Full announcement from Just Us For All On March 28th, 2014 JUFA (Just Us For All) will be celebrating its fourth annual art + words event: “How We Identify”! How We Identify is an art show where we hope to illuminate identities and experiences that may otherwise be ignored under the “queer” umbrella term. How […]
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City offices on normal schedule today, buses on delay, warnings of black ice
According to an announcement from the city of Asheville, city offices are open on a normal schedule today, but people should still watch out for black ice. Buses are running on a delayed schedule depending on route, and are not traveling on icy roads. Full announcement below: ASHEVILLE – As many businesses reopen on Friday, […]
Carolina Public Press: war of words over records fees cites Asheville, Charlotte
From Carolina Public Press: In the growing dispute over how much state and local government agencies should charge for providing public records, Gov. Pat McCrory‘s top attorney cited Asheville and Charlotte’s policies to justify a rise in fees. But according to staffers in both cities who handle records requests, the two municipalities rarely, if ever, […]
Author Tommy Hays leads creative prose workshop, Feb. 22
Press release Author Tommy Hays leads creative prose workshop, Feb. 22 Tommy Hays, author of What I Came to Tell You (EgmontUSA, 2013) and director of UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP), will lead a creative prose workshop, “If You’re Afraid to Write About it, Write About It,” from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. […]
DENR investigating wastewater discharge at Duke Energy coal-ash site on Dan River
Press release From the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources State environmental agency investigating wastewater discharge at site of coal ash spill RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources is investigating a discharge of wastewater to the Dan River from an emergency piping system Duke Energy installed Feb. 9 in response […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Friday, Feb. 14
Friday, Feb. 14 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. There is no forecast data for the ridge tops. For more information, contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 250-6777
YMCA of WNC: Are you heart healthy?
February is American Heart Month — are you heart healthy? From the YMCA of Western North Carolina: February is American Heart Month and as a leading voice on improving the region’s health and well-being, the YMCA of Western North Carolina urges everyone in the region to take steps to make sure they are heart healthy […]
Mission Health responds to medical needs of rural communities
Press release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. ( Feb. 13, 2014) As part of a continuing effort to address the health care needs of rural communities, Mission Health today announced the initiation of an effort to support and expand the work of national initiatives on the management of health care needs in rural communities. Federal […]
Appalachian Trail Conservancy reports record number of volunteer hours
News release Harpers Ferry, WV (February 13, 2014) – The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce that volunteers devoted a record number of hours last year to maintaining and protecting the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) for hikers to use. For the federal fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2013, close to 6,000 volunteers reported approximately […]
AC-T: Investment group buys Bank of America building
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Thursday that MRK Investments, owner of the historic S&W building on Patton Avenue, has bought the neighboring Bank of America building for $3.2 million. The group also owns the old Windsor Hotel building on Broadway, which will open next month as vacation rentals, said Brett Krueger, a spokesman for the investors. […]
HART presents Tony-winning drama “Frozen,” Feb. 14-16
Press release HART presents Tony-winning drama “Frozen,” Feb. 14-16 HART’s winter studio season continues with the Tony-winning drama,“Frozen.” February 14, 15, & 16. (Hold Over/Snow Dates: February 21, 22, 23.) HART’s Winter Studio Season has had two hits in a row, and now comes the third offering for the winter, the Tony Award Winning drama […]
Accordion Time Machine presents “Satan vs. Laundry,” Feb. 28
Press release Accordion Time Machine presents “Satan vs. Laundry,” Feb. 28 Satan vs. Laundry Friday, February 28th at 8:00pm Toy Boat Community Art Space 101 Fairview Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 Accordion Time Machine, Anam Cara’s experimental theatre ensemble, has a great new show in store around the theme “Satan vs. Laundry”. They are excited to […]
Pan Harmonia announced March performances
Press release Pan Harmonia announced March performances Pan Harmonia – Season 14 Local – Authentic – World-Class Chamber Music Where sounds of the world embrace March Music is Harpsichord Heaven! Asheville is indeed fortunate to have one of America’s most gifted harpsichordists, Barbara Weiss, in its midst. A Baroque music master, Barbara will deliver two […]
NC Writers’ Network 2014 Spring Conference will be held April 12 at UNC Greensboro
Press release NC Writers’ Network 2014 Spring Conference will be held April 12 at UNC Greensboro The North Carolina Writers’ Network 2014 Spring Conference will be held Saturday, April 12, in the MHRA Building at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This year, the Network will introduce a new programming feature: instead of a […]
Sixth annual ArtSpace Cabaret on March 20
Press release Sixth annual ArtSpace Cabaret on March 20 ArtSpace Charter School announced the lineup for its 6th Annual ArtSpace Cabaret. The event will take place at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on March 20th, from 6–9:30 p.m. and will feature a variety of local, regional and national performing acts. The 6th rendition of the […]
AP: Feds launch investigation of NC environmental agency
From the Associated Press and the Asheville Citizen-Times Federal authorities have launched a criminal investigation into North Carolina’s environmental agency following a massive coal ash spill on the Dan River. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Raleigh issued a grand jury subpoena demanding records from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. They include […]
Follow these tips to keep your pets safe and warm in wintry weather
For immediate release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the mighty blizzard that struck the east coast last night, you need to take extra precautions to keep your animals safe. Pets left to fend for themselves in cold weather are susceptible to injury and even death. Here are some simple tips from American Humane Association and its […]
City suspends transit, most services for second day
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Due to continued inclement weather and high snowfall accumulation, many non-emergency City of Asheville services and offices will be closed or operate on a delayed schedule today, Thursday, Feb. 13. With snowfall expected to continue throughout the morning, travel conditions are extremely hazardous and any unnecessary travel on […]
Appalachian Trail Conservancy receives grant from L.L.Bean
News release from Appalachian Trail Conservancy Harpers Ferry, WV (February 12, 2014) – The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from L.L.Bean, a multi-channel merchant of outdoor gear and apparel, to support the ATC’s Grants to Clubs program. The Grants to Clubs program is administered by the […]
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 9
News release from PARI Rosman, NC (February 12, 2014) – Astronomers at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) in Rosman remind the public that at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9 Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the United States begins and we set our clocks forward one hour. Some people get a bit confused by […]
More snow expected before sun breaks through in afternoon
Tired of snow? The National Weather Services says to expect a few more hours of the white stuff. While Western North Carolina residents deal with as much as eight to 10 inches of snow across the region, the NWS says to be patient: Sun and rain are both likely this afternoon. The forecast calls for […]