From the Asheville Citizen-Times Sabian Warren A naked man who had been a patient at Mission Hospital went on a violent rampage in front of Asheville High School on Thursday morning, attacking and injuring a student. The man also bit a teacher and school resource officer who tried to help the student and punched a […]
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Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music Present: Tina and Her Pony (Round Two)
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music are partnering to showcase local musicians through a series of stripped-down performances for the web. This week Tina Collins and Quetzel Jordan of Tina and Her Pony perform “Sweet Love.”
Why I grow: Growing community in the garden
In our new feature, area growers introduce their gardens. This week Adam Bigelow tells us about the Cullowhee Community Garden in Jackson County
Council on Aging announces ‘Medicare Choices Made Easy’ sessions
Press Release Council on Aging The Council on Aging in conjunction with Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) announces Information Sessions, Medicare Choices Made Easy, for the second quarter of 2014. The classes will explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, how to avoid penalties and ways that beneficiaries might save money. The Information Sessions […]
Jackson County Farmers Market hold ‘Shed Your Change’ fundraiser
Press Release The Jackson County Farmers Market The Jackson County Farmers Market has begun its Shed Your Change Campaign. We are currently in the process of raising money to build a storage shed at our outdoor market location in the Bridge Park Parking Lot. The market offers year round fresh veggies and meats as well […]
WCU students to show research projects at Expo and Symposium
Press Release Western Carolina University The research prowess of Western Carolina University students will be on display as the university holds two early spring events, the Undergraduate Expo and Graduate Research Symposium. The research, creative work and service of undergraduate students will be on display during the 16th annual expo, which will be hosted by […]
SMN: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians work to reintroduce deer to tribal lands
From Smoky Mountain News Holly Kays From clothing to art to clan names, deer are everywhere in Cherokee culture. But for the past couple of centuries, they’ve been virtually absent from Cherokee land — until now. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is in the initial stages of an effort to reintroduce an important environmental […]
Sylva Herald: Tension over planned Judaculla Rock documentary
From The Sylva Herald Quintin Ellison A state archaeologist won’t help a film company prepare a documentary on Judaculla Rock out of fears the History Two Channel program will consist of “sensationalized, unscientific programming” that inaccurately distorts the ancient site’s origins.
BRN: Hendersonville tailgate market launches new season
From Blue Ridge Now Renee Bindewald With spring just around the corner, the Henderson County Tailgate Market kicked off its first Saturday on King Street. Offering only Henderson County-grown produce and plants, the market began its 35th year with a sunny day.
A-CT: Retiring UNCA chancellor may receive $241,000 perk upon exit
From the Asheville Citizen-Times John Boyle UNC Asheville Chancellor Anne Ponder is eligible to receive a year’s pay upon her retirement July 31, a perk that could amount to almost $241,000. Ponder, who announced in January she was stepping down, told faculty in a recent meeting that she was promised the money when she was […]
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music Present: Hank West and the Smokin’ Hots
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music are partnering to showcase local musicians through a series of stripped-down performances for the web. This week Hank West and the Smokin’ Hots perform “Sky Elevator Machine.”
Junior League of Asheville hold children’s clothing drive
Press Release The Junior League of Asheville The Junior League of Asheville is currently collecting donations of children’s clothing to benefit the families of Children First Communities in Schools. All seasons of clothing are needed for boys and girls ages 5-16. Items needed include: coats, shorts, pants, t-shirts, sweaters, shoes, socks, under garments, etc. Donations […]
Learning Community School presents ‘Annie’ on May 2-3
Press Release The Learning Community School The Learning Community School will present Annie, the classic Broadway musical featuring popular songs such as “Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” and “Tomorrow.” The production runs Friday, May 2nd, at 6:00 PM and Saturday, May 3rd, at 4:00 PM in Owen High School’s Auditorium. Tickets are $12 general admission/$6 for […]
SCORE announces free seminars for March
Press Release A-B Tech Community College Asheville SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is part of a national nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of the nation’s small businesses. SCORE provides FREE professional guidance, information and support that is tailored to meet the needs of your business and your […]
Why I grow: Herbal remedies with Jackie Dobrinksa
In our new feature, area growers introduce their gardens. This week Jackie Dobrinska tells us about the functional herb garden she founded as part of The Lord’s Acre community garden in Fairview.
Literacy Council announces open AmeriCorps position
Press Release Literacy Council of Buncombe County The Literacy Council of Buncombe County announces their continued partnership with NC LiteracyCorps (an AmeriCorps Project) for the 2014-15 program year, beginning August 1, 2014. The NC LiteracyCorps places members at campus and community-based literacy organizations, providing literacy tutoring to youth and adults while building program capacity through […]
Renaissance Asheville’s Oakland Heights named one of best boardrooms in the south
Press Release Windsor Capital Group, Inc. The Editors of ConventionSouth magazine, a national multimedia resource for planning events that are held in the South, have officially announced their 2014 list of “The South’s Best Meeting Site Boardrooms”. The stunning boardrooms were selected by the magazine’s editorial team and are visually appealing, comfortable, and offer meeting/event […]
WCU to hold classical music benefit concert March 24
Press Release Western Carolina University The acclaimed classical music duo of Alyona Aksyonova and James Waldo will be featured in a Monday, March 24, concert at Western Carolina University to benefit United Christian Ministries of Jackson County and the WCU Honors College’s student study abroad fund. Known as the A.W. Duo, the husband-and-wife team will […]
Asheville animal hospital wins national acclaim for ‘practice of the year’
Press Release Flutter Communications Animal Hospital of North Asheville (AHNA) was recently selected Practice of the Year, a national award sponsored by Pet Plan. The winner was revealed at the Petplan Veterinary Awards Dinner, held on February 16 at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, in tandem with the 86th annual Western Veterinary Conference. AHNA […]
City to hold Haywood Road corridor form-based code meeting March 27
Press Release Asheville City Government A Thursday, March 27 meeting will give the public a chance to review and give feedback on the draft form based code for Haywood Road. The meeting, in the Little Theater of Hall Fletcher Elementary School, will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and offer opportunities to hear […]
Food Policy Council reschedules community meeting for April 2
Press Release Asheville-Buncombe Food Policy Council The Asheville-Buncombe Food Policy Council (ABFPC) will host its RESCHEDULED “Meeting of the Whole” on Wednesday, April 2, from 6:00 – 8:00pm. The meeting will bring together community members and organizations to celebrate progress made in the past year to support healthy food access and a strong local food […]