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AC-T:  I-26 Connector project finds new life

Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Building the long-debated Interstate 26 Connector through Asheville would not only save lives on the crash-prone Bowen Bridge, but boost the economic health of the region, local leaders argued Thursday. About 125 elected officials, business and civic leaders gathered today at the North Carolina Arboretum for a […]

Strive Not to Drive: Buncombe schools participate in range of ‘Walk and Bike to School’ events

Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County Department of Health and Buncombe County Schools: Olympic Medalist Lauren Tamayo to Join Buncombe County Students as They Celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week by Walking and Biking to School Lauren Tamayo, Asheville’s hometown Olympian, will be joining students at Hominy Valley Elementary School on Wednesday, May […]

Film screening and panel discussion to challenge current state of education

Here’s the press release from Carolina Day: MAY 22 FILM SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSION TO CHALLENGE CURRENT STATE OF EDUCATION Families and education professionals in the Asheville area are invited to a special screening of “The Race to Nowhere– The Dark Side of America’s Achievement Culture” (which was recently named as one of “10 Education […]

NC League of Conservation Voters names Rep. Susan Fisher as 2013 Representative of the Year

Press release From NC League of Conservation Voters RALEIGH – NC League of Conservation Voters announced today the recipients of its annual Green Tie Awards. The Green Tie Awards honor legislators who have stepped up, spoken out, and carried water for environmental issues at the General Assembly. Whether it’s sponsoring pro-active legislation that will help […]

Bothwell joins Scouts for Equality for National Day of Action

From Cecil Bothwell’s campaign: Asheville, NC— Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell will join supporters of equality in Scouting from across the country on Friday for a National Council Day of Action event. The event is sponsored by Scouts for Equality and will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Daniel Boone Council/Boy Scouts of America […]

‘Complicated intergovernmental issues’: McCrory lets water bill become law without signature

Gov. Pat McCrory allowed a bill forcibly transferring Asheville’s water system to a new authority under the Metropolitan Sewerage District to become law without his signature, the first time he has done so. McCrory’s office offered the following statement: “The issues surrounding the transfer of the assets of the Asheville water department to a regional […]

Tupelo Honey expands to Charlotte, according to the Observer

The Charlotte Observer reports that Asheville-based Tupelo Honey Café has plans to open its seventh location in the city’s South End neighborhood. Here’s an excerpt from the article, which ran online today. Tupelo Honey Cafe is preparing to renovate the old Pewter Rose Bistro, according to Mecklenburg County building permits. Elizabeth Sims, the restaurant’s marketing […]

N.C. tax proposals are upside down, in the opinion of policy analyst Jared Bernstein

Economic and fiscal policy expert Jared Bernstein was a guest at yesterday’s Financing the Future debate on state tax reform for North Carolina, held at N.C. State University in Raleigh. He came away with some specific opinions on this state’s new tax proposals, shared in his On the Economy blog. The Raleigh forum was sponsored […]

Buncombe County celebrates Nurse-Family Partnership for Mother’s Day

Press release From the Buncombe County Health Department Mother’s Day is a time to say thank you. This Mother’s Day, Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) and The Boppy Company have joined forces to celebrate an extraordinary group of mothers in our community who have overcome difficulties to become incredible moms and accomplish their goals. The moms, who […]

“Blunt instrument” bill would prevent LEED certification for state government buildings

WNC Rep. Michele Presnell is a primary sponsor of the Protect/Promote NC Lumber bill moving in the N.C. House, joined by Buncombe County’s Nathan Ramsey as co-sponsor. The bill (HB 628), just passed in the Agriculture Committee, promotes the use of North Carolina timber in state construction and renovation of state buildings. According to an […]

AC-T: Buncombe works to lure mystery company

Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Buncombe County government is working to secure expansion of a manufacturing plant identified in official records only as “Project X.” The effort would involve the county spending $15.7 million on land and buildings and paying $2.7 million in incentives to the unnamed company, according to legal advertisements […]

Navitat announces zip-line tours will be half-price for WNC residents in May

Press release From Navitat: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – May is Local Appreciation Month at NAVITAT CANOPY ADVENTURES, a high-adventure zip line canopy tour just minutes from downtown Asheville. Now through May 24, tours booked for Sundays-Fridays are half off for residents of Western North Carolina and students attending WNC colleges or universities. Call 1-855-NAVITAT (855-628-4828). “We’re […]

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