From the press release: WHAT: After more than two years of hard work to provide a better life for their children, a group of mothers will graduate from the Buncombe County Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program on July 10. NFP is a voluntary, evidence-based program that pairs registered nurses with low-income, first-time mothers. Through regular in-home […]
News Bulletins
Toubab Krewe holds a giveaway for VIP tickets to Carnavalito
According to a press release, local Afro-Americana fusion band Toubab Krewe will giveaway a pair of tickets to this weekend’s Carnavalito festival (a $102 value), held at Pisgah Breweing. (Xpress will feature a full story on this festival in this week’s print issue and online.) Here’s how to win the tickets for Friday and Saturday, […]
Hayden Rogers earns DCCC’s top-tier candidate designation
Here’s the press release from the campaign of 11th Congressional District Democratic candidate Hayden Rogers: Hayden Rogers Earns DCCC’s Top-Tier Candidate Designation Exclusive “Red to Blue” Designation Proves Rogers on Target to Win Brasstown, NC — Today Hayden Rogers announced that he has earned a spot in the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s (DCCC) highly competitive […]
Asheville’s Sam Powers earns 2012 Economic Developer of the Year
PRESS RELEASE from the North Carolina Economic Developers Association The North Carolina Economic Developers Association selected Sam Powers, Director of Economic Development for the City of Asheville, as the 2012 Economic Developer of the Year in recognition of his outstanding achievement. “Sam Powers’ tremendous work ethic has resulted in significant revenue and job creation throughout […]
29th Annual Folkmoot USA Festival Begins July 18
Here’s the press release from the Folkmoot Festival: Waynesville, NC – The 29th Folkmoot Festival will take place July 18 – 29, 2012. Dancers and musicians in colorful traditional costumes from the countries of New Zealand, France, Belgium, Indonesia, Peru, Philippines, Serbia, Puerto Rico, Ukraine and Hawaii, USA are expected to appear in over 70 […]
Former candidate Eichenbaum praises Meadows and Patterson but doesn’t endorse either
Here’s the message from Dr. Dan Eichenbaum via his email newsletter: I have had several opportunities to get to know both of these fine men. I find their intentions and goals to become District 11 Congressman honorable, and most of their positions would mirror my own were I a candidate today. Mark and Vance have […]
David Gantt discusses county employee longevity pay
Here’s the latest message and video from Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Chair David Gantt via his campaign’s email newsletter: Focus on the Budget: County Employee Longevity Pay The last Buncombe County Commission meeting before the summer break was perhaps the most important of the year, with the Board voting on the next county budget. […]
Air quality forecast: Monday, July 9 — MODERATE (yellow)
Monday, July 9, 2012 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville (ridge tops are predicted to be code green). This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For forecasts over the weekend, please visit http://xapps.enr.state.nc.us/aq/ForecastCenter.
Buddhist temple Urban Dharma celebrates opening in Asheville
Here’s the press release from Urban Dharma: Urban Dharma, Asheville’s only downtown Buddhist temple, located at 29 Page Avenue (across from Grove Arcade) is celebrating its grand opening from July 15-‐22 with the construction of a sand-‐mandala and other related educational and spiritual events. This grand opening week will provide a rare opportunity to experience […]
Sierra Nevada will start hiring early next year, Times-News reports
From BlueRidgeNow.com (Hendersonville’s Times-News): Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. officials say the employment process for the first jobs at its future facility in Mills River should begin early next year. The company plans to relocate about 10 employees from its base operation in Chico, Calif., to the Western North Carolina site, but all other jobs will […]
Keever campaign holds July 19 event at Asheville Pizza Company
Dear friend, You’re invited to help welcome Patsy back to Western North Carolina after two (grueling) months in Raleigh! Join us on Thursday, July 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., for a Welcome Home, Patsy celebration to be held at the Asheville Brewing Company, 77 Coxe Avenue in downtown Asheville. Food and drink will be […]
Beijing Review editor visits Asheville, Warren Wilson College
On Thursday, July 6, 2012, Beijing Review ‘s Ms. Wei Huang, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the North American Bureau based in New York City, toured Asheville and, in particular, Warren Wilson College. In his “Learn Chinese Business” blog, Ashevillean Jonathan Poston described the visit: … Beijing Review is China’s national English news weekly; featuring, in English, […]
Air quality forecast: Sunday, July 8 — MODERATE (yellow)
Sunday, July 8, 2012 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For forecasts over the weekend, please visit http://xapps.enr.state.nc.us/aq/ForecastCenter.
Progress Energy’s new merger with Duke Energy now under scrutiny from attorney general
Both the North Carolina attorney general and the N.C. Utilities Commission have opened their own investigations into questions concerning the surprise departure of former Progress Energy CEO Bill Johnson immediately following the merger of his former company with the larger Duke Energy. The merger had been premised, during deliberations, on Johnson’s becoming the CEO of […]
N.C. Utilities Commission will hold hearing, investigate ouster of Progress Energy CEO
The North Carolina Utilities Commission recently approved the merger of Progress Energy and Duke Energy. But the surprise July 2 dismissal of Progress CEO Bill Johnson has been decried as a lack of good faith and the Utilities Commission has scheduled a July 10 hearing on the matter. The North Carolina attorney general is also […]
Director of N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences retires
From the press release from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – Dr. Betsy Bennett today announced her retirement, effective at the end of December, after more than two decades as director of the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences. Bennett’s drive and vision, with the support of donors, volunteers and staff, expanded […]
Mission Health one of four N.C. hospitals participating in traumatic brain injury clinical trial
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Mission Health today announced that researchers from its Trauma Services and Research Institute are participating in a global phase III, multi-center trial that tests progesterone infusion for the treatment of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Known as the SyNAPSe® clinical trial, the study is evaluating […]
Local named to Merit List of Oxford College in Georgia
From the press release: ATLANTA, GA. (07/05/2012)(readMedia)– Jordan Hamlin of Asheville, N.C. (28806) was named to the Merit List of Oxford College, the two-year liberal arts division of Emory University located in Oxford, Ga., for the 2012 spring semester. Students must earn a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the previous semester to […]
Celebrate Brittany in Asheville on July 10
From the press release: Asheville, NC – Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will host Celebrate Brittany workshops each Tuesday, beginning July 10 at 2pm at the Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove Street in Asheville. Explore the legends, music, and dance of Northern France and discover the other Celts. Join in the fun of this […]
Vegan blogger seriously adores Asheville
The writer of the blog, Will Travel for Vegan Food, has embarked on a year-long quest to visit all of the vegan food-focused in the United States: “My tour officially started on my 5 year vegan-versary – August 27th 2011. The plan is to visit as many, if not every single one, of the 100% […]
First annual Hotter than Haiti 10K announced, will help Consider Haiti (formerly Mission Manna)
From the press release: The first annual Hotter than Haiti 10K race will take place on Saturday, August 11 starting at 8:00 AM. The race will be hosted by the Asheville Outdoor Center in West Asheville. This event supports Consider Haiti, a non-profit organization based in Asheville whose one objective is to promote the health and welfare of […]