfest loses $1.5 million, requests $250,000 from Buncombe County
On Tuesday, May 20, Buncombe County will consider a request from Moogfest for $250,000 in public funding to produce the technology, art and music festival again next year.