State NAACP officials have announced that two Asheville area advocates will address an estimated 20,000 people in Raleigh for the Moral March on Saturday, the Asheville Citizen-Times reported Friday. Organizers say the march could be the largest in North Carolina history. The local advocates are marriage equality advocate Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, executive director of the Asheville-based […]
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Musician classified site BandMix.com celebrates 10th anniversary
Press release Musician classified site BandMix.com celebrates 10th anniversary BandMix.com, the well known musician classifieds network, celebrates its 10th anniversary with the launch of a newly designed, fully responsive website. Since its founding in 2004, BandMix has given countless musicians a better way to connect with each other, collaborate and form bands. “BandMix was conceived […]
Nearly $90k will be given to NC communities through scholarships
Press release Raleigh, NC – Retail sales were higher than expected for December, and the outlook for 2014 is optimistic. In fact, local economists estimate between 2.5 and 2.8 million U.S. jobs will be created this year. In North Carolina, approximately 100,000 new jobs are expected and many of these will be in […]
N.C. Gov. McCrory: Duke needs to get Dan River coal-ash spill under control
Press release from N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory Press Release Governor McCrory Directs Duke Energy to Bring Coal Ash Spill Under Control Governor travels with his environmental agency staff to spill site in Eden Raleigh, NC – North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory traveled to the site of the coal ash spill in Eden Thursday to direct […]
DENR continues testing of Dan River after coal-ash spill
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Environment State test results of water quality sampling near coal ash spill released RALEIGH – State test results completed Thursday for a number of water quality parameters, including 17 metals, show no violations of state water quality standards for most samples taken Monday and […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Friday, Feb 7
Friday, Feb 7 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. There is no forecast data for the ridge tops. For more information, contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 250-6777
Mission Hospital: Dr. Dale Fell to retire, stepping down as chief medical officer
Press release From Mission Hospital: After nine years in a variety of crucial administrative roles with Mission Health, Dale F. Fell, MD, announced his decision to retire and step down as Chief Medical Officer on March 28. Fell has served as the health system’s Chief Medical Officer since January 2013. He oversees 10 departments and […]
Broadway and “Scandal” star Norm Lewis performs a benefit concert for DWT on Feb. 9
Press release Broadway and “Scandal” star Norm Lewis performs a benefit concert for DWT on Feb. 9 Don’t miss this special event, which includes a celebratory post-performance sparkling wine reception with Norm Lewis for VIP ticket buyers. February 9, 4 p.m. Tickets: Performance w/Reception $65, Performance Only $45 Star of Broadway and the hit TV […]
Rev. Curtis Gatewood spoke at Mars Hill University for Black History Month celebration
Press Release From Mars Hill University: Rev. Curtis Gatewood, community organizer for the North Carolina NAACP and former 2nd vice president for the National NAACP, was the speaker for at Mars Hill University’s weekly Crossroads service on February 4. Gatewood’s visit was part of Mars Hill’s celebration of Black History Month, as well as the […]
Free voter registration, education and protection at YWCA on Feb. 11
WHO: The YWCA of Asheville, AAUW Asheville, and Democracy NC Press Release From YWCA of Asheville: WHAT: Jumpstart the Vote: A free training for those currently involved in or interested in learning more about local voter registration, voter education, and voter protection. This regional training is FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will […]
Students from Packway Playhouse Junior were honored at 2014 Junior Theater Festival
Press release Students from Packway Playhouse Junior were honored at 2014 Junior Theater Festival Twenty-eight students from Parkway Playhouse Junior returned from the 2014 Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, Georgia with much to celebrate. Along with 93 other groups (totaling over 4,000 avid musical theater lovers, ages 8-18) from around the country, they performed selections […]
Asheville Lyric Opera’s 2014 season to begin with Don Giovanni
Press Release From Asheville Lyric Opera: The new 2014 opera season will begin with Mozart’s dramatic thriller, Don Giovanni on April 4th at 8pm and April 6th at 3pm. Asheville Lyric Opera will introduce a new dynamic production of the infamous retelling of the Spanish fable, Don Juan. ALO is pleased to present nationally acclaimed […]
Ginseng root poacher sentenced to jail time after gathering from Nantahala National Forest
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Two hazardous spills in NC went without public warning for more than 24 hours
Press Release From Western North Carolina Alliance: Just eight days apart, two hazardous spills have threatened North Carolina waterways: a coal ash spill in Eden and a raw sewage spill near Burlington. The coal ash spill was discovered by Duke Energy on Monday, and its officials informed state regulators at the N.C. Department of Environment […]
AC-T: 12-story hotel gets unanimous approval
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Thursday that a proposal for a 12-story downtown hotel cleared what would ordinarily be the last major hurdle in the city approval process Wednesday. The Asheville Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to approve plans for a Cambria Suites hotel at the northeast corner of the intersection of Battery Park and […]
TAUK plays The Orange Peel on Wednesday, Feb. 19
Press release TAUK plays The Orange Peel on Wednesday, Feb. 19 Wednesday, Feb. 19, 9 p.m. Lettuce headlines, KRAZ (DJ Set) also performs. Tickets: $20 advance / $22 day of show The prog/rock quartet TAUK will be hitting the road hard this February performing over 17 shows in under 30 days. Highlights of the winter […]
Small amounts of snow in forecast through Sunday
If you like the idea of more snow, you could get your wish. The National Weather Service has snow, or a chance of it, in the forecasts of the next three days. The weather services says there is a slight chance – 20 percent – of rain, snow, and freezing rain before 9 tonight, then […]
Facebook adds another building at Forest City operation
Facebook, the giant social network that recently celebrated its 10th birthday, is increasing its presence in Forest City, the Daily Courier reported this week. Facebook’s local data center occupies two buildings that are approximately 350,000 square feet each. Facebook General Manager Keven McCammon told Forest City’s town council on Monday that a third building is […]
CCCD accepts applications for 2014 Windgate Museum Internship program
Press release CCCD accepts applications for 2014 Windgate Museum Internship program NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2014 WINDGATE MUSEUM INTERNSHIP HOST INSTITUTIONS DEADLINE: 16 FEBRUARY 2014 The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design is delighted to announce the 2014 Windgate Museum Internship program which provides $5,000 stipends to four undergraduate or graduate students who work under […]
Atlanta’s Shaky Knees Festival announces lineup, tickets for May 9-11
Press release Atlanta’s Shakey Knees Festival announces lineup, tickets for May 9-11 What festival is complete without the big reunion? While we keep hearing that Shaky Knees Music Fest can’t possibly be improved upon, we’ve gone ahead and added The Replacements to this year’s event. This will be their first performance in the southeast since […]
UNCA announces presentations by former Peace Corp volunteers
Press Release University of North Carolina Asheville In honor of national Peace Corps week, Feb. 23-March 1, UNC Asheville announces “Global Presenters,” a new program that will bring people with a wealth of international experience and service into area classrooms. The “Global Presenters” are returned Peace Corps volunteers who have served in many nations in […]