Here’s the press release from the Campaign for Southern Equality: Asheville, N.C. (April 10, 2014) – As part of the “Refuse to Lie” campaign, some same-sex couples are jointly filing their North Carolina state tax returns in protest of a directive issued by the NC Department of Revenue to file their taxes as single. The […]
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‘Generation on a Tightrope’ author Arthur Levine to deliver UNC Asheville commencement
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville Arthur Levine, one of America’s leading experts on higher education, will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree when UNC Asheville holds its May 2014 Commencement. Southern Jewish historian Eli Evans also will receive an honorary degree, and civil rights pioneer Franklin […]
Wicked Weed creates special Moogfest beer
Wicked Weed Brewing teamed up with Moog Music to create a beer especially for this year’s newly reimagined Moogfest 2014, a five-day festival celebrating the intersection of music, art, innovation and technology. Here’s the press release from organizers.
Madam senator: Buncombe Democrats appoint Van Duyn to fill Nesbitt’s term
n a special April 3 election, Buncombe County Democratic leaders picked longtime community activist Terry Van Duyn to serve as the area’s new North Carolina senator.
Small loans, big impact? Commissioners approve $50,000 for Mountain Bizworks microloans on party line vote
Buncombe commissioners voted along party lines April 1 to give Mountain Bizworks $50,000 toward a new microloan program that will help small local businesses get needed capital. The local business nonprofit will leverage the county funds to receive an additional $300,000 from the federal Small Business Association Microloan Program. “The funding will help local entrepreneurs […]
APD cites Asheville teen for graffiti
Here’s the press release from the APD: Asheville – On April 5th, 2014 at approximately 7:21 PM, Alexander Fishel, 18, of Asheville , was cited for damage to property for spray painting graffiti near the Western North Carolina Nature Center and Wal-Mart on Bleachery Blvd in East Asheville. In addition to increased police patrols, City […]
New Buncombe partnership aims to ‘stamp out fraud’
Here’s the press release from Buncombe County: Joining Forces to Stamp Out Fraud in Our Community Buncombe County Government Announces a New Partnership between Health and Human Services, Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s Office Committing public assistance fraud is a serious crime and we need your help to keep it out of our community. […]
Wicked Weed creates special Moogfest beer
Wicked Weed Brewing teamed up with Moog Music to create a beer especially for this year’s newly reimagined Moogfest 2014, a five-day festival celebrating the intersection of music, art, innovation and technology. Here’s the press release from organizers.
Moogfest announces schedule details, single day tickets
With only six weeks to go until Moogfest 2014, organizers have announced new performers, daily schedules and single-day ticket sales.
Van Duyn wins race to fill Nesbitt’s senate seat
In a special April 3 election, Buncombe County Democratic leaders picked community activist Terry Van Duyn to serve as the area’s new North Carolina senator. (Photo by Alicia Funderburk)
UNC Asheville Professor Dwight Mullen wins 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: Dwight Mullen, professor of political science and 30-year veteran of UNC Asheville’s faculty, has been named a recipient of the 2014 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award. A gifted teacher, active scholar and engaged community leader, Mullen has consistently taught courses that have challenged and inspired […]
Commissioners approve $50,000 for Mountain BizWorks microloans on party line vote
Buncombe Commissioners voted along party lines April 1 to give Mountain Bizworks $50,000 toward a new microloan program that will help small local businesses get needed capital. The local business nonprofit will leverage the county funds to receive an additional $300,000 from the federal Small Business Association Microloan Program.
Elkamet to expand in Flat Rock
Here’s the press release from the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Elkamet Inc. is expanding its North Carolina manufacturing operations in Henderson County. The company plans to create 20 new jobs and invest more than $2.5 million over the next three years in […]
Keystone XL Pipeline Resistance: Civil Disobedience trainings preparing for local Asheville protest
Here’s the press release from organizer Cathy Holt: Saturday, April 5, the fourth in a series of nonviolent civil disobedience trainings will be held at the Friends Meeting House on Edgewood Road from 9am to 1pm. To date, over 65 people have taken part in these trainings in Asheville. National groups CREDO Action, Rainforest Action […]
Franklin School of Innovation announces enrollment lottery
Here’s the press release from the Franklin School of Innovation, a new free public charter school opening in August that plans to serve students in grades 6-12 in Asheville and Buncombe County: Open enrollment is drawing to a close and Buncombe county’s new charter middle and high school is preparing for an educational lottery. It […]
MoveOn members to gather downtown in Asheville Monday to demand Gov. McCrory expand Medicaid
Here’s the press release from MoveOn: Monday is the Obamacare enrollment deadline and local MoveOn members and area residents will gather at Pritchard Park to attend “Health Care for All”. They will gather with signs and flyers in a high-traffic area to remind people that Republicans are responsible for blocking more than 5 million people […]
Work Day, Warren Wilson’s annual rite of spring, set for April 2
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: Early April means a lot of things: April Fool’s Day, yes, in addition to major league baseball, early-spring wildflowers and NCAA Final Four basketball. For more than 30 years at Warren Wilson College, it also has meant a campuswide Work Day on the first Wednesday of the […]
Carolina Public Press: Legal challenge to Smokies backcountry fee can move forward
Here’s an excerpt from the Carolina Public Press article: A U.S. district judge in Knoxville has ruled that a lawsuit over a backcountry user fee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park can go forward. However, the ruling has denied the plaintiff the right to examine records beyond the public administrative level. The decision is […]
A-B Tech to hold emergency preparedness drills March 31
Here’s the press release from A-B Tech Community College: A-B Tech Community College will hold college-wide emergency preparedness fire drills at 10:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Monday, March 31. The drills will occur simultaneously on the College’s Asheville campus and at its Enka, Madison and A-B Tech South locations. Please be aware that these are […]
AC-T: WNC residents hurry to enroll in insurance
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Local navigators who have been helping people sign up for insurance using the federal Health Insurance Marketplace are busy with the last-minute rush ahead of Monday’s enrollment deadline. “We are at capacity,” said Jan Plummer, navigator program coordinator with Mountain Projects in Waynesville. … At the Buncombe […]
Odyssey Community School hires new directors and signs lease to stay in Montford
Here’s the press release from Odyssey Community School: As a follow-up to the January sale of 90 Zillicoa to the UNC-Asheville Foundation, we are pleased to announce that Odyssey Community School secured a lease from UNC- Asheville Foundation allowing Odyssey to remain in its current location at 90 Zillicoa Street for the next academic year. […]