Full announcement from the NC Justice Center: RALEIGH (January 14, 2013) – Two of North Carolina’s leading civil rights organizations are asking state officials to reinstate a policy that allowed young immigrants who have been authorized to be in the United States and granted work permits under a federal program to receive North Carolina driver’s […]
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In trouble? Need help? Now there’s an app for that.
The advent of the 911 system was a boon to emergency response. Thousands of lives have been saved with its use. But they can’t notify your social networks, friends or family when you are in danger, or when you are out of danger. Enter Proteg-Go, a company that debuted an app to do exactly that […]
Oakley Farmers Market now accepting vendor applications
Here’s the press release from the Oakley Farmers Market organizers: (Asheville, N.C.) – The Oakley Farmers Market is now accepting vendor applications for the 2013 market season. Local farmers, value-added food producers and crafters are welcome to apply. The 2013 market will be held 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays May 9 – Oct. 24 in the parking […]
MSNBC covers Asheville group’s ‘WE DO’ campaign for marriage equality
Here’s an excerpt from the article on the MSNBC website: In the Southeast, where legal same-sex marriage remains a distant hope for many, some are challenging the law of the land in a very direct way: gay couples are requesting marriage licenses knowing they’ll face rejection under state law. Through the “We Do” campaign, organized […]
Forest services seeks feedback on controversial Courthouse Creek logging proposal
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public feedback on a controversial logging proposal in the Courthouse Creek area of Pisgah National Forest. The WNC Alliance is urging action against it. Here’s the alert from the forest service: FOREST SERVICE NEWS ALERT Jan. 11, 2013 Submit a Comment on Courthouse Creek Project PISGAH FOREST,N.C. — The […]
McHenry: It’s ‘silly season’ in congress
Here’s the update from 10th District Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry, via his email newsletter: Dear Friends, You know the silly season has arrived when the President repeatedly tells Congressional leaders that we have no spending problem, while negotiating a plan to get out from under the debt created by our spending problem. According to reports […]
Park Ridge Health announces Jan.14-20 events
Press release From Park Ridge Health Please note that a FREE presentation on diabetes management will be held Thursday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. at The Health Adventure featuring fellowship-trained, board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Aysha Inankur! Please direct inquiries and reservations to our Referral Specialist at 855-774-5433. Thank you for sharing this information with our community! […]
Evergreen Foundation awards grant to Appalachian Community Services
Press release Appalachian Community Services Appalachian Community Services announced it has received a grant of $26,244 from the Evergreen Foundation. The award will be used to fund a critical mental health program serving Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Graham, Cherokee and Clay Counties. As part of statewide budget cuts, a service known as Community Support Team […]
Huffington Post covers Asheville group’s ‘WE DO’ campaign for marriage equality
Here’s an excerpt from the Huffington Post article: This week, on a rainy day in a rural Tennessee county, Matt Griffin, Raymie Wolfe and a group of 50 or so supporters approached a classic Southern courthouse (white facade, ornate wooden portico, clock tower) and asked for a marriage license. “The clerk was very respectful,” said […]
AC-T: Bothwell emails create tension
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Cecil Bothwell told Marc Hunt exactly what he thought of him in a Sept. 12 email. “You make me want to puke,” Bothwell wrote to his fellow Asheville City Council member following a vote on a controversial downtown hotel proposal. “I am so totally embarrassed that I […]
Saturday’s high temp ties record
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: The city tied a 115-year-old record Saturday with a high temperature of 70 degrees for much of the afternoon. Meanwhile, forecasters were keeping an eye on an approaching weather system that could deluge the region with rain over the next several days. … Jeffrey Taylor, a meteorologist […]
Rays Weather warns of winter’s return by Jan. 20, cold snap by Jan. 22
In a Facebook post, RaysWeather notes, “We’ve outlined since the beginning of January our thoughts on a colder flip toward JAN 20,” and say the change “appears to be on track.” Rays also predicts that “Temperatures will become more seasonable this week, followed by a much more extreme cold snap by or around the 22nd. […]
Reuters highlights proposed NC tax changes
Reuters is highlighting the tax changes coming to several states, including North Carolina: “We have no choice but to make change,” said Bob Rucho, a Republican state senator in solidly Republican North Carolina, who is leading a push in that state for major tax changes. Rucho and other like-minded lawmakers have a plan to do […]
Groups in court to stop groundwater contamination from toxic coal ash waste
The same coalition of groups which sponsored the Oct. 2012 float-in seek remedies in court about coal ash. Photo of Oct. 2012 event by Bill Rhodes. Press release from Southern Environmental Law Center Conservation groups today went to court in an effort to protect North Carolina communities and groundwater from toxic coal ash contamination at […]
Book your spot now for the 2013 ‘Save the French Broad Float’
Press release from French Broad Riverkeeper It’s time to register for the 2013 “Save the French Broad Float”! Join the Western North Carolina Alliance for a guided tour of the French Broad River Paddle Trail starting June 8 for two, four, five, or nine days down the beautiful French Broad River. This trip always sells […]
Lowering of North Carolina flags in honor of former Senator Jean Preston
Press release from Office of the Governor Gov. Pat McCrory today ordered all North Carolina state flags on state facilities to be flown at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Monday, January 14, in honor of Senator Jean Preston, who passed away on Thursday. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday. “I am […]
No ruling yet in Merrill appeal—A C-T reports
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: A Wake County Superior Court judge on Friday listened to arguments but made no ruling in Buncombe County’s long-running dispute over seating a seventh and final county commissioner. Judge Paul Ridgeway gave no timetable for when he might issue a ruling. But he also knows that “everyone’s more or less in […]
WE DO campaign continues call for full federal equality for LGBT individuals
Press release From the Campaign for Southern Equality Asheville, N.C. (January 11, 2013) – Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) couples continue to request – and be denied – marriage licenses in their hometowns across the South as the WE DO Campaign grows across the South. At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Jan. 11th, LGBT couples […]
Former city staffer John Miall says he’ll run for Asheville mayor, Citizen-Times reports
from the Asheville Citizen-Times “Former Asheville official running for mayor” by Mark Barrett Former city employee John Miall announced his candidacy for mayor this morning. Miall retired from his job as city director of risk management in 2006 after working 30 years for the city in a career that also included work in human resources […]
Martin Luther King Jr. week events announced at UNCA
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services A presentation of “The Parchman Hour” and a keynote talk by Gwendolyn Boyd, longtime activist for women’s equality and recruitment of African Americans into science and engineering, will highlight Martin Luther King Jr. Week at UNC Asheville. The week will also include opportunities for student participation in a […]
Next Asheville School open house scheduled for Jan. 21
Press release From Asheville School ASHEVILLE, N.C. (January 10, 2013) On January 21 (MLK Day), Asheville School is offering an Open House for those who are interested in Asheville School or generally interested in boarding schools. The Open House provides a fantastic, low-key introduction to four important aspects of our school: residential and community life, […]