Here’s the press release from the Bothwell campaign: The Bothwell for Congress campaign submitted a first quarter finance report totalling more than 260 pages. It’s probably a safe bet that the campaign has more individual donors than all of the other candidates in both parties combined. Bothwell noted, “As of this date we’ve raised more […]
News Bulletins
Jewish community celebrates independence; remembers Holocaust
Here’s the press release: Jewish Community Celebrates Independence; Remembers Holocaust Full day of activities include festival, races, film and concert. Asheville, North Carolina, April 8, 2012—On Sunday, April 29th 2012, a diverse group of people will gather at Congregation Beth Israel for the Eighth Annual Celebration Israel Festival, which, this year, marks 64 years since […]
Grab your heels, men: It’s almost time for the 3rd Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event
From the press release: Our VOICE, the Buncombe County Rape Crisis and Prevention Center, is excited to be holding the 3rd Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – the International Men’s March Against Rape, Sexual Assault, and Gender Violence. The Walk will take place on Saturday April 28th beginning at City/County Plaza and meandering […]
Funding for Henderson County emergency funds, shelter could remain low
From the Times-News: Funding for the Henderson County Emergency Funds and Shelter Program last year was slashed to a quarter of previous levels, and resources are expected to be about the same this year, said past Chair Mike Williams, community development director for the American Red Cross.
Asheville Living Treasures selects three to join spring class, will be honored on May 20
From the press release: The Asheville Living Treasures Nominating Committee is happy to announce the selections for the Spring Class 2012. They are: Matthew Bacoate, Jr, Sara Hill and Dr. John Wilson The Spring Class of Asheville Living Treasures will be publicly honored at an induction ceremony on Sunday, May 20 at 1:00 pm in the […]
Tiny Tykes Day set for May 6, will include children’s music songwriter Roger Day
From the press release: Asheville, NC – Pack up the little ones, and join AshevilleParks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department for Tiny Tykes Day, a free festival just for children under the age of 5. This year’s festival includes children’s music songwriter, Roger Day, performing live. The day will be full of fun with giant […]
Paws 4 Kids event planned for April 21, will include tying of blue ribbons
From the press release: Asheville: THE BLUE RIBBONS ARE BACK! Hundreds of children, adults, and dogs will be walking at Biltmore Park Town Square near the YMCA on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to noon to increase awareness and encourage involvement in protecting children and animals during Child Abuse Prevention month. Child Abuse Prevention […]
Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers speaks against Ammendment One
According to the Charlotte Business Journal, Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers came out strongly Friday against a proposed North Carolina constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage. “I believe that when you pass an amendment like that, you are sending a message to the world about what kind of community this is — not inclusive,” […]
EarthFare purchased for $300million by Oak Hill Capital Partners
According to the website progressive grocer, Private equity firm Oak Hill Capital Partners has acquired an 80 percent interest in Fletcher, N.C.-based Earth Fare from Monitor Clipper Partner, a Cambridge, Mass.-based equity firm. The transaction values the natural and organic food supermarket at approximately $300 million. Oak Hill Capital is investing in partnership with Earth […]
N.C. Energy Star Appliance rebate program ends Monday
From the press release from the N.C. Department of Commerce: RALEIGH – Consumers have just a few days to save on the purchase of energy efficient major home appliances as the N.C. ENERGY STAR® Appliance Replacement and Rebate Program will stop accepting applications at 5 p.m. on April 16. Since the program was reopened in […]
Michael Holcombe receives Michael Emory Award
From the press release: Michael Holcombe, a senior majoring in social work, from Mars Hill, NC, has received the Michael Emory Award from Mars Hill College. Holcombe received the award in absentia during Mars Hill’s community service convocation on April 10. (He is currently studying abroad in Bologna, Italy.) The Michael Emory Award is presented […]
Pagan Mom covers Board of Ed session on religions policy
Angela Pippinger reported on the April 12 session of the Buncombe County Board of Education meeting, from a pagan perspective: Did you follow last night on Twitter? If not, that is okay! We had our Board of Ed meeting in regards to new religions policies in dealing with the distribution of Bibles in a school […]
Buncombe County School Board sets religious policy
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, on April 12, the Buncombe County School Board set a policy “to follow federal law and ‘neither advance nor inhibit’ religious beliefs…. The overall policy says that the Buncombe County school system will ‘neither advance nor inhibit any religion or religious belief, viewpoint, expression or practice.’” The policy update came […]
GreenerIdeal names Asheville 5th greenest U.S. city
Local Ingles dietician Leah McGrath caught this one: Webzine Greener Ideal picked its top-five greenest U.S. cities, naming Asheville No. 5: This beautiful mountain town is home to artists and professionals alike and is a mecca of both physical and spiritual health. Yoga studios, herb shops, vegan restaurants and health food stores are commonplace in […]
OM Sanctuary to offer first health enrichment event on April 18
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 2012) — OM Sanctuary will host the first of a series of “friendraising” health enrichment events from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18. Dinabandhu (Patton Sarley), former CEO of the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, Mass., will speak on “Yoga and the Brain.” […]
Registration deadline for Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games coming up
From the press release: Asheville, NC – The registration deadline for the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games is approaching quickly. The 2012 Games are scheduled for May 15-May 22. Senior Games is an exciting health promotion program for adults 55 years of age and better. There are a wide range of activities designed for individuals at various […]
MedWest-Harris Rehabilitation Services to offer free hip screenings on May 10
From the press release: Sylva, N.C. – MedWest Health System is sponsoring free hip screenings from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, May 10 at MedWest-Harris Rehabilitation Services on the MedWest-Harris campus in Sylva. Licensed physical therapist Grant Shanks, PT will conduct the screenings and provide recommendations and next-step treatment options. Call (828) 586-7235 to sign […]
Holly Jones Endorses Ellen Frost in District 2
Here’s the announcement from Commissioner Holly Jones, sent via her email newsletter: In anticipation of the primary, I am dedicating this enews to an exceptional candidate running in District Two, Ellen Frost. Ellen Frost is a civic-minded, small business owner from Black Mountain, dedicated to her family and her community. If you live in District […]
Blog: Sunburst Trout vs Red Stag Grill in WNC Chefs Challenge
Graham Averill, who blogs at daddy-drinks.com, has a rather funny recap of the April 10 WNC Chefs Challenge between the Grand Bohemian’s Red Stag Grill and Sunburst Trout Farm’s food development team. Sunburst Trout was victorious by a tiny margin — in fact, the group of professional judges scored both teams at a dead tie. […]
Boone creates independant restaurant group using AIR as example
Boone is creating an independent restaurant group, Boone Independent Restaurants (BIR) which they say they’re modeling after Asheville’s AIR. From the Mountain Times, based in Boone: The newly formed organization called Boone Independent Restaurants was created by the owners of two well-known local establishments, Casa Rustica and Pepper’s, which have existed in the High Country […]
MedWest-Harris to offer free shoulder screenings on May 3
From the press release: MedWest-Harris Rehabilitation Services hosting free shoulder screenings May 3 Sylva, N.C. – MedWest Health System is sponsoring free shoulder screenings from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, May 3 at MedWest-Harris Rehabilitation Services on the MedWest-Harris campus in Sylva. Licensed physical therapist Grant Shanks, PT will conduct the screenings and provide recommendations […]