News release Harpers Ferry, WV (February 13, 2014) – The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce that volunteers devoted a record number of hours last year to maintaining and protecting the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) for hikers to use. For the federal fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2013, close to 6,000 volunteers reported approximately […]
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AC-T: Investment group buys Bank of America building
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Thursday that MRK Investments, owner of the historic S&W building on Patton Avenue, has bought the neighboring Bank of America building for $3.2 million. The group also owns the old Windsor Hotel building on Broadway, which will open next month as vacation rentals, said Brett Krueger, a spokesman for the investors. […]
HART presents Tony-winning drama “Frozen,” Feb. 14-16
Press release HART presents Tony-winning drama “Frozen,” Feb. 14-16 HART’s winter studio season continues with the Tony-winning drama,“Frozen.” February 14, 15, & 16. (Hold Over/Snow Dates: February 21, 22, 23.) HART’s Winter Studio Season has had two hits in a row, and now comes the third offering for the winter, the Tony Award Winning drama […]
Accordion Time Machine presents “Satan vs. Laundry,” Feb. 28
Press release Accordion Time Machine presents “Satan vs. Laundry,” Feb. 28 Satan vs. Laundry Friday, February 28th at 8:00pm Toy Boat Community Art Space 101 Fairview Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 Accordion Time Machine, Anam Cara’s experimental theatre ensemble, has a great new show in store around the theme “Satan vs. Laundry”. They are excited to […]
Pan Harmonia announced March performances
Press release Pan Harmonia announced March performances Pan Harmonia – Season 14 Local – Authentic – World-Class Chamber Music Where sounds of the world embrace March Music is Harpsichord Heaven! Asheville is indeed fortunate to have one of America’s most gifted harpsichordists, Barbara Weiss, in its midst. A Baroque music master, Barbara will deliver two […]
NC Writers’ Network 2014 Spring Conference will be held April 12 at UNC Greensboro
Press release NC Writers’ Network 2014 Spring Conference will be held April 12 at UNC Greensboro The North Carolina Writers’ Network 2014 Spring Conference will be held Saturday, April 12, in the MHRA Building at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This year, the Network will introduce a new programming feature: instead of a […]
Sixth annual ArtSpace Cabaret on March 20
Press release Sixth annual ArtSpace Cabaret on March 20 ArtSpace Charter School announced the lineup for its 6th Annual ArtSpace Cabaret. The event will take place at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on March 20th, from 6–9:30 p.m. and will feature a variety of local, regional and national performing acts. The 6th rendition of the […]
AP: Feds launch investigation of NC environmental agency
From the Associated Press and the Asheville Citizen-Times Federal authorities have launched a criminal investigation into North Carolina’s environmental agency following a massive coal ash spill on the Dan River. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Raleigh issued a grand jury subpoena demanding records from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. They include […]
Follow these tips to keep your pets safe and warm in wintry weather
For immediate release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the mighty blizzard that struck the east coast last night, you need to take extra precautions to keep your animals safe. Pets left to fend for themselves in cold weather are susceptible to injury and even death. Here are some simple tips from American Humane Association and its […]
City suspends transit, most services for second day
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Due to continued inclement weather and high snowfall accumulation, many non-emergency City of Asheville services and offices will be closed or operate on a delayed schedule today, Thursday, Feb. 13. With snowfall expected to continue throughout the morning, travel conditions are extremely hazardous and any unnecessary travel on […]
Appalachian Trail Conservancy receives grant from L.L.Bean
News release from Appalachian Trail Conservancy Harpers Ferry, WV (February 12, 2014) – The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from L.L.Bean, a multi-channel merchant of outdoor gear and apparel, to support the ATC’s Grants to Clubs program. The Grants to Clubs program is administered by the […]
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 9
News release from PARI Rosman, NC (February 12, 2014) – Astronomers at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) in Rosman remind the public that at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9 Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the United States begins and we set our clocks forward one hour. Some people get a bit confused by […]
More snow expected before sun breaks through in afternoon
Tired of snow? The National Weather Services says to expect a few more hours of the white stuff. While Western North Carolina residents deal with as much as eight to 10 inches of snow across the region, the NWS says to be patient: Sun and rain are both likely this afternoon. The forecast calls for […]
EEMU Evergreen Extracurricular Music benefit concert at the Isis, March 2
Press release EEMU Evergreen Extracurricular Music benefit concert at the Isis, March 2 EEMU Evergreen Extracurricular Music Benefit Concert at the Isis Sunday, March 2- 12:00 Noon til 3:00 A fun event for the whole family! Featuring music from EMBE Marimba Band, Community Chorus, Student Groups, Staff Band and a special Parent Band, including Woody […]
N.C. health agency posts warnings for Dan River after coal-ash spill
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Raleigh, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health is issuing two health advisories related to the recent coal ash spill in the Dan River in Eden. The advisories address concerns associated with human exposure and consumption […]
Montford Park Players holds auditions for “Man and Superman,” Feb. 15 & 16
Press release Montford Park Players holds auditions for “Man and Superman,” Feb. 15 & 16 The Montford Park Players, North Carolina’s longest running Shakespeare Festival, announces that auditions for G. B. Shaw’s “Man and Superman” will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 & 16, at the Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway Street in downtown […]
City closes non-emergency offices, preps emergency proclamation
From the city of Asheville: Due to the inclement weather, non-emergency city government offices will close at 4 p.m. “We are asking citizens to limit travel as much as possible for their own safety and the safety of other citizens and emergency response personnel,” said Mayor Esther Manheimer. “I also want to encourage people to […]
Buncombe County declares ‘Local State of Emergency’
Here’s a copy of the declaration approved by the Buncombe County commissioners: DECLARATION OF A LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY The following declaration is issued by Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County: WHEREAS, on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, Governor Pat McCrory signed a State of Emergency declaration allowing him to mobilize resources for the snow storm […]
Brevard College announces evening closures
Press Release Brevard College Brevard College has cancelled its evening classes today, February 12, and daytime and evening classes tomorrow, February 13. Because of safety concerns and the weather situation, the library will close as of 4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12. Library building operations will resume when conditions permit.
Raw Story: fight as Waynesville high school blocks secular student group
Excerpted from Raw Story: A fight is brewing between the administration at Pisgah High School in Waynesville, North Carolina and a group of students who want to form a secular student group. According to the national Secular Students Association (SSA) website, the high school students have been joined in their effort by the SSA and […]
Petition calls for investigation of McCrory and relationship to Duke Energy
Press Release Care2 Last week, up to 82,000 tons of coal ash slurry spilled into North Carolina’s Dan River, stemming from a broken pipe owned by Duke Energy. Now a petition on Care2 demands the Department of Justice step in to investigate Governor Pat McCrory and his role in allowing Duke to avoid penalties for […]