Hendersonville, NC, August 6, 2014– Since 2003, the Bearfootin’ Public Art Walk has helped raise funding for Historic Downtown Hendersonville and a variety of local non-profits. In addition to their ability to fund-raise, the Bears offer a window into the variety of good work being done by non-profits and community organizations in Henderson County. This […]
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Interior secretary helps celebrate Land and Water Conservation Fund’s 50th year
From press release: As the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program celebrates its 50th Anniversary, U.S. Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell visited western North Carolina to celebrate the positive economic impacts and successes of the program. LWCF is the only federal program dedicated to the continued conservation of our national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, […]
Asheville Lyric Opera performs “Die Fledermaus,” Oct. 3 and 5
From a press release: Asheville Lyric Opera performs “Die Fledermaus,” Oct. 3 and 5 Come and see the Asheville Lyric Opera’s adaptation of Die Fledermaus, coming October 2014! Adapted to reflect the cultural aristocracy of the Southern Appalachian Mountains at the turn of the century, the opera’s famous second act is set during a party […]
MAHEC program receives $3 million endowment
From press release: The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is pleased to announce a $3 million endowment from The William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust in support of the Kenan Primary Care Medical Scholars Program. The goal of this program is to inspire the best medical students from the UNC School of Medicine to […]
RiverLink seeks volunteers Interested in watershed stewardship and conservation
From press release: Asheville, NC — RiverLink invites those interesting in becoming volunteers to attend our monthly volunteer information sessions on Wednesday, Aug.t 13, at 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will have a chance to fill out a volunteer application, meet the RiverLink staff and find the best fit for donating their time and efforts. This […]
LR Asheville celebrates continued growth of graduate center
From press release: HICKORY, N.C. – Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville is continuing to grow as three new faculty members join the campus community, bringing an array of knowledge to their respected programs. On Tuesday, August 12 the public is invited to LR’s Asheville campus to help celebrate the new hires […]
WD: Ashe County commissioners asked to stop water intake
From the Watauga Democrat: The Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Monday received a resolution seeking to amend a portion of the South Fork New River watershed, which would effectively stop the Boone water intake project.The commissioners effectively tabled the resolution by not taking any action Monday, although four commissioners — Judy Poe, Gerald Price, […]
AC-T: New charter school opens
After some last-minute scrambling to get the building ready, Invest Collegiate Imagine — one of two new charter schools in Buncombe County — opened its doors Tuesday to around 350 students, the Asheville Citizen-Times reported. “Everything went very smoothly,” said Jennifer Townley, head of school at Invest Collegiate. “We practiced for several days.” The school […]
AC-T: Activists critical of Legislature’s handling of environmental issues
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: With the disastrous Dan River coal ash spill fresh in their minds, the first bill filed when state lawmakers convened in May was intended to overhaul the way Duke Energy handles the toxic waste. But wrangling between the House and Senate left the legislation for dead as the General Assembly’s 2014 […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, Aug. 6: YELLOW
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 5: YELLOW
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridges of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Please call our office if you have any questions. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 250-6777 Fax […]
Local breast cancer survivor throws pitch at Tourists game, invites community to participate in breast cancer walk
Press Release From American Cancer Society ASHEVILLE, NC – August 4, 2014 – Fletcher resident and two-time breast cancer survivor Darlene White threw out the first pitch at the Asheville Tourists game on Monday, July 28, 2014. White was selected in connection with the evening’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer focus, which promoted the American […]
The Great NC BBQ Map lists barbecue restaurants across the state
434 PRESS RELEASE Charlotte, NC – Charlotte pair, Amanda Fisher and Paul Bright, released The Great NC BBQ Map for sale to the general public Friday, Aug. 1. The printed road map is the most comprehensive guide to the state’s barbecue tradition, including information on 434 barbecue restaurants, a list of 42 barbecue festivals and […]
AC-T: Change in same-sex marriage could benefit Asheville
The hot-button issue of same-sex marriage may draw fiery debate from both sides, but there’s no arguing that gay weddings have the potential to mean big business — especially in Asheville. As North Carolina awaits the next steps in judicial rulings that could make same-sex marriage legal in the state, local event planners and business […]
N&O: Governor issues coal ash order
Gov. Pat McCrory said Friday he was kick-starting the process of closing all coal ash ponds in the state, since the House and Senate couldn’t reach a compromise. The governor issued an executive order telling the state’s environmental agency to continue enforcing current regulations and to emphasize detecting drinking water contamination, the Raleigh News & […]
T-N: Sewage spill reported in Clear Creek
Hendersonville Water and Sewer reported Friday that 2,800 gallons of wastewater spilled into Clear Creek Thursday after contractors hit a sewer line under Nix Road near the Clear Creek Landing subdivision, the Hendersonville Times-News reported. Crews from John D. Stevens Inc. were working on the Wolfpen Sewer Interceptor Thursday, laying steel casing under Nix Road […]
Buncombe County and MAHEC sponsor domestic violence training
From press release: On August 5, Buncombe County will take another step forward in their effort to end domestic violence in our county. This important step will train stakeholders in a common lethality assessment tool. Buncombe County and MAHEC are offering a free training on Danger Assessment (DA). The DA is an instrument which helps […]
School Board Member Pat Bryant changes mind, decides to run again
Here’s the announcement from Buncombe County Board of Education member Pat Bryant: On the last possible day to file, Buncombe County Board of Education member Pat Bryant, who has represented the Erwin District since December of 2006, took a deep breath and honored the outpouring of support from the many constituents who have contacted him […]
Green Man & Luella’s BBQ throw party today for new collaborative brew
Press Release From Green Man Brewery: Asheville, NC—August 1, 2014—Luella’s Bar-B-Que is celebrating its 5-year anniversary at their current Merrimon Avenue location with the release of a collaboration beer with Green Man Brewery. Through this joint effort they will celebrate their gratitude to each other, and to the Asheville community— and what better way than […]
Blue Ridge Rollergirls bout in Asheville Aug. 2
Here’s the press release from the Blue Ridge Rollergirls: On August 2, 2014, the Blue Ridge Rollergirls (#41) will face Demolition City Roller Derby (#60) at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The first bout will begin at 6 p.m., and the second bout will begin at 8 p.m. Both the Blue […]
Buncombe and MAHEC sponsor training to help implement Domestic Violence Plan
Here’s the press release from Buncombe County: On August 5, Buncombe County will take another step forward in their effort to end domestic violence in our county. This important step will train stakeholders in a common lethality assessment tool. Buncombe County and MAHEC are offering a free training on Danger Assessment (DA). The DA is […]