Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: A bill to be introduced today in the state General Assembly would clear the way for Buncombe County Commissioner Mike Fryar to become a member of the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College board. The measure would circumvent an effort by A-B Tech President Hank Dunn to keep Fryar, […]
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Holocaust survivor speaks about concentration camp experience tonight at UNCA
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services UNC Asheville’s Center for Diversity Education presents a new exhibit for the month of March, “Parallel Journeys: WW II and the Holocaust,” telling the stories of dozens of teens and young adults who were witnesses, participants and victims. The exhibit is free and open to the public through […]
TheatreUNCA to perform “Spring Awakening” starting April 4
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services TheatreUNCA presents “Spring Awakening” TheatreUNCA will present the Tony Award-winning musical “Spring Awakening,” with 6 evening performances and one matinee, opening April 4 in UNC Asheville’s Carol Belk Theatre. Based on the once-banned 1891 drama by German playwright Frank Wedekind, this ground-breaking rock musical depicts themes of teenage […]
No-cost April 23 workshop on trademark, copyright, patent for small business owners
Full announcement from Pollinate Asheville: Asheville, NC, March 19, 2013 – On Tuesday, April 23 from3:30-5:30 p.m., Attorney Alicia Vega, The Vega Law Firm, PLLC, and Ryan Taylor, SBTDC Product Commercialization Counselor will co-lead a no cost workshop, Trademark, Copyright & Patent Tips for Small Businesses at the Lenior Rhyne Conference Room, 36 Montford Ave. […]
Asheville Fire Department performs safety skits for local schoolchildren
From the Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department’s Fire and Life Safety team of clowns and puppets will be performing at local elementary schools for the next few weeks. The interactive skit teaches children important fire and life safety messages in a fun and memorable way. This year’s theme is keeping safe while camping […]
Campaign for Southern Equality praises Buncombe domestic partner benefits decision
Full announcement from Campaign for Southern Equality: Asheville, N.C. (March 19, 2013) – LGBT employees of Buncombe County, North Carolina will now be offered domestic partner benefits. By a 4-3 vote tonight the Buncombe County Commissioners approved benefits that include health insurance, life insurance, use of leave time, and all entitlements under the Family and […]
Allegiant offers non-stop flights from Asheville to Tampa/St. Petersburg
Full announcement from Allegiatn ASHEVILLE, N.C. March 19, 2013 – Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces new, nonstop jet service between Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) beginning June 6, 2013. To celebrate, the carrier will offer introductory fares for as low as $79.99* one way including taxes and fees. Flights and vacation […]
WLOS: Runaway Woodfin police car goes in reverse
From WLOS: A Woodfin police car leaves the police station parking lot in reverse and backs across a busy street nearly hitting a car. No one was behind the wheel. Clint Ingle took several pictures after seeing the car backing out of the police station parking lot. He says at first it looked like an […]
Free family fun at Easter on the Green, March 30
Earth Fare presents the 4th annual Easter on the Green Saturday, March 30 from 2-5pm on Roger McGuire Green at Pack Square Park. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. With age-specific Easter egg hunts every 15 minutes, there’s a hunt for every age child. In keeping with its mission, Earth Fare […]
Mission Health honors, celebrates board certified nurses
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 19, 2013) – Mission Health is celebrating Certified Nurses Day on March 19 by honoring more than 800 board certified nurses for their professionalism, leadership and commitment to excellence in patient care. Certified Nurses Day is an annual worldwide event dedicated to celebrating certification as a means […]
RiverLink: Last chance to submit art and poetry inspired by the French Broad River for display
Press release From RiverLink Last chance to be a Voice of the River in 2013 If you haven’t already, make sure your students get their French Broad River inspired art & poetry to the RiverLink office for consideration of a grand prize in the Voices of the River Contest. The RiverLink office is located at […]
Corpening Memorial YMCA in Marion will hold its Fit After 50 Extravaganza event this Saturday
Press release From Corpening Memorial YMCA The Corpening Memorial YMCA will be holding its Fit After 50 Extravaganza Saturday March 23rd from 10 AM – 12 PM at the YMCA. This event is free and open to the community especially the 50 and older, targeting 50-64 year olds. There will be great music with Skiffle […]
Carolina Public Press: Local activists, groups keep pressure on for Medicaid expansion
Report by Carolina Public Press Organizers of a forum last Thursday said they hope state leaders will reverse their decision not to expand Medicaid coverage, which, according to one estimate, would have given about 110,000 more Western North Carolinians access to the health program. They also are hoping to tap into the interest of the […]
What if you could do something good? Help ‘Asheville Soup’ micro-finance projects
Press release What if You Could Do Something Good How would you like to help build a neighborhood garden or playground? What if you could help fix a community eye sore, fund a starter business, clean a park, help create art, form new friendships, get jobs, create new opportunities? Then “Asheville Soup” wants you. A […]
Asheville Hospitalist Group welcomes Dr. Rody Singer to team
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, NC (March 14, 2013) – Asheville Hospitalist Group, a practice of Mission Medical Associates, is pleased to add Rody B. Singer, MD, to its team of physicians. Dr. Singer is a dedicated physician and an established hospitalist in the North Carolina medical community. As a hospitalist, Dr. Singer specializes […]
Area BI-LO stores ask customers to shop this week to expand Mountain Area Medical Airlift
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March. 13, 2013) – With one week to go in the area BI-LO Supermarkets scan campaign, Mission Foundation announced today that participating grocery stores have raised more than $14,000 to expand Mountain Area Medical Airlift (MAMA), the air ambulance program that serves Western North Carolina. “It is humbling […]
Tomorrow’s UNCA internship and job fair moved to Justice Center
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services LOCATION CHANGE – UNC Asheville Internship and Job Fair Set for March 19, now in Justice Center Job and internship seekers have an opportunity to meet representatives of many area employers at UNC Asheville’s 2013 Internship and Job Fair. The fair is free and open to all degree-seeking […]
State program designates Box Creek Wilderness as 24th most significant natural heritage area in N.C.
Amidst a public dispute between private landowner Tim Sweeney and Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Natural Heritage Program has designated Box Creek Wilderness, the private land in contention, as the 24th most significant natural heritage area in the state out of more than 2,400 similar properties. For […]
Asheville native Caroline Albea receives Dental Friends scholarship for UNC School of Dentistry
Press release from the UNC School of Dentistry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNC SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY ANNOUNCES CAROLINE ALBEA AS RECEIPIENT OF THE DENTAL FRIENDS SCHOLARSHIP CHAPEL HILL, N.C., March 18, 2013 – The UNC School of Dentistry recently announced Caroline Albea, third-year D.D.S. student, as the recipient of the Dental Friends Scholarship. The scholarship was […]
Swannanoa Valley Museum to host ‘Seven Sisters Hike’
Here’s the info via the Swannanoa Valley Museum email newsletter: Hike: Seven Sisters Hike Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013 Time: 8:00am Difficulty: Strenuous, 10 miles Meeting Location: Black Mountain Bi-Lo, 205 N Carolina 9 Towering over both Black Mountain and Montreat is the much-beloved Walkertown Ridge mountain range, which has been known locally as the […]
Air Quality MODERATE today (Monday, March 18)
Monday, March 18, 2013, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for area valleys. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in this range. […]