Buncombe Statehouse Rep. Tim Moffitt released the below video Feb. 1 via YouTube. The Republican represents District 116 and is up for reelection this year.
News Bulletins
Red Cross in “urgent need” of disaster volunteers for WNC
From the American Red Cross of the Western Carolinas: GREENVILLE, SC, February 3, 2014 – American Red Cross of the Western Carolinas has an urgent need for disaster response volunteers to serve Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina. This winter’s unusually cold weather has increased demand for disaster services, especially those related to residential […]
Brevard College announces new chairs of Humanities, Science & Mathematics
Press Release Brevard College Dr. Tom Bell, associate professor of religion and sacred music, has assumed the duties of chair of the College’s Division of Humanities. The position was previously held by Dr. Mel Bringle, who will continue to serve as professor of religious studies. Dr. Jennifer Frick-Ruppert, professor of biology and environmental science, has […]
Chimney Rock entrance road to be closed up to three weeks for repairs
Press Release From N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – The Chimney Rock Access at Chimney Rock State Park will be closed beginning Tuesday for up to three weeks as repairs are made to the main entrance road, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. This closure affects the Chimney Rock […]
Jazz series “Take Two” at the White Horse begins tonight, Monday, Feb. 3
Press release Jazz series “Take Two” at the White Horse begins tonight, Monday, Feb. 3 Monday, February 3 Take Two: Bill Bares + Steve Alford Clarinets, C Melody Sax White Horse Black Mountain 7:30-9:30 pm $12 / $6 students Asheville’s veteran multi-reedist and mad genius Steve Alford is going through a particularly creative period right […]
MovieMaker.com names Asheville “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2014”
Blog post MovieMaker.com names Asheville “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2014” It’s MovieMaker’s 2014 edition of the Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker! We’re counting down through our Top 10 Big Cities, Top 5 Small Cities, and Top 5 Towns—releasing one location a day for the entire […]
RiverLink seeks volunteers interested in watershed stewardship and conservation
From RiverLink: Asheville, NC — Do you want to get more involved with your community while making the French Broad River Watershed a place for everyone to live, work, and play? RiverLink invites those interesting in becoming volunteers to attend our monthly volunteer information sessions on Wednesday, Febuary 12, at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. […]
WLOS: Super Bowl excitement in WNC
From WLOS: WLOS takes a look at how local Seahawks and Broncos fans celebrated the 48th annual Super Bowl, with a local twist.
AC-T: Early morning Fairview Road accident knocks down powerlines
From Asheville Citizen-Times By Todd Runkle: ASHEVILLE — An accident this morning on Fairview Road knocked down power lines and forced a closure of the road.
RiverLink seeks volunteers, hosts information sessions next Wednesday
Press Release From RiverLink: Asheville, NC — Do you want to get more involved with your community while making the French Broad River Watershed a place for everyone to live, work, and play? RiverLink invites those interesting in becoming volunteers to attend our monthly volunteer information sessions on Wednesday, Febuary 12, at 10:00 a.m. and […]
Chimney Rock’s Grady the groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter, Seahawks to win
Press Release From Chimney Rock State Park: CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (February 2, 2014)—Temps were in the high 50s with warm sunshine when more than 60 people gathered behind the Old Rock Café in Chimney Rock Village for Grady’s Groundhog Day shadow sighting. Emily Walker, education manager for Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park greeted […]
Amy’s new non-dairy ice cream inspired by Asheville’s Plant
Press Release From Amy’s:
Today, Feb. 2, is Groundhog Day at the Nature Center
Here’s the information via the Nature Center website: Groundhog Day at the Nature Center! 2:00pm presentation The WNC Nature Center is proud to present Carlton Burke’s whimsical presentation on groundhogs on Sunday February 2 at 2:00pm. Explore the folklore of this native rodent species with stories and song. Meet live groundhogs who have been reared […]
The Women in the Arts Foundation to be featured at 310 ART Gallery
Press Release From 310 ART: “River of Art 2” at 310 ART 310 ART is pleased to announce the second national members show for The Women in the Art Foundation. The exhibition features 50 original small works of 25 member artists. The show will have works in a variety of media such as oil, acrylics, […]
UNC Asheville Board of Trustees to hold special meeting on Feb. 3
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville Board of Trustees to Hold Special Meeting on Feb. 3 The Board of Trustees of the University of North Carolina at Asheville will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014 in Phillips Hall, conference room 117, on the UNC Asheville campus. […]
Cradle of Forestry offers educational frog program
Press Release From National Forests in North Carolina: PISGAH FOREST, N.C., Jan. 31, 2014 – The Cradle of Forestry in America invites the public to attend “Frog Love in the Pink Beds,” Feb. 15, 2014. The program’s indoor portion begins at 1:00 p.m. in the Forest Discovery Center and is followed by a guided walk […]
PARI: The moon and Venus to line up in orbit
Press Release From Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute: (February 5, 2014) – Astronomers at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute in Rosman, NC, report that on the morning of February 26, observers enjoying the sunrise will note that the brilliant planet Venus appears very close to the waning crescent moon. While we realize that Venus is far […]
Country artist Rachel Brooke performs at The Water’n Hole in Waynesville on Saturday, Feb. 22
Press release Country artist Rachel Brooke performs at The Water’n Hole in Waynesville on Saturday, Feb. 22 Rachel Brooke at The Water’n Hole 796 N Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 February 22 2014 9pm Free Show “Take everything you think you know about country music and throw it out the window. That pop rock y’all […]
UNC Asheville students to present research
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: The nationally known Research Triangle Park Foundation will host a special event featuring UNC Asheville undergraduates and their research projects from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 at RTP’s headquarters near Durham. “RTP 360: Seriously Creative Research at UNC Asheville” is expected to attract about 250 […]
Parkway Playhouse announces open auditions for 2014 season
Press Release Parkway Playhouse Artistic Director Andrew Gall announces auditions for the upcoming 2014 season of plays and musicals at Parkway Playhouse, now celebrating its 68th season of producing locally grown North Carolina theatre. Open Call Auditions for performers ages 8 to adult will be held in Burnsville at the Mountain Heritage Center, which is […]
UNCA undergrads will present at Research Triangle Park
Press Release University of North Carolina Asheville The nationally known Research Triangle Park Foundation will host a special event featuring UNC Asheville undergraduates and their research projects from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 at RTP’s headquarters near Durham. “RTP 360: Seriously Creative Research at UNC Asheville” is expected to attract about 250 […]