Here’s the press release from the office of Rep. Patrick McHenry: Washington, D.C.-Last week, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee on TARP, Financial Services and Bailouts of Public and Private Programs, received the Friend of Farm Bureau Award from local representatives of the farming community. Julie Lehmann of Gaston County, Cathy Lewis […]
News Bulletins
Occupy Asheville will mark OWS one-year anniversary with rally this afternoon
Announcement from Occupy Asheville organizer Lindsey Miguelez. In case of rain, protesters will meet at City Hall: September 17th, Occupy Asheville will commemorate the one year anniversary of OWS with a march, rally, and 99 second soapbox. We’ll meet at Pritchard Park at 4:30, and march to the “free speech zone” and location of the […]
Local league celebrates voters as nation observes Constitution Day
Here’s the press release from the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe: Asheville, September 17 – This month, League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County is marking Constitution Day, the anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution, by encouraging new voters to get registered. “I challenge anyone who has not yet registered to vote […]
Photographer Jonathan Welch takes on the Appalachian Trail — UPDATED
Many readers will remember Jonathan Welch as the former staff photographer here at Mountain Xpress: He is off on new adventures — one of a lifetime — and we wish him the best of luck and will follow his progress here. The read more link will be reset to his latest blog post as we […]
Cold Springs shelter closed for repairs
Here’s the press release from the USDA Forest Service: FRANKLIN, N.C., Sept. 14, 2012 — The USDA Forest Service today announced that Cold Springs Shelter on the Appalachian Trail (AT) has been closed for repairs. The Forest Service estimates that the shelter will be reopened after December 15. The Nantahala Hiking Club will conduct the […]
RiverLink to offer Sept. 27 tour of river district
Here’s the press release from RiverLink: Asheville — The RiverLink Bus Tour offers answers about Asheville’s past, present and future: What is the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan and what does it hold for Asheville’s future? What are the plans for the old Cotton Mill down on Riverside Drive? How did the Flood of 1916 change […]
Grandfather Mountain to host special Oct. 6 nightime program
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN TO HOST “CREATURES OF THE NIGHT AND BONFIRE DELIGHT” OCTOBER 6 GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC – Grandfather Mountain offers an opportunity to experience the wonder of the mountain at nighttime this October. “Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight” is a special program on October 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. that allows […]
Asheville hosts American Chestnut Summit Friday-Sunday Oct. 19-21
Press release from the American Chestnut Foundation From October 19-21, the beautiful, trendsetting, mountain mini-city of Asheville, N.C., will host the 2012 American Chestnut Summit, a celebration of science, hope and environmental restoration. Presented by The American Chestnut Foundation and USDA Forest Service, the Summit will focus on recent developments in restoring the American chestnut […]
Forest Service to conduct prescribed burn at Bent Creek
Full announcement from the U.S. Forest Service: ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 14, 2012 — The USDA Forest Service plans to conduct a one-day prescribed fire on 33 acres of forest in the Bent Creek Experimental Forest in late September or October. The prescribed fire will occur on three small parcels of 10, 14, and 9 acres. […]
Asheville’s Toubab Krewe is raising money for Malian refugees
Here’s the press release from Asheville band Toubab Krewe, which is trying to raise funds for Malian refugees. In addition to its benefit show in New York, the band is reaching out to its Asheville fans to donate online using the links below. TOUBAB KREWE PRESENTS “MUSICIANS FOR MALI” CONCERT BENEFIT AT CITY WINERY IN […]
Asheville City Council will hold joint Sept. 18 water system meeting with state legislators
From the City Clerk’s Office: The Asheville City Council has invited our state legislators to attend a joint City Council/State Legislators meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. in the US Cellular Center Banquet Hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the progress of good faith negotiations relating to the […]
Walter Dalton to talk jobs in Asheville Monday
Here’s the press release from the Walter Dalton campaign: Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton, the Democratic candidate for Governor, will visit the Bent Creek Institute in Asheville on Monday to discuss his jobs plan. The Bent Creek Institute specializes in research and development for North Carolina specialty crop growers and botanical medicine developers and processors. Dalton’s […]
RiverLink bus tours begin Sept. 27
Full announcement from RiverLink: Asheville — The RiverLink Bus Tour offers answers about Asheville’s past, present and future: What is the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan and what does it hold for Asheville’s future? What are the plans for the old Cotton Mill down on Riverside Drive? How did the Flood of 1916 change the river […]
Mission Health donates $15,000 to support Iraq and Afghanistan veterans
Press Release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 12, 2012) – Mission Health is proud to announce its partnership with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Mission Health contributed $15,000 to the IAVA’s Veteran Support Fund. The Veteran Support Fund is a […]
Mainstay to host 5th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event
Press Release Mainstay, the Henderson County domestic violence prevention and awareness organization is “kicking off” October as National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month by hosting their 5th annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes. This funny fundraiser will be held on Friday, October 12th from 4:30-6:00 pm followed by family games and a sock […]
WNCAP releases details about its annual “Raise Your Hand” benefit
Press release From the Western North Carolina AIDS Project September 12, 2012 – Everything is in high gear for this year’s “Raise Your Hand” dinner and auction on Saturday, September 29th to benefit WNCAP, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project. The iconic event, now in its 24th year, hopes to generate $100,000 to meet the […]
Lamaze International recognizes director of The Baby Place
Press Release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (September 12, 2012) – Beth Cassidy, B.S.N., R.N.C.-O.B., L.C.C.E., director of The Baby Place at Park Ridge Health, has been selected as a Fellow of the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators (F.A.C.C.E.) by Lamaze International. This title recognizes Cassidy for her contributions to childbirth education and efforts […]
New year of PARI SciGirls programs begins Sept. 25
Press Release From Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) (September 11, 2012) – Area girls ages 9-14 are invited to kick off a new year of PARI SciGirls programs Tuesday, September 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Brevard High School Senior Erika Williams will discuss efforts to save forests in North Carolina and present ways young […]
New health and human services building at WCU completed
Press Release From Blueplate PR September 10, 2012 (Asheville, NC) – Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee (PBC+L), an award-winning architectural firm with offices in Asheville and Raleigh, NC, has completed Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Sciences Building, the first building on WCU’s new 344-acre Millennial Campus. The 160,000-square-foot building includes classrooms, research and teaching […]
StateTech magazine profiles wireless upgrades at Asheville’s U.S. Cellular Center
Did you know that Asheville’s civic center — now dubbed the U.S. Cellular Center — has gigabit wireless service? StateTech — a publication that “helps state and local government IT leaders evaluate and implement technology to help organizations work better, smarter and at less cost — profiles the update in a Sept. 14 post by […]
City seeks applicants for boards and commissions
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be a part […]