Press release From The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design at UNC Asheville: The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design (CCCD) at UNC Asheville is pleased to announce the 2012 Craft Research Fund grant awards. This is the center’s 8th year of annual awards to advance, expand and support research about craft in the United […]
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N.C. League of Conservation Voters sees gains in elections
Press release from N.C. League of Conservation Voters In spite of an election season where environmental issues were seldom mentioned, voters turned out to elect pro-conservation candidates. Of the 18 NCLCV endorsed NC Senate candidates, 11 were victorious. The NC House saw an equally satisfying run with 32 of the 50 endorsed candidates claiming the […]
Campaign for Southern Equality hails marriage referendum victories
Full announcement from the Campaign for Southern Equality: Last night was historic. For the first time, marriage equality has won at the ballot box. In Maryland and Maine, marriage equality will become law of the land, while discrimination was defeated in Minnesota. We’re still waiting on an official result in Washington, but current returns show […]
Gantt thanks supporters for giving him another term
Here’s the message from from Buncombe County Board of Commissioner’s Chairman David Gantt, who won another four year term in the position Nov. 6 after soundly defeating Republican challenger J.B. Howard. Gantt sent this message Nov. 7 to supporters via his email newsletter: Thank You Thank you for all the time, commitment, and energy given […]
AFD on scene of fatal fire in East Asheville
The Asheville Fire Department is reporting a structure fire, now under control, with a confirmed fatality. The address of the fire is 25 Mountain View Road in East Asheville. The victim was described, according to AFD officials, as a middle-aged white male, the only occupant of the home. More on this as information is available.
Rogers’ statement on 11th Congressional District results
Here’s the press release from the campaign of Democrat Hayden Rogers, who lost his bid against Republican Mark Meadows to represent the 11th District of Western North Carolina in the U.S. Congress: Rogers Statement on 11th Congressional District Results “I entered this race nine months ago because I care about the people of these mountains. […]
Statement from McHenry on his win over Keever
Here’s the press release from the campaign of incumbent Republican Patrick McHenry, who defeated Democratic challenger Patsy Keever in the 10th District Congressional race: Patrick McHenry overwhelmingly won his re-election bid for Congress on Tuesday. With the majority of precincts in the seven counties reporting completely, McHenry has 57 percent of the total vote against […]
Asheville City Council will gather at Pack’s Tavern, Bellamy to speak on water referendum
Asheville City Council will gather at Pack’s Tavern at 8:30 p.m., and Mayor Terry Bellamy will make a statement on the results of the water referendum.
Project Vote calls on N.C. election officials to protect rights of Warren Wilson voters
Project Vote, a national nonpartisan voting rights group released the following press release on Nov. 5 in response to the confusing voting and ballot situation at Warren Wilson College in Swananoa. Project Vote Calls on NC Election Officials to Protect the Rights of College Voters Due to redistricting confusion, ballots in question for voters at […]
Leaders of indie-rock outfit stephaniesid to perform with UNC-Asheville percussion ensemble
Press release from UNC Asheville News Seervices Vocalist Stephanie Morgan and keyboard artist Chuck Lichtenberger of Stephanie’s Id will join UNC Asheville’s Percussion Ensemble as part of a concert which will also feature the UNC Asheville String Quartet. The music begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 in Lipinsky Auditorium. The concert will open with […]
Dog house drive for Haywood Animal Control
Press release from Laura Wright Got an old doghouse you’re not using? In memory of Peggy Irwin (March 30, 1948-October 17, 2012), founder of ChainFree Asheville, I am organizing a “doghouse drive” to collect used and new, clean, intact doghouses to give to Haywood County Animal Control in order for Animal Control to take them […]
Community Forum on Downtown Policing Thursday
The Asheville Police Department, the City of Asheville and the Asheville Downtown Association are partnering to host a Community Forum on Downtown Policing on Thursday, November 8 at 9am in the Banquet Hall of the U.S. Cellular Center. Attendees will learn more about how the Asheville Police Department polices downtown and the structure of the […]
Almost 3 million North Carolinians cast ballots in early voting, Civitas Institute estimates
Press release from the Civitas Institute The Civitas Institute’s NC Vote Tracker (ncvotetracker.com) allows you to analyze the trends as the final early voting statistics roll in. Every day, ncvotetracker.com updates official early voting statistics and puts them into an easy-to-use format. NC Vote Tracker illuminates the voting by county, party, legislative districts, race and […]
New evidence shows power of East Coast earthquakes, U.S. Geological Survey reports
Press release from the U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake shaking in the eastern United States can travel much farther and cause damage over larger areas than previously thought. U.S. Geological Survey scientists found that last year’s magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Virginia triggered landslides at distances four times farther—and over an area 20 times larger—than previous research […]
Forest Service waives fees for veterans at Whiteside Mountain, Whitewater Falls on Nov. 10-12
Press release From the U.S. Forest Service The U.S. Forest Service today announced that day-use fees at Whiteside Mountain and Whitewater Falls in the Nantahala National Forest will be waived on Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 10-12. The fee waivers are offered in cooperation with other federal agencies under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Day-use […]
Warren Wilson’s message to students about voting confusion
The day before election day, Warren Wilson College faculty and students continued to work with the Buncombe County Board of Elections to try to sort out confusion over the proper ballots and voting locations for campus residents. This email was sent today, Nov. 5, at about 5:30 p.m. to all Warren Wilson College students and […]
Acoustic Syndicate’s holiday show
On the heels of a 20th Anniversary tour, and completion of a seventh studio album (due out in 2013), newgrass folk-rockers Acoustic Syndicate recently announced a trio of holiday shows in North Carolina. The Asheville date is set for Friday, Nov. 23 at the Orange Peel. 9 p.m., $15 advance or $17 day of show. […]
Diamond Brand’s “Step Out & Shop” to benefit Diana Wortham
On Thursday, Nov. 15, Diamond Brand Outdoors (2623 Hendersonville Road) holds a fundraiser to benefit the ongoing programs of Diana Wortham Theatre. According to a press release, “Step Out & Shop at Diamond Brand Outdoors to benefit Diana Wortham Theatre, with a one-night storewide 20% savings, live entertainment by jazz trio Jazzville, prizes, and Luella’s […]
Volunteers Needed for Asheville Holiday Parade and JingleFest
The Asheville Downtown Association is seeking volunteers for the 66th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade and JingleFest on Saturday, November 17. Volunteers are needed in various areas including setup and breakdown, parade lineup and egress, parade marshals along the route, games and activities assistance at JingleFest and more. Find out more here. A volunteer orientation will […]
Land of the Sky partners with agencies to host event for family caregivers
Press release From the Land-of-Sky Regional Council Land-of-Sky Regional Council’s Family Caregiver Support Program is partnering with aging and community service providers to host Fun Friday for Family Caregivers at Fletcher Calvary Episcopal Church from 10:00am to 2:00 pm on Fri November 9th. They invite all family caregivers to attend this free event and join […]
Forest Service Asks Public to Help Prevent Wildfires
Press release from U.S. Forrest Service The U.S. Forest Service today asked visitors and residents near the Pisgah, Nantahala, Uwharrie and Croatan National Forests to help prevent wildfires this fall. In the past week, debris burning and unattended campfires ignited several small wildfires that were quickly extinguished in the mountains and piedmont of North Carolina. […]