PRESS RELEASE Forest Service Employees Honored by Regional Forester ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 3, 2014 – A number of employees with the U.S. Forest Service in North Carolina recently received special awards for their service and dedication in fiscal year (FY) 2014. Last month, more than 20 employees were recognized by the U.S. Forest Service’s Regional Forester during […]
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Southeast’s largest fly-fishing event returns to WNC Ag Center
PRESS RELEASE Southeast’s largest fly-fishing event returns to Ag Center 2014 WNC Fly Fishing Expo set for December 5-6 The 6th Annual WNC Fly Fishing Expo is set for Friday-Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6, at the WNC Agricultural Center. This two-day fly-fishing extravaganza will provide anglers with a forum to sharpen their skills and learn […]
Town & Mountain Realty hosts Home for the Holidays FUNdraiser Dec. 5
PRESS RELEASE FROM TOWN & MOUNTAIN REALTY: Asheville, North Carolina – November 25, 2014 – Town and Mountain Realty Having 3rd Annual Home for the Holidays FUNdraiser Town and Mountain Realty believes everyone deserves a place to call home. The goal of this year’s 3rd Annual Home for the Holidays FUNdraiser continues to concentrate on the homeless population in Asheville. […]
NC Policy Watch: One in 5 NC households face food insecurity
From NC Policy Watch’s “Progressive Voices” blog: As Thanksgiving approaches, it is important to remember the one in five North Carolina households that face food insecurity and struggle to put wholesome meals on their dinner tables. Due to a lack of resources, on any given day, these families face difficult tradeoffs between food and other essential needs […]
Mountain Xpress gains living wage certification
While most Ashevilleans are aware of their city’s well-earned title of Beer City USA, Asheville is quietly gaining national attention for its vibrant Living Wage Certification program
UNCA/NEMAC: Asheville makes it mark on the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
PRESS RELEASE FROM UNCA/NEMAC Asheville Makes its Mark on the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit Link to this news release: http://news.unca.edu/articles/asheville-makes-its-mark-us-climate-resilience-toolkit For Immediate Release: November 24, 2014 Media Contact: Steve Plever, UNC Asheville News & PR, 8282.251.6526 or news@unca.edu Asheville Makes its Mark on the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit When Vice President Joe Biden met with a […]
Despite funding challenges, WNC nonprofits find ways to serve
Western North Carolina is blessed with a tremendous variety of charitable nonprofit organizations, each of which contributes to the overall health of our community in various ways. These organizations help find homes for animals, protect the environment, feed and clothe the needy, advocate for vulnerable populations, encourage healthy living and help grow independent businesses. Without […]
Winter storm advisory for Asheville-Buncombe
The U.S. Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Asheville and Buncombe County — as well as much of Western North Carolina. The high Saturday may barely break 40 degrees, and “accumulating snowfall [could be] in the 1 to 3 inch range.” On Twitter, follow the #avlsnomg hashtag for local updates. Meanwhile, here’s the […]
NC Board of Elections reports results of voter audit
PRESS RELEASE From THE NC BOARD OF ELECTIONS RALEIGH, N.C. — The State Board of Elections today completed an audit of more than 10,000 registered voters with questionable citizenship status. The Agency analyzed data provided by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to flag 1,425 currently registered voters […]
The ‘power of 3’ joins Moral March to the polls
Local residents heralded the start of North Carolina’s early-voting period with a rally in downtown Asheville today, Oct. 23. The event combined the “Power of 3” initiative with the spirit of the Moral Monday rallies, complete with signs calling on people to vote. See below for the full press release from organizers, who are also […]
Congressional candidates McHenry and MacQueen spar at forum
