The YWCA of Asheville is now accepting nominations for the 16th annual YWCA Tribute to Women of Influence (TWIN) Awards event which will be held on Thursday, September 20 at Pack Place and the Diana Wortham Theatre. The YWCA TWIN award recognizes women who are role models in their professions and the community. Each nominee […]
News Bulletins
Anti-Amendment One coalition urges supporters to continue fight
Full statement from the Coalition to Protect All NC Families: Tonight’s results were disappointing, not just for gay and lesbian North Carolinians, but for the hundreds of thousands of non-traditional families who may face the harmful impact of Amendment One. Our campaign may have fallen short this evening, but your work over the past several […]
Statement from Campaign for Southern Equality on Amendment One passage
This is a hard night. As I sit in Wilson, N.C. I’m thinking most about the LGBT youth across the state who, for months now, have been hearing increasingly vitriolic messages that they are less than. My heart is heavy for them, and heavy with the news that Amendment One has passed. But that’s not […]
NY Times article on Amendment One passage
From the New York Times, As expected, North Carolinians voted in large numbers on Tuesday for an amendment that would ban same-sex marriages, partnerships and civil unions, becoming the 30th state in the country and the last in the South to include a prohibition on gay marriage in the state constitution. About half a million […]
Open house event to be held at the Harvest House on May 31
From the press release: Asheville, NC – Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will host an Open House Community Day at the Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road, on Thursday, May 31, from 10:30am until 2:30 pm. Harvest House is a community center that specializes in activities for senior citizens and adults. Asheville area seniors and […]
Daily Dish features Black Mountain letter on Amendment One
Andrew Sullivan’s popular political blog, the Daily Dish, has featured a letter from a Black Mountain resident on Amendment One: Reporting from Black Mountain, NC. It didn’t hit home until last night when my wife came back after seeing a vote Amendment One sign stuck on the corner of the street where our two friends […]
APD, Buncombe Sheriff apply for Justice Assistance grant
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville is applying for funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 2012 Local Solicitation program. This US Department of Justice funding is provided to enhance partnerships between federal, state and local governments to create safer communities through preventing or reducing […]
BRFV releases statement on environmental testing following salmonella outbreak
From a press release: In a proactive and cautionary move, Blue Ridge Food Ventures, a shared-use food production facility in Buncombe County, voluntarily halted our normal production schedule on April 26 after learning that one of the businesses that uses our facility, Smiling Hara, was under investigation as a possible link to the Salmonella outbreak […]
PSA: breast health screening to be offered May 21
From the press release: Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Certified Thermographer nurse, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Asheville Integrative Medicine 832 Hendersonville Rd Asheville NC 28803 Tel: 828-252-5545 On Monday, May 21, 2012, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available from 9-2 pm. Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive test that does […]
Mission Hospital thanks employees during National Hospital week
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – May 8, 2012 – Mission Hospital is joining hospitals across the country this week in celebrating National Hospital Week (May 6-12). This week Mission Hospital is thanking employees for their continued service to the community of western North Carolina. National Hospital Week, the nation’s largest […]
New Belgium says it will locate warehouse, distribution outside River Arts District, WLOS reports
WLOS reported tonight, May 7, that after meeting with local business owners and residents, New Belgium Brewery has agreed to locate the warehouse/distribution component of its new Asheville facility outside the RIver Arts District. The choice “will significantly cut down heavy truck traffic,” WLOS reported. “Where that will be hasn’t been decided yet. … They […]
A-B Tech to graduate over 1,000 on Saturday, May 12
PRESS RELEASE from A-B Tech Community College: More than 1,000 students will be candidates for degrees and diplomas when A-B Tech holds graduation ceremonies at 2 p.m. May 12 in Wilma Sherrill Center on the UNC Asheville campus. Bill Murdock, Executive Director of Eblen Charities and an A-B Tech alumus, will deliver the commencement address. […]
Annual Posana benefit for ASAP this Thursday May 10th
Since their opening in 2009, Posana Cafe has celebrated their anniversary each May by having a special fundraiser for ASAP’s Growing Minds Farm to School program. This year is no different! Posana will have a special Appalachian Grown menu from which local food lovers can order. The proceeds from that menu will support connecting farms […]
Mountain BizWorks Launches Business Expansion Series
Mountain BizWorks announces the launch of Shifting Gears, a series of business expansion courses for existing business owners – and the first course in the series, which begins in June. The first 3-session course, MODELS: Improving Money-Making Ideas, will run June 7th, 14th and 21st from 3:00 to 5:30 pm at the Mountain BizWorks office, […]
Robotics season kickoff Thursday May 10th
Thursday, May 10th the Robotics Opportunity Committee of Western North Carolina (ROCWNC.org) will host the 2012 FIRST® Kickoff event at 4H in Asheville (94 Coxe Ave) from 5:30 to 7:30PM. FIRST® is a national organization that provides four program models designed for students of all ages. The name translates: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science […]
As Asheville Transit changes, consider volunteering to be a ‘bus ambassador’
From the City of Asheville’s blog: There’s a natural connection between public transportation and interacting with people. Riding the bus sparks conversation and fosters real face time with others in the community. Now, the City of Asheville is looking for volunteers who have the knack for both to be “Bus Ambassadors” and help us introduce […]
Two Carolina Day School seniors named National Merit Scholars
Photo of Rob Croll and McKenzie Murphy courtesy of Carolina Day School From the press release from Carolina Day School: Carolina Day School seniors Rob Croll and McKenzie Murphy were named National Merit Scholars this week. This culminates their rise in the ranks from National Merit Semifinalist, to Finalist, and now to “Scholar” status. Each […]
Center for Holistic Medicine celebrates 4 years in Asheville, expands services
From the press release from the Center for Holistic Medicine: West Asheville’s Center for Holistic Medicine celebrated its 4th anniversary by giving away $14,000 in free treatments, bringing on three new practitioners, and adding five new therapies! The Center celebrated its anniversary with a special that gave anyone who signed up during the month of […]
A day hike to Gorges State Park (video)
Matt Ragland blogs: On Thursday [May 3], I went on a day hike with my friends Shawn, Sarah, and Abby the dog. It was my first trip to Gorges, the newest state park in the North Carolina system. It was beautiful! Simply a wonderful day spent with friends in one of the prettiest areas of […]
Groups reach agreement about Canton paper mill controversy
From the joint press release issued by Clean Water for North Carolina, Cocke County, Tennessee, Tennessee Chapter of the Sierra Club, Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association, Western North Carolina Alliance, and the Southern Environmental Law Center: Asheville, NC – Establishing stricter limits on the temperature of the wastewater discharged into the Pigeon River from the paper […]
The Health Adventure opens traveling exhibit, Healthier Ever After, next Friday
From the press release from The Health Adventure: Asheville, North Carolina, May 7, 2012 – The Health Adventure is proud to announce the opening of its traveling exhibit, “Healthier Ever After” on Friday, May 11. Developed by The Children’s Museum of Cleveland and fabricated by Benchmark Craftsmen, “Healthier Ever After ” is an interactive, immersive […]