Press Release Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute CCC&TI has announced that Branches, the college’s literary and arts magazine will be released in February. The publication features prose, poetry and artwork from both CCC&TI students and members of the community. A call for submissions was issued last spring and more than 150 literature and art […]
News Bulletins
WCU to host tourism conference April 11
Press Release Western Carolina University The impact of the travel and tourism industry on the economy of the 26 westernmost counties of North Carolina will be the subject of a daylong conference Friday, April 11, presented by the Western Carolina University College of Business. The inaugural “Tourism Works for Western North Carolina” conference will be […]
Asheville City Schools Foundation recognizes local volunteer champions
Here’s the press release form the Asheville City Schools Foundation: (Asheville, NC) The Asheville City Schools Foundation will honor exceptional leaders of the Asheville City Schools district at the annual Celebration for Champions, to be held at The Venue on March 29th, in downtown Asheville at 6:00 pm. The awards chosen from a group of […]
Prescribed burns planned at Lake James State Park
Here’s the press release from the N.C. Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources: RALEIGH – The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation and the N.C. Forest Service plan to conduct multiple prescribed burns at Lake James State Park in late February through April. According to Park Superintendent Nora Coffey, the specific dates of the burns […]
AC-T: Duke to donate river land for Asheville greenway
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Duke Energy plans to donate 48 acres along the western banks of the French Broad River to the city for eventual use as a greenway. The steeply sloping property runs between Haywood Road and French Broad River Park off Amboy Road. A greenway path is still some […]
Ashvegas: John Lantzius, key figure in downtown Asheville revitalization, dies
Here’s an excerpt from the Ashvegas article: John Lantzius, a downtown property owner and nurturer of Asheville’s most eclectic district of independently owned businesses who was a key figure in a successful effort to revitalize Asheville in the 1980s, died Feb. 10. He was 83. Lantzius died in his apartment in Vancouver, British Columbia. A […]
Carolina Public Press: Federal coal ash probe expands to Asheville ponds
Here’s an excerpt from the Carolina Public Press article: Federal prosecutors have expanded their probe of the state’s oversight of Duke Energy’s 32 coal ash ponds, including two at its Asheville Power Station. A series of subpoenas issued Tuesday and obtained by news organizations through public records requests indicate not only an expanded investigation into […]
Merrill throws Feb. 21 campaign kick-off
Here’s the press release from Merrill’s campaign: What: Christina Merrill for Commissioner Campaign Kick-off Party and Fundraiser When: Friday, February 21, 2014 6:30-8:30 pm Where: Weaverville Town Hall, 30 South Main St. You are invited to join Christina Merrill, elected officials, candidates, and friends Friday night at the Weaverville Town Hall as she announces her […]
Warren Wilson hosts Feb. 26 ‘Hope for Appalachia’ presentation
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: Patrick Angel, Ph.D., will give a presentation titled, “Hope for Appalachia: Returning Surface Mines to Healthy, Productive Forests,” Feb. 26 at Warren Wilson College. Angel’s talk, free and open to the public, begins at 6:30 p.m. in Jensen Lecture Hall. For more information call 771-3072. Angel is […]
Asheville Independent Restaurant Association prepares for next week’s Small Plate Crawl
Press Release From Words & Moore: February 19, 2014 – More than 20 members of the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) are preparing for next week’s Small Plate Crawl (February 25-27) with menus as varied as their locations. While the majority of restaurants are in downtown Asheville, there are also great choices in West Asheville […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Thursday, Feb. 20
Thursday, Feb. 20 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
RiverLink announces new salon series
Event description From RiverLink: RiverLink is pleased to announce another salon series of talks on Friday afternoons, this time featuring Bill Jones, founder and President of Carolina Native Nursery, L.L.C. On one Friday per month, Bill will share his expertise from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the RiverLink office at 170 Lyman Street in […]
Challenger criticizes Apodaca over Duke contributions
The Hendersonville Times-News reported Wednesday that the controversy surrounding Duke Energy’s coal ash ponds spilled over into the race for N.C. Senate District 48 this week, with Democratic challenger Rick Wood denouncing Sen. Tom Apodaca for taking campaign contributions from the utility. Wood said Apodaca, a Republican leader first elected in 2002, has received 25 […]
AC-T: Lark Books to close Asheville offices
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Landmark craft publishing house Lark Books will close its offices in downtown Asheville and move into parent Sterling Publishing Co.’s New York office, a spokesperson confirmed Wednesday morning. “Sterling Publishing is consolidating the operations of its Lark Books craft imprint into the New York office, effective Feb.19, […]
MacQueen officially kicks off congressional campaign
Here’s the press release from the campaign of Tate MacQueen: ASHEVILLE – High school teacher, winning soccer coach, and community leader Tate MacQueen will kick off his campaign for North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District this evening at a gathering with friends, family, and supporters. Local community leaders, elected officials, and candidates for local office will […]
Asheville Art Museum to host Absinthe benefit Feb. 23
Press Release Asheville Art Musuem “Dance With the Green Fairy”: A Unique Cocktail Event That Benefits the Asheville Art Museum Sunday, February 23, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Location: Secret – to be revealed the day before the event Oscar Wilde once said, “After the first glass of absinthe you see things as you wish they were. After […]
DHHS issues health advisory for synthetic drug associated with three N.C. deaths this year
Press Release From The Department of Health and Human Services: Raleigh, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today issued a health advisory related to acetyl fentanyl, following at least three deaths related to the synthetic drug. Toxicologists at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner detected acetyl fentanyl in specimens associated […]
After Dan River spill, Carolina Public Press takes a closer look at Asheville’s coal-ash ponds
On Feb. 3, a busted pipe spilled thousands of gallons of coal-ash slurry into the Dan River near Eden, N.C. Asheville-based Carolina Public Press takes a closer look at the potential problems for Duke Energy’s local power plant, where about 91 acres of coal ash is held back by 90-feet-tall dams. The coal-ash ponds, built […]
Warren Wilson College presents ‘Hope for Appalachia’ on Feb. 26
Press Release From Warren Wilson College: Patrick Angel, Ph.D., will give a presentation titled, “Hope for Appalachia: Returning Surface Mines to Healthy, Productive Forests,” Feb. 26 at Warren Wilson College. Angel’s talk, free and open to the public, begins at 6:30 p.m. in Jensen Lecture Hall. For more information call 771-3072. Angel is senior forester […]
Two properties conserved along Blue Ridge Parkway
Press Release From Conservation Trust for North Carolina: Raleigh, N.C. – The Conservation Trust for North Carolina (CTNC) purchased a 123-acre property that adjoins the Blue Ridge Parkway between mileposts 446 and 450 in Jackson County. The land, made up of three smaller tracts, contains a significant section of Woodfin Creek upstream of the Woodfin […]
Franklin School of Innovation announces Enka location
Here’s the press release from the Franklin School of Innovation: Buncombe county’s new charter middle and high school will open its doors this fall just down the street from AB Tech’s Enka campus. The location, at the intersection of Sand Hill Road and Lake Drive, was chosen for its accessibility from many parts of the […]