Press Release From School of Integrated Living: Black Mountain, NC – In a rural valley in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of the United States, the School of Integrated Living (SOIL), is a small school with big intentions. SOIL’s mission is to inspire and empower people to live responsible and creative lives by providing experiential education […]
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UNC Asheville to hold public Board of Trustees meeting March 28
Press Release From UNC Asheville: The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees will hold committee meetings from 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, at 118 W.T. Weaver Boulevard, and the full board will meet from 8 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on Friday, March 28, in the Sherrill Center, Mission Health System Mountain View Conference Room, on the […]
Opportunity House offers extended pottery studio hours to members
Press Release From Opportunity House: Opportunity House, an Arts & Crafts Cultural Center in Hendersonville, NC is very proud to announce that we will now be extending our Pottery Studio Time. Are you a potter or do you know someone that is? This is the perfect “opportunity” to get your hands back into clay without […]
A-B Tech honor society wins 18 awards at convention
Press Release From Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: A-B Tech Community College’s Alpha Upsilon Eta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa received 18 awards and recognitions during the Carolinas Region Hallmark Awards Convention March 14-16 in Charleston, S.C. Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges. Awards included the Most Distinguished Chapter (based on […]
Industries for the Blind employees participate in eye donor drive to benefit NC Eye Bank
Press Release The North Carolina Eye Bank: WHAT: Blind and low-vision employees at Industries for the Blind-Asheville will register as eye donors with the North Carolina Eye Bank in recognition of March as National Eye Donor Month. The North Carolina Eye Bank supports research to restore sight, and this research gives promise to everyone who […]
RiverLink introduces ‘one-stop’ French Broad recreation application
Press Release From RiverLink: Thanks to a generous grant and contributions from our board of directors RiverLink is excited to release the new comprehensive French Broad River Paddle Trail enjoyment map and app – 13 interactive layers of information to help you identify and locate all the services you will need to enjoy recreating in […]
Food trucks battle it out downtown at Food Truck Showdown from noon to 8 p.m.
Ten food trucks are lined up at the lot at The Masonic Temple, 80 N. Broadway, for the Food Truck Showdown to compete for the title of Asheville’s best food truck.
Donations of canned goods for MANNA FoodBank and pet supplies for Asheville Humane Society are encouraged.
Black Mountain College presents a May writing workshop centered on The Poetics of Audience
Press Release From Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center: ASHEVILLE, NC – March 16, 2014 WRITING WORKSHOP – Friday night through Sunday, May 2, 3 & 4 The Poetics of Audience: Experimenting with Points of Address in Poetry Jaye Bartell, Eric Gelsigner, Nathanael Roney & Bridget Elmer The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts […]
WCU 1960s film series continues with ‘Blow-Up’ on March 20
Press Release From Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University will host a screening of the 1966 film “Blow-Up” on Thursday, March 20, in connection with the campuswide interdisciplinary learning theme, “1960s: Take It All In.” Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, “Blow-Up” centers on a photographer who believes he may have taken photographs of a […]
Waynesville Parks and Rec to host First Saturday of Spring Exploration Day March 22
Press Release From Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department: WAYNESVILLE – The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer a free fun day of outdoor exploration activities on Saturday, March 22, at the Waynesville Recreation Center. The day will begin at 9:30 am with a birding workshop with Don Hendershot. Learn how to identify birds, begin […]
Full Moon Farm to host first ‘Howl In’ open house and potluck of 2014 on April 12
Press Release From Full Moon Farm: Full Moon Farm is an organization dedicated to the well-being of the wolfdog (wolf hybrid). A wolfdog is a dog that has a pure wolf ancestor within the last 5 generations. Situated on 17 beautiful mountain acres in Black Mountain, NC, Full Moon Farm operates as a federally recognized […]
WLOS: Buncombe County boy told not to wear ‘My Little Pony’ backpack to school
From WLOS: A mother and her 9-year-old son say school officials won’t let him bring a My Little Pony bag to school. The boy and his mother say he’s getting shoved around because bullies think his pick of a favorite toy is for girls. Click here for full story. The Huffington Post also picked up […]
Falconry: The Sport of Kings program brings Jeff Curtis to Wild Birds Unlimited
Press Release From Wild Birds Unlimited: ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA – The Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited store in Gerber Village will be hosting Jeff Curtis with Curtis Wright Outfitters for a special program on falconry Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 5:30pm. Jeff will be bringing his red-tailed hawk Rocket Girl for the free educational program on […]
AC-T: Duke writes letter to state officials saying Asheville power plant closure is an option
Asheville Citizen-Times By Clarke Morrison: Duke Energy says in a letter to state officials that it would consider shutting down its Asheville power plant as part of a plan for dealing with coal ash contamination. The utility also said it might convert to producing dry ash at the Lake Julian plant rather than the wet […]
AC-T: Developers plan to build Hilton Garden Inn on old TK Tripps restaurant property
Asheville Citizen-Times By Mark Bennett: Developers of downtown property where a TK Tripps restaurant once stood have submitted plans for a Hilton Garden Inn, four-story office building and 320-space parking garage to city government for approval.
RiverLink announces RiverMusic lineup for 2014
Press Release From RiverLink: The first two years of RiverMusic brought thousands of smiling faces to the French Broad River to enjoy its splendor, and RiverLink will host five nights – plus a full Saturday of fun at RiverFest — of live music this summer. As in past years, there will be live music from […]
State environmental agency demands more answers from Duke Energy
Press Release North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary John Skvarla issued the following statement in response to a letter received today from Duke Energy responding to the department’s request for more information on the company’s coal ash facilities: “We thank Duke Energy for […]
French Broad Chocolate Lounge announces move to new location
“For six years, residents and visitors of our fair city have come for chocolate and fellowship to French Broad Chocolate Lounge at 10 South Lexington Avenue. This, our original location, has served us very well, despite the building’s age and unique quirks. The summer of this year, 2014, will be our last in this spot! We have signed a 10 year lease to relocate French Broad Chocolate Lounge around the corner on Pack Square! This spring, we are renovating the first floor of the historic Legal Building, formally SunTrust Bank, to be our permanent home.”
Environmental Quality Institute invites volunteers to improve local waterways
Press Release From Environmental Quality Institute: North Carolina rivers and streams have been making headlines recently – and appear to be getting the short end of the stick. However, concerned residents in Western NC are fired up and committed to improving local waterways. Hundreds of volunteers have lent their time and skills with the Stream […]
Great Smoky Mountains Association receives 6 Public Lands awards
Press Release From Great Smoky Mountains Association: Great Smoky Mountains Association earned two first-place awards and four honorable mentions in the Media and Partnership Awards competition held by the Association of Partners for Public Lands in Albuquerque, N.Mex., last month. First-place honors were awarded in the Informational Publications category to Smokies Guide, the official Great […]
April 2014 begins North Carolina Beer Month
Press Release From NC Craft Brewers Guild: RALEIGH, N.C. (March 12, 2014) — In recognition of North Carolina’s 100 craft breweries and their positive impact on the state’s economy, Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed April 2014 as “North Carolina Beer Month.” NC Beer Month, co-sponsored by the North Carolina Division of Tourism and the North […]