Press release from Leadership Asheville With broad community support and praise, Leadership Asheville’s Board-Ready program is returning on April 24-25th at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel. The enhanced format offers a greater depth of study and discussion on the second day of the two-day program. Participants can elect to take a deep dive into one of […]
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Cúrate’s Katie Button competes for Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chef award
Katie Button, chef at Cúrate, is in the running for Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chef award in the Southeastern region. The winner is determined by an online poll. Voting takes one click and requires no personal information. Read Food and Wine‘s praise for Button below, or visit the online poll for more information. […]
Mission Hospital named to Top 100 Hospitals list for fifth consecutive year
Press release From Mission Health Mission Hospital Named Top 100 for Record Fifth Consecutive Year ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 11, 2013) – For the fifth-consecutive year, Mission Hospital has been named one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, formerly known as Thomson Reuters. The annual study evaluates hospitals across the nation on […]
Greenlife to donate 5 percent of Wed. sales to RiverLink
Here’s the press release from RiverLink: Asheville, NC – Save your big grocery shopping trip for Wednesday, March 13! Each quarter, Greenlife Grocery in Asheville donates 5% of one day’s sales to a local community organization in the Community Giving event. This quarter, RiverLink has been selected and will receive five percent of profits from […]
NC Policy Watch: North Carolina ranks 46th in teacher pay
Each Monday, progressive nonprofit North Carolina Policy Watch posts the “Monday numbers” — a collection of stats on various topics. This week, it’s schools, students and teachers: 48—rank of North Carolina in per-pupil K-12 spending (NEA Rankings and Estimates, 2012-2013) 52,938—amount in dollars of average teacher salary in Georgia (Ibid) 47,428—amount in dollars of average […]
NCSEA poll: North Carolinians support increased use of clean energy
Press release from the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association RALEIGH, NC – North Carolinians overwhelmingly support the increased use of clean energy sources like solar or wind energy, according to poll results released today by the NC Sustainable Energy Association. A recent statewide public opinion survey conducted by Fallon Research found that 75.7% of Republicans, […]
Cherokee high schoolers launch weather balloon into space
From WLOS and a press release WLOS: “High school students launched a weather balloon Friday morning and sending it on it’s way to the edges of space.” From the press release: In an exercise of science, physics, ingenuity and sovereignty, 11th and 12th grade science students from Cherokee High School in Cherokee, N.C., [launched] a […]
Exhibitors, demonstrators and vendors sought for WNC Ecofest
Press release from the Haywood Chamber of Commerce Exhibitors, Demonstrators and Vendors sought for WNC Ecofest Waynesville, N.C. – The Haywood Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for WNC EcoFest, scheduled for Saturday, May 4 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Haywood Community College. The new festival is designed to inspire you to try new […]
Biltmore job fair: Monday, March 11, at A-B Tech
Press release from the Biltmore Company Biltmore job fair to be held Monday, March 11, 2013 Food and beverage positions are available Asheville, N.C. – Representatives from Biltmore’s award-winning food and beverage team will be on-site at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College to interview applicants for various job openings at the estate’s restaurants including cooks, […]
Park Ridge Health announces March 11-17 events, includes healthful sleep talk
Press release From Park Ridge Health Upcoming Events Healthful Sleep Tuesday, March 19 12 – 12:30 p.m. The Duke Room at Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville FREE Presented by Joey Pegram, Lead Technologist at the Park Ridge Sleep Center. Did you know sleep disorders can affect and cause weight gain, hypertension, diabetes and […]
Conquer a Cove 5K set for April 21
Press release From THE HOPE CHEST for Women SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2013 Activities 1 – 4 p.m. 5K 2 p.m. Asheville/Candler—One of the areas most popular runs, Conquer A Cove 5K, celebrates its 13th annual event Sunday, April 21 at Mount Pisgah Academy on Holcombe Cove Road in Candler. The 5K run will begin at […]
New exhibit about the spoon opens at UNCA’s Center for Craft, Creativity & Design March 15
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services “Spoon | Fed,” a new exhibition featuring the works on the theme of the overlooked utensil, the spoon, opens with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Mar. 15 at UNC Asheville’s Center for Craft, Creativity & Design in Hendersonville. Like most functional items, spoons often go unnoticed. This […]
West Asheville Watch: Hundreds pack Isis Music Hall to talk with New Belgium reps
From West Asheville Watch By Bill Rhodes There was not a parking spot to be be had from State Street to Sand Hill Road on or near Haywood Road. The draw? New Beligum Brewing held an open house informational meeting at the Isis Music Hall. Kim Jordan, CEO and Jay Richardson, Asheville project manager for […]
Urban Agriculture Survey
Portland State University is conducting a survey of urban agriculture businesses and organizations. Western North Carolina growers and owners are encouraged to participate: Urban agriculture is growing rapidly throughout North America and we are interested to learn about the experiences of the organizations involved, as well as any obstacles they face. Municipalities have begun to […]
APD: realtor arrested on drug sale charges
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: On March 5th 2013 Officers of the Asheville Police Department Drug Suppression Unit purchased illegal narcotics from Benjamin Falcon a Realtor with Town and Mountain Realty. Falcon was being investigated by the Drug Suppression Unit after information was received stating that Falcon was supplying Realtors with illegal drugs. […]
ECO Workshop offers course on edible landscaping
Press release from the Environmental & Conservation Organization – Hendersonville (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, February 23, 2013) – Looking for an investment with a great return? It may be no further away than your own yard. Fruit and nut trees offer valuable nutrition, save hundreds of dollars and provide a wonderful habitat for birds and other animals. […]
Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures event benefits Autism Society
Here’s the press release from Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures March 6, 2013, Asheville, NC – Team-up on Sunday, June 2nd for the exhilarating experience of zipping through the treetops to support the Autism Society of North Carolina. Zipping for Autism, the first event of its kind in the country, raised $31,000 in its first year! […]
Democrats to meet across Buncombe County during March
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County Democratic Party: Asheville, N.C. (March 7, 2013) – The North Carolina Democratic Party will hold it’s annual precinct meetings across Buncombe County during March. The time and location of precinct meetings are available at: http://buncombedems.org/events/precinct-meeting-info/. This webpage will be updated as more meetings are scheduled. Meetings are […]
NC groups call on Obama to protect the Blue Ridge Parkway
Here’s the press release from Environment North Carolina: Raleigh– Today, Environment North Carolina and 24 other businesses and environmental advocacy groups called on President Obama to protect the Blue Ridge Parkway from over development and pollution by funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Blue Ridge Parkway and other beloved parks and forests in […]
Buncombe Sheriff’s Office ‘saves county taxpayers thousands with clean propane autogas fleet’
Press release N.C. sheriff saves county taxpayers thousands with clean propane autogas fleet The Buncombe County, N.C., Sheriff’s Office recently converted 10 Ford Crown Victorias to propane autogas under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program. The law enforcement fleet expects to displace 20 tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year and save more than $13,000 […]
Natural Products Alliance debuts, helps N.C. businesses grow
Press release from the Natural Products Alliance of N.C. (Asheville, NC) A group of Western North Carolina nonprofit natural products organizations has banded together as the Natural Products Alliance of North Carolina to help natural products companies grow, formulate, test, make, and brand their botanically-based products in one vertical pipeline, right here in Western North […]