Pictured from left to right: Brewers Caucus Co-Chairman Rep. Jim Gerlach (PA-06), Vice Chairman Rep. Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Brewers Association President Charlie Papazian, and Caucus Chairman Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04). Here’s the press release from the office of Rep. Patrick McHenry: Washington, DC – At a meeting of the House Small Brewers Caucus yesterday, Congressman […]
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OPINION: Four Seasons CEO Janet Bull discusses quality of life in hospice care
From the North Carolina News Service FLAT ROCK, N.C., March 5, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Janet Bull, Ph.D., the award-winning chief medical officer of Four Seasons Hospice goes to work, it’s more than showing up for a job. She helps people find meaning. Palliative care, which occurs before end of life is at hand, […]
Women at Risk moves to Homeward Bound
Press release from Women at Risk Women at Risk Moves to Homeward Bound On February 1st, Homeward Bound of Asheville, a local homeless services organization, assumed responsibility for Women at Risk, formerly a program of Western Carolinians for Criminal Justice. Many Homeward Bound clients already access services through Women at Risk, a program that provides […]
See Maggie Valley’s Wheels Through Time on RFD-TVs Small Town Big Deal Thursday, March 14
Press release from Wheels Through Time Maggie Valley’s Wheels Through Time to be Featured on RFD-TVs “Small Town Big Deal” Thursday March 14th Haywood County, NC – This coming Thursday , March 14th, at 9:30 p.m., RFD-TVs newest hit show “Small Town Big Deal” will bring its viewers to Haywood County in Western North Carolina […]
Riverbend Malt House on NPR’s The Salt blog
Asheville’s Riverbend Malt House appeared on NPR’s food blog, The Salt, this afternoon. The post focuses on several small-scale malt growers around the country. Read an excerpt below, or visit The Salt online. Brent Manning is a maltster on a mission. The co-founder of Riverbend Malt House in Asheville, N.C., wants people to be able […]
WNC Alliance urges action at March 5 local hearing on Progress Energy rate hikes
Here’s the message from the Western North Carolina Alliance, via the environmental advocacy group’s email newsletter: TONIGHT! Say NO to Progress Energy’s dirty rate hike Higher energy bill? Progress Energy wants to charge you MORE to pay for more coal, oil and natural gas. On Tuesday, March 5, the Utilities Commission will be in Asheville […]
“Taking the Fear Out of Gluten-Free Dining Services,” Saturday, April 27
The Gluten Intolerance Group of Asheville will sponsor an educational program on Saturday, April 27, from 9 – 11 a.m. Here are the details from the press release: The Gluten Intolerance Group of Asheville will sponsor an educational program, “Taking the Fear out of Gluten-Free Dining Services,” from 9:00-11:00 am, Saturday, April 27th 2013 at […]
Progress NC raises questions as Utilities Commission meets in Asheville
Here’s the press release from Progress NC: Progress NC calls on Gov. McCrory to Divest, Recuse or Veto As NC Utilities Commission meets in Asheville, SB10 raises specter of conflict of interest ASHEVILLE – As the NC State Utilities Commission holds a hearing today in Asheville, one must ask the question: “Is this really the […]
Asheville Fire Department extinguishes structure fire at 54 Erskine St.
From the Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 9:30 a.m. to 54 Erskine Street, Apartment A. When crews arrived, there was heavy smoke showing from the eaves of the structure. Crews entered the tri-level structure, which was not occupied at the time, and located the fire on […]
N.C. Division of Water Quality website gets new feature that can access 2.5 million public records
Press release From N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources RALEIGH – John Skvarla, secretary of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, announced Monday the launch of a new feature on the North Carolina Division of Water Quality’s website that will enable people to quickly access approximately 2.5 million public records with the […]
Local children’s nonprofit holds trivia-based fundraising event on April 25
Press release From Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County Are You Smarter Than An Elementary Student? Fundraising Event on April 25 to Benefit Local Children’s Nonprofit What nation has the longest border with the U.S.? How many sides does a trapezoid have? Who was the first president to be impeached? If you can answer […]
Times-News: Henderson County commissioners oppose affordable care act provision
From the Hendersonville Times-News By Nathaniel Axtell Fed up with unfunded federal mandates, commissioners asked the county’s congressional delegation Monday to find a way around an “Obamacare” requirement that they say amounts to double taxation for local residents. By a 5-0 vote, the commissioners passed a resolution asking U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows and U.S. Sens. […]
Carolina Public Press: Ramsey, McGrady oppose SB 10, co-written by Apodaca
Senate Bill 10 would dismiss almost all existing boards and commissions at the state level — some that are obsolete, but some that wield power, such as the North Carolina Utilities Commission, which oversees such business as Duke and Progress Energy’s rate requests. Carolina Public Press reports on the showdown over North Carolina House and […]
OPINION: Progress NC calls on Gov. McCrory to Divest, Recuse or Veto
OPINION Press release from Progress NC ASHEVILLE – As the NC State Utilities Commission holds a hearing today in Asheville, one must ask the question: “Is this really the commission that will decide on energy rate hikes?” Duke/Progress Energy are seeking a double-digit hike in residential electricity rates. But Senate Bill 10, a measure making […]
Event with N.C. poet laureate Joseph Bathanti set for March 25
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services “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 […]
AdvantageWest celebrates National Entrepreneurship Week with local businesses
Press release from AdvantageWest Both startups and seasoned business owners in the AdvantageWest region found themselves in the spotlight during a recent annual celebration of entrepreneurs and the contributions they make to the economy. National Entrepreneurship Week, held across the country, got strong support from area media, including live news segments on WLOS-TV and a […]
Scary rock’n’roll band to play Static Age tonight, check out AshevilleFM’s in-studio with Lantern
If Asheville Free Media co-manager Kim Roney says the show is going to rock your socks off, it will. More here: http://www.ashevillefm.org/news/03/2013/in-studio-with-lantern-playing-static-age-tonight We’d give you more details but the event page is sparse: http://www.songkick.com/concerts/15396424-lantern-at-static-age-records?utm_source=3286&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=facebook_tab&utm_content=873032. Static Age is located at 82 N. Lexington Ave.
Environmental groups call on Obama to protect Blue Ridge Parkway
Here’s the press release from Environment North Carolina: OUTDOOR BUSINESSES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY GROUPS TO CALL ON PRESIDENT OBAMA TO PROTECT THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY What: Environment North Carolina will release a letter cosigned by local and national environmental groups and businesses calling on President Obama to protect the Blue Ridge Parkway and other treasured […]
Meadows opens 18 district offices in WNC
Here’s the press release from the office of Rep. Mark Meadows, a freshman Republican representing the 11th District, which encompasses much of Western North Carolina and parts of Buncombe County. Meadows Announces Official Opening of 18 District Offices More Locations to Better Serve Constituents in Every County Washington, D.C. – Representative Mark Meadows (NC-11) announced […]
Eblen Charities reminds families that heating assistance still available
Press release From Eblen Charities For those families still seeking help in keeping warm this winter, Eblen Charities still has Federal heating funds available through it’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program through the end of March or until funds are depleted. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program funds assist households that are vulnerable due to […]
Rebuilding the Food Shed: author event at BPBx, Tuesday, March 5
Author Philip Ackerman-Leist will present his book, Rebuilding the Food Shed: How to Create Local, Sustainable, and Secure Food Systems, on Tuesday, March 5, at Battery Park Book Exchange in the Grove Arcade from 7 to 9 p.m. Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project is a presenting partner in the event. Here are the details from the […]