From press release: Joseph Urgo, a senior fellow at the Association of American Colleges and Universities, has been named UNC Asheville’s interim provost. Chancellor Anne Ponder announced Urgo’s appointment at a meeting of the university’s faculty on May 5. Urgo will fill a vacancy that will be created when Provost Jane Fernandes completes her tenure […]
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300 volunteers monitor precincts across NC
From press release: Beginning at 6:30 a.m. over 300 volunteers began monitoring precincts in 36 different counties. This project, led by Democracy NC and Ignite NC’s Vote Defender Project, received overwhelming grassroots interest by North Carolinians concerned about voter confusion in the wake of a slew of new voter laws. Volunteer monitors will direct voters who […]
Garden Jubilee Festival scheduled May 24-25 in Hendersonville
From press release: Garden Jubilee is Historic Hendersonville’s premier lawn & garden show, and one of the largest gardening shows in the Western North Carolina. The Garden Jubilee is a spectacular two day festival, held on Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25 from 9am-5pm both days during the Memorial Day weekend. Gardening is one […]
Accordion Time Machine holds auditions, May 14
From a press release: Accordion Time Machine holds auditions, May 14 Open Auditions for Accordion Time Machine, Anam Cara’s experimental theatre ensemble Wednesday, May 14th 8:30-10:30pm and Sunday, May 18th 6:30-8:30pm Toy Boat Community Art Space 101 Fairview Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 Accordion Time Machine, Anam Cara’s experimental theatre ensemble, is holding auditions to cast […]
CCA to host ‘Because You’re Worth It’ forum
From press release: Creative Collective Asheville (CCA) will host an open forum, “Because You’re Worth It,” on May 14, from 7 to 9 pm, for professionals and freelancers in all creative fields. “Because You’re Worth It” will be a facilitated educational event, exploring ways creative professionals can assess their value and set fair rates for […]
Four finalists named in search for new president of A-B Tech
From press release: ASHEVILLE – The A-B Tech Board of Trustees today announced four finalists in its search for a new President. The finalists include: Dr. Dennis R. King, A-B Tech’s Interim President and former Vice President for Student Services; Dr. Paul John Koehnke, Dean of Central Campus, Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte; Dr. […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, May 6: MODERATE
Tuesday, May 6, 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
Ashvegas: Oskar Blues buys 145-acre farm near its Brevard brewery
Here’s an excerpt from the Ashvegas blog story: Oskar Blues Brewery recently purchased a scenic, 145-acre farm near its Brevard brewery, a location that will be part farm, part event space and part haven for mountain bikers. The farm has been dubbed the Oskar Blues REEB Ranch, a reference to REEB Bicycles, the company’s line of hand-made […]
Mission Health celebrates National Nurses Week
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health Celebrates National Nurses Week May 6-12 ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 05, 2014) — Each year, National Nurses Week recognizes registered nurses nationwide who improve the lives of individuals across the country through their hard work and dedication. The American Nurses Association (ANA) has selected “Nurses Leading the Way” as the theme […]
Our State: French Broad is back from the brink
Our State Magazine By Jess Clarke: Longtime paddler Rod Baird relishes wrestling the French Broad River after heavy rain, with waves up to eight feet high. His heartbeat quickens with the current. He has to muscle his maneuvers carefully in his 28-pound kayak. As he runs the frothy rapids in Madison County, the sycamores and […]
Hagan announces major investments in Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation
Here’s the press release from Senator Kay Hagan: Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kay Hagan today announced that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is receiving more than $4.8 million in federal grants for highway repairs and economic development. The awards include two Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grants totaling $4.7 million to pay for repairs […]
Fund for Teachers awards Asheville educators grants for summer fellowships
Here’s the press release from the Asheville City Schools Foundation: Fund for Teachers Awards Asheville Educators Grants for Self-Designed Summer Fellowships Exploring South African ecosystems, researching Thailand’s art/culture among odysseys funded by national nonprofit April 29, 2014 – Fund for Teachers, a national nonprofit awarding teacher grants for personalized professional development, is partnering with the […]
Virtuoso guitarist Clive Carroll in concert, June 7
From a press release: Virtuoso guitarist Clive Carroll in concert, June 7 Saturday June 7, 7:00 PM • Clive Carroll – Virtuoso Solo Guitar English guitar virtuoso, Clive Carroll, will present a solo concert at St. Matthias Church on Saturday, June 7th. Through his distinct acoustic guitar playing, Clive mixes altered tunings, renaissance and classical […]
Walter Ashley Lecture Series, June 20-22
From a press release: Walter Ashley Lecture Series, June 20-22 Rev. Gretta Vosper – June 20 – 22, 2014! The Walter Ashley Lecture Series is known for bringing progressive, relevant theologians for a weekend of inquiry and conversation. Rev. Gretta Vosper, author of “With and Without God: Why the Way We Live is More Important […]
CPP: The primary buzz, May 6 elections
Carolina Public Press By Angie Newsome: The ballots won’t be counted until Tuesday and not certified until days later, but for many of the races for the North Carolina General Assembly, the outcome of the primary — and even the general election next November — may be all but certain. This year, there is no […]
Van Duyn to be sworn in May 8
In a special April 3 election, Buncombe County Democratic leaders picked longtime community activist Terry Van Duyn to serve as the area’s new North Carolina senator. Van Duyn will complete the unexpired term of Sen. Martin Nesbitt, the state senate minority leader who died in March after representing District 49 in the General Assembly since […]
Air quality forecast for Monday, May 5: MODERATE
Monday, May 5, 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
Eliada seeks support during National Foster Care Month
Here’s the message from the Eliada Foundation’s email newsletter: Participate with Eliada during National Foster Care Month to bring awareness to our local community about Foster Care. There are nearly 300 children in Foster Care in Buncombe County! And in Henderson County there are nearly 150, in Macon nearly 50, in Haywood 110, and in […]
US Airways Magazine features WNC Cheese Trail
US Airways Magazine features the WNC Cheese Trail, founded in 2013: With more than 40 producers scattered across [North Carolina, the state] is a leader in the South in terms of farmstead cheese. Inspired by the Vermont Cheese Trail, a group of ten cheese makers formed the Western North Carolina Cheese Trail in 2013. “It’s […]
NASA launches study of Appalachian precipitation patterns
Residents of Western North Carolina know that our weather is hard to predict. So does NASA, which has launched a campaign aimed at better understanding precipitation patterns in the Appalachian Mountains: From NASA: Rain, ice, hail, severe winds, thunderstorms, and heavy fog — the Appalachian Mountains in the southeast United States have it all. On […]
Asheville Voice for Animals plans protest of Ringling Bros. Circus
Asheville Voice for Animals has called for a protest and boycott of the Ringling Bros. Circus, which will be in Asheville this coming week. Planned to take place at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville starting Thursday, May 8, the protest is one in a series planned as the circus visits various towns. From an […]