FROM THE DAILY COURIER (RUTHERFORDTON) “McHenry, MacQueen spar at forum” by Matthew Clark Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry and Democrat challenger Tate MacQueen fielded questions ranging from immigration to gun rights during a candidate forum Tuesday afternoon in Rutherfordton. The forum was sponsored by the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. McHenry came out swinging […]
Carolina Public Press receives $25,000 INNovation grant for News Exchange
FROM CAROLINA PUBLIC PRESS: “One of the hardest jobs we have as a regional 501(c)(3) nonprofit online news organization is building relationships with our readers throughout Western North Carolina,” said Carolina Public Press Executive Director Angie Newsome. “2015 is going to be an exciting year, because we’re not only continuing and expanding our News Exchange series, […]
Moffitt, Ramsey endorsed by builders group ABC
PRESS RELEASE ABC of the Carolinas Endorses 30 Candidates for NC Elections Charlotte, NC – The Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC), representing over 500 member companies from every sector of the commercial construction industry, is pleased to announce their endorsement of 30 candidates to appear on North Carolina ballots this November. These […]
NC Gov. McCrory releases statement on same-sex marriage rulings
PRESS RELEASE/STATEMENT from NC Gov. Pat McCrory Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory issued a statement following the most recent court ruling on same-sex marriage: “The administration is moving forward with the execution of the court’s ruling and will continue to do so unless otherwise notified by the courts. Each agency will work through the implications of […]
WCQS sells 73 Broadway in downtown Asheville
PRESS RELEASE from WCQS WITH AN EYE TO THE FUTURE, WCQS SELLS OWNERSHIP of 73 BROADWAY October 10, 2014 (Asheville, NC) – The Board of Directors of WCQS, the region’s public radio station, has sold its ownership in the office condominium building it occupies at 73 Broadway to Tuckers Town LLC. The announcement was made […]
CSE issues statement on same-sex marriage in NC
PRESS RELEASE/STATEMENT from the Campaign for Southern Equality Statement on Amendment One Being Struck Down Asheville, N.C. — “LGBT families in North Carolina will now be treated as equal under the law in North Carolina – a day that so many have fought so hard for. For two years too long Amendment One was on […]
Buncombe Register of Deeds grants same-sex marriage certificates Oct. 10
PRESS RELEASE/STATEMENT From the BUNCOMBE COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS Buncombe Register of Deeds Issues Same-Sex Marriage Licenses Buncombe County’s Register of Deeds will issue marriage licenses today to same-sex couples. “It is my honor to acknowledge the full equality and humanity of all Buncombe County citizens who seek to marry,” Drew Reisinger said. “Issuing these licenses […]
Buncombe GOP questions legality of Oct. 10 late hours at Register of Deeds
PRESS RELEASE/STATEMENT from the Buncombe County Republican Party Asheville, NC– It has come to the attention of the Buncombe County Republican Party that a group of Buncombe County Commissioners has conducted both a meeting and a vote via email messages to approve an extension of hours of operation of the Buncombe County Register of Deeds […]
Storify update: For #DayOneNC in Asheville, couples say ‘I do’
As a crowd gathered at the Buncombe County Register of Deeds, the news spread on Twitter: Today could be the day that same-sex marriages take place in North Carolina. And by early evening, it was. Soon after word came that the ban had been struck down, couples started saying “I do.” And they did. Follow […]
‘Aim Higher Now’ questions absence of GOP candidates from local forums
PRESS RELEASE ASHEVILLE – Western North Carolina Republican state lawmakers are struggling to defend their record, so now some of them are dodging debates. A week after Rep. Michele Presnell skipped a Madison County League of Women Voters forum she previously committed to attend, Rep. Tim Moffitt dodged two debates in one day. Last week Rep. Presnell […]
Mumpower and Nesbitt challenge Asheville display of rainbow banner
PRESS RELEASE Former Buncombe GOP Chairman Chad Nesbitt and former Asheville City Councilman Carl Mumpower are challenging a decision by the Mayor and City Council of Asheville. Yesterday, the elected body of 7 instructed the City Manager to install a large rainbow banner from City Hall. The Mayor noted their motivations, “The council decided we […]