From SaveLGW: Say “no” to Linville Gorge Burn Join SaveLGW and Friends of the Linville Gorge Protest really, April 20, 2-4 p.m. U.S. Forest Service, 160 Zillicoa St, across from UNC-A Featuring: “Sparky the Bear” [letters from around the world] “Crackling-Flames” hand-puppet [woodland creatures in flight] Ritual Exorcism of Fire-demons [chanting and rattling] Friends of […]
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Asheville Green Drinks hosts Mountains-to-Sea Trail hiker, author Danny Bernstein
Here’s the press release from Asheville Green Drinks: ASHEVILLE—Join Asheville Green Drinks at on April 24 for a presentation by local author and Mountains-to-Sea Trail thru-hiker Danny Bernstein. Asheville Green Drinks meets at Olive or Twist restaurant and bar, located at 81 Broadway. Socializing starts at 5:30 p.m., and programming begins at 6. Bernstein’s book, […]
Ramsey wins praise for supporting redistricting reform
Here’s the press release from the North Carolina Coalition for Lobbying and Government Reform: Rep. Ramsey Hailed for support of Non-Partisan Redistricting Rep. Nathan Ramsey (R-Buncombe) joined the majority of his colleagues in the NC House of Representatives in sponsoring a bill that would change how redistricting is done in NC. Sixty-one legislators, Democrats and […]
Transit system offering 25 cents fares on April 22 to celebrate Earth Day
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – To celebrate Earth Day, the City of Asheville will reduce the cash fare for transit to 25 cents on Monday, April 22nd. For information about Ride the ART, call (828) 253-5691, e-mail iride@ashevillenc.gov or visit www.ridetheart.com.
Bothwell announces support for Scouts for Equality
From Cecil Bothwell’s campaign: Asheville, NC— City Councilmember Cecil Bothwell announces today his support of Scouts for Equality, a Boy Scouts alumni organization advocating an end to the Boy Scouts of America’s ban on homosexual members. Earlier this year, the BSA indicated that it would finally make a decision on its policy banning gay members, […]
Nate Silver: McCrory 9th most conservative governor in country
The New York Times Nate Silver has ranked the country’s Republican governors, and found North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory the 9th most conservative.
Chris Sparks nominated for Eisner Award for work on comic to combat Parkinson’s
From A-B Tech: A-B Tech Community College graduate and local business owner Chris Sparks has been nominated for a prestigious Eisner Award, what many in the industry consider to be the Academy Awards of comics. The book, Team Cul De Sac: Cartoonists Draw the Line at Parkinson’s, was edited by Sparks to raise funds for […]
Special meeting of HOME consortium
From the city of Asheville: A special meeting of the HOME Consortium Board will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the 6th Floor Training Room in the City Hall Building. The primary agenda item for this meeting is the HOME Recapture Agreement. A draft of the proposed […]
National consortium pioneers data innovation
From UNC Asheville: A new collaboration called the National Consortium for Data Science (NCDS) aims to make North Carolina a national hub for data-intensive business and data science research, a move that will help develop a national strategy to ensure U.S. leadership in the data-driven global economy. The consortium, launched at RENCI, the Renaissance Computing […]
Catawba River on list of America’s most endangered rivers
From Carolina News Service: CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Catawba River is number five on the newly released list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers. American Rivers ranked the Catawba that high mainly because of concerns about the effects of coal ash pollution on water quality and recreation. The soon-to-be-closed Duke Energy Riverbend coal ash pond near […]
Pure Classical Pilates Studio celebrates Pilates Give Back Day
Here’s the press release from Pure Pilates Studio: Pure Pilates Studio, a classical Pilates certification, continuing education center, and TRX Suspension Training facility, celebrates Pilates Give Back Day by offering the community a free day of Pilates, Wellness and TRX. The studio is located at 59 Charlotte Street in downtown Asheville. Pilates Give Back Day is […]
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway celebrates 25th anniversary
Here’s the press release fromFRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway: FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary April 17, 2013 – FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway (FRIENDS) has launched a two-year 25th anniversary celebration commemorating the volunteer-driven organization’s founding in North Carolina in 1988 and in Virginia the following year. “We […]
PARI hosts annual Space Day open house
Here’s the press release from The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute: PARI HOSTS ANNUAL SPACE DAY OPEN HOUSE Rosman, NC (April 17, 2013) – The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) is hosting its annual Space Day open house Saturday, May 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The 200-acre campus will be open to the public […]
Bill to eliminate class size limits in public schools moves forward in N.C. General Assembly
The Senate Education Committee today approved legislation (SB 374) to eliminate class-size restrictions in public schools. Instead, the bill would give financial discretion to each school district in spending state funds for teacher positions. The legislation now moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee, where Sen. Tom Apodaca, Republican of Henderson County, is a member. The […]
Henderson County commissioners voice concerns about new water-sewer merger
The Hendersonville Times-News reports that Henderson County commissioners have several reservations about House Bill 488, which strips Asheville of the local water system and merges it — along with a Henderson system, Cane Creek — with the Metropolitan Sewerage District. For starters, Henderson commissioner want five members on the new 15-member, water-sewer board, not three, […]
Carolina Public Press: Buncombe posts highest population growth in WNC
“With an increase of more than 6,100 people in two years, Buncombe County posted the highest population growth in the 18-county [Western North Carolina] region,” Steph Guinan reports for Carolina Public Press. “The increase is largely a result of relocation,” she adds, noting that most of those relocating are not coming from Florida. As outlined […]
Gordon Smith officially announces re-election campaign
From Gordon Smith for Asheville: Today Gordon Smith officially announces his 2013 campaign for Asheville’s City Council. Councilman Smith wants to continue to serve on City Council to grow Asheville’s middle class and to keep Asheville strong as it contends with unprecedented hostility from some state legislators. Gordon Smith joined City Council in 2009. Councilman […]
Public Schools First opposes voucher bill
From Public Schools First: Raleigh, NC—April 16, 2013—Public Schools First NC strongly opposes H.B. 944, a school voucher bill introduced last night. The bill, which aims to spend $90 million of taxpayer money over the next two years to subsidize private school tuition, takes money away from already underfunded public schools—with little accountability to taxpayers. […]
Nest Organics will hold “Great Cloth Diaper Change” April 20
From Nest Organics: The Great Cloth Diaper Change is a global event to bring awareness to the sustainability of using cloth diapers instead of disposable diapers. Disposable diapers have been a problem in landfills for years because of the quantity and the inability to biodegrade. Millions of plastic diapers end up in landfills for hundreds […]
Shogun workers gather 12:30 p.m. to demand wages
From Defensa Comunitaria: ASHEVILLE, NC—Workers will gather outside the Buncombe County Courthouse Wednesday, April 17 at 12:30 pm for a press conference to demand wages owed to them by their former employer, Shogun Buffet Hibachi Grill. The press conference is being held in anticipation of a court mandated settlement conference next week, as part of […]
Local EMS and Mission Hospital conduct previously planned casualty exercise today
Press release From Mission Health WHAT: Mission Hospital to Conduct Previously Planned Casualty Exercise WHO: Mission Hospital and local emergency services agencies WHEN: Tuesday, April 16, 2013. 5:00 p.m. start time – 8:00 p.m. approximate end time WHERE: Mission Hospital Memorial Campus 509 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 NOTE: THIS IS ONLY A DRILL, planned […]