Boston Marathon bombing survivors Rebekah Gregory and Pete DiMartino were married Friday at the Biltmore Estate, Ashvegas.com reported. Their wedding was planned by TheKnot.com, with an assist from the voting public, as part of its 2nd annual Dream Wedding Contest, according to Ashvegas <blockquote>Each element of the couple’s Biltmore wedding was voted on via TheKnot.com, including […]
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New Buncombe partnership aims to ‘stamp out fraud’
Here’s the press release from Buncombe County: 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 community. […]
WRAL: Early voting starts April 24
WRAL television in Raleigh reports that anyone planning to cast an early ballot in North Carolina’s upcoming primary needs to schedule carefully. As part of a sweeping elections law that lawmakers passed last year, early voting has been shortened from 17 to 10 days. For the May 6 primary, early voting runs from April 24 […]
CPP: Hot WNC political races mean big year for billboards
Hot races in some Western North Carolina counties are creating a profitable election year for billboard account executive Jeff Bryson, according to a report by CarolinaPublicPress.org. Bryson, an employee of Allison Outdoor Advertising in Sylva, said every billboard in Swain and Jackson counties is booked through the May 6 primary. He credits candidates running for county […]
AC-T: Just Economics promotes ‘living wage’ of $11.85 an hour
HT-N: Schencks win Lela McBride award for conservation work
Sandy and Missy Schenck, co-owners of the Green River Preserve summer camp in Cedar Mountain, have been named winners of the 2014 Lela McBride Award by Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy. The Hendersonville Times-News reported that the award was presented at CMLC’s annual meeting at Camp Tekoa. The recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to land conservation […]
CURVE 2014 Spring Open House & Twilight Party
CURVE studios & garden will host its 7th Annual Spring Open House & Twilight Party on 2nd Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 10am to 8pm @ 6•9•12 Riverside Drive, in the heart of Asheville’s River Arts District. Please join us Saturday, April 12, 2014, starting @ 10am. Each building will be bustling with creativity. Come […]
Eckerd to recognize influential leaders in WNC at Children’s Hero of the Year event
Press release From Eckerd: Eckerd to Recognize Influential Leaders in Western North Carolina at “Children’s Hero of the Year” Event Asheville, NC. –Eckerd is pleased to be recognizing the 2014 Asheville “Children’s Hero of the Year” honorees on April 17, 2014 at The Crest Center. The business attire event is Ashville’s largest charity event for […]
CarePartners Hospice earns patient satisfaction award
Press release From CarePartners: The staff at CarePartners Hospice has been awarded the 2014 Hospice Honors from Deyta, the company that sends satisfaction surveys to all families following the death or discharge of a patient. The Hospice Honors award is a prestigious award recognizing hospice agencies providing the best patient care as rated by the […]
Citizen-Times: ‘Lazy Environmentalist’ Dorfman will take over chamber’s entrepreneur efforts
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: ASHEVILLE – Josh Dorfman made his name nationally as “The Lazy Environmentalist,” but he’s worked hard launching businesses to bring green products to consumers. Now he wants to focus his energies locally, working with Asheville’s array of start-ups. “I’ve been involved in green business and entrepreneur start-ups for the last 10 […]
Citizen-Times: Sheriff Duncan endorses Ron Moore in DA’s race
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: ASHEVILLE District Attorney Ron Moore won a big endorsement Friday when Democratic Sheriff Van Duncan publicly backed him. Moore, the elected prosecutor in Buncombe County for the last 24 years, is facing a Democratic primary challenge from Asheville defense attorney Todd Williams. Duncan’s endorsement is unusual. Elected officials often do not […]
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors at The Orange Peel on April 11
Press release Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors at The Orange Peel on April 11 Coming up on April 11th Nashville-based Americana band Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors will take the stage at The Orange Peel with special guests Judah & The Lion. This spring tour follows the band’s sixth studio album, Good Light, which was […]
APD files charges in March 21 moped fatality
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – After consultation with the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, Dimitiry Vasil Stynka, 53, of Asheville, was charged from the March 21st fatality with Misd. Death By Vehicle and Failure To Yield Right Of Way. Mr. Stynka received a $5000 bond. An incorrect age of the individual […]
East of the Riverway initiative seeks ‘alternatives to gentrification’
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – On March 25, the City of Asheville issued a Request for Proposals for a study for alternatives to gentrification in the East of the Riverway area. The RFP marks a next big step in a planning project focused on supporting a collaborative and concerted revitalization project […]
UNCA professor Mullen receives state teaching award
From UNC Asheville: Dwight Mullen, professor of political science and 30-year veteran of UNC Asheville’s faculty, has been named a recipient of the 2014 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award. A gifted teacher, active scholar and engaged community leader, Mullen has consistently taught courses that have challenged and inspired his students, and held […]
AFD: investigation leads to arson arrest
From the Asheville Fire Department: ASHEVILLE – On February 4th, 2014 the Asheville Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at 165 S. French Broad Ave, Aston Park Tower Apartments. Upon arrival crews observed that a smoke alarm had activated on the second floor. The preliminary investigation revealed that the fire originated where a sign […]
Two WNC groups selected for WealthWorks economic development program
For immediate release WASHINGTON, DC – HandMade in America and Land of Sky Regional Council, based in Western North Carolina, have been competitively selected by the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Research Foundation to participate in the 2014 WealthWorks Training through NADO’s Rural Wealth Creation initiative, supported by the Ford Foundation. HandMade in America […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for April 7-13
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 4/7/14 – 4/13/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. W.O.W. Health Screenings Blood Pressure Screening For best results, eat a light breakfast. FREE. Monday, April 7 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. First Church of the Nazarene Community Building 111 Washington Street, […]
ASAP promotes Get Local roots in April
For immediate release ASHEVILLE, NC (April 2, 2014)—This April look for roots on farmers market tables and at Appalachian Grown™ partner restaurants during ASAP’s Get Local roots month. Local roots – from beets and carrots to radishes and turnips – are some of the first veggies of the season to get snapped up by local […]
UNC Asheville Professor Dwight Mullen wins 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: Dwight Mullen, professor of political science and 30-year veteran of UNC Asheville’s faculty, has been named a recipient of the 2014 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award. A gifted teacher, active scholar and engaged community leader, Mullen has consistently taught courses that have challenged and inspired […]
Volunteers needed to get cancer patients on road to recovery
Press release American Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers to transport patients to local treatment Asheville, NC – April 3, 2014— Like many families, Don Deibert of Asheville’s family has been affected by cancer. So when the American Cancer Society came to his church four years ago looking for community volunteers to drive patients to cancer […]