Here’s the information from the North Carolina News Service: North Carolina’s primary elections are just two months away, and this year you will see something besides the clutter of campaign signs outside of your polling place. There will be an army of volunteers on election day and leading up to it, making sure voters understand […]
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AC-T: Big Crafty creators to open indie art shop
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: The co-creators of The Big Crafty plan to open an indie art/craft boutique and gallery retail space on Patton Avenue called Horse and Hero. The shop will go into the building at 14 Patton Avenue, and the duo, Brandy Bourne and Justin Rabuck, plan to open Horse […]
Ashvegas: Moffitt asked Turner to withdraw from N.C. House race
Here’s an excerpt from the Ashvegas post: Republican N.C. Rep. Tim Moffitt asked his Democratic challenger Brian Turner to withdraw from the race last month, an unusual request from one candidate to another. Turner confirmed the meeting, and the fact that Moffitt asked him to step aside, though declined to talk about other specifics of […]
Asheville-Buncombe Food Policy Council reschedules meeting for April 2
Here’s the press release from the Asheville-Buncombe Food Policy Counci: Meeting of the Whole, April 2, will engage community in action planning for 2014 Asheville, NC – The Asheville-Buncombe Food Policy Council (ABFPC) will host its RESCHEDULED “Meeting of the Whole” on Wednesday, April 2, from 6:00 – 8:00pm. The meeting will bring together community […]
Duke CEO: Customers should pay ash pond costs
Here’s an excerpt from the Charlotte Observer story: Duke Energy expects its 3.2 million North Carolina customers to pay the costs of closing its ash ponds, CEO Lynn Good said Friday. Duke is preparing a response to Gov. Pat McCrory’s request last week that his former employer supply options, costs and other details for dealing […]
Headwaters French Broad canoe trip focuses on wildflowers
Here’s the press release from Headwaters Outfitters: Spring, a time of year when life is breathed back into the land. You can feel it in the air and you can see it on the mountains, but Spring is best experienced with a paddle in hand floating down the French Broad. David Whitmire knows the Upper […]
National park visitation down in 2013 due to shutdown
Here’s the press release from the National Park Service: Washington – National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis today released the 2013 visitation figures for America’s national parks. More than 273.6 million total visits were recorded during the year at the 401 parks, historic sites and recreation areas that make up the National Park System. […]
Eat at participating restaurants March 10 to benefit YMCA
Here’s the info via the YMCA’s Facebook page: Help support the YMCA of Western North Carolina and local restaurants on Monday, March 10 by eating at one of the participating restaurants listed below. 10 percent of restaurant sales will support our Annual Campaign. If you can’t make it out that Monday, don’t worry! Buffalo Wild […]
Expect traffic delays March 11 along Nesbitt funeral procession route
Here’s the advisory from Buncombe County: Asheville, NC – March 10, 2014 –The funeral procession for Martin Nesbitt will depart Biltmore Baptist Church at approximately 3:00pm on Tuesday, March 11, following the funeral service. The procession is private and will be marked for family and invited guests. Traffic delays are expected along the procession route […]
SoCon Championship games halftime show to feature Asheville Aerial Arts
Here’s the press release from SoCon organizers: Location: Asheville, NC Venue: U.S. Cellular Center, Date: Monday, March 10, 2014 Time: Women’s Game 5pm Halftime approx. 5:45pm / Men’s Game 9pm Halftime approx. 9:45pm Tickets: U.S. Cellular Center Box Office or Ticketmaster.com $18 for single session or $42 for VIP single session For the first time […]
Amburgey for Judge Campaign Kickoff
Here’s the info via Thomas Amburgey’s campaign email newsletter: Thomas Amburgey and his Committee invite you to the official Campaign Kickoff Party. Meet and mingle with Thomas, campaign staff, volunteers, and friends as we launch the Campaign to Elect Thomas Amburgey as District Court Judge in Buncombe County. When Tuesday March 11th, 2014 From 5:30pm […]
Citizen-Times: Nesbitt’s contributions will live on
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: If you shop at the farmer’s market, hike at the N.C. Arboretum or attend any number of events at the WNC Agricultural Center, you are benefiting from the work of Sen. Martin Nesbitt. If your children are in public school in Buncombe County, they have modern facilities […]
AC-T: Disasters prompt new look at coal ash handling
Here’s an excerpt the Asheville Citizen-Times: Toxic waste from the burning of coal has piled up in two unlined lagoons at Duke Energy’s Lake Julian power plant for decades with little government oversight or public attention. And for years, one of the state’s top lawmakers has zipped by on his way from Henderson County to […]
Primed for a fight: Buncombe Commissioners face primary challengers
Several Buncombe County Commissioners are facing challengers in the May 6 primary election. Here’s a basic rundown of the candidates and the races, broken down by district.
Volunteers tackle flood plain pollution at RecoverLink’s RAD cleanup
Here’s the press release from RiverLink: Asheville– RecoverLink, a partnership between RiverLink and Recover Brands, is a “roving” Adopt-A-Stream team that gives volunteers an opportunity to clean the various rivers and creeks across the French Broad River watershed. The Second Annual All Roads Lead to the RAD cleanup focused on the French Broad River urban […]
AC-T: Adult care home proposed in north Asheville
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: ASHEVILLE — A Virginia-based company wants to build a new adult care home on an 18-acre site near the Thoms Estate subdivision in North Asheville. The adult care facility would include a 24-bed unit for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, according to Jordan Qualls, health care regulatory attorney […]
Xpress wins four state advertising design awards
The North Carolina Press Association recently honored Mountain Xpress with four state awards for outstanding ad design.
Buncombe School Board candidate McMahon announces campaign kickoff
Here’s the press release from the campaign of McMahon: Buncombe County School Board Candidate Announces Campaign Kickoff Cindy McMahon, candidate for Buncombe County Board of Education, invites the public to her campaign kickoff on Thursday, March 13 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Reynolds Fire Department, 235 Charlotte Highway (Hwy 74). This will be […]
National Weather Service issues ‘Winter Storm Warning’ for WNC
The National Weather Service has issued a “Winter Storm Warning” for much of Western North Carolina, including Asheville and Buncombe County. The agency is predicting 2-5 inches of snow, sleet and ice, creating hazardous travel conditions.
Meadows proposes ‘National First Responders Day’
Here’s the press release from the office of Rep. Mark Meadows: Meadows Designates National First Responders Day Washington, D.C. – Representative Mark Meadows (NC-11) introduced a House resolution today to annually designate October 28th as “Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day.” “Our country owes a debt of gratitude to the more than 25 million first […]
Asheville Tea Party issues statement on Buncombe Commissioner races
Here’s the press release from the Asheville Tea Party via email from Chair Jane Bilello. GOP candidates Christina Merrill and Lewis Clay are seeking seats this year on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. Click the links below to see the Asheville Citizen-Times stories cited in Billello’s statement. Until a candidate completes the iCaucus Citizen-Led […]