Press release from CrossFit Pisgah ASHEVILLE – CrossFit Pisgah announces they are hosting the inaugural “River Ruckus,” a 2-day CrossFit competition to be held on the banks of the French Broad River in Asheville’s River Arts District on April 6-7, 2013. The event is part of the national Garage Games series and marks the first […]
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News&Observer: North Carolina legislators take aim at ‘arrogant’ cities
From the Raleigh News&Observer Even in a state that has grown increasingly urban, North Carolina cities are on the defensive, fighting to keep prized assets and local control against a legislature that appears intent on taking them. Three cities – Charlotte, Asheville and Raleigh – face the loss of signature assets. Small towns, like bigger […]
Asheville Tourists announce roster; new season opens Thursday, April 11
Press release from the Asheville Tourists The Asheville Tourists Opening Day Roster has been set by the Colorado Rockies. The 25 players who will be wearing the Tourists uniform on opening day will arrive to Asheville in time for Monday evening’s first workout at McCormick Field. Headlining the Roster are two first round draft picks […]
Less smog: SACE commends proposed gas, auto emission standards
Press release from the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy U.S. EPA Releases New Gasoline & Automobile Emissions Standards SACE commends Obama Administration for Proposal to Reduce Vehicular Pollution In a significant and positive step for public health, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released the Cleaner Gasoline and Vehicle Standards, also known as Tier […]
Asheville’s Skylar Larson pledges 10 months’ national service for AmeriCorps’ NCCC program
Press release from AmeriCorps Skylar Larson of Asheville, N.C., is one of 160 men and women pledging to perform 10 months of national service as part of the Atlantic Region’s 19th Class of the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), an AmeriCorps program. As a Corps Member, Larsen will spend 10 months getting things done for […]
University Business magazine honors A-B Tech as ‘model of efficiency’
Press release from A-B Technical Community College A-B Tech honored for being a “Model of Efficiency” A-B Tech Community College is one of seven colleges and universities nationwide being honored by University Business magazine in its spring 2013 “Models of Efficiency” national recognition program. The Models of Efficiency program recognizes innovative approaches for streamlining higher […]
Canadian visitors tour WNC on rural tourism mission
Press release from the Blue Ridge Natural Heritage Area Who: Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership What: Canadian Visitors Come to WNC on Rural Tourism Mission When: April 1 – 6, 2013 Where: Counties in Western North Carolina A group of travel professionals from Northeastern Canada will be visiting several counties in Western North Carolina […]
UNCA Bulldogs’ April 3 baseball game will raise money, awareness to fight childhood cancer
Press release from UNCA ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville baseball team is collecting donations toward fighting childhood cancer and will use its next home game to help bring awareness to the fight against the disease. The Bulldogs will play their first game at McCormick Field this year when they host Western Carolina on Wednesday, […]
EPA: More than half of American rivers, streams in poor condition, including Appalachians
Despite improvements in the past decade, more than half of American rivers and streams are in “poor condition,” showing diminished levels of aquatic life, according to the national Rivers and Streams Assessment recently released by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. In the Southern Appalachians (Alabama to Pennsylvania), 65 percent of surveyed water ways aren’t healthy, […]
Politics and apologies: Saga continues in controversy over Fryar’s appointment to A-B TechR
Political wrangling and a series of apologies continue in the case of Buncombe County Commissioner Mike Fryar’s blocked appointment to the A-B Tech board of trustees. Earlier this month, A-B Tech President Hank Dunn rushed the swearing-in of Madison County commissioner Wayne Brigman; the move negated Fryar’s appointment because state law allows just one local […]
Carolina Public Press: Details on how McCrory budget affects WNC programs, facilities
From Carolina Public Press: “Details emerge on how McCrory’s proposed state budget impacts WNC” by Kirk Ross From cuts to economic development and museum programs to additional funds for trout fisheries and DOT maintenance facilities, Gov. Pat McCrory’s proposed budget reveals how Western North Carolina would fare if the suggested statewide spending plan is approved. […]
NC News Service: North Carolina children face long waits for pre-K education
From the North Carolina News Service by Stephanie Carroll Carson ASHEVILLE, N.C. – As many North Carolina children enjoy their spring break, there are more than 10,000 of them in the state who were not able to attend preschool this year, as a result of state budget cuts to the program. North Carolina offers vouchers […]
Asheville-based Urban Dharma NC founder Hun Y. Lye honored by Tibetan buddhist organization
Press release from Urban Dharma NC Dr. Hun Y. Lye, Founder and President of Urban Dharma NC, has had the title and position of “Dorjé Lopön” (Vajra Master) bestowed upon him by His Holiness Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang Rinpoché, the leader of the Drikung Kagyü lineage of Tibetan Buddhism at Drikung Kagyü Institute in Dehradun, India, […]
Eyes on budget, Republicans revive talk of closing, consolidating N.C. universities
From the Raleigh News&Observer Two years ago, when North Carolina faced a potential $3 billion budget hole, then-UNC system President Erskine Bowles raised the prospect of closing one or more of the state’s 17 campuses. … The financial picture is not nearly as dire this year – the state expects 3.6 percent revenue growth next […]
WLOS: Crews climb the cliff to clear I-40 rock debris
From WLOS A crew of rock climbers scale cliffsides to make I-40 a safer highway to drive. They’re shoving dangerous rocks off the slopes [near exit 7], above the four-lane highway in Haywood County before the boulders can bounce into the road. Read More at: http://www.wlos.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wlos_falling-rock-prevention-10981.shtml
U.S. Forest Service: Prescribed burning season for Tusquitee Ranger District under way
Press release from the U.S. Forest Service MURPHY, N.C., Feb. 28, 2013 – The U.S. Forest Service today announced that the prescribed burning season for the Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, will take place from early-March to late April. The agency plans to conduct prescribed burning, during the dormant season, on approximately 1,600 acres […]
For Kids, By Kids: The great outdoors
In our March 20 For Kids, By Kids issue, the youth speak for themselves. Here are third and fourth graders writing about their outdoor adventures.
U.S. Forest Service: Prescribed fire season begins on Cheoah Ranger District in Nantahala
Press release from the U.S. Forest Service Prescribed Fire Season Begins on Cheoah Ranger District ROBBINSVILLE, N.C., Feb. 28, 2013 – The U.S. Forest Service today announced that the prescribed burning season for the Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, will take place from early March to late April. The agency plans to conduct prescribed […]
Combine UNCA and WCU? Sen. Nesbitt responds to rumors of college closures, consolidation
Press release from the office of Sen. Martin Nesbitt, who represents Buncombe County Nesbitt statement on potential Republican closure of UNC system campuses Raleigh, NC –Today, Senate Democratic Leader Martin Nesbitt responded to reports that Senate Republicans are considering closing two UNC system campuses in their budget. “The Republicans seem determined to destroy all the […]
N.C. water-quality officials ask courts to address coal-ash issues at Asheville plant
Press release from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources State Water Quality officials request court support to address coal ash issues at Asheville Steam Station RALEIGH – The state Division of Water Quality sought injunctive relief Friday from the state Superior Court requiring Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. to address wastewater discharge permit compliance […]
Asheville protests: Earth First! joins nationwide protests against Keystone XL Pipeline
Press release When: Friday, March 22, 4:30 pm Where: Rally at Pritchard Park, downtown Asheville. March to TD Bank (College St Branch) Asheville, NC – Asheville residents will converge downtown this afternoon to protest against the Keystone XL tar sands oil pipeline. The march, organized by Asheville based Katuah Earth First!, is part of a […]