The quest for affordable housing: an introduction to the essay project and the Bowen study showing the problems Asheville and surrounding communities face on the affordable housing question, by Tracy Rose. The following essays are part of a series in which local experts were asked: “What would it take to solve the Asheville area’s affordable […]
Announcement from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: The Asheville Habitat ReStore at 31 Meadow Road near Biltmore Village reminds residents that its fourth annual ReStore ReUse Contest ends on Monday, August 31 at midnight. For inspiration, visit the organization’s Flickr page and view albums from past year’s contests. The purpose of the contest is to […]
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: WAYNESVILLE, NC – Friends of the Smokies raised $202,351 Thursday through its 21st annual “Friends Across the Mountains” telethon thanks to hundreds of callers, online donations and help from sponsors Dollywood, Mast General Store, Pilot Flying J, and Tennessee State Bank. Since 1995, Friends of the Smokies’ telethons […]
Press release from the Buncombe County District Attorney’s office: On Friday, April 10, 2015, Sheriff Van Duncan and District Attorney Todd Williams conducted a press conference to announce the commencement of Operation Bluenote, a cooperative effort of the District Attorney’s Office, the Sheriff’s Department, the N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement agency, and all other law enforcement […]
At the 2015 Asheville Wine and Food Festival’s Grand Tasting on Saturday, Aug. 22, the French Broad Vignerons will be formally announcing the winners of both commercial and non-commercial wine competitions. The group met Saturday the 15th to decide who would be deemed the top regional wine makers. Gold and Silver Medal Wines are designated “Best Of The Appalachians.” […]
Announcement from Buncombe County Schools: Although most Buncombe County Schools will open tomorrow for the first day of school for 2015-16, the opening of North Buncombe Elementary School (NBES) is being delayed for two days due to the discovery of a common mold in parts of the school. The first day of school for […]
Announcement from WNC Green Building Council: The WNC Green Building Council (WNCGBC), a non-profit organization committed to advancing sustainability in the built environment through community education, measureable standards, and regional action, has kicked off its regional search for a new Executive Director to lead the organization through its next phase of innovation and growth. The new Executive Director […]
Press release from Hart Law Group: Asheville law firm, The Hart Law Group, will be featured in an upcoming documentary as experts on the topic of Elder Law in the series, In America with James Earl Jones. Regional PBS stations will air the documentary during the week of August 24th. Mary Hart, owner of The […]
Press advisory from the office of Representative McHenry: Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the Chief Deputy Whip, announced today that he will be in Asheville on Thursday, August 20th for three visits around the city. Congressman McHenry will begin the day by visiting DIgitalChalk at 10:45 AM. That afternoon, he will tour AB Technical Community College at […]
In an attempt to offset the cost of testing new crops and other innovations for regional farmers, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Agricultural Agency is offering grants of $3000 and $6000 dollars in partnership with NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission and WNC Communities to farmers looking to diversify their operations. The agency intends to distribute $178,000 […]
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Seven members of the Asheville Normal and Teachers College (ANTC) Alumnae Association made their way to Warren Wilson College for the 94th annual meeting, Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. The event featured members of classes from the 1940s. “This is one of those special events we all look forward to […]
Monday, August 17th, 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 (although borderline) air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Please call our office […]
One hot ticket on Friday night will be the dance party for a cause at The Orange Peel. 50 years after the historic US Voting Rights act became the law of the land, some groups are still working to increase voter opportunity and turn out. One such group acting locally is Democracy NC. As a fund […]
From Minority Enterprise Development Committee of WNC Press release: The Minority Enterprise Development Committee of WNC will hold the 32nd Annual Minority Enterprise Development Week September 14th through 18th, with a series of free events for entrepreneurs. A highlight of the week will be an Awards Event on Thursday, September 17 at 6 pm at Homewood, […]
From Western Carolina Rescue Ministries Press release: Western Carolina Rescue Ministries will be collecting winter outerwear for the homeless and others in need September 1st through September 30th. New and gently used winter coats and heavy winter mittens, gloves, and hats can be donated at any of the eleven collection points. All coats will be […]
The City of Asheville is eyeing new methods for accomplishing the stated goal of reducing solid waste by 50 percent over the next 20 years. A survey of citizens has been announced to collect community input. One possible system for the future could be to abandon the current flat rate for solid waste removal in favor of […]
This short week in property sales yielded several multi-million dollar sales. 1139 Cane Creek Road, a 10.35 acre estate in Fletcher, sold last week for $2.9 million along with an adjoining 31 acre swathe of land that went for a matching sum. A minimally developed lot at 100 District Drive, which does not show up […]
From the North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Press release: Air quality officials issued a Code Orange advisory today for air pollution in parts of western North Carolina as smoke from wildfires drift downwind. Residents in Alexander, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, McDowell and Watauga counties could experience unhealthy air quality, depending on wind directions. Two […]
Thursday, August 6th, 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 (although borderline) air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Please call our office […]
Voluntary water conservation efforts could soon be in order for the Hendersonville area as drought conditions deepen the supply problems of the area. See some of the suggested mitigation measures below. From the City of Hendersonville Press Release The City of Hendersonville is currently experiencing lower than normal levels in their water supply (Mills River) due to […]
Wednesday, August 5th, 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. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Please call our office if you have […]
