Everyone has a story, and now the U.S. Small Business Administration is giving entrepreneurs a new online platform to share their stories and showcase their successful and thriving businesses. SBA today launched “Small Business Owners Speak,” an interactive platform featuring videos by entrepreneurs from across the country who have started or grown a business with […]
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UNCA’s second annual Well-A-Bration features talk by Dan Savage, health activities
From the press release: UNC Asheville’s second annual Well-A-Bration, September 13-15, will feature music, a sports expo, healthy cooking and exercise workshops, and a keynote talk by author, activist and sex-advice columnist Dan Savage. Savage is nationally known for his syndicated “Savage Love” column and for his role in creating the “It Gets Better Project.” […]
Park Ridge Health announces upcoming events, classes
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Upcoming Classes and Events To pre-register for any of these free events, please call 855.PRH.LIFE. CREATION Health Series Mondays, September 10 – October 29 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wellness Department at Park Ridge Health 50 Doctors Drive, Suite 2 FREE This class series addresses health from a […]
Commission candidate Wood holding Aug. 27 ‘Lakeside Luau’ fundraiser in Skyland
Michelle Pace Wood, a Democratic candidate for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, is having an Aug. 27 fundraiser at Lake Julian Park. Here’s the info via Facebook: It’s that time of year friends, and the election is just around the corner! On August 27th, I will be hosting an event for Michelle Pace Wood […]
Fitzsimon’s “Monday Numbers” — North Carolina women in the workplace
From “Monday Numbers,” a regular feature of the NC Policy Watch blog The Fitzsimon File (by Chris Fitzsimon) (The source for all the items in this week’s edition of Monday Numbers is the “Key Findings on the Economic Status of Women in North Carolina” from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, August 2012) 59—percentage of […]
Penland School of Crafts responds to accusations about working conditions
From the Penland School of Crafts, in response to accusations by former employee John Britt that it did not adequately pay workers for overtime: This statement is in response to recent public allegations by a former Penland School of Crafts employee regarding Penland’s past compensation practices, specifically in the area of overtime pay. Five years […]
GoTopless responds to Asheville City Council letter
Response from Lara Terstenjak of the GoTopless rally to a letter from Asheville City Council members asking the public to stay away from the event: Dear Mayor, Vice-Mayor, good Asheville City Council members, I once again find myself explaining to you and your fine state the true purpose of our demonstration which you continue to […]
WLOS reports missing Black Mountain doctor and husband’s bodies found in Galveston, Texas
From WLOS-TV: Henderson County deputies say the Black Mountain doctor and her husband who have been missing since Monday were found dead in Texas. Leslie and William Cargile’s bodies were found in Galveston, TX. At this time there is no further information as to the cause of death and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding […]
Former Penland School employee calls for boycott over working conditions
From the Clay Club blog, written by John Britt, a former Penland School of Crafts employee: I worked at Penland for about 4 ½ years and during my time as the Studios Coordinator, I was asked to conduct an illegal overtime policy that had been in effect from 2000 – 2007. This was against workers […]
Opinion: Don’t let Postal reform dismantle national infrastructure in the name of ‘business’
Mark Jamison, the recently retired postmaster of Webster, N.C. — speaking for himself, and not on behalf of the Postal Service — examines the value of the Postal system as national infrastructure. Excerpted below. It’s been four years since the Great Recession began to take its toll on postal revenues, and we appear no closer […]
Triangle’s Independent Weekly sold to owners of alt-weekly Willamette Week
The Association of Alternative newsmedia reports: Steve Schewel, president of Carolina Independent Publications (CIP), announced today that the company is selling the Independent Weekly and its associated website, indyweek.com, to Richard Meeker and Mark Zusman. Meeker and Zusman are the owners of City of Roses Newspaper Company which publishes Willamette Week, the alternative newsweekly in […]
Buncombe Schools announce Teacher of the Year finalists
Here’s the press release from Buncombe County Schools: BCS Teacher of the Year Finalists for 2012-13 Buncombe County Schools is proud to announce the finalists for the 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year Award. Teachers were selected representing each of the county’s six school districts: REYNOLDS: Cindy Dearman, A. C. Reynold Middle OWEN: Dawn Rookey, Owen […]
Keever challenges McHenry to debates
Here’s the press release from the Patsy Keever campaign. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Patrick McHenry tells Xpress that the Republican incumbent is planning to take part in three debates with Keever, including one in Buncombe County. Details are still being worked out, according to the McHenry campaign. McHenry extreme positions outside of North Carolina mainstream […]
Meadows gets endorsement from iCaucus
The conservative ICaucus organization, a group affiliated with local Tea Parties across the country, including the Asheville Tea Party, endorses Republican Mark Meadows in the 11th congressional district. Meadows is running against Democrat Hayden Rogers. Here’s the press release from iCaucus: Cheyenne, WY, August 22, 2012: Mark Meadows, North Carolina candidate for Congress in District […]
Air quality forecast for Friday, Aug. 24: MODERATE (Yellow)
Friday, August 24, 2012 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. — WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Phone (828) 250-6777
“Status of Women in N.C.” report: Significant social, economic advances, but challenges remain
PRESS RELEASE from the governor’s offce Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that preliminary findings of the 2012 Status of Women in North Carolina report indicate that women in North Carolina have made significant social and economic advances since 2000, but the need for further progress remains. The report is being prepared by the independent Institute […]
Park Ridge Health gets new bone density imaging system
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (August 23, 2012) – Patients can be confident they are receiving the latest in bone imaging technology at Park Ridge Health thanks to the addition of the Hologic DiscoveryTM QDR bone densitometry system. “We are excited to now offer this top-of-the line imaging system to […]
Chimney Rock Park climbing tower at no additional charge Labor Day weekend
From the park’s website: Our climbing tower on the Meadows will be open to guests for a free climb on Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 1-2, from noon to 3 p.m. with paid Park admission, weather permitting. Enjoy a family picnic in the Park with a $6 (plus tax) meal special for a grilled hot dog, […]
Meadows to address Republican National Convention
Here’s the press release from the Mark Meadows campaign. Meadows is running against Democrat Hayden Rogers. HENDERSONVILLE, NC – 11th District GOP Congressional nominee Mark Meadows has been invited to address the 2012 Republican National Convention when it convenes in Tampa on August 27. Meadows is one of more than a dozen candidates running for […]
On the job with Asheville’s tree manager
From WestAshevilleWatch.com: Mark Foster heads staff of eight to maintain all the street and park trees in Asheville proper as the “City Arborist” for The City of Asheville. As we all know, Asheville has a lot of trees. Akin to the unique the architecture of our city, it’s the trees that have made Asheville such […]
Asheville City Council encourages people to avoid topless rally
An open letter from Mayor Terry Bellamy and all Asheville City Council members urges the public to avoid this Sunday’s GoTopless rally, noting that they “do not endorse” the female attendees exposing their breasts to public view. Council members also asserts that, due to state law, the city’s options are limited. The Asheville Citizen-Times goes […]