Progress Energy Residential Rate Increase to Exceed 10% – After Proposed Settlement with Public Staff Rate hike schedule penalizes the poor, seniors, and those trying to save energy RALEIGH — The effect of the proposed Progress Energy rate hike on the average residential consumer is nearly double the 4.7 percent increase that is being presented […]
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Donors support Main Street enhancements in Hendersonville
From the Community Foundation of Henderson County: Hendersonville, N.C., March 13, 2103: Randy Romeo, Board Chair of the Community Foundation of Henderson County recently presented a check to the Mayor and City Council Members for the City of Hendersonville to support Main Street Enhancements. Chair Romeo said, “Much of our community, from all points of […]
City of Asheville distributes annual 2012 water quality report
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville has released its 15th annual Water Quality Report, a federally-mandated “report card” designed to educate customers on what is in their drinking water. The City of Asheville is pleased to report that the city’s drinking water continues to surpass all US Environmental Protection Agency […]
‘Full Disclosure’ workshops shine light on public information, open data
Here’s the press release from Carolina Public Press: ASHEVILLE, CULLOWHEE AND BOONE — In honor of Sunshine Week in North Carolina, Carolina Public Press announces it will hold a “Full Disclosure” workshop series at three Western North Carolina locations from April 3-5. The series will give journalists, students, public information officers, citizens and civic and […]
UNC Asheville hosts N.C. poet laureate Joseph Bathanti
Details from the college: “An Evening with N.C. Poet Laureate Joseph Bathanti,” presented by UNC Asheville’s Creative Writing Program and the university’s Literature Club, takes place on the campus beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, March 25, in Karpen Hall’s Laurel Forum. Bathanti, professor of creative writing at Appalachian State University, was named N.C. Poet Laureate […]
Artist Dustin Spagnola to speak at Western Carolina University
Details from the college: Guest artist Dustin Spagnola will speak about his art and public works during a visit to Western Carolina University on Tuesday, March 19. The event, free and open to the public, will begin at 5 p.m. in Room 130 of the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. Topics will […]
Doreyl Ammons Cain wins $500 grant for “On Hallowed Ground” mural project
Details here: “Regional fine artist and muralist Doreyl Ammons Cain, from Jackson County, recently received a $500 grant award from the Jackson County Arts Council towards her Dillsboro mural project, ‘On Hallowed Ground.’ This grant will help Cain to continue the Dillsboro mural project. She has finished the rough sketch of the mural and has […]
Warren Wilson College basketball coach leaving
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: NEELEY LEAVES WARREN WILSON AFTER ONE SEASON TO COACH PIEDMONT COLLEGE Greg Neeley, whose team won a national title in his lone season as head men’s basketball coach at Warren Wilson College, has accepted the head coaching position at Piedmont College in Demorest, Ga. His 5½-month stint […]
Mission Hospital’s stroke program recognized for excellence in care
Press release From Mission Health Mission Hospital’s Stroke Program Receives Fourth Consecutive Get With The Guidelines® Award for Exceptional Care ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 13, 2013) – The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) awarded Mission Hospital’s stroke program top honors for excellence in caring for stroke patients in 2012. For the fourth […]
‘Comical yet serious’ math debate scheduled for March 28 at UNCA
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services 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 Parsons Lecture, showcases eminent scholars explaining math theories and problems in innovative ways understood by non-mathematicians. […]
Fundraiser forum and filmscreening for Start from Seed will focus on maternal health issues
One Night Only: Start from Seed is pleased to announce a special pre-release screening of acclaimed documentary film, BIRTH STORY: INA MAY GASKIN AND THE FARM MIDWIVES Ferguson Auditorium – AB-Tech, Asheville NC Saturday, April 6 5:30pm- Reception and Exhibits 6:30 to 9:15pm- Film screening and panel discussion after with Ina May and Stephen Gaskin […]
New local sketch comedy festival will debut March 23
Here are the details from organizers of Carolina Sketchfest: CAROLINA SKETCHFEST: 2013 Cackalacka Edition WHEN: Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 8:00 pm WHERE: Asheville Community Theatre – Downtown Asheville TICKETS: $15 per ticket $10 per student ticket (with ID) Purchase tickets online at http://carolinasketchfest.com/tickets/ or at the box office of Asheville Community Theatre (35 E. Walnut […]
Tonight: Flood Gallery hosts lecture/discussion on Second Amendment
Full details from the Facebook event page: Flood Gallery presents Dr. Brian Butler, of the University of North Carolina at Asheville, for a lecture on the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment. Butler will be discussing the court cases tied in to the making of the Second Amendment part of the Constitution. Joining him will be local […]
Green Home & Living Guide hits newsstands this weekend
The Green Home & LIving Guide (formerly known as the Green Building Directory) has arrived! The annual guide is published in partnership with Mountain Xpress. Press release From Western North Carolina Green Building Council Asheville, NC (March 11, 2013) – The Western North Carolina Green Building Council will launch it’s annual ‘Green Home & Living […]
WNC Alliance urges participation at national forest public hearings
Here’s the info from the WNC Alliance via the nonprofit environmental group’s email newsletter: The U.S. Forest Service is continuing its public meetings as part of the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests management plan revision. It’s important that you let the Forest Service know why you value the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests and what purposes these […]
Study: Asheville renters need to earn $14.94/hour to afford “basic apartment”
Press release from the North Carolina Housing Coalition Raleigh, N.C. –Renters in Asheville need to earn $14.94 per hour in order to afford a basic apartment here, according to a report released today that compares the cost of rental housing with what renters can really afford. The report, Out of Reach 2013, was jointly released […]
UNC study: Sludge-based fertilizer may be causing human illnesses
Press release from the Department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina’s Gillings School of Global Public Health CHAPEL HILL, NC —Treated municipal sewage sludge — the solids from sewage treatment — may be causing illness in people up to a mile from where it is spread on land. Those are the findings from […]
LGBT Elder Advocates host March 17 social
From Land of Sky: Asheville,North Carolina March 17, 2013: The LGBT Elder Advocates will host a St. Patrick’s Day Social from 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Sunday, March 17th at the Land of Sky Regional Council located at 339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140. The Public and media representatives are invited to attend and meet members, friends […]
Public Safety Basketball Tournament March 16
From the Boys and Girls Club of Buncombe County: Come watch the NC Highway Patrol vs. Asheville Police Dept vs. Asheville Fire Dept vs. Buncombe County Detention Center vs. other Public Safety Teams compete in a basketball tournament to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Buncombe County! Spread the word about this Family friendly […]
Junior Walk, opponent of mountaintop removal mining, speaks at UNCA March 27
Junior Walk, a West Virginia native who travels the country speaking out against mountaintop-removal mining on behalf of the Keeper of the Mountains Foundation, will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in UNC Asheville’s Highsmith University Union, Alumni Hall. Walk was a 2011 recipient of the Earth Island Institute’s Brower Youth Award for Environmental […]
Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation sends crews to Virginia to help restore power after storm
Press release from REMC Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation Sends Line Crews to Virginia to Help Restore Power Line crews from Rutherford EMC are joining forces with co-op line crews in Virginia to quickly restore power to the people in that state affected by a late-winter storm. Crews from Rutherford EMC, based in Forest City, N.C., […]