Here’s the message from 10th District Rep. Patrick McHenry, via the incumbent congressman’s campaign website: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses Congressman McHenry I am pleased to announce today that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed me. In the endorsement letter received today: “At no other time in our nation’s history has it been more […]
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Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville to offer fall term discount
From the press release: Asheville, N.C. – The new Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville, opening in August, is offering a one-time special discount rate for students entering in the fall 2012 semester. Any student taking six or more credit hours will receive a 10 percent discount on tuition during the fall term. […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Etheridge stumps in Asheville
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bob Etheridge said Saturday that Democrats must work together to place education at the top of the state’s priorities. “That’s the foundation,” Etheridge said. “We didn’t get where we are by looking backwards.” Etheridge spoke to a group of about 75 people gathered at […]
Text of April 10 resolution opposing Amendment One
Council member Gordon Smith has posted the text of a proposed resolution declaring the city of Asheville’s opposition to Amendment One on the Scrutiny Hooligans blog: WHEREAS the core values of the City of Asheville include commitments to “value and respect a diverse community, workforce, and ideas,” and to “value the safety and welfare of […]
AC-T: Roads and bridges around Asheville and WNC honor politicians and volunteers
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen–Times article: … Elected officials have an inside track when it comes to getting their names emblazoned on a roadside sign, a process that has ignited anger among firefighters and others in Asheville. A Board of Transportation committee in March turned down a request from City Council and the […]
Environmental forum hosting Henderson County candidates
Here’s the press release from the Environmental and Conservation Organization: Environmental Candidate Forum Hosting County/State Candidates (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, April 2, 2012) –– A candidate forum hosted by ECO, the Environmental and Conservation Organization is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3rd which will include all candidates for Henderson County Board of Commissioners as well as many candidates […]
Asheville Chamber announces new Executive Director of Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the selection of Stephanie Pace Brown as Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau (Asheville CVB). As Senior Vice President & Executive Director, Brown will direct all aspects of the Asheville CVB and will produce and administer the program […]
Lenoir-Rhyne to offer tuition discount at new Asheville center
The new Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville, opening in August in the Chamber of Commerce building, is offering a one-time special discount rate for students entering in the fall 2012 semester. Any student taking six or more credit hours will receive a 10 percent discount on tuition during the fall term. “There […]
Severe Thunderstorm warning for Buncombe, Yancey, Madison until 5:30pm
… A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for central Yancey… eastern Madison and northwestern Buncombe counties until 515 PM EDT… At 448 PM EDT… National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. This storm was located near Mars Hill… or 7 miles east […]
Christina Kelley G. Merrill touts endorsement from School Board Member Lisa Baldwin
Here’s the press release from the Merrill campaign: Buncombe County Commission District -2 Candidate Christina Kelley G. Merrill gets Endorsement from School Board Member Lisa Baldwin Baldwin has established a reputation as an independent voice since her election in 2010, she continues to press the School Board and Commissioners for more fiscal responsibility and transparency. […]
NC GOP seeking summer interns
Here’s the press release from the NC Republican party Apply for Internship for School Credit Are you interested in getting involved in politics and meeting candidates and Republican Elected Officials? Or do you know someone who is? Apply for an internship with the North Carolina Grand Old Party (GOP) for this summer and fall semester! […]
AdvantageWest board of directors to meet April 19
From the press release: (FLETCHER, N.C.) April 2012 – The AdvantageWest board of directors will meet for its regular bimonthly meeting on Thursday, April 19 at 9 a.m. at Tri-County Community College in Murphy. Board meetings are open to the public. For more information call AdvantageWest at (828) 687-7234. AdvantageWest is the regional economic development […]
Local Vietnam veterans get true homecoming celebration
From the Times-News: CONCORD– Harley Smith, 18, had the opportunity Saturday to see her father, a Vietnam veteran, finally got the recognition he and thousands of his comrades deserve as they attended a Vietnam Veterans Homecoming Celebration at Charlotte Motor Speedway. “It was the only war when they didn’t come home heroes,” said Smith, a […]
CarePartners offers Mindful Living educational series, starts April 10
From the press release: CarePartners Health Services presents a free health and wellness educational series, open to the public, beginning April 10. Classes start at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays for eight weeks. Come to one class or all. Topics range from balance/fall prevention classes and free screenings, to nutrition and Tai Chi, to the ethics […]
UNCA will host New Media 11th annual student exhibition on Friday
From the press release: The 11th Annual New Media Student Show, a juried exhibition featuring innovative work by UNC Asheville students, will open with a reception from 3-6 p.m. Friday, April 6, in UNC Asheville’s Highsmith University Union Gallery. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. The exhibition will feature 2D […]