Press release from NC Center for Nonprofits North Carolina Nonprofits Gather in Raleigh to Advocate on Legislation Affecting Community Services Who: The N.C. Center for Nonprofits, founded in 1990, serves as the leading voice for the thousands of nonprofit organizations that operate in the state. What: The Center will bring together more than 200 North […]
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Robin Goddard earns award for longtime volunteering at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Each year, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation recognize outstanding rangers and volunteers. This year, Robin Goddard earned the Hartzog Enduring Volunteer Service Award for her more than 43 years as a interpreter, teacher, storyteller, and trainer. Here’s the full press release (Goddard’s award is noted near the end). Press release: Exceptional […]
Political journalist based in Raleigh announced as Gov. McCroy’s communications director
Media release From the office of Governor Pat McCroy Raleigh, N.C. – Today, Governor Pat McCrory announced one of the Triangle’s most well-known political journalists, Kim Genardo of NBC 17 News, is joining the administration as Communications Director. “Kim Genardo is a very talented professional who has a wealth of experience in media and covering […]
Duke energy names new district manager for Asheville area
Press release From Duke Energy: CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy has named Jason Walls as district manager in the company’s Asheville area. He succeeds Martha Thompson, who has been named director, Corporate Public Affairs, based in Raleigh. In his new role, Walls will oversee and promote Duke Energy’s community relations efforts in Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, […]
Mission Health ToothBus to provide free dental care to Marion Elementary students next week
Press release From Mission Health MARION, N.C. (Feb. 21, 2013) – The ToothBus, a mobile dental clinic staffed with a team of volunteer dentists and dental assistants from Mission Children’s Dental, will be in McDowell County on Tuesday, Feb. 26 to provide free dental sealants to students at Marion Elementary School. Marion Elementary School third- […]
WCMS’ 11th Annual Heartstrings event happens this Saturday
Press release From the Western Carolina Medical Society The 11th Annual HeartStrings event is this Saturday. HeartStrings is a fun, fitness-related fundraiser where participants can register to work-out for a good cause. Individuals, Family, Non-Profit and Business Teams are encouraged to participate FREE childcare Spinning and other 30-minute fitness classes Mission Heart and Mission Sports […]
Undercover wildlife operation cracks down on poaching
Here’s the press release from U.S. Forest Service: UNDERCOVER WILDLIFE OPERATION CRACKS DOWN ON POACHING IN N.C., GA. MULTI-AGENCY OPERATION SOMETHING BRUIN DOCUMENTS SCORES OF VIOLATIONS ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 20, 2013 – State and federal wildlife officials in North Carolina and Georgia announced today an undercover operation that involved about 80 wildlife violators and some […]
Adopt-A-Stream Workshop set for March 9
Here’s the press release from ECO (Environmental and Conservation Organization): ECO Hands-on Adopt-A-Stream Workshop- Saturday, March 9, 2013 ECO Office, 121 Third Ave. West, Suite 4 Hendersonville, NC 28792 10am – 2pm, donations accepted Registration required! Please call 828-692-0385. Looking for ways to help improve and protect local waterways? Become an environmental steward of a […]
Biologists aim to solve bat mystery in Western North Carolina mountains
Press release from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service In North Carolina, endangered Virginia big-eared bats are known from only two caves at Grandfather Mountain, where they hibernate. What has puzzled biologists for years is where these bats go in the summer to give birth. This spring a massive effort aims to answer that question. […]
Asheville Women in Technology launches inaugural event Monday morning, Feb. 25
Press release from Asheville Women in Technology ASHEVILLE WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES ITS INAUGURAL EVENT, MONDAY FEBRUARY 25 at 8:30AM Asheville Women in Technology, a newly formed group for women who work and study in various fields of technology in and around Asheville, announces its inaugural event, Monday, February 25, 2013 from 8:30am to 10:00 […]
The Blue Banner: UNCA campus police required to wear body cameras
