Here’s the excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Gov. Pat McCrory has canceled plans to appear at Moogfest on Wednesday. McCrory Communications Director Josh Ellis said in a statement Friday evening that, “It was at the request of Moogfest organizers that we changed our plans to attend this event.” … Moogfest organizers and a McCrory […]
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Earth Day vigil and celebration set for April 22
Here’s the press release from WNC Green Congregations: ASHEVILLE—At 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, WNC Green Congregations will host their second annual Earth Day Vigil in downtown’s Pritchard Park. “HOPE RISES!” is an interfaith vigil celebrating God’s creation and, in response to our changing climate, calling on people of faith to care for it. All […]
Chamber to present priority list at Legislative Luncheon
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is hoping to build bridges between the local business community and state lawmakers April 25 at its annual Legislative Luncheon.
UNC Asheville to Showcase undergraduate research
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville students will present more than 280 research projects at the university’s Spring Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement Symposium, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 23. Also that day, UNC Asheville students will showcase their work in community service projects and internships at a celebration with community partners […]
Activists respond to McCrory’s cancelation of Moogfest appearence, protest will go on
Here’s the press release from protest organizers: Governor McCrory announced the cancelation of his appearance at a closed door, invitation only event to kick-off Moogfest 2014. The governor was to attend the panel discussion on technology and economic development in WNC along with Asheville’s mayor Esther Mannheimer, business leaders from Durham, and the mayor of […]
League of Women Voters to host free April 19 ice cream social with elected officials
Here’s the information via the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County email newsletter: TOMORROW: Ice Cream Social with Elected Officials Just a friendly reminder that our annual celebration with elected officials is TOMORROW: Saturday, April 19 from 3-5pm at The Hop Ice Cream (640 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC). This year, we’re offering a free […]
New Belgium Brewing to break ground on Asheville facility May 1
Here’s the press release from New Belgium Brewing: $175 million investment, 133,000 SF, 400+ construction jobs, 140 permanent jobs, 1 great city Ft. Collins, Colo., April 17, 2014 – Going up! New Belgium Brewing is officially breaking ground and starting construction on its second brewery—a 133,000 SF brewery and tasting room. At full build out, […]
Connecting with Cuba: A celebration and discussion in Asheville
In the last six months, dozens of Asheville travelers have visited Cuba, creating growing connections between the local area and the island nation. And on April 22 members of those local delegations are hosting an event that aims to help bridge the divide between our different cultures and communities. Featuring live Cuban music and art […]
Arthritis Foundation honors scholarship advocate Angela Allen
Here’s the press release from the Arthritis Foundation: SWANNANOA, NC- Angie Allen was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis in 2011, and by March 2012 she was on permanent disability causing her to lose her job. This was a life traumatic discovery for Angie and she knew she had to do something to fight back. […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation seeks support for Graveyard Fields improvements
Here’s the press release from the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Asheville, NC – The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is pleased to announce that work will soon begin on the final portion of the Graveyard Fields project on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Foundation has been raising funds for this project for the past two years […]
Thinking big: Buncombe County plan points way toward sustainable future
“In North Carolina, sustainability plans are pretty rare,” reports Scott Mouw, recycling director at the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. “Not many communities have taken on the task of comprehensively looking at their environmental footprint and worked through ways to reduce that footprint.” In fact, Buncombe County is one of only a handful in the state to have such a plan, unanimously adopted by the Board of Commissioners May 15, 2012. But what is it, exactly? And what does it mean for current and future residents?
Politics of sustainability: Buncombe Commissioners election could help steer future policy
Early voting for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners primary starts April 24 — just two days after Earth Day. The juxtaposition underscores the fundamental link between sustainability and politics.
Asheville Beer Week announces new events
Here’s the press release from Asheville Beer Week organizers: Western North Carolina breweries and businesses team up for a week of events celebrating local beer appreciation; culminating with Beer City Festival. ASHEVILLE, NC—The Third Annual Asheville Beer Week launches May 23-31st, 2014 in Asheville and surrounding western North Carolina, culminating with the Beer City Festival […]
Future vision: Local sustainability graduate research targets real-world benefits
The first group of students in Lenoir-Rhyne University’s new sustainability studies program may be small, but the fruits of their research might eventually have a big local impact. Based at the Asheville campus, the new master’s degree program requires students to complete a “capstone” project combining graduate-level research with real-world conditions and needs. This spring, […]
Buncombe Commissioners approve bus shelter, fire district restructuring; oppose FDA rules
Buncombe Commissioners acted April 15 to build a new bus shelter, restructure the county’s fire districts and prevent the FDA from implementing new rules that could hamper local brewers’ ability to sell spent grains to farmers for animal feed.
AdvantageWest launches new website
Here’s the press release from AdvantageWest: AdvantageWest, the regional economic development organization serving Western North Carolina, announces the launch of a new website, AdvantageWest.com, with features targeting the unique needs and interests of an array of users, from site selectors and advanced manufacturers to entrepreneurs, food producers, natural product companies, and filmmakers. Featuring responsive, mobile-friendly […]
Sierra Club endorses Newman and Frost for Buncombe Commission
Here’s the press release from the North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club: The North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club has endorsed Brownie Newman and Ellen Frost for re-election to the Buncombe County Commission. The Sierra Club cited work by Newman and Frost to establish Buncombe County as a leader for clean energy and […]
Warren Wilson student receives Newman Civic Fellows Award
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: Ana Lara, a Warren Wilson College student from Louisville, Ky., has been selected by Campus Compact to receive the 2014 Newman Civic Fellows Award. According to Campus Compact, the award “honors inspiring college student leaders who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities […]
Team up for public education at May 3 Tourists game
Here’s the press release from the Asheville City Schools Foundation (Asheville, NC) What’s more American than great teachers and baseball? Teacher appreciation day is May 6th this year, and the Asheville City Schools Foundation has teamed up with the Asheville Tourists and Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville to kick off the week with a night of fun […]
Local attorneys honored for pro bono work to help low-income people in crisis
Here’s the press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Local attorneys have been nominated for annual awards sponsored by the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) to recognize volunteer attorneys who provide exemplary pro bono service to low-income people. The nominees were recognized today at a meeting of the 28th Judicial District (Buncombe County) Bar at the […]
The Van Winkle Law Firm announces Moogfest sponsorship
Here’s the press release from Van Winkle Law Firm: ASHEVILLE, NC – April 9, 2014 – The Van Winkle Law Firm, with offices in Asheville, Charlotte and Hendersonville, will host the opening and closing receptions for Moogfest 2014. Van Winkle will kick off the festival with a welcome reception for Governor Pat McCrory and other […]