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Sierra Nevada will use well water rather than Asheville water to produce beer in Mills River

While state and local officials wrestle over the fate of the Asheville Water System, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has learned it can supply most of the water the brewery will need from a well on its property in Mills River. In January, the California-based company announced it was building an East Coast expansion facility in […]

A-B Tech recognized for “exceptional performance” by N.C. Community College System

PRESS RELEASE A-B Tech Community College earns exceptional rating A-B Tech Community College is one of 16 community colleges in the state to be recognized for exceptional performance for the 2010-11 school year by the North Carolina Community College System. “We’re very proud to be among an elite group of colleges earning an exceptional rating […]

Rep. Tim Moffitt launches legislative website for House District 116

Rep. Tim Moffitt launched a new website dedicated to House District 116, the district in which he is currently running for reelection. The website, www.nc116.com, highlights legislation authored or co-sponsored by Moffitt and is totally funded by Moffitt, not taxpayer dollars. According to an email from Moffitt’s communications department, the website is not to be […]

Young Democrats of NC announce Young Democrat Day August 4

Here’s the press release from the Young Democrats of North Carolina group: YDNC Officers to Travel from Murphy to Manteo to Celebrate Young Democrats CHARLOTTE, NC – Young Democrats of North Carolina President Sam Spencer announced today that YDNC Officers will travel from Murphy to Manteo on August 4th to celebrate Young Democrat Day. “Young […]

Asheville innovators crush national record in Colorado race *VIDEO*

Young Innovators Crush National Record in Colorado | Pike’s Peak Cycling Hill Climb On July 14, 2012, FFR Trikes raced two of their production model pedal-electric recumbent trikes at Pike’s Peak Cycling Hill Climb in Colorado. FFR dominated the competition, taking first and second place while setting a new course record of 23:32- leaving the […]

Mission Health names Steven Crane as its new medical director of primary care

From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 19, 2012) – Mission Health today announced the appointment of Steven D. Crane, MD, to the position of Medical Director of Primary Care. Dr. Crane is a longstanding, respected member of the North Carolina medical community, noted for his medical practice leadership and education of […]

Executive Women’s Golf Association tees off for Western Carolina Medical Society

From the press release from the Western Carolina Medical Society: Join us for a 9-hole women-only golf tournament. This event is hosted by the Asheville Chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association and all proceeds benefit the charitable programs of the Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation. Registration is $50 and your evening will include 9 […]

Dynamite Roasting Co. raises $1,667 for Buncombe greenways

Here’s the update from Pollinate Collaborations, a local marketing company that’s working with the county to promote greenways: Connect Buncombe just accepted a check from Dynamite Roasting Co. in Black Mountain for $1,667 to support greenways. In the month of June 100 percent of proceeds from Greenways, Please coffee blend went to Connect Buncombe. The […]

NCLCV launches ‘Accountability Campaign’ with goal of rIAINF $10,000 in 10 Days

North Carolina League of Conservation Voters (NCLCV) announced today an ambitious new fundraising campaign in response to the “most shameful environmental legislative session ever.” From legalizing fracking without the proper health and property protections in place, to undermining the state’s ability to prepare for sea level rise by limiting the use of sound science (but […]

Information session for undocumented youth on immigration law change

From the Asheville-Buncombe Community Relations Council [Asheville, NC] Asheville-area undocumented youth and local organizations including Nuestro Centro, Asheville-Buncombe Community Relations Council, and the Migrant Education Program of Buncombe County Public Schools have come together in the interest of sharing accurate information about President’s Obama’s immigration policy shift concerning Deferred Action. We invite all the community […]

Open Hearts Arts Center to hold Sept. 19 talent show and fundraiser at Highland Brewing Co.

Student Talent Show and Fundraiser Wed, Sept. 19th, 6:30-10:00 PM Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC 28803 A benefit to fund the Boundless Art Program Open Hearts Arts Center is a non-profit nationally accredited, community based art program located in West Asheville for differently abled adults. Artists of Open Hearts Art Center […]

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