From a press release: If you are interested in learning how NC State University researchers are working towards meeting North Carolina’s renewable fuel and energy goals, as a grower, researcher, industry representative, or manufacturer, please plan to attend the Western North Carolina Bioenergy Field Day being held September 4 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research […]
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Asheville program for aspiring entrepreneurs to be held Oct. 4-6
Startup Weekend Will Return To Asheville October 4-6, 2013: 54 hours will convert fresh ideas into operating businesses during this annual event. Asheville, NC August 20, 2013 – For the second year in a row, individuals will come together in Asheville, NC to share ideas, form teams and launch startups. Startup Weekends are weekend-long, hands-on […]
[Update] McCrory signs bill loosening restrictions on landfills, draws criticism
Gov. McCrory signs regulatory overhaul bill From WRAL: Raleigh, N.C. — Gov. Pat McCrory on Friday signed a bill that will loosen environmental safeguards for landfills while also signing an executive order that will allow local officials to cite leaky garbage trucks. The environmental provisions were part of a sweeping regulatory reform bill approved in […]
WCU College of Business speaker series kicks off Aug. 29
Pharmaceutical executive to kick off WCU College of Business speaker series Aug. 29 CULLOWHEE – Roland Johnson, chairman, chief executive officer and founder of Piedmont Pharmaceuticals of Greensboro, will launch the “Insights and Reflections” speaker series sponsored by Western Carolina University’s College of Business. The talk, part of a College of Business fall semester kick-off […]
NC Tourism ad campaign wins national award
From VisitNC.com press release: North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development Wins Mercury Award for Print Advertising RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 21, 2013) — The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development has won a 2013 Mercury Award from the U.S. Travel Association’s National Council of State Tourism Directors for its print […]
Consumer Reports ranks Pardee as one of two top NC hospitals
From Hendersonville Lightning: Pardee Hospital was one of only two hospitals in North Carolina to receive the highest rating based on a review by Consumer Reports magazine of 27 types of surgeries, the hospital’s medical chief of staff told the Board of Directors. … … The magazine completed the study with help from a health […]
N&O: Film industry workers defend state incentives
From the Raleigh News & Observer: Film industry workers on Saturday held a forum in Charlotte to defend the state’s film incentives program and urged colleagues to help educate the public about its benefits. Some lawmakers in Raleigh had targeted the program for elimination but no action was taken by the Republican leadership before the […]
Powerball numbers for Aug. 17 drawing
From N.C. Lottery website: Last night’s Powerball drawing numbers: 18 21 46 54 56 PB: 23 No exact matches means the $60 million jackpot has now increased to $70 million.
Office space: New building seeks tech, green businesses
A new $1-million office building in downtown Hendersonville aims to incubate green- and tech-minded businesses. Biz 611 features solar panels, a rainwater flush system and a living wall with edible plants.
Free outdoor movie screening in downtown Burnsville Aug. 30
On Friday, Aug. 30, at 8 p.m., there will be a free outdoor movie screening of Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) in Burnsville Town Square. More information on the poster below.
Free gas can exchange scheduled for Aug. 23
Trade It In For Cleaner Air WNC Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA), Biltmore Iron and Metal Company, and the Buncombe County Solid Waste Department will host one more FREE gas can exchange program at the Buncombe County Landfill at 81 Panther Branch Road in Alexander on Friday, August 23rd from 9am to 3pm, while supplies […]
NC launches new ‘geochallenge’ app for state parks
From a press release: Free mobile app offers challenge to visit all state parks in North Carolina RALEIGH – The creators of the free mobile app designed for North Carolina’s state parks system have issued a geochallenge to visit as many of the state parks and state recreation areas as possible over the next year, […]
Thirsty Monk holding job fair until 2 p.m.
From Craigslist ad: Thirsty Monk is growing and we’re looking for the right people to grow along with us. Our Biltmore Park location will be opening in September with a full-on tap selection, full kitchen, and enormous outside seating area with a walk-up bar. AND our Downtown Thirsty Monk top floor Speakeasy will also be […]
Talent pool? Business leaders discuss hiring
Leaders from a wide cross section of Asheville businesses discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the region’s talent pool at a panel discussion Wednesday hosted by Leadership Asheville.
Call for submissions to Habitat contest, deadline Aug. 31
From a press release: 2ND ANNUAL RESTORE REUSE CONTEST ENDS AUGUST 31 Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s second annual ReStore ReUse Contest is winding down with just a few weeks left until the August 31 deadline. If you recently built a structure using predominantly reused building materials, the ReStore encourages you to enter the ReStore […]
Gov. McCrory signs voter ID bill, lawsuits filed
From the Raleigh News & Observer: Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday signed into law a bill requiring voters to produce a photo ID when they go to the polls, and it was immediately met with legal challenges in federal court questioning its constitutionality. The new law brings sweeping changes to the state’s election process by […]
Buncombe County to mail tax bills Aug. 16
From the Buncombe County website: Tax Bills Arriving Soon The Buncombe County Tax Office will mail property tax bills on or before Friday, August 16. Citizens may make partial payments, but the balance must be paid in full by January 5, 2014 to avoid accruing interest. If you have a question about your bill, call […]
Local agency to offer info session on procurement, bidding processes
Press release: ASHEVILLE AND GREENVILLE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATOR TSACHOICE, INC. ANNOUNCES NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE EVENTS FOR GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, AND NON-PROFIT AGENCIES Technology integrator TSAChoice, Inc., with offices in Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC, announces that it will host informational sessions introducing the services of the National Joint Powers Alliance® on Tuesday, August 20 in Asheville, […]
Free gas can exchange being held today
Press release: Trade It In For Cleaner Air WNC Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA), Biltmore Iron and Metal Company, and the Buncombe County Solid Waste Department will host a FREE gas can exchange program at Biltmore Iron and Metal Company at 1 Meadow Road in Asheville from 9 am to 2:30 pm on Tuesday August […]
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy hosting webinar on offshore windpower
From a press release: Summer Sea Breezes Can Cool the Old North State: New Report Shows How Offshore and Nearshore Winds Could Provide High Value, Summertime Power for North Carolina Asheville, N.C. (August 12, 2013) – New findings released today by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) show that offshore and nearshore wind energy […]
BB&T Building to get mixed-use makeover
UPDATE: A spokesman for the project, Dave Tomsky, had no further details to add Monday evening. Xpress will post any new developments as we learn them. The original press release: BB&T Building Owners Partner with McKibbon Hotel Group: Redeveloped, Mixed-use Property to Include Upscale Boutique Hotel ASHEVILLE, N.C. (August 12, 2013) – Tower Associates Inc., […]