Thanks to the generosity and long-term vision of donors, new Community Foundation of Henderson County scholarships totaling $180,650 have been awarded to 98 scholars, with many of these awards eligible for renewal for additional years.
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WCU expands hospitality degree program to Asheville
Representatives of the Western North Carolina travel and tourism industry came together Friday, June 10, to celebrate the expansion of Western Carolina University’s bachelor’s degree program in hospitality and tourism into the Asheville-Hendersonville area.
Free family nature days at Candler farm school start June 25
Two Sisters Farmstead School is offering free monthly Family Discovery Days for children and adults to play and learn outdoors. One Saturday of every month will be devoted to programming for the entire family, designed to promote community and teach natural science concepts.
Roger Howell documentary, concert set for June 25
Please join the Liston B. Ramsey Center for Regional Studies at the Altamont Theatre for a screening of the Roger Howell documentary, “A Mighty Fine Memory: Stories and Tunes from the Fiddler of Banjo Branch.” A concert by Roger Howell and friends—Jerry Sutton, Cathy Arrowood, Mike Hunter, and Troy Harrison—will follow.
Asheville family making strides to raise awareness for preeclampsia
The Preeclampsia Foundation is pleased to announce that Sarah Bender Hope and her family are the Asheville, NC Promise Walk for PreeclampsiaTM Mission Family. As this year’s face of preeclampsia, the Hope Family will lead the Promise Walk campaign by sharing their compelling, tragic, and hopeful childbirth story, and encouraging teams around the city to meet their fundraising goals.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosts free festival Saturday, June 18
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual Women’s Work Festival at the Mountain Farm Museum on Saturday, June 18. This festival honors the vast contributions made by the women of Southern Appalachian and showcases lifeways that women used to keep their families going in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and all activities are free.
PTSD town hall set for Wednesday, June 15, at Asheville VA
A town hall meeting for Veterans has been scheduled for 5 p.m., June 15, in the lower level Atrium of the medical center located at 1100 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, to allow Veterans and their families a chance to present questions and concerns about their VA healthcare and services.
HIV/AIDS advocates visit NC General Assembly
Patients, healthcare providers, community leaders, and advocates gathered in Raleigh on Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 for HIV/AIDS Advocacy Day 2016 to raise awareness and educate North Carolina legislators about policies that improve the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS.
The long road home for veterans with PTSD
An upcoming PTSD Town Hall aims to connect veterans with resources to help them deal with PTSD. The event will feature panel speakers and have representatives from local, state and federal organizations that work with veterans.
Board of Adjustment approves contentious residential development, new hotel
A controversial development that failed to meet requirements for a variance is moving forward with a conditional use permit. The development, known as County Walk, is located at 223 Williams Road in Fletcher and is about 16.52 acres.
County Commission recap: Moffitt joins local government, rezoning concerns
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is back to seven members after Tim Moffitt was officially sworn in to replace Miranda DeBruhl, who abruptly resigned last month. Commissioner Moffitt said, “It’s and honor to serve with you and I look forward to contributing where I can.” The Tuesday, June 7, meeting also featured members of the public expressing concerns about rezoning a parcel of land in east Asheville and continued budget talks ahead of a June 30 deadline to approve a spending plan for fiscal year 2017.
McHenry, Bryson advance to general election
Republican Incumbent Patrick McHenry will defend his 10th district congressional seat against Democrat Andy Millard in November while Republican Incumbent Mark Meadows will take on Democrat Rick Bryson in the general election.
Buncombe Schools announces new leadership for 2016-17 school year
Superintendent Dr. Tony Baldwin today announces six new administrative assignments for Buncombe County Schools and the Central Office for the 2016-17 school year. “Our school system continues to be a desirable destination for exceptional educational leaders,” said Dr. Baldwin.
Arby’s Foundation partners with Eblen Charities to combat childhood hunger
For the millions of children who receive free or reduced price lunch while school is in session, the end of the school year can cause more stress than celebration. In North Carolina, the child food insecurity rate is 26 percent, meaning one in four children have limited access to adequate food.
Aloft Asheville Downtown presents $10,000 to Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue
Aloft Asheville Downtown announced today that it is donating $10,000 to local non-profit Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue (CAAR). Aloft was awarded a $5,000 grant to donate to the local charity of its choice by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide as the recipient of its 2016 Starwood Cares for the Community Hotel Volunteer Award for the North American region.
Buncombe commissioners to hear from public on proposed budget, welcome new member
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will swear-in Tim Moffitt as an interim member and also take comment on the county’s proposed budget during its Tuesday, June 7 meeting.
Pangaea Plants is first in WNC to earn biodynamic trademark
Pangaea Plants is the first farm in Western North Carolina to earn Biodynamic Certification by the Demeter Association. The Demeter Biodynamic trademark is recognized in more than 50 countries as the sign of holistic land stewardship and crops of the highest quality.
Haywood County Library gardening classes available
From February into September, the Canton branch of the Haywood County Public Library hosts gardening classes enriched by the “Giving Garden” located behind the library. These classes teach interested adults about soil and fertilizers, the plight of the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators, square-foot gardening, food preservation, cooking with herbs and more.
Haywood Garden Tour set for June 18
On Saturday, June 18, join the Haywood County Extension Service and the Haywood County Master Gardeners for the 2016 “Pollinate, Propagate, Cultivate” Garden Tour.Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the tour.
Lake Junaluska announces Summer Shindig
Everyone is invited to celebrate summer at the Lake Junaluska Summer Shindig on Sunday, June 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Lake Junaluska Aquatic and Recreation Center.
Hendersonville announces Pollinator Week activities
From City of Hendersonville: Have Fun with Bees and Their Buddies During Pollinator Week in Hendersonville Hendersonville, NC (May 28, 2016) — Whether you want tips about pollinator-friendly gardening and farming, to experience a bee hive open house with honey-tasting, to be mesmerized in a butterfly garden, take a guided walk, clear away non-native invasive […]