Here’s the press release from the Campaign for Southern Equality: Asheville, N.C. (April 10, 2014) – As part of the “Refuse to Lie” campaign, some same-sex couples are jointly filing their North Carolina state tax returns in protest of a directive issued by the NC Department of Revenue to file their taxes as single. The […]
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‘Generation on a Tightrope’ author Arthur Levine to deliver UNC Asheville commencement
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville Arthur Levine, one of America’s leading experts on higher education, will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree when UNC Asheville holds its May 2014 Commencement. Southern Jewish historian Eli Evans also will receive an honorary degree, and civil rights pioneer Franklin […]
Zöe Dental to offer free dental care April 25
Press release From Zöe Dental: Who: Zöe Dental, Dr. Perry Stamatiades, Dr. Sapna Hayes, and Dr. Sam Hayes Zoedental.com; 828.348.1275 What: Dentistry from the Heart, a free day of dental care for people 18 years and up who cannot get dental care elsewhere. Each patient has a choice of a filling, extraction, or cleaning. We guarantee […]
Riverlink announces 2014 Voices of the River winners
Press Release Riverlink Announcing the Winners of the 2014 Voices of the River Art and Poetry Contest! PreK-2nd Grade 2D art First place: Trevor Lunsford, “Unnamed” Francine Delany Second Place: Sydney Hardin, “Unnamed” Black Mountain Art in the Afternoon Third Place: Jazmine Young, “The Water is very Soothing” Atkinson Elementary 3rd-5th grade 2D art First […]
Asheville City Council announces next meeting April 22
Press Release City of Asheville The next formal meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, beginning at 5:00 p.m. PRIOR to the formal meeting, City Council will be holding a worksession at 3:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of CityHall, to obtain budget policy direction […]
UNC to host one-woman show ‘Freckle in My Eye’ April 17-19
Press Release University of North Carolina Asheville UNC Asheville will present three free performances of Freckle In My Eye, a one-woman show by Ashley Wilkerson, at 7 p.m. April 17-19 in UNC Asheville’s Carol Belk Theater. Freckle In My Eye is the fictional story of a woman living on death row in Texas. The performances […]
Forest Service seeks public comment in Environmental Impact Statement
Press Release National Forests in North Carolina The U.S. Forest Service is encouraging people to submit comments by April 28, 2014 on the Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. The NOI, published last month in the Federal Register, is part of the next phase of revising the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Land and […]
Los Angeles based electro-rock band SIIINES plays Emerald Lounge, April 17
From a press release: Los Angeles based electro-rock band SIIINES plays Emerald Lounge, April 17 SIIINES, the Los Angeles based electro-rock band who recently released their new EP, Fukushimarama!, has just announced their cross country US Spring Tour to support the new album! The tour hits Asheville on April 17th at Emerald Lounge. Fukushimarama!, which […]
Brevard Blues Festival Tickets now on sale
Press Release From Brevard Blues Festival: BREVARD BLUES FESTIVAL TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 2 Blues, Barbecue, and Brews! Saturday, June 7 Brevard, NC: The Brevard Music Center (BMC) and 185 King Street are excited to announce the first annual Brevard Blues Festival. This family-friendly event will include eight hours of blues, barbecue and brews with […]
Liberty and License for All? Report on Immigrant Driver’s Licenses
By Stephanie Carroll Carson Courtesy of North Carolina News Servicde RALEIGH, N.C. – In North Carolina and 37 other states, an undocumented worker can’t get a driver’s license. That leaves hundreds of thousands without a way to get to work or school, or forces them to get behind the wheel without proper training, testing or […]
Poll: NC Citizens Say Age Discrimination is Getting Old
By Stephanie Carroll Carson Courtesy of North Carolina News Service PERRY, N.C. – At age 58, Dick Hatch of Perry found himself laid off and in need of a job. Hatch is an attorney who applied for a position at a Raleigh company, and he said in spite of being qualified for the attorney position, […]
HandMade in America holds Small Towns Summit on May 21
From a press release: HandMade in America holds Small Towns Summit on May 21 HandMade in America (HIA) is gearing up for one of their biggest events of the year, the Small Towns Summit 2014. This all-day summit will be held from 9:00am-5:00pm on Wednesday, May 21 at UNCA’s Reuter Center (headquarters of Osher Lifelong […]
Carolina Public Press: Despite the end of state support, landslide mapping continues in WNC
Carolina Public Press By Kirk Ross: In Western North Carolina, it does not take a tragedy like the one last month in Washington State to drive home the risk of a landslide. Each year, there are at least a handful of reminders close by. Some years, like last year, the risk is obvious. Heavy rains […]
Buncombe County announces partnership to combat fraud
Press release From Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Joining Forces to Stamp Out Fraud in Our Community Buncombe County Government Announces a New Partnership between Health and Human Services, Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s Office Committing public assistance fraud is a serious crime and we need your help to keep it out of our […]
College fair for veterans at VA hospital April 10
Press release From Charles George VA Medical Hospital: CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville – The Charles George VA Medical Center and the University of North Carolina system are co-sponsoring a college fair from 3 – 5 p.m., April 10, in the medical center Atrium, 1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville. All military Veterans, and their family members, […]
David Holt’s Musical Mentors photo exhibit
Musician, television host and Madison County resident David Holt shows photos of musicians at The Arts Center in Marshall.
ACLU of NC leads new federal lawsuit for same-sex marriage recognition in NC
Press Release Equality NC Friend of Equality — Breaking news! Just seconds ago, our friends at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of North Carolina Legal Foundation (ACLU-NCLF) and the law firms of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Ellis & Winters LLP filed a new case in federal court on behalf of three […]
Brevard College to hold ‘EarthFest’ April 12
Press Release Brevard College Community members of all ages are invited to celebrate Earth Day at Brevard College’s EarthFest this Saturday, April 12. Come enjoy a day of free family fun and environmental activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the College’s amphitheatre beside the Porter Center for Performing Arts. A number of local […]
UHaul CarShare kicks into gear with City of Asheville
Press Release From UHaul: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 8, 2014) – UhaulCarShare, the City of Asheville and the University of North Carolina Asheville (UNC Asheville) are partnering up to bring North America’s most advanced car-sharing service to Asheville. The UhaulCarShare Program Kickoff will introduce UhaulCarShare to the residents of Asheville, NC and surrounding areas while also […]
Local attorneys honored for work helping low-income people in crisis
Press Release From Pisgah Legal Services: Local attorneys have been nominated for annual awards sponsored by the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) to recognize volunteer attorneys who provide exemplary pro bono service to low-income people. The nominees were recognized today at a meeting of the 28th Judicial District (BuncombeCounty) Bar at the Venue in downtown […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Thursday, April 10
Thursday, April 10 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For more information, contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 250-6777 or visit N.C. Division of Air Quality