Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold a celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 22 at its Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education with family activities and demonstrations. Located near Brevard, south of Asheville, the center will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for […]
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Governor joins President in calling for half-staff flags through Sunday Sept 16
Gov. Bev Perdue joins President Obama in ordering all United States and North Carolina flags at state and federal facilities to be flown at half-staff immediately through sunset Sunday, Sept. 16, in response to the attack on the American Embassy in Libya. Citizens are encouraged to lower flags as well. The President’s proclamation called for […]
Only a few days left to take Asheville’s noise ordinance survey
Press release from City of Asheville ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville today announced the launch of a campaign to gather input on proposed revisions to the city’s current noise ordinance. The revisions are currently being considered by City Council’s Public Safety Committee. Feedback will be gathered through an online survey that can be found […]
Asheville High Band seeks funds for Presidential Inaugural invitation trip
Press release from Asheville High School Band Booster Association Under the tutelage of William Talley AHS Band Director, the award winning Asheville High School Band has been invited to perform at the Presidential Inaugural Festival in January 2013. They are the only band in North Carolina to receive such a prestigious invitation. Last fall the […]
Image Asheville’s photos of Saturday’s West Asheville Garden Stroll
from Image Asheville The West Asheville Garden Stroll is a great sharing of volunteers, people’s gardens and love. Only one garden is represented here, Wamboltopia, but each had its beauty and character shining brightly.
The Little Flea market, 718 Haywood Road, tomorrow Sept. 8
From the organizers: The Little Flea returns this week for another Saturday morning good-time stroll. In fact, this will be our biggest flea yet. Join us on the west side for a morning treat along with the best deals in the ‘ville! Seriously, have you seen the weird and wonderful vintage finds our folks are […]
USFS issues reminders about fall safety in national forests
Press release from U.S. Forest Service National forests are a refuge for wild animals of all kinds, which makes recreational activities like hunting and wildlife viewing possible. Hunting is a seasonal activity. State regulations for seasons, dates and licensing apply on national forest land. Hunters can pick up U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) quadrangle maps and […]
PARC to hold rally opposing Haywood Street hotel plan
Press release from PARC The Church is holding a ‘Say No to the Hotel’ Rally! next Tuesday, September 11th, to protest the McKibbon Hotel plan for a hotel on city-owned land in front of the Basilica. The Rally starts at 4:30 at the City Building. City Council has said that they’ll take public comment AND […]
No room for gardening? Try micro-gardening in a window.
From France comes this idea via The Daily Good: In the hierarchy of urban gardening space, the luckiest have access to outdoor plots or a nearby community garden. Then come a rooftop plot, followed by a balcony with potted tomatoes and herbs, and then maybe, a single basil plant sitting sadly on a stoop. Even […]
Writers at Home Fall Series Begins with Poets Iglesias, Matthews and Soniat
Press release from UNC Asheville The 2012 Writers at Home fall series, sponsored by UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP), begins with readings by distinguished poets Holly Iglesias, Sebastian Matthews and Katherine Soniat. The readings take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., downtown Asheville. Writers at Home […]
Hard-to-recycle event comes to East Buncombe Sat. Sept. 15th
Press release from Rainbow Recycling The rotating quarterly Hard-to-Recycle Collection returns to East Buncombe on Saturday, September 15, 10am – 2pm, at the Swannanoa Ingles lot on Hwy 70, near ACE Hardware. Once again it’s your chance to free up some space in your closets, garage and office while helping the environment. Combined with the […]
NCDOT Accepting Proposals for Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grants
Press release from NC DOT The N.C. Department of Transportation is accepting proposals from communities for the 2013 Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative . The program provides funding for municipalities across the state to develop comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plans. The deadline for application submittal is Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. Planning grant […]
City starts pilot program for pay-by-phone parking
Press release from City of Asheville Don’t have change? A new pilot program by the city of Asheville’s Parking Services Division implements new technology for a sample of on-street parking meters that will allow customers to pay via smart phone. Beginning Thursday, Sept. 6, 104 meters in one section of downtown will be designated by […]
The return of Rond
Reconstituted and reconfigured Rond plays the Lexington Avenue Brewery on Friday, Sept. 7.
West Asheville Garden Stroll this Saturday, Sept. 8th
Saturday, Sept. 8, rain or shine. Come see the gardens of east-West Asheville and the Haywood Road area. (photo by Bill Rhodes)
Flags at half-staff Friday for Congressman Rose
Press release from Office of the Governor Gov. Bev Perdue today ordered U.S. and North Carolina state flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday on the State Capitol and at state facilities in Cumberland County in honor of former U.S. Congressman Charlie Rose, who died today of Parkinson’s disease. Details are […]
The wild comes to downtown
Pack Place was home to some wild critters and their human fans on Saturday, Sept. 1st. Earthshine Naturalist Steve O’Neil likes to ride critters n his hat. (photos by Bill Rhodes)
Controversy looms over private property along river, West Asheville Watch reports
A controversy is brewing alongside a quiet section of the French Broad River. Reported Aug. 31 at West Asheville Watch (for a map of the properties, follow the link to WAW’s website) French Broad River Greenway is one of the coolest things that could happen to Asheville; linking the entire city through a park. Who […]
‘No papers, no fear’ tour makes stop in West Asheville Aug. 30
Press release from No Papers, No Fear Over the last six years, immigrants and advocates in Western North Carolina have been organizing against racial profiling, deportations, and the use of police check points targeting Latinos and undocumented immigrants. These practices have eroded the trust between local police and Latino communities. Additionally, in November 2011, Immigration […]
Box Creek Wilderness adds 1800 acres to natural heritage area
Press release from Unique Places Unique Places announces that the 3,300-acre Box Creek Wilderness on the Rutherford-McDowell county line has recently been expanded to a total of 5,100 acres through the acquisition of two additional parcels of 200 acres and 1,600 acres. With the greater than 50% expansion of the total contiguous parcel size, the […]
Hendersonville water and sewer customers benefit from city rebates
Press release from City of Hendersonville Our customers are taking the initiative to conserve water usage inside their homes and making it more affordable by taking advantage of the City’s water rebate program. As of today, 20 customers have applied for WaterSense labeled low-flow toilet rebates and 30 customers have applied for Energy-Star labeled clothes […]