From Raising Wages NC: Raising Wages Coalition Begins Campaign In WNC In the Spring of 2017 a group of Western North Carolina organizations, labor unions and activists formed a regional coalition to support the Raising Wages NC campaign. The regional coalition supports legislation introduced in the 2017 General Assembly to increase the minimum wage. The […]
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Asheville Humane Society earns Platinum Nonprofit Profile Seal for transparency
From the Asheville Humane Society: Asheville Humane Society Reaches GuideStar Platinum Allows Donors to Focus on Progress and Results Asheville, NC – Asheville Humane Society recently earned the Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. By sharing metrics that highlight the progress Asheville […]
4th annual Bracken Mountain Races & Festival returns to Brevard Sept. 2
From Mountain Roots, Inc.: 4th Annual Bracken Mountain Races & Festival to be held Saturday September 2, 2017 Mountain Roots, Inc. is excited to announce the 4th annual Bracken Mountain Races & Festival on Saturday, September 2! Join the Mountain Roots crew in Brevard for a day of true mountain life, adventure and community. The […]
WCU summer interns restore historic steam whistle
From Western Carolina University: Steam whistle once used as signal on WCU campus restored by interns CULLOWHEE – A steam whistle that had collected dust at Western Carolina University’s steam plant is now back in working order, thanks to a summer internship team with the WCU Rapid Center. The whistle once sounded at WCU’s predecessor, […]
Local agencies work to improve water quality in Buncombe & Madison counties
This week, Xpress looks at the network of agencies and organizations working in Buncombe and Madison counties to improve water quality and position the French Broad as the region’s next great tourist attraction.
Rep. Patrick McHenry announces dates for rescheduled town hall meetings
From the office of Congressman Patrick McHenry: Congressman McHenry Announces Rescheduled Town Hall Meeting Dates for Constituents Hickory – Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) has announced the rescheduled 2017 town hall meeting dates. The rescheduled 2017 town hall meetings will be held over the next week for Tenth District constituents. At the town hall meetings, Congressman McHenry […]
Protest organizers respond to Aug. 18 Robert E. Lee/Dixie Highway monument removal attempt, arrests
From protest organizers: COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS ANSWER NATIONAL CALL TO REMOVE CONFEDERATE MONUMENTS Four arrested at Robert E. Lee Monument during symbolic action against White Supremacy Today at 7:43 a.m., four community activists were arrested in downtown Asheville while attempting to remove the controversial Robert E. Lee Monument that sits in front of the Vance Monument. […]
Communities along Upper French Broad work to restore water quality
In this two-part series, Xpress invites you on a guided a trip down the river as we examine the work of various communities to write the next chapter in the French Broad’s history, beginning with Transylvania and Henderson counties.
Libertarian Party of North Carolina elects Susan Hogarth as new state chair
From the Libertarian Party of North Carolina: Libertarians Elect New State Chair RALEIGH (Aug. 16) – The Libertarian Party of North Carolina elected a new state chair and executive committee Sunday at its annual state convention held at the Lake Lure Inn, Lake Lure. Susan Hogarth of Raleigh is the new state chair. The other executive […]
UNC Asheville welcomes new students; announces eclipse schedule, fall events
From UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville Celebrates 90th Academic Year with Move-in Day August 18, 2017; Fall Classes Start with Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017 The University of North Carolina at Asheville celebrates 90 years of educational excellence in 2017-18, with the newest class of students moving in on August 18, 2017. “Move-in day is […]
Flat Rock Playhouse receives $30,000 grant for educational & family programming
From the Flat Rock Playhouse: FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE RECEIVES $30,000 FROM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HENDERSON COUNTY The Flat Rock Playhouse honored by generous grant from Community Foundation of Henderson County Flat Rock, NC (August 16, 2017)) – The Flat Rock Playhouse has been awarded a grant of $30,000 by the Community Foundation of Henderson County. […]
Charles George VA Medical Center hosts Veterans Stand Down event Sept. 8
From the Charles George VA Medical Center: Asheville Veterans Stand Down Event CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville, N.C. – On Friday, September 8 the Charles George VA Medical Center Healthcare for Homeless Veterans program will host its annual one-day Stand Down for homeless Veterans, in partnership with the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry. The […]
Asheville Music Hall hosts Vinyl Fetish Record Fair Sept. 30
From event organizers: Hot Space Events and The Asheville Music Hall present the first annual Vinyl Fetish Record Fair on Saturday, Sept. 30. Some of the best vinyl record dealers in the country will join local Asheville stores for a great day of crate digging and vinyl hunting. The One Stop at AMH will be open, […]
Lenoir-Rhyne students participate in NASA Ballooning Project for eclipse
From Lenoir-Rhyne University: LRU team to participate in NASA Ballooning Project during eclipse HICKORY, N.C. – For the first time in 99 years, a total solar eclipse will take place in the United States on Monday, August 21. Lenoir-Rhyne University is taking part in the event in a unique way, as a team of students […]
Mission Health President & CEO hold Facebook Live event on Blue Cross Blue Shield dispute
From Mission Health: Facebook Live Event – Get the Facts: Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (August 16, 2017) – What exactly is going on between Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mission Health? Why won’t Blue Cross and Mission Health simply work out a deal? And, more importantly, what does it mean […]
Gov. Roy Cooper issues commentary, video on N.C. Confederate monuments
From the Office of Governor Roy Cooper: In New Medium Post, Gov. Cooper Shares Thoughts on North Carolina’s Confederate Monuments RALEIGH: In a new Medium post, Governor Roy Cooper today shared his thoughts on North Carolina’s confederate monuments. The full text is available below: Last weekend, I watched with horror as events in Charlottesville unfolded. Having […]
UNC Asheville, Vance Birthplace partner for symposium on NC’s “War Governor” Sept. 14-15
From the Vance Birthplace State Historic Site: Symposium: Zebulon Vance Reconsidered The Vance Birthplace and the University of North Carolina Asheville are partnering to offer a free symposium examining the complicated legacy of our state’s Civil War governor. Zebulon Vance was a prominent figure in North Carolina for four decades and was never anything less […]
Asheville teen among five finalists in national “Blind Idol” singing competition
From IFB Solutions: Asheville’s Jordan Scheffer finalist in National “Blind Idol” Singing Competition Will perform at Winston-Salem Arts Council Theater on Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. The country’s most inspiring and impassioned singers who also happen to be legally blind are participating in the national Blind Idol singing competition organized by IFB Solutions. Now in […]
Land Of Sky Regional Council nabs 3 Innovation Awards for regional projects
From the Land Of Sky Regional Council: Land of Sky Regional Council Awarded Three Innovation Awards by the National Association of Development Organizations WASHINGTON, DC – Land of Sky Regional Council Chair and Black Mountain Alderman, Larry B. Harris, is announcing that Land of Sky Regional Council has been awarded three (3) Innovation Awards from […]
Asheville TimeBank celebrates second birthday Aug. 28
From event organizers: Asheville TimeBank Celebrates its Second Birthday Have you ever wished you could get some of your needs met without exchanging cash? On Monday, August 28, the Asheville TimeBank is celebrating its second birthday! The party will be a potluck supper at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church Fellowship room on Evelyn Way […]
Asheville Urban Trail goes digital with new website launch Aug. 16
From event organizers: The Asheville Urban Trail Blazes New Paths for Exploring Asheville ASHEVILLE, NC (August 2, 2017) – The Asheville Urban Trail, a 1.7 mile stroll through Asheville’s fascinating history, was created in 1990 by local artists and citizens who wanted to encourage exploration of the city’s downtown. Now, the trail, which includes 30 […]