Press release from UNCA ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville baseball team is collecting donations toward fighting childhood cancer and will use its next home game to help bring awareness to the fight against the disease. The Bulldogs will play their first game at McCormick Field this year when they host Western Carolina on Wednesday, […]
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Check out Farm Burger Asheville online
Farm Burger is scheduled to open in the Leader Building on Patton Avenue in the coming weeks. The Atlanta-based burger restaurant offers local meats with intriguing toppings, such as oxtail marmalade. For a sneak peak at the Asheville location, check out their website by clicking here. For an inside look at the Leader Building renovations, […]
APD will hold prescription drug drop March 29
From the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – Operation Medicine Drop is a partnership of Safe Kids North Carolina, the Riverkeepers of North Carolina, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of North Carolina and local law enforcement agencies working together to encourage the public to safely dispose of unused and unwanted medication. By providing safe and secure ways for […]
EPA: More than half of American rivers, streams in poor condition, including Appalachians
Despite improvements in the past decade, more than half of American rivers and streams are in “poor condition,” showing diminished levels of aquatic life, according to the national Rivers and Streams Assessment recently released by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. In the Southern Appalachians (Alabama to Pennsylvania), 65 percent of surveyed water ways aren’t healthy, […]
AC-T: Bill allows for joint Asheville-Buncombe parks
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: City and county government could pool parks and recreation facilities under a bill that sponsor state Rep. Nathan Ramsey said could ease Asheville’s costs to run regional attractions. The bill would allow for creation of an authority that could operate a merged city-county parks department or just […]
Massage therapist recruiting event April 10
Full announcement from Massage Envy: [Asheville, NC] – Massage Envy, the nations’ pioneer and largest massage therapy provider, is pleased to announce the creation of several new Therapist positions due to rapid growth after opening its first Asheville location just one year ago. Licensed Massage Therapists interested in applying for full-time or part-time positions are […]
Senate committee vote moves death penalty bill forward
The Senate Judiciary I Committee passed a bill Tuesday morning that its sponsor says would lift a de facto death penalty moratorium in North Carolina, in part by sweeping away the last remnants of the Racial Justice Act.
Free stroke screening event scheduled for Thursday
Press release From Mission Health WHAT: Free Stroke Screening Event WHO: Mission Health and Bryson City Senior Center WHEN: Thursday, March 28, from 8 a.m. – noon WHERE: Bryson City Senior Center 129 Brendle Street Bryson City, NC 28713 Mission Health will provide free stroke screenings that will include blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose checks, […]
WNCAP concerned about cuts to State AIDS Drug Assistance Program, calls for action
Press release From the Western North Carolina AIDS Project Act Now! Governor Cuts $8 Million From ADAP Governor McCrory’s proposed budget would cut $8 million from the State AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). ADAP saves lives, saves money, and protects the public health. Email the Governor now. Tell him, cutting $8 million from ADAP is […]
Mountain BizWorks: Vendors needed for Business Expo & Children’s Day Festival
Press release From Mountain BizWorks Vendors are invited to apply to the 14th Annual Business Expo & Children’s Day Festival to be held on Sunday, April 28th from 12-6pm in Hendersonville’s Jackson Park. Organized by Mountain BizWorks and El Centro Comunitario of Henderson County, the event features children’s games, raffles, dance contests, and authentic Latin […]
Environment North Carolina to General Assembly and Congress: Save the Blue Ridge Parkway
Here’s the press release from Environment North Carolina: Raleigh, NC – Two days before citizens plan to convene in Raleigh for an annual land conservation lobby day, Environment North Carolina released a list of the top ten reasons the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding lands deserve protection from overdevelopment, logging, and other harms. Following the […]
First free Buncombe County propane cooperative forms
Here’s the press release from the Mountain Propane Buyers Cooperative: First Cost Free Buncombe County Propane Cooperative Formed By Four Community Members Mountain Propane Buyers Cooperative Four Town Mountain community residents have formed Buncombe County’s first cost free cooperative for purchasing propane fuel. The group first established the Co-op for residents of the Town Mountain […]
Award winning trail race series returns to Asheville
Here’s the press release from North Carolina Outward Bound: Asheville, NC, March 22, 2013—For the third consecutive year the River Bound Race trail running series will return to Asheville, this time featuring races on Warren Wilson College trails. As a signature trail running series, the River Bound Race was voted the best Trail Run in […]
United Methodist annual garage sale scheduled for April 12-13
Here’s the press release from the First United Methodist Church: The annual First United Methodist Church Garage Sale will be held 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, April 12 and 8:30 am to noon on Saturday, April 13, 2013. All proceeds will benefit local missions and special needs of the Church. The Church is […]
Buncombe County: Free help with tax preparation is available for low income residents
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: Do you have questions about your taxes? Would you like assistance in completing your income tax forms? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in cooperation with the IRS, N.C. Dept. of Revenue, the Council on Aging and Buncombe County Public Libraries is offering free tax preparation for taxpayers with low […]
Buncombe County changes application process for concealed handgun permits
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: Due to the increased volume of applications for concealed handgun permits, the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is changed the application process for these permits from a walk-in to an appointment based system effective March 20, 2013. The change in the application process for concealed handgun permits is […]
Carolina Public Press: Details on how McCrory budget affects WNC programs, facilities
From Carolina Public Press: “Details emerge on how McCrory’s proposed state budget impacts WNC” by Kirk Ross From cuts to economic development and museum programs to additional funds for trout fisheries and DOT maintenance facilities, Gov. Pat McCrory’s proposed budget reveals how Western North Carolina would fare if the suggested statewide spending plan is approved. […]
NC News Service: North Carolina children face long waits for pre-K education
From the North Carolina News Service by Stephanie Carroll Carson ASHEVILLE, N.C. – As many North Carolina children enjoy their spring break, there are more than 10,000 of them in the state who were not able to attend preschool this year, as a result of state budget cuts to the program. North Carolina offers vouchers […]
Buncombe County Young Republicans to host annual convention on Saturday
Press release From the Buncombe County Young Republicans ASHEVILLE – The Buncombe County Young Republicans will host their annual convention this weekend in Biltmore Park where they will elect officers to head the group for the next year and choose delegates to attend this summer’s state Young Republican convention in Wilmington. The convention will take […]
Asheville-based Urban Dharma NC founder Hun Y. Lye honored by Tibetan buddhist organization
Press release from Urban Dharma NC Dr. Hun Y. Lye, Founder and President of Urban Dharma NC, has had the title and position of “Dorjé Lopön” (Vajra Master) bestowed upon him by His Holiness Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang Rinpoché, the leader of the Drikung Kagyü lineage of Tibetan Buddhism at Drikung Kagyü Institute in Dehradun, India, […]
U.S. Forest Service provides information on ramps
From the U.S. Forest Service: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – For some visitors, spring in the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests means collecting ramps. In the Southern national forests, the most valuable culinary product is the ramp, a delicacy added to spring tonics and southern dishes. Ramps are the focus of spring festivals and special events. Click […]