Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Work on a $50 million allied health and workforce development building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College will get under way this summer, the first major undertaking in a planned construction boom at the school. Crews also will start work this summer on a $7 million classroom building […]
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Cecil Bothwell to lay out proposal for Net Zero Energy District in Asheville
Here’s the press release from the campaign of Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell: Councilmember Cecil Bothwell introduces AMAZED at BRSI’s Green Monday Asheville, NC— City Councilmember Cecil Bothwell will address the Blue Ridge Sustainability Institute’s Green Monday gathering today to lay out his proposal for a Net Zero Energy District in Asheville. The effort […]
Bothwell speaks at anti-smoking rally
From Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell’s campaign: Asheville, NC— City Councilmember Cecil Bothwell spoke to Asheville teens at Pack Square on Saturday about the dangers of smoking tobacco as part of the annual “Kick Butts Day,” a nationwide event organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Bothwell made his statement before the crowd departed […]
Citizen-Times: Montford books closing at end of April
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: ASHEVILLE — The owner of Montford Books has announced that the store at 31 Montford Ave. will close by the end of April. In a post on Facebook, Kay Manley wrote about her decision. “After much thinking and reflecting, talking and listening, I have come to a decision about Montford Books. […]
UNCA job fair March 19 at the Justice Center
Full announcement from UNCA: 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 college students and graduates, and offers a chance to learn more about part-time, seasonal and full-time jobs and internship opportunities. […]
Carolina Public Press: Fight brewing over Rutherford Republican’s energy legislation
From Carolina Public Press: A hearing has yet to be scheduled, but the debate has already started over statewide energy policy legislation introduced last week by Rep. Mike Hager (R-Rutherfordton). Hager’s Affordable and Reliable Energy Act would rollback legislation passed in 2007 requiring electricity producers to include renewable sources in their energy production portfolio. Hager, […]
The Great Pi vs. E. Debate: UNCA hosts ‘comical yet serious math debate’ Thursday, March 28
Press release from UNCA “The Great Pi vs. E Debate” – A comical yet serious math debate to be staged at UNC Asheville A comical yet serious presentation – “The Great Pi vs. E Debate” – will be staged at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 28, in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. The event, UNC Asheville’s annual […]
Homeward Bound houses 500th person
From Homeward Bound: On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, Homeward Bound of Asheville moved its 500th person out of homelessness and into permanent housing. Jody Brackett, 36, has been staying in transitional housing the past several months, following a stroke in October. Prior to that, he worked as a caretaker for a family member in Waynesville. […]
UNCA to help middle schools implement new Common Core standards
From UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville faculty will begin intensive work this summer with teams of teachers from Asheville City and McDowell County Schools to help the schools implement new state standards, provide more intellectually rigorous instruction, and support teaching of “big ideas.” The project, “Teaching Enduring Understanding: Literacy Across the Curriculum,” will be undertaken in […]
Former Olympian Marion Jones to speak at UNC Asheville
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: Luncheon held to raise scholarships while celebrating achievements of women and the 40th Anniversary of Title IX. ASHEVILLE, N.C. -Former Olympian and WNBA player Marion Jones will tell her story of Olympic glory and subsequent personal redemption on Tuesday, April 9th at UNC Asheville’s Wilma Sherrill Center. Jones […]
Meadows tapped for leadership role on Oversight Committee
Here’s the press release from the office of Rep. Mark Meadows: Washington, D.C. – After showing leadership on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Representative Mark Meadows (NC-11) will now be serving as the Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations. Chairman Issa and Representative Meadows had the following to say about the […]
Erwin High School to host JROTC drill competition
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County School system: 9 SCHOOLS IN JROTC DRILL COMPETITION MARCH 16 AT ERWIN HS On Saturday, March 16, C.A. Erwin High School will host a 4-hour drill competition consisting of JROTC groups from 9 area high schools, beginning at 8:30am. The annual Chief Warrant Officer Three Mitch Carver […]
AC-T: A-B Tech head admits he kept critic off board
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College President Hank Dunn acknowledged Thursday that he rushed the swearing-in of a new board of trustees member to block a critic from serving. Dunn said in an interview that he expedited the Feb. 19 swearing-in of Madison County Commissioner Wayne Brigman to keep […]
North Carolina Kids Will ‘Kick Butts’ on March 20
Here’s the press release from organizers: State Leaders Urged to Support Tobacco Prevention Initiatives WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kids in North Carolina will stand up against tobacco on March 20 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 18th annual Kick Butts Day. More than 1,200 events are planned across the nation. (See below […]
Carolina Public Press: Bills limiting Asheville’s authority advance despite terse questioning
From Carolina Public Press: RALEIGH — Deep disagreement within Asheville’s legislative delegation on two bills that that would strip the city of its extraterritorial jurisdiction and its right to annex and that would eliminate a funding stream for capital improvements were front and center at a meeting Thursday of the House Government Committee. The bills […]
Toubab Krewe asks for help greening ‘Greenie’
Famed local band Toubab Krewe has named their tour bus, “Greenie.” Now, the group is asking fans to vote for them in a contest sponsored by Brita to “green Greenie” by converting the vehicle to biodiesal and adding solar panels for electricity. If they win the most votes in the online contest, Brita will give […]
Mars Hill College to Host Spring Festival for senior adults
Here’s the press release from Mars Hill College: Senior adults from throughout the region are invited to Mars Hill College for a time of worship, learning and laughter at the Spring Festival for Senior Adults, to be held at Broyhill Chapel on Thursday, April 18, 2013, from 9 am until 2:30 pm. Morning worship for […]
Buncombe County Health & Human Services moves some programs from Leicester to downtown Asheville
Here’s the press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that some services currently found at their HHS West branch location on Leicester Highway will be moved to the main office at 40 Coxe Avenue in downtown Asheville. The services that will move include: · Medicaid Transportation · Public […]
Clean up and bird watching planned for Sandy Mush Game Land, Saturday, March 23
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commision ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 14, 2013) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is planning a litter pick-up and bird-watching activity at the Sandy Mush Game Land beginning at 9 a.m. on March 23. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. in the parking area where Old N.C. 20 crosses […]
City of Asheville wins Spirit of North Carolina award
Announcement from United Way: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville has been named a Spirit of North Carolina Award winner for its commitment to supporting United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. The award was given at the United Way of North Carolina annual meeting in Pinehurst. The Spirit of North Carolina Awards for Campaign […]
Downtown hotels sue to block McKibbon deal
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Three downtown hoteliers have gone to court to challenge the city’s deal with the McKibbon Hotel Group to build a hotel on Haywood Street. Owners of the Hotel Indigo, the Renaissance Hotel and the Sheraton Four Points filed a lawsuit in Buncombe County Superior Court, seeking to […]