From The Blue Banner Article by Shanee Simhoni The UNC Asheville campus police department enacted a new policy at the beginning of this month requiring all officers to record investigations and suspicious situations with body worn cameras, resulting in mixed reactions from faculty and students. “We want to be transparent as a police department. We […]
Park Ridge Health’s 21st annual Frostbite race draws more than 700
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (February 19, 2013) — The Park Ridge Health Foundation hosted the 21st Annual Frostbite on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. This premier race event presented by Southeastern Sports Medicine welcomed 701 runners and walkers who competed in the 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Run Run/Walk. Sponsors and partners that […]
UNCA’s college newspaper wins five awards from N.C. College Media Association
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services The Blue Banner, UNC Asheville’s student newspaper, has earned five awards from the N.C. College Media Association. The Blue Banner earned best of show honors in the small newspaper category along with four other schools with enrollments less than 6,000 students. Several staff members also took home individual […]
River Arts District cleanup planned for this Saturday, Feb. 23
From Asheville GreenWorks From the Asheville GreenWorks website Saturday Feb 23rd, join the 100+ volunteers from Redemption of Asheville, River Link, Asheville GreenWorks for a walking litter cleanup and graffiti paint over in the River Arts District. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb 23rd 2013 Meetup in the Wedge Brewery Parking Lot 150 Lyman […]
Legislation to set up federal health exchange stops in N.C. Senate, will be revised
From the News & Observer Story by the Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — The rapid advance of legislation preventing North Carolina from expanding Medicaid with federal funds and managing run an online marketplace for private health insurance is hitting a speed bump. The state Senate on Tuesday voted to reject changes made in the House. […]
WNCA offers exclusive clean energy and sustainability tour of the Biltmore Estate
Press release from the WNC Alliance WNCA offers exclusive clean energy and sustainability tour of the Biltmore Estate ASHEVILLE – The Western North Carolina Alliance is offering an exclusive tour of the Biltmore Estate on March 16 that will showcase Biltmore’s clean energy and sustainability initiatives, as well as provide an opportunity to tour the […]
Chefs Button and Moss named to semifinalist list for James Beard Foundation Awards
The James Beard Foundation named two Asheville chefs to the semifinalist list for its 2013 awards. Katie Button, chef at Cúrate, and Elliott Moss, chef at The Admiral, both made the list. Finalists’ names will be released on Monday, March 18. Button was nominated for Rising Star Chef of the Year. She was a semifinalist […]
Five-day figure and portrait drawing class to be offered March 18-22
Press release From Skyuka Fine Art Richard Christian Nelson (Rich Nelson) will be teaching a 5-Day Figure And Portrait Drawing Workshop in Asheville, NC, March 18-22, 2013. The class will take place at the Nelson’s new studio in the River Arts District from 9-4 each day. Artists will work on the fundamentals of anatomy, form, […]
Cúrate makes GQ’s “The 12 Most Outstanding Restaurants of 2013”
Alan Richman of GQ magazine selected 12 restaurants from around the nation that deliver the “perfect night out [that] will make you feel coddled, welcome, and well fed,” and Cúrate made the list. The list included restaurants all over the nation, many in metropolitan areas, including New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and San […]
Land-of-Sky senior planner joins Credit Union Advisory Council
Press release from the Local Government Federal Credit Union Land-of-Sky senior planner joins Credit Union Advisory Council Kate O’Hara will be an integral part of LGFCU’s volunteer-driven initiative RALEIGH, NC (2/19/13) — Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) proudly announces the addition of Kate O’Hara to its Biltmore Advisory Council, which comprises Buncombe, Haywood and […]
Tonight: “Nose to Ale” farm dinner at The Blackbird, featring Higland Brewing and Heritage Farms
Local chefs, local brews, local pig. The Blackbird restaurant on Biltmore Avenue will host a farm dinner tonight. Six courses based on Heritage Farms pork will be paired with six beers from Highland Brewing. Here are the details from the press release: “NOSE TO ALE” FARM DINNER Feb. 19, 2013 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. […]