Here’s the message from League of Women Voters Convention Chair Marcia Merrins: We are excited to announce the 2012 Power the Vote Awards finalists and offer a new way to choose the winners that involves YOU! VOTE HERE Please help choose winners by casting a vote for projects that showcase local and state Leagues’ outstanding […]
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VIDEO: Pro-Amendment One group launches TV ad
Pro-Amendment One group Vote FOR Marriage NC starting airing its first ad in TV markets across the state. Here’s video of the ad and information via the group’s YouTube page: On Monday, Vote FOR Marriage NC launched its first statewide television advertisement, outlining the facts about the Marriage Protection Amendment. North Carolinians will finally have […]
Lone Free: The Superheroes Under the Bed
In her latest posts, local parenting blogger Melanie is puzzled about her son’s lack of interest in superheroes, and fascinated by his interest in vehicles. “Don’t worry. He’ll grow out of it.” Well, I’m not worried. And I also don’t think he’ll grow out of it. Our son’s been obsessed with vehicles since the age […]
NC Senate wants merit pay, end teacher tenure
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, North Carolina’s public school teachers would see employment tenure eliminated, but become eligible for performance bonuses under an education reform package rolled out Monday by Senate Republicans. The public school initiatives were unveiled by Senate leader Phil Berger, who said most of the ideas should draw broad support because they […]
French Broad River Paddle trail grand opening event on June 9
SAVE THE FRENCH BROAD 2012 Grand Opening of French Broad River Paddle Trail ASHEVILLE – During the month of June, the fishing will be good throughout the French Broad River Watershed, as more than 20 bars, restaurants and businesses will sell “fish” to their customers. Paper fish, that is – encouraging customers to “give of […]
Kids Fishing Tournament to be held May 5 at Lake Julian
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: Come on out, cast a line, and catch a fish! The Kids Fishing Tournament at Lake Julian Park is Saturday, May 5 and is open to all children Come on down to Lake Julian for the Kids Fishing Tournament.ages 15 and under. The Tournament begins at 8:30 […]
Biltmore Estate to host “Propane AutoGas Vehicle Roadshow”
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: A Propane AutoGas Vehicle Roadshow event will be held on May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Biltmore Estate. This free event will feature presentations on the benefits of propane autogas as a fuel (including significant cost savings), the vehicle and fueling options, and […]
Hayden Rogers campaign highlighted by DCCC
Here’s the press release from the campaign of Hayden Rogers, who’s running in the Democratic primary in the 11th Congressional District: Hayden Rogers Named to DCCC’s Emerging Races Momentum Continues to Grow During Early Vote Period Brasstown, NC – Hayden Rogers’ campaign has been highlighted as one of the most competitive in the country and […]
Park Ridge Health to host blood drive on May 11
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (April 24, 2012) – Park Ridge Health is collaborating with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Friday, May 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All blood types are needed! The drive will take place in the Duke Room at […]
A-B Tech to host May 9 job fair
From the A-B Tech news website: A-B Tech will host a Job Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. May 9 in the Coman Gym on the College’s Asheville campus. The event is open to current A-B Tech students, alumni, and the public. The Job Fair will feature representatives from health care, manufacturing, hospitality, management, information […]
North Buncombe High does well at National Academic WordQuest Competition
The North Buncombe HS World Quest Team in front of the Capitol Building, where students took a tour that included visits to Sen. Burr’s office and the floor of the Senate (where team member Tyler Jacon worked as a page after his sophomore year). Left to right: Sophomore Travis Broadhurst, Junior Alex Lappie, and Seniors […]
Upcoming Park Ridge presentation: eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Park Ridge Wellness Presents Nutrition Myth Buster Hendersonville, N.C. (April 24, 2012) – On Tuesday, May 15, Park Ridge Wellness Coordinator, Julie Palmer, will bust a common myth: that eating healthy has to be expensive. The community is invited to this free presentation, which will be held […]
GOP candidates for commission chair want to control Buncombe County budget
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Both Republican candidates for chairman of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners want to hold the line on taxes and are critics of the county zoning ordinance. But just how Joseph “J.B.” Howard and Glenda Weinert would attack those issues might vary, as well as what they […]
MAIN: If city council doesn’t act we will be forced to shut down a major part of our network
The Mountain Area Information Network is warning costumers and supporters that it will lose “a major part of its Asheville network on May 1” if Asheville City Council doesn’t act at its April 24 meeting. However, the meeting agenda includes no mention of MAIN or related issues. Here’s the messages MAIN sent to its supporters: […]
Mountain Credit Union participates in local Walk MS event
From the press release from Mountain Credit Union: Fletcher, NC – April 21, 2012 – Mountain Credit Union staff have once again participated in the Walk MS event in Asheville, North Carolina. This year’s event was held at Carrier Park, a park adjacent to the French Broad River on Amboy Road. The staff of Mountain […]
A-B Tech to present business computer technologies 2012 student showcase on May 4
From the press release from A-B Tech: A-B Tech’s Business Computer Technologies Department will present its 2012 Student Showcase from 12:30 to 2 p.m. May 4 in Balsam 108 on the Asheville campus. Graduating students will present their system projects in Web Technologies, Digital Media and Computer Information Technologies. The showcase is a drop-in event […]
New poll shows constitutional amendment support slipping
Support for the constitutional amendment on this spring’s primary ballot in North Carolina has slipped from 58 to 54, according to the latest survey by Public Policy Polling. The four percent drop came over the course of the past month. According to the N&O report on the amendment, “10 percent still erroneously think it legalizes […]
Feist show moves to Orange Peel
Indie-pop singer/songwriter Feist’s May 2 show has been moved from its original venue. The show will now take place at the Orange Peel. Here’s the release we got: “Due to technical constraints beyond our control, Feist at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on May 2nd is being moved to The Orange Peel. All previously purchased tickets […]
President of MedWest-Harris, MedWest-Swain says they do not need to combine with Mission
After a group of doctors declared their discontent about the recent merger with Carolinas Health at the April 16 Jackson County Commissioners meeting, President of MedWest-Harris and MedWest-Swain Steve Heatherly released a statement on the matter. The doctors also said during the commissioners meeting that the only suitable merger would have been with Mission Hospital. […]
Gov. Bev Perdue proposes additional $35 million in budget to make college affordable
From the statement from the Office of the Governor: RALEIGH—Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that she plans to include $35 million in her budget to help ensure that working families across North Carolina can send their children to our state’s public universities. “The new leaders in the General Assembly imposed deep and unnecessary cuts to […]
Janis Ian to deliver main address at 2012 WWC commencement
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: Grammy Award winner Janis Ian will deliver the main address at the 2012 Warren Wilson College Commencement May 12. The commencement ceremony begins at 10 a.m. on the lawn of Sunderland Residence Hall, near the North Entrance to campus. Warren Wilson has 223 degree candidates this spring, […]