Here’s the press release from FairVote FairVote Report Highlights ‘Dubious’ Elections in U.S. House Elections in North Carolina Analysis of Congressional Elections in North Carolina Shows History of Uncompetitive Elections Changed in 2010 Washington, DC – 5/9/2012 – A new report by FairVote shows that, due to winner-take-all voting rules, congressional elections in North Carolina’s […]
News Bulletins
APD seeks help finding missing woman
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Tuesday, 05-09-12, at approx. 6:30 pm; Officers with the Asheville Police Department responded to the station and met with the parents of Jasmin Nicole Melton of Burnsville. The parents advised that they wanted to report her missing after not hearing from her since 05-08-12 at […]
Tonight at the Asheville Art Museum: Discussion with esteemed Motherwell scholar, Mary Ann Caws
Here’s the press release: Asheville Art Museum (East Wing, Upper Level) $5 for Members $7 + Museum Admission for Non-Members Learn more here. A personal friend and colleague of artist Robert Motherwell during his lifetime, Dr. Mary Ann Caws has written a number of biographies on the artist, including Robert Motherwell: With Pen and Brush. […]
OM Sanctuary to host Richmond Hill Inn estate sale
From the press release from OM Sanctuary: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 2012) — The glamour and intrigue of the Richmond Hill Inn estate is making its final appearance as one cohesive whole. OM Sanctuary, the new owners of the iconic Inn, will be hosting an estate sale Thursday, May 24 – Saturday, May 26 from 9 […]
Loss raises questions about Asheville mayor’s future
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: That Mayor Terry Bellamy would lose in her effort to win a seat in Congress came as a surprise for some. That she would suffer such a walloping loss left political observers stunned enough Wednesday to question Bellamy’s political future despite her determined rise from childhood poverty […]
Asheville Fire Department to offer free summer camp about firefighting
From the press release: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a firefighter? Now is the chance for 25 middle school aged children to do just that. Fire Escape is a 3 day summer camp put on by the Asheville Fire Department and is FREE of charge. This summer camp will […]
APD arrests suspect in West Asheville break-in
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – After an extensive investigation by Asheville Police Detectives; Officers have arrested Tasha Leigh Ashe, of Big Cove Rd. in Candler for the crimes associated with the Breaking and Entering that occurred on April 28, 2012 on Pennsylvania Ave., in West Asheville. The West Asheville neighborhood of […]
Panama Travelogue at Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited on May 20
Here’s the press release: Panama Travelogue at Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited Store on Sunday May 20 The Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited store is pleased to announce our next upcoming travel and nature program in our travelogue series at 3 PM on Sunday 20 May. WBU Owners, Simon Thompson and Chris Jaquette have visited the rainforests […]
AVL 2nd Saturday May 12, 2012
Wow, AVL 2nd Saturday is big this month. There are Mother’s Day themed events @ The Village Potters, Odyssey Studios & Desert Moon Designs Gallery… Fast Lane Electric Bikes Grand Opening… glass blowing & electricity music workshops, demos on paper mache, wheel throwing as well as a ton of open studios down in the River […]
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy celebrates 50,000 acres preserved
from the website… event on May 1th at 6:00 p.m. Join the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy & friends for a special event to honor our members and celebrate our milestone in protecting over 50,000 acres! • Live Music – by April Fools Old-Time String Band • Great Local Food – by Nona Mia/Ritrovo • Raffle […]
UNC Asheville’s ‘writers at home’ concludes Sunday, May 20th
from UNC Asheville press release The Writers at Home spring series concludes with readings by contributors to recent issues of “The Great Smokies Review,” the online literary magazine published by UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program. This event is free and open to the public and begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Malaprop’s […]
Program on wilderness May 23rd in Brevard
From a press release The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina, The Wilderness Society and Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards will present ‘Our Past and Future in Wilderness: An evening of inspiration’ on Wednesday, May 23 at the Transylvania Public Library. The doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the program beginning at 7:00 p.m. […]
Clean Air Excellence Awards being presented on Monday, May 14th
From a WNCRAQA press release Since 2004, the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) has been giving special recognition to local businesses and other organizations that have gone above and beyond air quality rules and regulations to implement voluntary, innovative programs that reduce air pollution in our region. This year, with the assistance […]
LAB looks for new head brewer, has plenty of beer in the meantime
The founding brewer of the Lexington Avenue Brewery resigned today, the Citizen-Times reports. The brewer, Ben Pierson has been at the LAB since it opened, a left due to contract dispute, the AC-T says. Here’s more: “Pierson, who previously worked at Asheville’s Green Man Brewing Co., said he will ‘immediately’ begin looking for another job. […]
Grandfather Mountain offers “Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble” tours June 2-17
The showy rose-lavender blooms that decorate Grandfather’s slopes and indicate the beginning of another breathtaking summer on the mountain have arrived early this year. The mild winter that brought an early advent for other floral mountain displays will likely move this year’s spectacular showcase of rhododendron on the Mountain forward as well. The “Remarkable Rhododendron […]
Asheville Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty, tickets available now
From the press release from Asheville Ballet: A spectacular professional production of the full original ballet from Imperial Russia interpreted and performed by Asheville’s own, and only, Professional Resident Ballet Company, directed by Ann Dunn. As part of its 52nd Season performing for Western North Carolina audiences, The Asheville Ballet performs Sleeping Beauty at Diana […]
Wildlife commission reminds people to leave young wildlife alone — no matter how cute
From the press release from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission: RALEIGH, N.C. (May 8, 2012) — Pups, cubs, chicks, kits and other young wildlife are an important —and welcome — harbinger of spring in North Carolina. But the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is reminding people that feeding them can hurt the wildlife and jeopardize […]
Park Ridge Health announces nominees for N.C. nurses award
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (May 8, 2012) – Park Ridge Health is excited to announce its nominees for the Great 100 Nurses in North Carolina award: Debra Williams, R.N., M.S.N., and Kristin Seifried, R.N., B.S.N. Debra Williams has served as In-service Coordinator in the Clinical Education Department at Park […]
New position created in WNC to support childhood nutrition
From the press release: Swannanoa, NC (May 8, 2012) –In 2008, just as Michelle Obama was entering the White House in Washington, DC, a childcare center in the mountains of Western North Carolina was developing a way to bring quality nutrition to their young children by using the colors of the rainbow as a guide. […]
State GOP chair comments on Amendment One vote
PRESS RELEASE (North Carolina GOP): NCGOP Chairman Robin Hayes: “Today citizens across the state of North Carolina voted to define marriage in our constitution. Passing this Amendment required support from Republicans, Democrats, and Independent voters. This is a defining day for traditional values in North Carolina, and I’m proud to have voted for protecting marriage.”
National Democrat Party Chair Debbie Wasserman comments on Amendment One vote
PRESS RELEASE DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement today on the passage of Amendment One in North Carolina: “The passage of Amendment One in North Carolina is very disappointing. It unfairly singles out gay and lesbian Americans and is discriminatory. I’m proud that President Obama opposed Amendment One, as he has long […]