As a matter of practice, the City of Asheville does not use pesticides, herbicides or any other harmful chemicals. And as part of continuous improvement, the City is bringing in two experts in organic lawn and garden management for a staff training session.
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Sanctuary Brewing Company celebrates one year anniversary
Sanctuary Brewing Company is thrilled to announce its one year anniversary party on Sunday, August 21st 2016. The celebration will be a festival-like atmosphere with live music and events beginning at 1 pm, culminating in a headlining performance by the popular Carolina string band Town Mountain at 3 p.m.
Author Kevin Ashton to speak at UNC Asheville
Kevin Ashton, author of How to Fly a Horse, will speak at UNC Asheville on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. in Kimmel Arena. The talk is free and open to the public and will conclude new students’ Summer Reading Program and start a semester-long conversation on themes raised in the book.
Sandburg in September Festival celebrates National Park Service centennial
On August 25 the National Park Service will celebrate its 100th anniversary as the manager and protector of “America’s best idea.”
Federal court hearing set for North Carolina “magistrate recusal” law
On August 8 at 9:30 a.m. in Asheville, U.S. District Court Judge Max O. Cogburn, Jr. will hold a hearing in Ansley v. Warren, the federal lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 2.
Marian Wright Edelman to Speak on “Ending Child Poverty Now”
Marian Wright Edelman is a legendary fighter for social justice in America. She is the founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, a passionate advocate for the rights of children, a lawyer, an author and a civil rights leader. This October she comes to Asheville.
Local nonprofit declares war on the hemlock woolly adelgid
Funding from Buncombe County and the state is going toward the continuing fight against the hemlock woolly adelgid. As part of the effort new predator beetles are being released and a combination of biological and chemical tactics are being deployed in Western North Carolina.
Updated: SBA and AARP hosting free business mentoring in Hendersonville- new location
The U.S. Small Business Administration North Carolina District Office and AARP will host a special Encore Entrepreneur Speed Mentoring event on August 31, at Never Blue Tapas in Hendersonville NC.
Jackson County Farmers Market hosts Taste of the Market Aug. 7-13
National Farmers Market Week is August 7-13, 2016. In celebration the Jackson County Farmers Market will host their annual Taste of the Market and Market Feast on August 13th. The Market Feast, a monthly fundraiser for the Market, will feature Neil Dawson of The Dawson Green at the grill.
APD arrests raise troubling questions
“The public needs a better understanding of the challenges the police face daily — and the police need to show greater empathy for the people they’re sworn to protect.”
Michelin donates tires to Wheels4Hope for local families in need
Michelin North America delivered the first of four shipments of donated tires to Wheels4Hope Asheville. On Friday, the first set was placed on a donated 1998 Toyota Avalon that had been repaired by Wheels4Hope in preparation for placement with a local family.
Affordable housing slashed in Eagle Market Place; construction to resume in September
Buncombe County Commissioners approved a rent restructuring for Eagle Market Place that will allow 30 of the 62 units to transition from affordable to work force housing. Developers say the move is necessary to secure funding needed to get the stalled project moving forward again.
Julian Price documentary airs at Wedge on Saturday
Julian Price was an innovator and philanthropist who helped reinvent Asheville, which is no doubt why the Wedge Brewing Company named their pilsner after him. He was also instrumental in the formation and development of Mountain BizWorks, which is why we’re especially excited to team up with the brewery, one of our very first clients, for an unforgettable showing of the Price documentary outside under the stars.
Pressley revs up county commissioner campaign
While his candidacy for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners was just announced, Robert Pressley says he’s been doing reconnaissance work for a few months now. “I’ve been to the last three county commissioner meetings, sitting in the back, listening, learning and listening to what the people are concerned about. So if I get the […]
Slide the Fletch fundraiser features waterslides, games
On Saturday August 20th, Hall Fletcher Elementary in West Asheville is hosting the second annual “Slide the Fletch.” This fundraiser will feature four large Slip-n-Slides, human bowling, baby-pool kickball, a giant inflatable waterslide, and a covered toddler area.
Registration open for Anything That Floats Parade
RiverLink, the local non-profit working to promote the French Broad River as a place to live, learn, work and play, offers up a chance to play on Saturday, August 13, when the 19th annual RiverFest takes place.
County Commissioners to consider rent restructuring at stalled Eagle Market Place development
In its first meeting since approving the county budget in June, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will return to action Tuesday, Aug. 2. Commissioners will consider a rezoning request and whether to allow a decrease in affordable housing units for a mixed-use development. They will also vote on a variety of board appointments. A […]
GOP taps former NASCAR driver Robert Pressley for county election
GOP leadership unanimously selected Robert Pressley to run for a two-year term on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. Pressley will face Democrat David King in November’s election.
Asheville Savings Bank hosts Congressman Meadows for Take Your Lawmaker to Work Day
Asheville Savings Bank (ASB) will host U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows for “Take Your Lawmaker to Work” day, an extension of the American Bankers Association and North Carolina Bankers Association’s initiative to engage lawmakers and give them firsthand insight into community banking.
Congressional candidate Andy Millard to host town hall
Andy Millard, the Democratic nominee for North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, is hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, August 11th at 7:30 p.m. at the Mill Spring Agricultural Center.
APD seeks help locating Taquon Kalil Muckelvene
The Asheville Police Department would like to request public assistance to locate Taquon Kalil Muckelvene, of Asheville. Muckelvene currently has nine open warrants in Buncombe County that were issued on July 5, 2016 in connection to a series of motor vehicle break-ins which occurred at multiple hotels during the month of June.