A study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency released this week finds that climate change may increase areas in the U.S. prone to flooding by up 45 percent by the end of the century. The report says that this will vastly increase costs for the agency’s National Flood Insurance Program. From Mother Jones news: The […]
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Green Building Council to host networking shindig June 27
A press release from the The Western North Carolina Green Building Council (WNCGBC) announcing its Annual Networking Extravaganza: The WNCGBC Extravaganza is on Thursday, June 27, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Highland Brewery. This annual event recognizes the past years accomplishments of the WNCGBC and promotes green building practices in Western North Carolina. […]
Mills River to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Mills River will celebrate its 10th year as an incorporated town on Friday, June 21 from 4-7 p.m. at Mills River Park, located at 124 Town Center Drive. Festivities will include free food, live music and games for kids. From the Hendersonville Lightning: Indeed, the Town has been busy in the last ten years developing […]
Allegiant Air adds new nonstop flight from Asheville to Tampa
From an Allegiant Air Press Release: Allegiant Celebrates New Nonstop Service from Asheville to Tampa/St. Petersburg ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Allegiant today celebrates new, nonstop jet service between Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will offer introductory fares for as low as $79.99* one […]
MBA info session at Wingate University Hendersonville campus
Wingate University press release on an upcoming MBA info session: Hendersonville, N.C. – Wingate University will host an informal information session regarding the MBA program in Hendersonville, N.C. on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. The information session will be held on the Wingate University Hendersonville Campus located in downtown Hendersonville at 220 5th Avenue […]
Manifest destiny: Local businesses breathe life into the American strip mall
Beyond the typical tanning salons, pawnshops and big-box stores, you will find other complexes that, like Stone Bowl Korean Restaurant or Liberty Bike’s, feature small, independently owned businesses with a flair for the unique. Call it manifest destiny, suburban style. By being accessible, original and part of a diverse cluster of storefronts, these local establishments ensure that the American strip mall may continue to thrive in today's fickle economy. (Pictured: Liberty Bikes owners Claudia and Mike Nix; photo by Max Cooper).
Grandfather Mountain gets above average rainfall in May
Press Release from the The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC — The weather station at the top of Grandfather Mountain recorded above average rainfall during May. The rainfall total of 8.90 inches was 3.2 inches, or 56 percent, above the 57-year average rainfall total for May of 5.70 inches. Rain for the year-to-date […]
ECO to hold backyard chicken rearing workshop
Count Your Chickens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Hendersonville, NC)- ECO, the Environmental & Conservation Organization, will be hosting its first summer Sustainable Living Workshop on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 6:30-8:30 pm. “Raising Backyard Chickens” will be taught by Knox Crowell, a local sustainability expert with a strong interest in growing and raising his own food. […]