Here’s the press release from Just Economics: Just Economics, a local nonprofit organization most known for promoting living wages, announces an increase in the local living wage rate for 2013. Just Economics uses a formula based on the local cost of living to determine the local living wage rate and how that wage rate is […]
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WNC biofuels project receives $766,256 grant
Press release from AdvantageWest January 16, 2012 – Officials with AdvantageWest and the Biofuels Center of North Carolina announced today that a consortium of Western North Carolina partners will receive a grant of $766,256 from the Biofuels Center, which will measurably advance the biofuels industry in the region. It is the largest single award ever […]
Broadway Club: Bus trips for theater fans
“Diana Wortham Theatre is too small for large Broadway productions, so we’ve decided to go on the road!” says a press release. The local theater introduced its Intersections Broadway Club which will travel by bus to Broadways series productions at The Peace Center in Greenville, S.C. “Dinner is included as well as a few activities […]
New Belgium seeks submissions for 2013 Clips film festival
According to a press release, New Belgium Brewing has put out the call for inspired short films for its touring beer and film festival. “Now simply called ‘Clips,’ the roving film festival wants your filmmaking prowess for its 2013 show. To enter, upload your film to www.newbelgiumclips.com.” Submissions are accepted now through April 15; New […]
City of Asheville’s water line evaluation causing discolored water for some residents
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville Water Resources is currently under contract with Brown and Caldwell engineering firm to assess the condition of two large main transmission lines located in the Black Mountain and Swannanoa areas. This critical pipe infrastructure is responsible for delivering an average of 16.5 million gallons […]
Applications sought for 43rd annual Youth Legislative Assembly
Full announcement from the North Carolina Department of Administration: RALEIGH – The Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office of the N.C. Department of Administration will accept applications through Feb. 18 for the 43rd annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA), to be held March 15-17 in Raleigh. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. […]
Democratic Party marks passing of Asheville resident Dr. Wallace Hyde
From the North Carolina Democratic Party: Fellow Democrats. North Carolina’s legendary Democrat, Dr. Wallace Hyde of Raleigh has passed away after a 20 year battle against Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Hyde grew up in Graham County in the North Carolina mountains. He earned a BS Degree and a Master’s Degree from Western Carolina University. He received […]
APD looking for possible fourth vehicle involved in traffic fatality
From the Asheville Police Department: During this investigation, it has been brought to our attention that a possible a 4th vehicle was involved in last night’s collision. We are requesting any information on a small white passenger vehicle that was traveling west on US 70 (Tunnel Rd). This car may have turned onto the parkway […]
Blue Ridge Toastmasters offers “Speak Up Asheville” workshop, Feb. 4-Feb. 25
Press release From Blue Ridge Toastmasters (club #8215) The Blue Ridge Toastmasters Club is presenting a four-week “Speak-Up Asheville” Public Speaking Workshop. This program is open to the public and will enhance participant’s ability to present their ideas with confidence, speak with authority, respond with poise and impact, relate to their audience, and improve their […]
City of Asheville seeking applicants for school board
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: The Asheville City Schools district is seeking interested individuals to fill three seats on the Board of Education. Two of these seats are being vacated by Board Chairman Gene Bell and Vice Chairman Al Whitesides, who have completed two 4-year terms and one is held by Peggy Dalman, […]
New Belgium Brewing becomes 100 percent employee-owned company
Here’s the press release from New Belgium Brewing, which is in the process of building a big new production facility in Asheville that will eventually employ at least 150 local workers: ESOP purchases remainder of founder’s shares as company looks to future (FORT COLLINS, CO) January 15, 2013 – New Belgium Brewing is excited to […]
Funds available for juvenile delinquent interventions
Full announcement from Buncombe County: Approximately $508,064 in state funding will be awarded to local non-profits and public agencies to assist in funding a variety of innovative projects for delinquent and at-risk youth. There will be a mandatory Applicant Orientation meeting on January 18, 2013 to be held in the Buncombe County Training Room, located […]
Small business service providers form Spark Tank group
Full announcement from Spark Tank: There are many non-profit and government-related agencies in communities across the state with the stated purpose of providing “business development and support resources to small businesses.” The members of these organizations may know each other; they may run into each other at events; they may even, occasionally, refer a customer […]
Riverlink will hold Jan. 23 community meeting on Kenilworth stormwater plans
Full announcement from Riverlink: Please join us at St. Luke’s Church, Wednesday January 23rd, 5pm-7pm to learn about the Ross Creek Stormwater Improvement Project within Chunns Cove and Kenilworth Neighborhood. Ross Creek Watershed is a highly urbanized watershed that extends from the I-240 cut to Swannanoa River Road, and includes Tunnel Road and the Chunns […]
APD: pedestrian struck, dragged for several miles, dies
From the Asheville Police Department: At 6:57 pm APD Officers were dispatched to a report of a pedestrian struck on Tunnel Road near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Initial reports are that the subject was possibly hit by more than one car and dragged from the scene. Subject was dragged for several miles to College Street […]
A-B Tech culinary students win gold medal in state competition
If the culinary department at A-B Tech had a trophy room, it would be pretty brilliant. In 2012, the American Culinary Federation awarded graduate Daniel Gorman the title of Best Young Chef in the World. In 2011, the A-B Tech team took home the silver medal from the American Culinary Federation Student Team Championship. In […]
Community Foundation of Hendersonville offers a fisheries, wildlife scholarship
Press Release The Community Foundation of Henderson County is pleased to announce the availability of The Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited William L. Arbuckle Memorial Scholarship for the 2013-2014 Academic Year. The scholarship is a $1,000 award and is offered for any student accepted to an accredited degree granting college or university within the Southern […]
Asheville Tea Party urges support for ‘National Gun Appreciation Day’
Here’s the press release from the Asheville Tea Party: Asheville Tea Party (ATP) is joining other freedom loving groups across the United States to celebrate the First National Gun Appreciation Day on Saturday, January 19th at Bear Arms Shooting Range in Brevard, North Carolina. The First National Gun Appreciation Day is the brainchild of Larry […]
Wed. Jan. 16 East-West Asheville neighborhood meeting change announced
Press release from East West Asheville neighborhood association Just a reminder: the EWANA Neighborhood-wide meeting this Wednesday starts at 6:00pm and has been changed to HALL FLETCHER ELEMENTARY (from Sol’s Reprieve). On the agenda: – adopting bylaws and confirming an interim board – a virtual presentation of the New Belgium plant led by brewery representatives […]
A-B Tech sees eight percent enrollment increase
Full announcement from A-B Tech: A-B Tech Community College showed a nearly 8 percent increase for spring enrollment Monday, bucking the national trend of flat or declining enrollment among community colleges. The College had 7,729 credit students signed up for class – compared to 7,179 at the same time last year, for a 7.7 percent […]
Clean Air Excellence Awards accepting nominations
Full announcement from the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency: Through the annual Clean Air Excellence Awards Program, the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) will recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made valuable contributions to air quality in Buncombe County. It recognizes unregulated improvements to air quality emissions or voluntary […]