Press release from UNC Asheville News Service “Horses in Motion,” a collection of paintings by UNC Asheville senior Kathleen Kelley, will open with a reception at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. The exhibit is the culmination of Kelley’s work toward a bachelor’s degree with a major in art. Kelley’s […]
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Sandburg home – and all national park units – fee free for Veteran’s Day weekend
Press release from U.S. National Park Service Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and National Parks across the country will offer fee free days to all visitors during Veteran’s Day Weekend, Saturday, November 10, through Monday, November 12. “National parks preserve places that commemorate our country’s collective heritage-our ideals, our majestic lands, our sacred sites, […]
APD makes arrest in Greyhound station shooting
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: At approximately 9:15 pm on November 7,2012 APD received a call of a woman shot at the Greyhound Bus Station on Tunnel Rd. Officers Arrived and found the victim shot lying between seats on the Greyhound Bus. Other Officers were able to find the suspect behind Innsbruck Mall […]
Nov. 13’s Lunar eclipse will not be visible in Carolinas
Press release from Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Astronomers at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute announce that on the morning of November 13 there will be a very subtle penumbral eclipse of the Moon. However, this event will occur after the Moon has set here in the Carolinas and, therefore, will not be visible here. For […]
First International American Ginseng Expo brings together enthusiasts for two-day December event
Press release from the The North Carolina Natural Products Association INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN GINSENG EXPO A TWO-DAY EVENT BRINGING TOGETHER GINSENG ENTHUSIASTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTY WHEN: Friday, December 7, 10 AM – 8 PM; AND Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 AM – 2 PM WHERE: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills […]
Asheville Tourists named Team of the Year
Press release from the Asheville Tourists The 2012 Asheville Tourists have been named “Team of the Year” by Minor League Baseball. Asheville’s 93 wins were the most wins by any Minor League team in 2012 and their winning percentage of .633 ranked number one among all full-season teams. (Numbers include playoffs) See link below for […]
Walter Dalton thanks supporters
Friends, I want to thank each and every one of you for your support of my campaign. Last night, time ran out on the campaign, but it was not a loss because Lucille and I have met so many wonderful people and we have been on the side of opportunity and progress. We fought the […]
AFD: Fatality in Mountain View Road fire this morning
Media release From the Asheville Fire Department At 7:00 a.m. this morning the Asheville Fire Department was dispatched to 25 Mountain View Rd. in response to a reported structure fire and possible subject still inside. Crews arrived on scene to find heavy smoke coming from the residence. The fire was extinguished quickly while crews searched […]
Keever thanks supporters
Here’s the press release from the campaign of Democrat Patsy Keever, who lost a Nov. 6 bid to unseat Republican incumbent Rep. Patrick McHenry in the 10th Congressional District, which includes most of Asheville: Asheville, NC— Last night Patsy Keever thanked her supporters after her loss to Patrick McHenry in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District […]
Join the carrotmob: ECO sponsors Thursday, Nov. 15, event to spur consumer-driven change
Press release from ECO The Environmental & Conservation Organization is organizing Hendersonville’s first Carrotmob at Jongo Java on Thursday, Nov. 15. The carrotmob movement began four years ago to help provide local businesses with the financial ability to make some solid green changes. In California, where the movement began, consumers came out in large numbers […]
Center for Craft, Creativity & Design announces grant awards
Press release From The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design at UNC Asheville: The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design (CCCD) at UNC Asheville is pleased to announce the 2012 Craft Research Fund grant awards. This is the center’s 8th year of annual awards to advance, expand and support research about craft in the United […]
N.C. League of Conservation Voters sees gains in elections
Press release from N.C. League of Conservation Voters In spite of an election season where environmental issues were seldom mentioned, voters turned out to elect pro-conservation candidates. Of the 18 NCLCV endorsed NC Senate candidates, 11 were victorious. The NC House saw an equally satisfying run with 32 of the 50 endorsed candidates claiming the […]
Campaign for Southern Equality hails marriage referendum victories
Full announcement from the Campaign for Southern Equality: Last night was historic. For the first time, marriage equality has won at the ballot box. In Maryland and Maine, marriage equality will become law of the land, while discrimination was defeated in Minnesota. We’re still waiting on an official result in Washington, but current returns show […]
Gantt thanks supporters for giving him another term
Here’s the message from from Buncombe County Board of Commissioner’s Chairman David Gantt, who won another four year term in the position Nov. 6 after soundly defeating Republican challenger J.B. Howard. Gantt sent this message Nov. 7 to supporters via his email newsletter: Thank You Thank you for all the time, commitment, and energy given […]
AFD on scene of fatal fire in East Asheville
The Asheville Fire Department is reporting a structure fire, now under control, with a confirmed fatality. The address of the fire is 25 Mountain View Road in East Asheville. The victim was described, according to AFD officials, as a middle-aged white male, the only occupant of the home. More on this as information is available.
Rogers’ statement on 11th Congressional District results
Here’s the press release from the campaign of Democrat Hayden Rogers, who lost his bid against Republican Mark Meadows to represent the 11th District of Western North Carolina in the U.S. Congress: Rogers Statement on 11th Congressional District Results “I entered this race nine months ago because I care about the people of these mountains. […]
Statement from McHenry on his win over Keever
Here’s the press release from the campaign of incumbent Republican Patrick McHenry, who defeated Democratic challenger Patsy Keever in the 10th District Congressional race: Patrick McHenry overwhelmingly won his re-election bid for Congress on Tuesday. With the majority of precincts in the seven counties reporting completely, McHenry has 57 percent of the total vote against […]
Asheville City Council will gather at Pack’s Tavern, Bellamy to speak on water referendum
Asheville City Council will gather at Pack’s Tavern at 8:30 p.m., and Mayor Terry Bellamy will make a statement on the results of the water referendum.
Project Vote calls on N.C. election officials to protect rights of Warren Wilson voters
Project Vote, a national nonpartisan voting rights group released the following press release on Nov. 5 in response to the confusing voting and ballot situation at Warren Wilson College in Swananoa. Project Vote Calls on NC Election Officials to Protect the Rights of College Voters Due to redistricting confusion, ballots in question for voters at […]
Leaders of indie-rock outfit stephaniesid to perform with UNC-Asheville percussion ensemble
Press release from UNC Asheville News Seervices Vocalist Stephanie Morgan and keyboard artist Chuck Lichtenberger of Stephanie’s Id will join UNC Asheville’s Percussion Ensemble as part of a concert which will also feature the UNC Asheville String Quartet. The music begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 in Lipinsky Auditorium. The concert will open with […]
Dog house drive for Haywood Animal Control
Press release from Laura Wright Got an old doghouse you’re not using? In memory of Peggy Irwin (March 30, 1948-October 17, 2012), founder of ChainFree Asheville, I am organizing a “doghouse drive” to collect used and new, clean, intact doghouses to give to Haywood County Animal Control in order for Animal Control to take them […]