Press release: DEQ announces 14 public meetings on draft coal ash pond closure deadlines RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, or DEQ, on Friday announced 14 public meetings on the department’s draft proposed classifications for each of Duke Energy coal ash impoundments in North Carolina. The hearings give the public an opportunity to […]
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MountainTrue’s Joan Walker featured presenter at Jan. 14 Hendersonville Green Drinks meeting
Press release: 1/14: Hendersonville Green Drinks: The Path Toward a Cleaner, Safer and More Affordable Energy Future Hendersonville, N.C. — MountainTrue Campaigns Director Joan Walker is the featured presenter of the next Hendersonville Green Drinks on Thursday, January 14 at Black Bear Coffee in downtown Hendersonville. New time and place! What: Hendersonville Green Drinks Where: […]
Deals on wheels: Pushcarts foster downtown Asheville’s distinctive vibe
In downtown Asheville, 30 permitted pushcarts offer a wide range of food, beverages and merchandise, helping foster a friendly, festive atmosphere within the central business district.
Swannanoa Valley Museum holds info meetings on 2016 hiking series January 7, 12 and 13
The Swannanoa Valley Museum will hold a series of interest meetings in the coming weeks to discuss the upcoming 2016 Swannanoa Rim Hike Series and Valley History Explorer Series. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Subsequent meetings will be held […]
Death penalty use at all-time low in North Carolina
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 16, 2015 Death penalty use falls to all-time low in North Carolina, in step with U.S. trend No new death sentences in 2015; only four capital trials; nearly a decade with no executions DURHAM – Use of the death penalty reached historic lows in 2015, as North Carolina passed […]
WNC residents among those appointed to officer positions, Board of Trustees for Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Press release: Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation announces new board officers, trustees, and advisors New members bring wealth of knowledge in philanthropy, environmental protection, health, business, law and marketing (WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.) – The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of new officers and the addition of members to its board of trustees […]
Gimme shelter: In wake of 10-year plan to end homelessness, local agencies regroup
Although chronic homelessness has been curtailed substantially since 2005, the combination of a severe economic downturn, an acute shortage of affordable housing and the rising cost of living has hindered the overall progress in eradicating homelessness. Despite those setbacks, partners in the project are forging ahead with new initiatives to combat housing insecurity and ensure that those in need of shelter get it.
N.C. Representative John Ager files for re-election
Filing press release (per John Ager): Today I am proud to announce that I am filing to ask the voters of North Carolina House District 115 to send me back to Raleigh in November of 2016. I worked long and hard for my constituents, serving on eight committees and missing only one vote. (And I […]
UNC Asheville earns top grade for Education Program from National Council on Teacher Quality
Press release: UNC Asheville’s Education Program Earns “A” from the National Council on Teacher Quality UNC Asheville’s Department of Education has earned an “A” from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) and is named as one of 35 schools most effective at preparing high school teachers with content knowledge. “It is truly an honor […]
Riverlink removes invasives from Malvern Hills Park in W. Asheville
Press release: RiverLink works to remove invasives from Malvern Hills Park ASHEVILLE, NC – Porcelain Berry is an invasive vine that was introduced to the U.S. in the 1870’s as an ornamental. It’s beautiful blue, white, and purple berries made it very desirable for gardens. Unfortunately, the woody vine forms a matted net as it […]
Youth Outright holds “Creating Safe Spaces forLGBTQ Youth” workshop at McDowell Hospital January 12
Press release: CREATING SAFE SPACES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH WORKSHOP AT MCDOWELL HOSPITAL ASHEVILLE, NC (December 15, 2015): Youth Outright (YO), the leading advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in WNC, will present “Creating Safe Spaces: Working with LGBTQ Youth in Western NC” on Tuesday, January 12 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. […]
Jackson County teen recognized for heroic display of life saving response to man in need
Press release: On October 21, 2015 at around 16:14, Jackson County 911 Center received a call for a cardiac arrest at Ingles in Sylva. Upon EMS’ arrival they found a male subject lying on the floor in the care of a young lady. The young lady stated that her name was Mary Kelly and that […]
North Carolina History Center launches statewide Civil War story project, seeks oral histories
Press release: For Immediate Release History Center Launches Statewide Civil War Story Project Fayetteville — The North Carolina Civil War History Center announced today plans to collect 100 family Civil War stories from each of the 100 counties of the state over the next year – up to 10,000 stories total. Everyone who provides a […]
PETA calls on Feds, Eastern Band of Cherokee to address conditions at Cherokee Bear Zoo
Press release: PETA ASKS FEDS TO HELP LAME BEAR VIDEOTAPED AT CHEROKEE BEAR PIT Animal Seen Struggling With Stiffness and Having Difficulty Walking Cherokee, N.C. — Following new video evidence that shows a bear struggling with a significant right forelimb limp at the much-criticized Cherokee Bear Zoo (CBZ), PETA is calling on the U.S. Department […]
Hendersonville’s Garden Jubilee recognized as “Top 20 Event” in Southeast
Press release: Southeast Tourism Society Selects Garden Jubilee as a ‘STS Top 20 Event’ Travel industry organization has saluted region’s best events since 1985 ATLANTA, Ga. December 15, 2015– The Southeast Tourism Society has named Garden Jubilee one of the STS Top 20 Event in the Southeast for May 2016. This year’s Garden Jubilee is […]
Buncombe County Commissioner Holly Jones files to run for Lieutenant Governor
HOLLY JONES FILES FOR LT. GOVERNOR Raleigh, NC – Buncombe County Commissioner Holly Jones filed today to run for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina. Jones has served fourteen years in local government, seven on the Asheville City Council and seven on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. She decided to run after frustration with legislative […]
YMCA of Western North Carolina chosen as charity partner for 2016 Resolution Run
Press release: YMCA of Western North Carolina Chosen as a Resolution Run Charity Partner New Year’s Day 5k in downtown Asheville to benefit YMCA Annual Campaign ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 14, 2015) – The YMCA of Western North Carolina has been chosen by iDaph Events to be a charity partner for the 2016 Resolution Run being […]
Jones Family Scholarship holds 2nd annual Reindeer Run 5k Dec. 24 at North Henderson High
Looking for something fun to do on while you wait for Santa Claus to arrive on Christmas Eve? If you enjoy morning runs, you might want to check out the 2nd Annual Jones Family Scholarship Reindeer Run 5k at North Henderson High School on Thursday, December 24 beginning at 9 a.m. “Thanks to your incredible […]
Asheville Mardi Gras announces 2016 winter festivities schedule
Press release: TWELFTH NIGHT RINGS IN THE 2016 ASHEVILLE MARDI GRAS SEASON Once again, Asheville Mardi Gras is bringing back the city’s longest winter festival! This year’s theme will be “Saints vs. Sinners”. Join us for an entire season that will draw all of this area’s most colorful, funky, and artistic people together to revel […]
2015 National Hunger and Homelessness Survey release postponed until next week
Press release: U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS TO RELEASE 2015 HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS SURVEY: ** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED!!!! ** SURVEY RESULTS ANNOUNCED ON A CONFERENCE CALL TO BE RESCHEDULED EARLY NEXT WEEK! Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors has POSTPONED release of its Hunger and Homelessness Survey until early next week. For […]
Asheville History Center hosts children’s Crafty Historian event January 16
Press release: Asheville, NC – Saturday, January 16, 2016 The Asheville History Center at Smith McDowell House begins a new year of Crafty Historian events on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 10:30am to 12:30pm with a Celebrate WINTER with ART event for children aged 9 and up. Participants will make at least two beautiful, display-able […]