From the press release: Franklin, N.C. – MedWest-Franklin Rehabilitation Services is sponsoring free carpal tunnel screenings from 1 to 4 p.m., May 7 at the outpatient rehabilitation department at 55 Holly Springs Park Dr. in Franklin. Licensed occupational therapist Donna Murray, OT will conduct the screenings and provide recommendations and next-step treatment options. Call (828) […]
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Hayden Rogers Receives Endorsement of American Postal Workers Union
From a press release from the Roger’s campaign: As early voting has gotten underway in Western North Carolina, Democratic candidate Hayden Rogers has received the endorsement of American Postal Workers Union (APWU), Local 277. Rogers has worked tirelessly on behalf of Postal Service employees and to keep rural Post Offices open during his time as […]
Raleigh: Hands off our water! Rally on Tuesday, April 24, 4:30 p.m.
From a Press release from Heather Rayburn: Where? City County Plaza – Bring your protest signs! The draft recommendation from Rep. Tim Moffitt’s Water Study Committee was approved last week in Raleigh despite overwhelming opposition from citizens, business organizations, and elected officials in Buncombe County. The recommendation calls for the City to merge Asheville’s water […]
McHenry wins money race with backing from Walmart, bankers
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times column by Jon Ostendorff: Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry won the money race in the 10th District, largely thanks to donations from corporations and bankers. He raised $196,256 in the first quarter, according to a report with the Federal Election Commission. He got $86,636 from groups including […]
Moore: public records law might require release of Asheville evidence room audit
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen–Times article: District Attorney Ron Moore will consult with the state attorney general’s office about whether to release a closely-guarded audit of the Police Department evidence room. Moore has withheld the city-commissioned audit for three months, saying its release could jeopardize a State Bureau of Investigation probe into missing […]
AC-T: Food entrepreneur sought to open café in City Hall
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: “The city of Asheville has issued a request for proposals seeking an experienced food service provider to lease and operate a cafe inside City Hall. The city is looking for someone to operate a cafe, canteen or sandwich shop in a 756-square-foot space that’s been home to snack shops and sandwich […]
National media analyze recent North Carolina racial-justice ruling that takes man off death row
From the New York Times to Fox News and CNN, national media are examining the recent case in which a North Carolina judge determined that racial bias may have played a role in the death-row sentence given to Marcus Reymond Robinson 18 years ago. In 2009, North Carolina enacted the Racial Justice Act, “which allows […]
Yancey County News wins second major journalism award
From the Yancey County News: The Yancey County News, a year-old weekly newspaper in Burnsville, has been awarded the 2012 Ancil Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism by the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon. Judges said the work of Jonathan and Susan Austin is “classic public interest journalism” performed “at […]
APD investigating vehicle collision that injured pedestrian
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: On 04-20-12 at approx. 2:32 pm; Traffic Safety Unit Officers responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Haywood Street near North French Broad Avenue. The preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian was walking eastbound on the sidewalk and for an unknown reason fell into the […]
Several local colleges and universities listed in Princeton Review as a ‘green’ college choices
UNC Asheville is among America’s “green” colleges and universities, and has been included in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges for 2012,” released this week. The guide profiles institutions that demonstrate notable commitments to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation, and was created in collaboration with the Center […]
Huffington Post touts Asheville as a green dining destination
From the Huffington Post: While restaurants in western North Carolina have long been in the forefront of the local foods “farm to table” movement, a unique collaboration between the Blue Ridge Sustainability Institute (BRSI) and the Asheville Independent Restaurant (AIR) Association places North Carolina’s popular mountain town into the front ranks of “America’s Greenest Dining […]
Car wash planned to help local man waiting for liver transplant
From the press release: Asheville, N.C., April 18, 2012 – Norman Lillie is fighting for his life. In 2008, he was diagnosed with a life-threatening liver disease. Doctors say a liver transplant is critical to his survival, but he faces significant expenses. Volunteers are holding a car wash Saturday to help. In the event of […]
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue launches building campaign for new building, hopes to raise almost $400K
From the press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Launches Building Campaign Asheville, N.C. – On February 15, 2012, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR) launched a building campaign with the goal of raising $390,000 to purchase the building they currently rent at 31 Glendale Avenue, a home to over 100 orphaned […]
Black Mountain-based online ‘Wand’rly Magazine’ publishes first issue
Here’s the press release from the folks at Wand’rly Magazine. Click the link at the bottom to check out the first issue. April 20th, 2012 – Black Mountain, NC. Wand’rly Magazine unveiled its first issue today, which features photos and articles on living like a local in Asheville, North Carolina. Aimed at full time or […]
A.C Reynolds, Asheville School receive awards at computer science competition at WCU
From the press release from Asheville Schools: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 20, 2012) Two Asheville School students tied for second place in the 23rd Annual Computer Science High School Programming Contest held at Western Carolina University on Tuesday, April 17. Senior Lawrence Waller and junior Jeff Park competed together against several teams of students from AC […]
NC11 GOP candidate Vance Patterson releases TV ad
Here’s the message and the ad from the campaign of Vance Patterson, who’s running in the GOP congressional primary in the 11th District: As everyone knows by now, Vance Patterson’s Congressional campaign is based on JOBS PROSPERITY NOW ~ WE DONT HAVE TO WAIT. In alignment with his platform, Patterson has launched his first of […]
Biltmore’s Bistro finds a new chef in William Klein, formerly of Fig
From the press release: “Bill Klein, formerly of Fig in Biltmore Village, is Biltmore’s new chef at the Bistro. Bringing classical French technique and nearly twenty years of professional culinary experience to the table, Chef Klein offers a new perspective to the Bistro’s commitment to serve guests a seasonal, farm-fresh menu that honors the traditions […]
GOP Rep. Paul Stam touts legal opinion that backs his support of Amendment One
Here’s the press release from Rep. Paul Stam: RALEIGH, N.C.—On May 8th, North Carolina voters will decide whether to add to the state’s constitution a provision which states: “Marriage between a man and a woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State.” Opponents claim that the proposed […]
Board of Elections releases info for unaffiliated voters
Full announcement from Buncombe County Election Services: The Office of Election Services would like to get this information out to the public: · There are three recognized political parties in North Carolina: Democratic, Republican and Libertarian. · Voter registration applicants may choose one of these political parties when completing a voter registration application, or they […]
The Canary Coalition presents ‘Greening Up the Mountains’, in Sylva, April 28th
The schedule will include exclusive historic video footage and documentaries, as well as speakers (All of the following presentations will be held inside Lulus restaurant on Main Street) 10:00 AM Tarsands Action, STOP THE PIPELINE! A Canary Coalition REAL NEWS video report, recorded during the nonviolent civil disobedience campaign that took place at the White […]
New Facebook data center opens doors in Rutherford County
PRESS RELEASE Facebook’s Forest City Data Center celebrated its grand opening in Rutherford County on Thursday, after completing the site’s first building and beginning to serve user traffic from the facility. Facebook’s Vice President of Site Operations Tom Furlong and Data Center Manager George Henry joined NC Deputy Commerce Secretary Dale Carroll, members of the […]