Press release: Black Mountain Elementary School is celebrating its 20th Anniversary as an elementary school with a rededication ceremony that will be led by current and former students, teachers, and administrators dating back to Black Mountain Middle and High Schools. The event will be held on Thursday, March 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m. For the […]
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Henderson County Board of Public Education announces Bo Caldwell as new Superintendent
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Henderson County Public Schools Superintendent Named HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (March 14, 2016) – Bo Caldwell will succeed David Jones as Henderson County Public Schools’ superintendent, effective July 1, the Henderson County Board of Public Education announced Monday during the regular monthly school board meeting. Caldwell currently serves as Assistant Superintendent […]
Penland School of Crafts hosts exhibition exploring photo processing March 22 – May 1
Press release: For Immediate Release Penland Gallery Presents Contemporary Chemical Photography What does it mean to make photographic images with chemically-sensitized and processed materials in the digital era? What possibilities do historic photographic processes offer to contemporary artists? These are some of the questions raised by a fascinating exhibition at the newly renovated and expanded […]
City of Asheville announces Easter Eggstravaganza celebration in Carrier Park March 19
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 14, 2016 City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department CITY OF ASHEVILLE ANNOUNCES BOJANGLES’ EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA March 19, 2016 at Carrier Park Asheville, NC – Join the City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department for the area’s largest free Easter celebration at the Bojangles’ Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, […]
WNC Blue Ridge Forever coalition exceeds five-year goal to protect 30,000 acres
Press release: WNC land trusts exceed goal to protect 30,000 acres Blue Ridge Forever coalition of land trusts announces protection of 31,000 acres over the past five years Asheville, NC – In the past five years, the ten land trusts of Western NC’s Blue Ridge Forever coalition have completed 280 new conservation projects, protecting more […]
Canton’s Community Kitchen calls for help raising funds for new location
Press release: The Community Kitchen New Building Project Canton, NC 2016 For Immediate Release THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN IS MOVING and we need your help! We have entered into an agreement to purchase the property at 394 Champion Drive – Better known as “The Old EZ Stop”. The 7000 sq. foot building and ample parking is […]
Charlotte Street Computers invites local nonprofits to participate in PowerOn Community program fundraiser
Press release: March 9, 2016 CHARLOTTE STREET COMPUTERS INVITES NON-PROFITS TO PARTICIPATE IN FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY ASHEVILLE, NC, March 9, 2016 – Charlotte Street Computers invites non-profit organizations interested in an exceptional fundraising opportunity to apply for a distribution of tickets to their next private performance, The Man Who Came to Dinner (showtime is April 14 […]
Haywood Regional Medical Center holds free tired leg/varicose vein educational program March 24
Press release: Haywood Regional Medical Center to hold a free tired leg/varicose vein educational program. Those with leg pain and other vein problems are encouraged to attend Haywood Regional Medical Center is holding a free tired leg/ varicose vein educational program on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the Vein Center at Haywood Regional Medical Center […]
Appalachian Voices responds to state officials’ lift of “Do Not Drink” warnings around coal ash ponds
Press release: PRESS STATEMENT For immediate release March 8, 2016 At a meeting in Lee County yesterday, officials at the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reversed their previous position and told citizens their well water was safe to drink despite elevated levels of certain contaminants associated with […]
OnTrack WNC launches 2016 financial education classes March 24 at Pack Memorial Library
Press release: For Immediate Release: March 7, 2016 CFPB Financial Education at Pack Memorial Library Asheville – The Pack Memorial Library and OnTrack WNC Financial Education & Counseling are joining forces to offer FREE financial education classes in 2016. The classes are part of a nationwide initiative through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) which […]
Lake James State Park announces prescribed burn today in Paddy’s Creek area
Press release: Lake James State Park is planning on having a prescribed burn today, Wednesday, March 9, 2016. The burn is scheduled for the Long Arm Peninsula at the Paddy’s Creek Area. They are planning on burning 284 acres. The burn will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. The Boat-in Camping areas […]
Local auto technicians set record for AutoGas conversion of work truck
Press release: Alliance AutoGas Converts F-150 to Propane in 1:32:25 at Indianapolis Work Truck Show Becomes the Fastest Recorded Alt Fuel Conversion March 4, 2016- Swannanoa, NC – Setting a record for the Fastest Recorded Alternative Fuel Conversion to propane autogas, Alliance AutoGas conversion technicians Stephen Holland and Stacey Snyder installed Alliance’s new Engineered Conversion […]
WNC Regional Air Quality Agency accepting 2016 Clean Air Excellence Awards nominations
Press release: Agency Accepting Nominations for Clean Air Excellence Awards – March 2016 The Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) is now accepting nominations for our twelfth annual air quality awards program. The goal of the Clean Air Excellence Awards is to recognize businesses and organizations that have truly gone above and beyond […]
Five Republicans square off in local primary contests
Two hotly contested local races for seats in the N.C. General Assembly feature various Republicans jockeying for a spot on the November ballot. The March 15 primary includes two Republican contenders for the state House’s 115th District and three for the Senate’s 48th District.
Duke Energy responds to violation notices from N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
Press release: March 4, 2016 Duke Energy continues to make strong progress closing ash basins while reviewing the state’s latest action CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy today issued the following statement in response to 12 Notices of Violation issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) related to seeps at coal ash basins. […]
Local nonprofit calls for support in protecting primeval Guatemalan cloud forest
Until a few years ago, the largest unprotected cloud forest in Central America was virtually unknown to the world. Now, local nonprofit organization the Cloud Forest Conservation Initiative is hoping to raise awareness of the impending destruction of this unique environment and raise funds to purchase and protect the primeval habitat.
North Carolina issues violations to Duke Energy concerning coal ash basin leaks at 12 facilities
Press release: McCrory administration issues coal ash violations against Duke Energy RALEIGH – The state environmental department has issued violations against Duke Energy for allowing wastewater to leak from coal ash basins at twelve facilities. Today’s action is another step taken by the McCrory administration to force Duke to comply with environmental rules and clean […]
Palestinian activist Iyad Burnat speaks at Warren Wilson College, Firestorm Cafe on March 24
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Iyad Burnat, Palestinian activist, will be speaking on Thursday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at Warren Wilson College in the Canon Lounge of Gladfelter Hall. He will also be hosting a discussion at 3 p.m. that day at Firestorm Café and Books in West Asheville. Both events are free and […]
Wild South seeks nominations for 8th Annual Roosevelt-Ashe Conservation Awards
Press release: Wild South Seeks Nominations for 8th Annual Roosevelt-Ashe Conservation Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Environmental Conservation in the South. ASHEVILLE, NC – Wild South invites the public to submit nominations for the 8th Annual Roosevelt-Ashe Conservation Awards. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to environmental conservation in the South during the past year. Awards […]
Voters to decide first state bond referendum in 15 years
Besides weighing in on assorted candidates for public office, voters in the March 15 primaries will also have the chance to help decide whether North Carolina should issue $2 billion worth of bonds to address various infrastructure needs.
Volunteers needed for North Carolina historic site clean-up on Park Day, April 2
Press release: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO CLEAN UP NORTH CAROLINA BATTLEFIELDS AND HISTORIC SITES (Washington, D.C.) – North Carolina volunteers will team up with the Civil War Trust to help clean and restore nine landmarks as part of Park Day, a nationwide effort that includes more than 125 historic sites in 29 states. Thousands of volunteers […]