Press release from the campaign of Brian Turner: Asheville, NC – House District 116 candidate Brian Turner announced Monday that his campaign had crossed the 1000 donor mark. “Over 1000 individuals have given to my campaign because they believe that we need bring balance back to Raleigh.” Turner said in a statement. Turner has not […]
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ASAP, RAFI-USA launch program to increase farmers market sales
Press release: The goal for the collaboration is to support and build equitable community-based local food economies through the development of direct markets for farmers in North Carolina.
Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective presents “Next Fall,” Nov. 6-22
From a press release: Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective presents “Next Fall,” Nov. 6-22 Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective is excited to announce the final production of its fourth season: Next Fall by Geoffrey Nauffts, running November 6 through 22 at The BeBe Theatre, located at 20 Commerce St. in downtown Asheville. Showtime is Thursday […]
Program on preservation of family treasures with archivist Heather South, Oct. 29
From a press release: Program on preservation of family treasures with archivist Heather South, Oct. 29 In celebration of Archives Month, join Archivist Heather South of the Western Regional Archives, State Archives of North Carolina for a program on how to care for family treasures: Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 7 p.m. Liston B. Ramsey Center […]
Celebrate the Arts event opens Oct. 25
From a press release: Celebrate the Arts event opens Oct. 25 Tryon is a town rich in the arts, with deeply-rooted cultural traditions that go back almost to its founding. One of the early incubators of the arts in Tryon was Lanier Library, which was founded in 1889. A small group of women began organizing […]
WCU names director of International Programs and Services
From a Press Release: WCU names director of International Programs and Services CULLOWHEE – Ling Gao LeBeau, an award-winning educator experienced with leading programs that support study abroad and international scholarship, joined Western Carolina University as director of the Office of International Programs and Services on Oct. 15. At WCU, LeBeau will work to help […]
City contractor session for artists changed to Oct. 27
From press release: Artists can join RiverLink and Brenda Mills on Oct. 27 to find out how to become a contractor for the city. The session was originally scheduled for Oct. 29. We are pleased to offer these special two-hour interactive FREE information sessions at RiverLink’s Warehouse Studios, 170 Lyman Street from 10 to 12. […]
Asheville mayor to moderate panel at N.C. Metro Mayors Coalition meeting
Press release from the North Carolina Metropolitan Mayors Coalition: N.C. Metro Mayors Coalition to Meet in Asheville Big city mayors to discuss strategies for creating regional economic success Asheville, NC — Mayors from North Carolina’s largest municipalities will gather to discuss strategies for creating regional economic success during their annual meeting luncheon, October 23rd at […]
AC-T: Lost family found in Great Smoky Mountains
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: By Carol Motsinger Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers located a family of six on Bull Head Trail Sunday morning, after the group got lost after a Saturday afternoon hike. The family of six, including parents and four children ages 4, 5, 10, and 12, were located at 7:18 a.m. about […]
Partisan divide noted in 2014 Conservation Scorecard
From press release: North Carolina League of Conservation Voters today released its 2014 Legislative Scorecard. Environmental voting scores in the N.C. General Assembly hit a disturbing new low in 2014, punctuated by one especially jarring number: zero. That was the average score earned by Senate Republicans on the key environmental bills and amendments prioritized by […]
N.C. Health and Human Services creates Ebola web page
From press release: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has created an Ebola web page that provides information for the public and healthcare providers, updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fact sheets and a list of FAQs. Go to www.ncdhhs.gov/ebola/ The web page also incorporates the newly opened Ebola […]
Partnership helping provide food for kids
From press release: Here’s an amazing stat: 1 in every 4 children are at risk of being hungry. Outside of the school year and on weekends, they may not know where their next meal is coming from. For the sixth year, Merrell Footwear, MANNA FoodBank, and Mast General Store are partnering to help provide food […]
80 Asheville businesses demand Duke Energy retire area’s coal-fired plant
Press release from the NC Sierra Club: Local Business Community Unites in Call for Clean Energy Economy ASHEVILLE, NC – Eighty businesses across the greater Asheville area have signed a joint letter to Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good demanding retirement of the city’s coal-fired power plant, and several of the business owners gathered to mark […]
Moffitt calls on NC Attoreny General to investigate APD corruption
Press release from the campaign of Rep. Tim Moffitt: ASHEVILLE, NC — State Representative Tim Moffitt has called upon North Carolina’s Attorney General Roy Cooper to open an investigation into recent claims by members of the Asheville Police Department (APD) regarding mismanagement, leadership problems and possible corruption. In a letter dated today, a copy of […]
Civitas Flash Poll: Moffitt edges Turner
Press release from the conservative Civitas Institute: RALEIGH – Republican Rep. Tim Moffitt leads Democratic challenger Brian Turner by one percentage point in the state House District 116 race, according to a new Flash Poll released today by the Civitas Institute. In the flash poll, 300 registered voters from the district in Buncombe County were […]
stephaniesid shares new video for “Lonely in Manhattan”
From a press release: stephaniesid shares new video for “Lonely in Manhattan” Stephaniesid writes: Here you are, my friends. We worked hard on this! The full studio version of this song is also shaping up to be wonderful, and will appear on our new album. Here’s an awesomely pared-down performance, with fun surprises. Just do […]
Cooking Channel features WNC restaurant Caffe REL, Oct. 17
From a press release: Cooking Channel features WNC restaurant Caffe REL, Oct. 17 National food network “Cooking Channel” is featuring Western North Carolina restaurant Caffe REL , located in Franklin, N.C., in the national debut of its new reality television show “Offbeat Eats with Jim Stacy” this Friday, October 17 at 9 p.m. EST. Caffe […]
WNC Pilots Association offering scenic flights Oct. 25 and 26
The Western North Carolina Pilots Association will offer scenic rides to the public during their Scenic Flight weekend, October 25 and 26, 2014, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Asheville Regional Airport. Flights are $40 for adults and $20 for children under 12. For a $5 discount available to those sign up in advance. […]
Oskar Blues Brewery Osktoberfest returns on 10/25
From a Press Release: Oskar Blues Brewery Osktoberfest returns on 10/25 Brevard, NC–Oskar Blues Osktoberfest returns to downtown Brevard on Saturday, October 25, with live music, German food, and local craft beer, including Oskar Blues’ rare specialty Osktoberfest Marzen. The party gets started around 6 p.m., after Heart of Brevard’s Halloweenfest celebration, with a rad […]
WLOS: Swain County magistrate resigns rather than officiate gay marriages
From WLOS: One of Swain County’s magistrates, Gilbert Breedlove is resigning rather than marry gay couples. Despite a state memo telling magistrates to follow their oaths of office, or face suspension or dismissal, Breedlove says same-sex marriage not only violates his religion, but he says the federal mandate violates the U.S. Constitution. Click here for […]
WNC Sierra Club endorses local state General Assembly candidates
Announcement from WNC Sierra Club Political Chair Ken Brame: After an extensive process of reviewing voting records, positions, and interviews with candidates for judicial, legislative, and county commission positions, the Sierra Club recommends the following candidates for this fall’s elections: Incumbent Sen. Terry Van Duyn in the Senate 49 race and incumbents Chuck McGrady in […]