Press Release National Forests in North Carolina Today, just in time for Memorial Day, the U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station (SRS) unveiled the Forest Trail Explorer, a searchable web application (web app) that combines details on three popular trail systems in western North Carolina with the state-of-the-science information the SRS Forest Inventory and Analysis […]
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Next Step Recovery to move to new location
Press Release Next Step Recovery, Inc. Dear Next Step Friends, Many of you may have already heard our recent announcement but for those who have not, we have some news to share. After eight years as a tenant at our current property, the landlord has without warning terminated our lease, with just 6 weeks’ notice. […]
WCU professor publishes book on Darwin contemporary
Press Release Western Carolina University A book by Western Carolina University biology professor and Highlands Biological Station director James Costa titled “Wallace, Darwin and the Origin of Species” has been published by Harvard University Press. The book provides an in-depth look at the work of 19th-century English naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, who co-discovered the principle […]
Newly formed Jackson County NAACP holds first election of officers
Press Release Jackson County Branch of the NAACP The new Jackson County Branch of the NAACP held its first election of officers and celebrated the historical event last Saturday, May 17, at the Liberty Baptist Church, in Sylva. Jerry McCombs, the District Supervisor for the North Carolina NAACP, officiated over the election. A large crowd […]
Flat Rock Playhouse artistic director to step down
Press Release Flat Rock Playhouse Flat Rock Playhouse announced today that producing artistic director Vincent Marini will step down on May 31st to pursue new opportunities. Lisa K. Bryant, currently Flat Rock Playhouse associate artistic director, has been named interim artistic director. “Over his five years as producing artistic director, Vincent Marini has led Flat […]
In photos: Fairy and Earth Festival
The Fairy and Earth Festival (F.A.E.) was held on Saturday, May 17 at Highland Lake Cove Retreat in Flat Rock. The event served as a fundraiser for The Center for Honey Bee Research in Asheville.
Health & Human services offers rabies advice
Press Release Buncombe County Health & Human Service Whether you are in your home, walking in your neighborhood or hiking on a trail, it is important to know what to do if there’s a chance you have been exposed to rabies. Rabies is caused by a virus that is spread through the saliva of an […]
WCU students donate food and merchandise to Sylva’s Community Table
Press Release Western Carolina University Western Carolina University students recently donated more than $12,000 worth of food and merchandise to help the Community Table in Sylva alleviate hunger through the end-of-year C-Store Buy-Out program. “It’s almost overwhelming,” said Brian Boyer, a residential case manager with the WCU Department of Residential Living and program coordinator. “Our […]
OnTrack honors 2014 Financial Literacy Award winners
Press Release OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling Asheville – At its Financial Literacy Luncheon on Friday, May 9, OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling (OnTrack WNC) celebrated its 40th anniversary by recognizing projects and partnerships which demonstrate a commitment to financial literacy and empowerment. Over 200 people gathered at the Crest Pavilion where OnTrack WNC presented 2014 Awards to: […]
The News & Observer: New restrictions on protests at Legislative Building
From the Associated Press, via The News & Observer By Katelyn Ferrel People visiting or protesting at the North Carolina Legislative Building face new rules governing where they can gather and what they can do, a change critics say is in direct response to the mass “Moral Monday” protests last year. The changes approved by […]
Bee City USA announces ‘Pollination Celebration’
Press Release Bee City USA Marking its second anniversary, Bee City USA announced that Dr. Jeff Pettis, lead scientist at the USDA Bee Research Lab in Beltsville, MD, will be the keynote presenter for this year’s Pollination Celebration, underwritten by Tupelo Honey and Ingles Markets. On Tuesday June 17, Dr. Pettis will address area beekeepers […]
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music Present: Warm the Bell
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music are partnering to showcase local musicians through a series of stripped-down performances for the web. This week Warm the Bell perform “Essential.”
Park Ridge Health to honor Henderson EMS and rescue squad
Press Release Park Ridge Health MEDIA ADVISORY: Park Ridge Health Foundation to Honor Henderson County EMS and Rescue Squad in Award Ceremony Who: Members of the media What: Award Ceremony for Henderson County EMS and Henderson County Rescue Squad to take place at the 25th Anniversary Park Ridge Health Foundation Gala When: Thursday, May 15, […]
Community High announces graduation ceremony for June 6
Press Release Community High School Community High School’s graduation ceremony will be held June 6, 2014 at 6 p.m. at Riverwood Road, Swannanoa in Asheville Christian Academy’s Auditorium. Family of graduating students are invited to stay and celebrate after the ceremony with a potluck dinner. Please bring a dish if you are able.
Tiny House Company to hold ‘tiny tours’ on May 17
Press Release Brevard Tiny House Company Interested in downsizing? The Brevard Tiny House Company is having an open house at the Transylvania Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 17th from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. The BTHC Team will be leading tiny tours of the Robin’s Nest tiny house (in the late stages of construction) and giving two educational […]
Jackson Co. Farmers Market to hold strawberry shortcake fundraiser, May 17
Press Release Jackson County Farmers Market The Jackson County Farmers Market is holding a Strawberry Shortcake Fundraiser at Bridge Park this Saturday, May 17th from 10AM – 12 PM. Shelton Family Farm and Backwoods Bakery are sponsoring the event. All proceeds will go toward a Farmers Market Storage Shed. The Market takes place each Saturday […]
AC-T: Greater recruitment needed for rural health care providers
From the Asheville Citizen-Times Julie Ball Residents in rural communities rely on family practice providers like the ones at Celo. But recruiting doctors to rural areas in Western North Carolina can be challenging. “Rural isn’t always a good fit for everyone. Sometimes people like night life and restaurants and things like that,” said Chris Collins, […]
People for Clean Mountain chair takes temporary leave
Press Release People for Clean Mountains People for Clean Mountains wishes to inform its members and the general public that our chair Kevin Glenn has had to take a temporary medical leave from his duties as chair to focus on his health. In the interim Diann Harle, vice chair, will act in his place. In […]
Asheville Art Museum to hold drawing workshop May 16
Press Releases Asheville Art Museum The Asheville Art Museum is excited to present a workshop on May 16 designed to ignite the unique creative process that we all possess. Local artist Ken Hillberry will use his artistic expertise and teaching skills to encourage each participant to discover or strengthen their own creative journey by focusing […]
Friends of Smokies to offer speciality license plates to fund park projects
Press Release Friends of the Smokies Sales of the Friends of the Smokies specialty license plate in North Carolina benefit priority projects in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) including support for seasonal internships and Student Conservation Association (SCA) positions. The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has released first quarter figures with $90,160 going […]
French Broad River MPO announces public comment period for two programs
Press Release Land of Sky Regional Council To FBRMPO Board Members, TCC Members, interested stakeholders and citizens, Public Information Officers and media partners— This notice is to let you know that the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization is holding a public comment period for project selection criteria for two federally-funded programs: Transportation Alternatives and […]