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New creative writing program at UNCA to make its debut this summer

From UNC Asheville News Services: “Write Now,” a new creative writing program for high school students, debuts this summer at UNC Asheville. “Write Now” offers each participating student experience in different styles of writing –… »

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U.S. Green Building Council awards Mission’s cancer center with gold LEED certification

From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 26, 2012) – The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification to Mission Hospital’s SECU Cancer Center. The… »

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UNCA to offer health and physical education licensure for teachers

From the press release from UNC Asheville News Services: UNC Asheville is now accepting applications for a new K-12 teacher licensure program in Health and Physical Education. The program, approved this spring by the N.C.… »

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Patsy Keever endorsed by progressive caucus chair Rep. Raul Grijalva

Asheville, NC – Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, endorsed Patsy Keever, candidate for the U.S. House in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District. "The House of Representatives needs more people like… »

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GOP leaders endorse candidate Glenda Weinert for Buncombe Commission Chair

Here's the press release from the Weinert campaign: TOP LEADERS ENDORSE COUNTY CHAIR CANDIDATE GLENDA WEINERT Asheville, NC April 25, 2012: Glenda Weinert, Republican candidate for Chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, announced… »

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WLOS denied access to evidence room inventory by state court officials

WLOS reports: Late Tuesday, a request by News 13 for the public release of the results of an audit of the Asheville Police Department's evidence room was denied. The independent audit was ordered in April… »

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Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters nominated for national award

Here's the message from League of Women Voters Convention Chair Marcia Merrins: We are excited to announce the 2012 Power the Vote Awards finalists and offer a new way to choose the winners that involves… »

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French Broad River Paddle trail grand opening event on June 9

SAVE THE FRENCH BROAD 2012 Grand Opening of French Broad River Paddle Trail ASHEVILLE - During the month of June, the fishing will be good throughout the French Broad River Watershed, as more than 20… »

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Biltmore Estate to host “Propane AutoGas Vehicle Roadshow”

Here's the info via the Buncombe County website: A Propane AutoGas Vehicle Roadshow event will be held on May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Biltmore Estate. This free event will feature… »

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A-B Tech to host May 9 job fair

From the A-B Tech news website: A-B Tech will host a Job Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. May 9 in the Coman Gym on the College's Asheville campus. The event is open to current… »

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MAIN: If city council doesn’t act we will be forced to shut down a major part of our network

The Mountain Area Information Network is warning costumers and supporters that it will lose "a major part of its Asheville network on May 1" if Asheville City Council doesn't act at its April 24 meeting.… »

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Mountain Credit Union participates in local Walk MS event

From the press release from Mountain Credit Union: Fletcher, NC – April 21, 2012 – Mountain Credit Union staff have once again participated in the Walk MS event in Asheville, North Carolina. This year’s event… »

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A-B Tech to present business computer technologies 2012 student showcase on May 4

From the press release from A-B Tech: A-B Tech’s Business Computer Technologies Department will present its 2012 Student Showcase from 12:30 to 2 p.m. May 4 in Balsam 108 on the Asheville campus. Graduating students… »

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Feist show moves to Orange Peel

Indie-pop singer/songwriter Feist's May 2 show has been moved from its original venue. The show will now take place at the Orange Peel. Here's the release we got: "Due to technical constraints beyond our control,… »

Centenarians invited to celebrate at The Health Adventure on May 15

From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (April 23 , 2012) – In celebration of Older American’s Month, each year, the Area Agency on Aging at the Land-of-Sky Regional Council plans a… »

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