Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Duke Energy plans to donate 48 acres along the western banks of the French Broad River to the city for eventual use as a greenway. The steeply sloping property runs between Haywood Road and French Broad River Park off Amboy Road. A greenway path is still some […]
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Ashvegas: John Lantzius, key figure in downtown Asheville revitalization, dies
Here’s an excerpt from the Ashvegas article: John Lantzius, a downtown property owner and nurturer of Asheville’s most eclectic district of independently owned businesses who was a key figure in a successful effort to revitalize Asheville in the 1980s, died Feb. 10. He was 83. Lantzius died in his apartment in Vancouver, British Columbia. A […]
Carolina Public Press: Federal coal ash probe expands to Asheville ponds
Here’s an excerpt from the Carolina Public Press article: Federal prosecutors have expanded their probe of the state’s oversight of Duke Energy’s 32 coal ash ponds, including two at its Asheville Power Station. A series of subpoenas issued Tuesday and obtained by news organizations through public records requests indicate not only an expanded investigation into […]
Merrill throws Feb. 21 campaign kick-off
Here’s the press release from Merrill’s campaign: What: Christina Merrill for Commissioner Campaign Kick-off Party and Fundraiser When: Friday, February 21, 2014 6:30-8:30 pm Where: Weaverville Town Hall, 30 South Main St. You are invited to join Christina Merrill, elected officials, candidates, and friends Friday night at the Weaverville Town Hall as she announces her […]
Warren Wilson hosts Feb. 26 ‘Hope for Appalachia’ presentation
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: Patrick Angel, Ph.D., will give a presentation titled, “Hope for Appalachia: Returning Surface Mines to Healthy, Productive Forests,” Feb. 26 at Warren Wilson College. Angel’s talk, free and open to the public, begins at 6:30 p.m. in Jensen Lecture Hall. For more information call 771-3072. Angel is […]
AC-T: Lark Books to close Asheville offices
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Landmark craft publishing house Lark Books will close its offices in downtown Asheville and move into parent Sterling Publishing Co.’s New York office, a spokesperson confirmed Wednesday morning. “Sterling Publishing is consolidating the operations of its Lark Books craft imprint into the New York office, effective Feb.19, […]
MacQueen officially kicks off congressional campaign
Here’s the press release from the campaign of Tate MacQueen: ASHEVILLE – High school teacher, winning soccer coach, and community leader Tate MacQueen will kick off his campaign for North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District this evening at a gathering with friends, family, and supporters. Local community leaders, elected officials, and candidates for local office will […]
Franklin School of Innovation announces Enka location
Here’s the press release from the Franklin School of Innovation: Buncombe county’s new charter middle and high school will open its doors this fall just down the street from AB Tech’s Enka campus. The location, at the intersection of Sand Hill Road and Lake Drive, was chosen for its accessibility from many parts of the […]
Buncombe Commissioners pass green cleaning guidelines; Moogfest funding delayed
It wasn’t quite a toxic argument, but Buncombe County Commissioners fiercely debated a resolution extolling the virtues of green cleaning Feb. 18.
Let the good times roll: Asheville on Bikes throws Bike Love fundraiser party
Asheville on Bikes is on a roll. Since its birth in 2006, the organization has been a key advocate for a more bicycle-friendly city. And it seems poised for growth as it prepares to celebrate Bike Love — a fundraiser and membership drive featuring a range of speakers and musical acts.
McHenry announces Congressional Art Contest
Here’s the press release from Congressman Patrick McHenry: Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) announced submission deadlines for the 2014 Congressional Art Contest. The Congressional Art Contest began in 1982, and, since then, over 650,000 high school students have participated in this nationwide event enabling high school students to showcase their artistic ability. […]
Peter Sagal of ‘Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me’ speaking at Warren Wilson College
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: The wait just got shorter: Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s long-running “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me,” is returning to Asheville in May. This time, however, Sagal isn’t bringing his popular show, as he did in August at Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Instead, he’ll bring a commencement address […]
UNC Asheville’s NEMAC to receive forest protection award from U.S. Forest Service
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville:
Warren Wilson Echo: College faces fiscal dilemma
Here’s an excerpt from the Warren Wilson College student paper, the Warren Wilson Echo: Anonymous Employee Leaks E-Mail Regarding Tuition Increase, Retirement Contributions Reduction and Work Contracts Four days before the onset of the Spring 2014 semester, an email transcript from President Steven Solnick regarding the 2014-15 budget cuts appeared anonymously on the Facebook page […]
Merrimon recycling center closing
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: The recycling center on Merrimon Avenue behind the Asheville Pizza & Brewing will close at the end of February. If you use this facility, please consider taking your recyclables to Curbside Management 116 N Woodfin Avenue, Asheville.
Environment NC: Global Warming could hurt local ski business
Here’s the press release from Environment North Carolina: Raleigh, NC – As the world turns its attention to the Sochi Olympic Games, Environment North Carolina revealed a summary of global warming impacts on Winter Olympic sports, and highlighting the need to act urgently to reduce the carbon pollution fueling global warming. “North Carolina may be […]
Reward offered in 96 New Leicester Highway arson
Here’s the information via the Buncombe County website: Asheville-Buncombe Crime Stoppers and the Asheville-Buncombe Arson Task Force are offering a joint reward in the amount of $1,500 for any information that leads to an arrest in the arson that occurred at 96 New Leicester Highway in Asheville on January 28. “On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, […]
WLOS: Woman rescued from SUV in French Broad
Here’s an excerpt from the WLOS story: A woman was pulled from the French Broad River this morning after her car slid off the road. Officials said Doray Woods’ vehicle slid off Emma Road due to ice or snow just after 8 a.m.
AC-T: Bellydancer, teacher Lisa Zahiya means to empower
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Lisa Newton Zahiya loses herself in dance. She wondrously wanders through other worlds. In other times, cultures and continents — all with the shake of her hips. Zahiya, an internationally recognized bellydancer who operates Studio Zahiya in downtown Asheville, found her true self, her best self, in […]
AC-T: Many choosing to ‘bank local’
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Across the Asheville metro area, nearly two-thirds of consumers bank locally with community banks versus national or regional banks — a higher percentage than other metro areas across the state, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. National bank Wells Fargo has the most FDIC-insured deposits locally […]
Asheville Design Center seeks community proposals
Here’s the message from the Asheville Design Center via its email newsletter: Greetings Community Leaders, Does your community have a great idea, but needs some help putting it into action? This summer, the Asheville Design Center will be hosting a ten-week program (June 2 – Aug 8) comprised of collegiate level students in the fields […]