Here’s the press release from the Asheville City Schools Foundation: (Asheville, NC) The Asheville City Schools Foundation (ACSF) is concerned about the growing threat to privatize and weaken North Carolina’s public schools. We support a system of revenue reform that adequately funds public schools so that every child can receive a quality education. We believe […]
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Warren Wilson College wins national basketball championship
Photo via Twitter by Warren Wilson College President Steven Solnick Here’s the report from Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa: In front of a capacity crowd, ninth-seeded Warren Wilson College won its first USCAA National Championship defeating host Penn State Fayette 76-68 on Saturday night. The victory is the 12th straight for the Owls and caps […]
Asheville on Bikes hosting annual St. Patrick’s Day community ride
Here’s the info via the Asheville on Bikes email newsletter: Forget what groundhogs and meteorologists say–this is proof that Spring has arrived! The Bike of the Irish will roll on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17. Gather in front of City Hall at 1pm; we’ll set out at 1:30pm, washing a sea of smiling, green-clad […]
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources makes public documents more accessible
Here’s the press release from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – John Skvarla, secretary of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, announced Monday the launch of a new feature on the North Carolina Division of Water Quality’s website that will enable people to quickly access approximately 2.5 million public […]
Firestorm Cafe & Books partners with Goat Mountain Ranch Sanctuary
Press release from Firestorm Cafe FIRESTORM CAFE & BOOKS LAUNCHES FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY PARTNERSHIP Local fair-trade cafe serves compassion for animals with every cup March 1st, 2013 – Firestorm Cafe & Books, downtown Asheville’s cooperative community event space, is proud to announce the initiation of a new partnership with Goat Mountain Ranch Sanctuary, a ten […]
WNCAP hosts Thursday, March 14, ‘Critical Conversation On Affordable Care in North Carolina’
Press release from WNCAP A Critical Conversation On Affordable Care in North Carolina Please join us as WNCAP hosts a Community Forum on Medicaid expansion and the Insurance Exchange, March 14, 2013, at 6PM in the Mountain View Room at the Sherrill Center, UNCA. Medicaid expansion would increase health care access to 500,000 working poor; […]
PARI releases information about Vernal Equinox
From PARI: Rosman, NC (February 27, 2013) – Astronomers at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute point out that at 7:02 a.m. EDT on March 20 the Sun will cross the celestial equator in the sky heading north. This will be the first moment of Spring. What is the astronomical significance of this event? At this […]
McCrory proclaims March Irish-American Heritage Month
From the office of the Governor: WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina is proud to be the home of citizens of Irish-American descent and to celebrate their contributions to our state’s rich heritage; and WHEREAS, more than 40 million Americans are of Irish-American descent; since our nation’s inception and throughout our history, brave men, women […]
Greenway Commission worksession March 14
From the city of Asheville: The Greenway Commission will hold a worksession on Thursday, March 14, 2013, from Noon to 5:00 p.m. in the 6th Floor Training Room of City Hall. Please contact Ms. Janet GeorgeMurr at jgeorgemurr@ashevillenc.gov if you have questions.
Reception for f/32 photography group exhibit scheduled for Sunday, March 3
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services f/32 Photography group to open exhibit at UNC Asheville The f/32 photography group will present an exhibit, “Texture, Pattern, Shape, Oh My!” from March 1-31 in the Blowers Gallery at UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. This exhibit will open with a reception from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. […]
More than $206,000 raised for Mission Children’s Hospital thanks to radiothon
Press release From Mission Health Foundation ASHEVILLE. N.C. (Feb. 26, 2013) – Three events and four months later, the children served by Mission Children’s Hospital are the big winners as Mission Foundation and local Clear Channel radio station 99.9 KISS Country (WKSF-FM) announced the fifth annual KISS Country Cares for Kids Radiothon raised more than […]
CarePartners receives award from Gov. McCrory for health care excellence
Press release From CarePartners ASHEVILLE – Newly-elected governor, Patrick McCrory, presented CarePartners President and CEO Tracy Buchanan with the Award of Excellence Level 2 milestone at the North Carolina Hospital Association’s (NCHA) annual gathering Feb. 20 in Raleigh. CarePartners Health Services has attained Level 2 status from the North Carolina Awards for Excellence. This designation […]
The Nature Conservancy seeks volunteers to help remove invasive species on March 9
Press release From The Nature Conservancy ASHEVILLE – The Nature Conservancy is looking for volunteers to remove invasive plants from its Bat Cave Preserve in Rutherford County. A workday has been scheduled for Saturday, March 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The preserve is home to an amazing array of native plants including some […]
Asheville Wholistic Integrative Fair set for March 9, proceeds go to local charities
Press release From Asheville Wholistic Integrative Fair Asheville North Carolina, March 9, 2013 – Asheville Wholistic Integrative Fair will be held at the Renaissance Hotel, Woodfin and Thomas Wolfe Plaza, Saturday March 9 from 10:00am – 5:00 pm. Suggested entrance donation $5.00, all proceeds generated by the Fair will go to support local charities. The […]
UNCA offers GRE prep course starting March 18
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Registration is now open for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) prep classes offered by the Asheville Graduate Center. Classes will meet on the UNC Asheville campus beginning March 18. The GRE Prep course will meet from 6-8:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays for four consecutive weeks, March 18 […]