In an article in Oxford University Press’ “Academic Insights for the Thinking World,” UNCA Professor of political science Mark Gibney explores the discrepancy between international law and international opinion and consensus, noting that, “Notwithstanding the immediate international condemnation of the Putin regime following the MH17 tragedy, international law seems … totally removed from international opinion […]
Asheville photographer takes lots of pictures — of lots of local places and events. One of his collection of images documents the area now razed and rebuilt upon by New Belgium. The extensive collection, posted on his site, were taken in mid-2012. Simchock writes, “as the land in this part of West Asheville is being […]
Catch an unusual performance this weekend of roots mountain ballads and tunes along with stories and an historic style of story-telling using a scrolling-storyboard made of fabric and paper, when Anna & Elizabeth perform Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at The Landing at 68D Kentucky Drive. Here’s what Anna and Elizabeth say about their work: […]
The Jackson County Commission is reported to have passed a resolution this week calling on the North Carolina General Assembly to petition Congress for the creation of the 28th Amendment to the Constitution ending corporate personhood and declare that money is not free speech, according to the Canary Coalition. By a vote of 4-1 the […]
Thursday, February 29, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. There are no health impacts expected when air quality is in this range. WNC Regional Air […]
According to the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), a record number of passengers arrived in 2014: 378,124 passengers enplaned at the airport in 2014, and 378,301 passengers deplaned, an 11.5% increase compared to 2013, and a 2.3% increase compared to 2010, the previous best year on record. “We can attribute this growth to two key factors,” […]
Boulder-hopping, rappelling, cliff-jumping and stream-wading are Joe Moerschbaecher’s stock and trade. Moerschbaecher, who owns Pura Vida in Brevard, makes a living guiding people in the art of canyoneering, according to an article in Our State North Carolina. Canyoneering has long been popular in western states like Utah, where explorers traverse narrow, dry, slot canyons from […]
“The third consecutive Republican-led legislature seems more content with measured governing rather than making splashes with early-session legislation as in 2011 and 2013,” according to a Charlotte Observer news report. The article looks at the session’s top issues: Handling the budget shortfall, raising teacher pay, improving business incentives, overhauling Medicaid, dealing with a shortage of […]
Asheville certainly defended its reputation as Beer City, when it came to RateBeer.com’s recent judging of the best beer places for 2014. Here’s who won…
By offering #34,000 in economic development incentives, Mills River hopes to entice an unnamed industry, currently code-named Project Granite, to move to town, spend $27 million and bring 172 more jobs to the area, according to a report on hendersonvillelightning.com. The article notes that: The prospect of 175 new jobs would add to Mills River’s […]
The N.C. Supreme Court affirmed today that the state Utilities Commission was right to authorize a 10.2 percent return on equity for Duke Energy Carolinas. In so doing, the court disagreed with State Attorney General Roy Cooper and North Carolina Waste Awareness and Reduction Network (NC WARN) position that Duke’s calculations were based on a […]
Corn-mash liquor from nearby the Jonesborough, Tenn., distillery, The Salt House, will be available in a few months, according to the Johnson City Press. Owner Stephen Callahan said the combination production facility, tasting room and retail store will open sometime in February. Jonesborough is just west of Johnson City. The business is located in a […]
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
WNC’s Carolina Public Press, an online, regionally focused non-profit media outlet, is advertising for applicants to fill the 20-hour/week position of managing editor. The anticipated start date is March 1. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 6. About 70 percent of the job entails managing staff and freelance journalists, recruiting freelancers, training, story assignments and […]
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
Elle Decor magazine has revamped the criteria for its 10 “coziest cities” list and, guess what, Asheville made this years’s list. According to the article, A team of environmental scientists revamped the definition of “cozy” (a scientific panel we would love to participate in) to evaluate this year’s contenders, looking at restaurants and coffee shops […]
“Fairies are right out there in your own backyard, but you can’t see them, because your mind doesn’t believe they exist,” says Weaverville author and intuitive counselor David Swing.
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
Avadim Technologies Inc., Manufacturer of Theraworx™, announced its 2014 Financial Results last week, saying, “Continued clinical acceptance of the Theraworx Product Line [drove a] revenue increase of 474 percent,” bringing its 2014 revenue to $1.4 million, up from 2013 revenues of $244,000. Below is Avadim’s announcement: Asheville, NC (January 13, 2015) Avadim Technologies, Inc. announced […]
Dr. Laura Lengnick, author of the forthcoming book Resilient Agriculture: Cultivating Food Systems for a Changing Climate will speak at a free event at UNCA’s Cherrill Center Jan. 26 at 7 p.m., according an announcement fro Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. A panel discussion will follow her talk. From ASAP’s announcement: How will a changing climate […]
