From Just Economics press release: The People’s (VOTE) Voice on Transportation Equality, a group of concerned Asheville area residents, emerging from Just Economics of WNC’s Voices for Economic Justice Leadership Training Program, will hold a State of the Transit Campaign Press Conference and Rally on Tuesday, January 26th at 3:50 p.m. at the ART Transit […]
PRESS RELEASE: The volunteers supporting the 2016 Blue Ridge Bookfest are pleased and excited to announce that Ms. Sara Gruen has accepted our invitation to attend the Bookfest and to participate as our “Featured Author.” The 2016 Blue Ridge Bookfest, which is sponsored by Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) and their Educational Foundation, will take […]
Press release from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission advises trout anglers fishing in western North Carolina waters to be especially diligent when cleaning their fishing equipment after didymo, a nuisance algae, was found in the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County. Researchers from Tennessee Tech University collected cells of the […]
Monday, January 25, 2016 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Monday, 01/25/2016
PRESS RELEASE: DOORS: 6pm PRETTY FACES: 6:30 Intermission & Raffle! FADE TO WINTER: 7:15 Tickets: $12 Advance, $15 Door. http://theorangepeel.net/events/fade-to-winter-pretty-faces/ FREE LIFT PASS TO CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA WITH ENTRY! ‘Fade To Winter’ is a groundbreaking ski movie shot in 4k ultra high definition is going to make you feel like you are skiing the massive […]
Press release: REDs for ED Benefit Please join us for “REDs for ED,” a benefit to support public schools in North Carolina at MetroWines on Sunday, February 14th from 3 p.m. to 5p.m. Parking is free, easy and close. $25 (plus tax). Proceeds of the event go to support advocacy for public education and are […]
Press release: Bill Fleming Awarded Haywood Way 2 Go Haywood Regional Medical Center (a Duke LifePoint Hospital) held an award presentation at the Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center. Bill Fleming was presented with the inaugural “Haywood Way 2 Go” Award by Phillip Wright, FACHE – CEO. Fleming has been with HRMC since 1996 and […]
Press release: “Extra! Extra! Learn all About It” Workshop at Western Archives on Online Newspapers Feb. 16 ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Did you ever wonder what was in the headlines the day you were born? Or want to learn history from those involved? Would you like to learn to get information from newspaper collections online? The […]
From the City of Asheville: Saturday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m. update Winter Storm Jonas has delivered 13.4 inches of snow to Asheville so far, according to the National Weather Service. Snow showers are light this morning and that’s good news for our city. Little new accumulation is expected. Public Works is plowing primary and some […]
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exhibit Name: In Plain Sight Photographic journey of life on the street seen through the eyes of those who live there. Location: Jubilee! Community, 46 Wall Street Asheville NC 28801 Sponsored by Jubilee Arts Team. Time: Fridays: March 4th – Opening Reception 5-8pm March 11th 5-8 pm March […]
UPDATE Jan. 24: Organizers for the Moral Monday town hall and news conference have cancelled the event due to weather conditions. From the Asheville-Buncombe branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP): The Asheville-Buncombe Branch of the NAACP will host a Moral Monday Town Hall and News Conference with Rev. Dr. William Barber […]
From Living Web Farms: Take a look on the menu of just about any popular restaurant in Asheville, and you’re sure to find some cured meats. Sausages, terrines, rillettes, and confits are becoming wildly popular for their beauty and their bold flavors. All these items are forms of charcuterie, which is a French term for […]
Press release from Mission Hospital: Mission Hospital remains open and prepared to serve our community as the region’s Level II trauma center for all emergent care and all in-patient services. We urge anyone experiencing a medical emergency to call 911. For the safety of our patients, staff and visitors, all Mission physician practices are closed for […]
The Sierra Club has announced a protest for Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Buncombe County Courthouse to speak against Duke’s application to build a third gas power plant at the Lake Julian plant for peak loads in the Asheville area. From a Sierra Club notification: Duke Energy just applied to replace the retiring […]
Press release from Mission Hospital: Mission Hospital has been preparing for the anticipated storm predicted to hit our region this evening. Measures have been taken to ensure the safety of our patients and staff who must be at the hospital. If you experience a medical emergency, please call 911. Do not attempt to drive yourself […]
The following is a message from the City of Asheville: ASHEVILLE — City departments are implementing plans set in place days ago to respond to the snow storm entering the region. Public works crews began checking and treating roads yesterday and that process is ongoing in response to the Winter Storm Warning issued by the […]
Press release from the Canary Coalition: On the 6th anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s Citizen United decision, the Board of Commissioners of the town of Sylva, NC voted unanimously to pass a resolution calling for a Constitutional Amendment that would reverse that decision while clarifying that only real people, not corporations, have the rights […]
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville continues to work diligently to prepare for the predicted ice and snow storm event. All City departments have made plans to assist our citizens during and after the predicted storm. Below is an outline of department plans over the next several days: Public Works […]
In preparation for a large winter storm to hit the area between this evening and Sunday, Buncombe County Schools have been declared closed Friday by the superintendent. A similar announcement is expected from Asheville City Schools. Announcement from Buncombe County Schools: Superintendent Dr. Tony Baldwin has announced that all Buncombe County Schools will be closed […]
From City of Asheville: ASHEVILLE — In response to anticipated wintry weather, Asheville shelters will offer emergency cold weather services to people who are currently experiencing homelessness and would not otherwise have a safe, warm place to stay. To minimize risk to people in Asheville and Buncombe County, when the temperature falls below 32 degrees (or […]
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