Here’s the video and an excerpt of the message from the “We Do” campaign (via the Scrutiny Hooligans blog) From a press release from Southern Equality: From May 9 – 11, LGBT couples in small towns and cities across North Carolina will request marriage licenses, knowing they will be denied. Clergy, friends, and family will […]
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Girls on the Run of WNC celebrates 10 year anniversary
Here’s the press release: Girls on the Run of WNC Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary Learn, dream, live, run… Asheville, North Carolina – April 18, 2012 – Girls on the Run of Western North Carolina will celebrate its 10-year anniversary on Sunday, April 29th from 2-4pm at the Sherrill Center – Kimmel Arena at UNC Asheville. […]
Nathan Ramsey endorses Republican Mike Fryar for County Commission
Former board chair and current Statehouse (District 116) candidate Nathan Ramsey (R) endorsed Republican Mike Fryar for County Commission in District 2. Here’s the press release from the Fryar campaign: Nathan Ramsey, former Chairman of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, announced his endorsement today of Mike Fryar, Republican candidate for Commission in the Second […]
Come and play with the Runaway Circus at The Hop this Thursday
Come and play with the Runaway Circus at The Hop! Eat ice cream and help to help benefit Toy Boat Toy Boat Toy Boat Community Arts Space! We’ll be hosting FREE WORKSHOPS sandwiched in between TWO FREE SHOWS!! Shows at 6:30 and 8:00 pm. Learn skills such as juggling…, acrobatics, magic and comedy! Everyone of […]
ABLWV urges Buncombe County commissioners to pass resolution opposing Amendment One
Here’s the message from the Asheville-Buncombe County League of Women Voters, sent via its email newsletter: Hello League members! We just wanted to take a moment to inform you that the League board has taken a position AGAINST Amendment One. You may read our statement to the press below, or you may view it online […]
UNCA honors alumni, student leaders with awards
Photo courtesy of UNC Asheville’s News Services: Back row, left to right – Chancellor Anne Ponder, James Buckner, Ted Meigs. Front row, left to right – Jasmine Gentling, Sarah Nuñez, Allison Jordan From UNC Asheville’s News Services: UNC Asheville recently presented its annual alumni and student leaderships awards at a special ceremony on campus. Chancellor […]
Asheville Tea PAC endorses Ken Fortenberry (R) in 10th Disrict primary
The Asheville Tea PAC endorsed Republican Ken Fortenberry over GOP incumbent Rep. Patrick McHenry in the 10th District primary. Here’s the press release from the Fortenberry campaign: Asheville Tea PAC Endorses Ken Fortenberry Candidate for North Carolina Congressional District 10 Hendersonville, NC, April 13, 2012: Ken Fortenberry, candidate for North Carolina Congressional District 10, has […]
Forest Service opens parking lot for Catawba Falls near Old Fort, N.C.
The U.S. Forest Service today announced the completion of a parking area near Catawba Falls that gives visitors easy access to the scenic waterway. “Visitors to Catawba Falls have sought easy access to the area for years,” said John Crockett, ranger of the Grandfather District, Pisgah National Forest. “I am pleased that we are able […]
Ethan Wingfield releases TV ad, Christian Broadcasting Network Features calls him a “Teavangelical”
Here’s the press release from the Ethan Wingfield, a GOP congressional candidate in NC District 11: ARDEN, NC – The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) has taken notice of conservative Christian businessman Ethan Wingfield and his campaign for Congress. On Friday, CBN became the first media outlet in the nation to debut Wingfield’s first TV ad, […]
New figures show percentage of N.C.‘s uninsured by county, demographics
From the press release from the North Carolina Institute of Medicine: RALEIGH – New data from the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM), an independent agency focused on solving major health issues facing the state, shows that 291,000 North Carolinians were added to the ranks of the uninsured between 2004-2005 and 2009-2010, representing an increase […]
Industrial Executives Forum to be held April 19 at Blue Ridge Community College
Here’s the info from the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development: Henderson County Industrial Representatives and Members of the Partnership are invited to attend the 2012 Industrial Executives Forum scheduled for Thursday, April 19th at Blue Ridge Community College’s Technology, Education and Development Center from 8:30-11:30 am. The forum is offered at no cost to […]
Emotional freedoms technique event planned at Jubilee! for this Tuesday
From the press release: TUESDAY EVENING JUBILEE! WELLNESS EVENT Tuesday, May 1 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm “Emotional Freedom Techniques Introduction” with Gary Schwartz, Ph.D. EFT is easy to learn and is a remarkably effective for relieving and eliminating: Anxiety, Guilt, Cravings, Anger, Phobias, and Self Defeating Patterns. Based on balancing the acupressure energy meridians, […]
Local clergy speak out against Amendment One
From the press release: Rev. Lisa Bovee Kemper of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville and Rev. Joe Hoffman of Asheville’s First Congregational United Church of Christ will hold a press conference on Thursday, April 19th, at 12:00 noon in the sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, One Edwin Place, Asheville 28801. The […]
NC Center for Voter Education releases Buncombe guide
The North Carolina Center for Voter Education has released a Buncombe County voter guide, including basic summaries and statements from many of the candidates running for local and state office.
Debates between major Democratic candidates for governor televised this week
Former Congressman Bob Etheridge, Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton, and state Rep. Bill Faison have been invited to three debates being aired on public television this week. According to the published schedule, the Asheville area will be able to view only the first two debates, aired on UNC-TV (cable channel 8) Monday at 7 p.m. and […]
The water committee wants to hear your comments
The draft report, which was issued to some media outlets last Friday can be found online here. Over the weekend, the committee’s website was updated with this form for citizens to comment.
VIDEO: ‘Raleigh: Hands Off Buncombe’s Water’ press conference
Last Friday, April 13, a draft report indicated a state legislative committee will recommend removing city control of the water system and transferring it to the Metropolitan Sewerage District. That some day, opponents of the the move gathered to hold a press conference. Here’s a video of the event posted via the YouTube page of […]
VIDEO: Cecil Bothwell on women’s health issues
Here’s the video message from Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell via his YouTube page. Bothwell is running for congress in the 11th District of N.C.
Conservation PAC endorses Rep. McGrady in primary
Here’s the press release: Conservation PAC endorses pro-conservation legislators in Primary District 117: Rep. Chuck McGrady (R-Henderson). 58% 2011. Rep. McGrady was an important voice for environmental moderation in the House Republican Caucus throughout the year. In the face of hard pressure, he still outperformed his caucus’ average score by a whopping 40%. RALEIGH—NC League […]
Statewide, debate over Amendment One spurs mobilization on both sides of the issue
From The Associated Press, as published by The Hendersonville Times-News (blueridgenow.com): In an election year that was supposed to be all about jobs and the economy, the issue that’s energized North Carolina’s sleepy May 8 primary has turned out to be a philosophical clash over what constitutes a marriage. Indie rockers, preachers, county commissioners and […]
Citizen-Times: Committee recommendation to merge water-system with MSD raises questions, few answers
The 51-page committee recommendation spearheaded by Rep. Tim Moffitt “calls for merging water and sewer services in Asheville and surrounding areas — but it doesn’t say how,” the Asheville Citizen-Times reports. That could leave water customers — based on the sewerage district’s history — facing steadily increasing rates. And, industrial users probably would not see […]