The New Orleans-based quintet will perform at the Emerald Lounge Friday, Sept. 20, at 9 p.m.
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One-man shows to be performed at UNCA
Here’s the press release from UNCA: Actor and playwright Timothy Mooney will give two one-man performances, “Lot o’ Shakespeare” and “Moliere Than Thou,” at UNC Asheville on September 30 and October 1, respectively. Both performances will take place at 8 p.m. in UNC Asheville’s Humanities Lecture Hall, and are free and open to the public. […]
Major General Rick Devereaux to discuss drone warfare at UNCA
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: Major General Rick Devereaux, a former officer in the Air Force, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 1 in UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. His talk, “Attack of the Drones: Revolution or Evolution in Warfare?” is co-sponsored by the WNC chapter of the World Affairs Council, the Osher […]
UNCA to host Wisdom Film Festival
Here’s the press release from UNCA: UNC Asheville’s Healthy Aging Program Initiatives (HAPI) Lab, in collaboration with the Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging, will host an intergenerational Wisdom Film Festival from 12-6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in the university’s Sherrill Center, Mission Health Systems Mountain View Conference Room. The festival, which is […]
Former teacher sentenced to 18 years for child pornography
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: A former Henderson County charter school teacher who made a sexually explicit video of an 11-year-old girl and emailed it to the school’s principal will spend 18 years in federal prison. Judge Martin Reidinger also ruled Wednesday that Deborah Lee Tipton will be on lifetime supervised probation and must register as […]
New program offered to teach parents about child restraint in vehicules
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: Advocates of a new program in Buncombe and Henderson counties hope to clear up any confusion and bring attention to the safety of children. Drivers who are cited for child restraint violations will have the opportunity to learn how to properly install and use their car seats or seat belt by […]
U.S. Cellular Center to host Roller Derby tourney this weekend
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: The local team isn’t playing, but some of the top female roller derby teams in the country will be competing in Asheville this weekend. The 2013 Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Division I playoffs will be held at U.S. Cellular Center on Friday through Sunday, with 17 matches. The matches, with […]
Asheville, Buncombe schools name teachers of the year
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: Asheville City and Buncombe County school systems both named their teachers of the year Tuesday night at the districts’ annual banquets. Black Mountain Primary School teacher Terry Quick was announced as the 2014 Buncombe County Schools’ Teacher of the Year, and Asheville High School band teacher, Will Talley was named for […]
Six Warren Wilson College students receive Yarbrough grant funding
Six Warren Wilson College students have received full or partial funding for proposals submitted to the Yarbrough Research Grants program of the N.C. Academy of Science (Collegiate Academy). The program supports undergraduate research at N.C. colleges and universities. The following students and their proposals were awarded full funding: – Hannah Billian, “Analysis of Berberine and […]
DHHS Encourages All North Carolinians to Prepare for Flu Season
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services encourages North Carolinians to get the flu vaccine: Raleigh, N.C. – With flu cases already appearing in our state, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos is encouraging all North Carolinians to protect themselves by getting the flu vaccine. While it is too soon to […]
NC News Source: Nonprofits prepare for baby boomer leaders’ retirement
From North Carolina News Source: WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Now that the economy is improving and 401(k) plans are recovering, Baby Boomers are looking to retire – including those who work for the hundreds of nonprofit organizations in North Carolina. The issue is prompting a statewide initiative to help those organizations plan for changes in leadership. […]
RiverLink, AmeriCorps clean the French Broad
Here is the press release from RiverLink: RiverLink and Americorps Project Conserve teamed up for a Sept. 6 cleanup of the French Broad River. The group hauled a small mountain of trash and unusual items out of a stretch of the river near downtown Asheville, including huge tires, large pieces of Styrofoam, and more. Using […]