from UNC Asheville Women’s Hoops Stuns Liberty In Overtime, 83-80 ASHEVILLE, N.C. – With time winding down in overtime and the UNC Asheville women’s basketball team holding an 81-80 lead, freshman guard Ja’Da Brayboy forced a turnover and then converted two free throws to give the Bulldogs an 83-80 victory over Big South Conference leader […]
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The Writers’ Workshops announces new classes
Press release The Writers’ Workshops announces new classes New writing classes, sponsored by The Writers’ Workshop, begin Jan. 25. They are for any level writer and meet at 387 Beaucatcher Road. Registration is in advance only, by mail or online at www.twwoa.org. Financial aid in exchange for volunteering is available. For more information, please contact […]
Team Phoenix cited for teamwork at Lego League Robotics Contest
Buncombe County’s Phoenix Robotics team members travelled to Greensboro last week and brought back the “Core Values-Inspiration” award given to a team based on their ability to work together as a team and include all team members equally in the process. The Phoenix Robotics team was competing in the state first Lego League Robotics Contest. […]
WCU to host fundraiser Thursday for Cullowhee fire victims
Press Release CULLOWHEE –Donations will be collected at Western Carolina University’s home men’s basketball game in Ramsey Regional Activity Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, to assist people who lost their jobs at three Cullowhee businesses that closed after a November fire. No one was injured in the Nov. 21 blaze that damaged the building that […]
SCORE plans free seminar for aspiring entrepreneurs
Press Release Asheville SCORE will present a free seminar for aspiring entrepreneurs on “Legal and Risk Management.” The seminar will cover the legal issues involved in starting and running a business. You will learn about issues such as entity selection, name selection, and the basic legal parameters. We will also discuss risk management, the importance […]
Akira Satake and Duncan Wickel at the White Horse, Jan. 25
Press release Akira Satake and Duncan Wickel at the White Horse, Jan. 25 Akira Satake, composer and master banjo player, joins forces with multi-genre violinist Duncan Wickel on Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m. at the White Horse Black Mountain for a category-defying evening of original music combining World, Jazz, Celtic and Appalachian traditions. A native […]
Forest Service closes five roads in Pisgah National Forest
PISGAH FOREST, N.C. — The U.S. Forest Service has announced the closing of five roads in Pisgah National Forest to protect the public and resources. Forest Service officials said freezing and thawing caused soft road conditions that make driving so difficult that people could become stranded. The closed roads are: Headwaters Road from Davidson River […]
Henderson County officer fired, charged with having sex with student
The Hendersonville Times-News reported Sunday that Henderson County School Resource Officer Daniel Lindsey, 27, was stripped of his badge, fired from the Sheriff’s Office, arrested at his residence in Mountain Home and charged with three felony counts of sex offense with a student. Lindsey, a school resource officer at Balfour Education Center, is accused of […]
N.C. water resource agency invites public comment for the 2014 water quality assessment list
Press Release RALEIGH – The state Division of Water Resources has released for public comment the 2014 list of streams, rivers and lakes that are not meeting state water quality requirements. The federal Clean Water Act requires that states perform a water quality assessment every two years. As part of that assessment, states are required […]
Congressional budget helps the Blue Ridge Parkway, restores parks funding
Here’s the press release from Environment North Carolina: RALEIGH, NC – This week, U.S. House and Senate appropriators set funding levels for agencies like the National Park Service and finalized a comprehensive budget agreement. Environment North Carolina’s Liz Kazal offered the following statement: “I applaud U.S. House and Senate appropriators for their work on a […]
Songwriting and Music Theory for Singers 8-week course opens Jan. 27
Press release Songwriting and Music Theory for Singers 8-week course opens Jan. 27 Songwriting and Music Theory for Singers. 8 Week Course. With theory instruction by Jason DeCristofaro, songwriting craft and prompts by Chelsea LaBate and vocal technique by Amanda Horton. 8 week course. BEGINS JANUARY 27, 2014.6:30pm-8:30pm. West Asheville Presbyterian Church Scholarships available! Chelsea […]
Got To Be NC Competition Dining Series: Chefs sought to compete in Fire on the Rock contest
Press release from Got To Be NC Competition Dining Series The Got To Be NC Competition Dining Series is accepting chef applications for its Fire on the Rock competition. We encourage you to reach out to your favorite chefs and ask them to participate in the 2014 series–it’s gonna be a hot one! The dates, […]
AmiciMusic and Apollo Winds present Wind Power piano and woodwind series
From AmiciMusic: AmiciMusic teams with Apollo Winds to present WIND POWER AmiciMusic presents “WIND POWER” with The Apollo Winds and pianist Daniel Weiser collaborating on great woodwind sextets and more by Poulenc, Thuille, and Dring. This program will showcase the wonderful blends and textures of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, french horn, and piano performing some […]
Saturday family series at ACT presents “Feet Water” and “The Sultan’s Wife,” Feb. 17
Press release Saturday family series at ACT presents “Feet Water” and “The Sultan’s Wife,” Feb. 17 Saturdays at ACT presents Feet Water and The Sultan’s Wife: On February 17, 2014. Attic Salt Theatre headlines Asheville Community Theatre’s Saturday family series. “Feet Water” is a funny Irish folktale that will transport your whole family to Ireland, […]
Brother Wolf offers ‘puppygrams’ for Valentine’s Day
From Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: This Valentine’s Day, Say it with Puppybreath! A snuggly new puppy with a big red bow might get some serious points with that someone special, but if you’re not ready for the morning after chewed-up shoe, you can still have a furbaby deliver your Valentine’s Day love – with no […]
WLOS: Snow blows in to WNC
From WLOS: A quick burst of winter weather in the northern mountain counties created some tricky travel conditions.
Water resource agency invites public comment on regional water quality
Press Release From N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – The state Division of Water Resources has released for public comment the 2014 list of streams, rivers and lakes that are not meeting state water quality requirements. The federal Clean Water Act requires that states perform a water quality assessment every two years. […]
Five roads closed in Pisgah Ranger District
Press Release From U.S. Forest Service: PISGAH FOREST, N.C. – The U.S. Forest Service has closed the following roads in the Pisgah Ranger District for public safety and resource protection: FSR 475B (Headwaters Road) from the intersection of FSR 475 (Davidson River Road, near the Pisgah Fish Hatchery), to Gumstand Gap (Sunwall Trailhead) FSR 476 […]
RiverLink Honors King’s memory with service projects
Press release From RiverLink: The national Martin Luther King Day of Service challenges Americans to transform the King Holiday into a day of citizen action volunteer service in honor of Dr. King. RiverLink is celebrating Dr. King’s memory with service projects across the French Broad River watershed. Assistant volunteer coordinator, Jess Peete, said MLK Day […]
Registration open for Carolina Organic Commodities & Livestock Conference
Press release Don’t miss the upcoming Organic Commodities & Livestock Conference! One-Day Event Only $39 (includes lunch) Wednesday, February 12th Rocky Mount, NC; 9 AM to 4 PM Register Today! www.carolinafarmstewards.org/oclc/ Or Give Us a Call: 919-542-2402 This event is for larger scale farmers and ranchers who are already growing organically or who want to […]
Carolina Ophthalmology first in the area to offer bladeless laser cataract removal
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (January 17, 2014) – Specialists at Carolina Ophthalmology are now offering bladeless cataract removal using the revolutionary Femtosecond laser. This leading-edge system combines image-guided computer technology and focused laser pulses to offer surgeons a more precise option for cataract surgery. Carolina Ophthalmology specialists are performing the procedure […]