From Western Carolina University: WCU Fine Art Museum hosts exhibit by acclaimed Cherokee artist Wilnoty CULLOWHEE – An exhibition of works by renowned sculptor John Julius Wilnoty of Cherokee continues on display at Western Carolina University’s Fine Art Museum through Friday, March 25. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Wilnoty’s pieces are often complex […]
Previously lost work from Black Mountain College students will take center stage at an upcoming book launch.
Brevard College’s Juried Student Art Exhibition gives students from a variety of art disciplines the chance to showcase their work.
Membership enrollment is open for the Western North Carolina Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training is offering 2016 memberships
An upcoming talk will explore taking risks in your spiritual life. The event is Feb. 17 from 7:00-9:00pm at The Cathedral of All Souls.
The YMCA and Southern Conference Basketball are teaming up to host a shooting tournament for kids. It tips off Feb. 21.
From Deltec Homes: ASHEVILLE, N.C., February 10, 2016 – Deltec Homes of Asheville has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The prefabricated homebuilder, best known for their energy efficient and net-zero homes, was chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the […]
From UNC-Asheville: UNC Asheville Celebrates Homecoming Feb. 25-27 UNC Asheville alumni and students, and friends of the university will celebrate Homecoming 2016 with a parade, Bulldog basketball and much more Feb. 25-27. The annual Homecoming Parade, with the theme “Once Upon a Homecoming,” will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27 on University Heights, […]
A city initiative is sending 100 percent of its members to college, including many first generation college students. The City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy’s goal is to provide real world experience and a professional network in order to facilitate entry to the city’s workforce.
Food Animal Concerns Trust is giving away a full scholarship to a Sustainable Poultry School training session running from March 7-11 in Marion. The SPS says the workshop will cover a variety of topics, “This comprehensive, week-long educational experience is for anyone interested in raising, breeding, hatching, marketing, cooking, exhibiting and preserving standard bred poultry. The […]
A record number of people set out to enjoy North Carolina state parks during 2015.
Charles Gately and Brian Landrum recently purchased Sherwood’s Music from its namesake, Matthew Sherwood. The store is in the process of relocating to Lexington Avenue, a move the owners say will give them significantly more foot traffic than the current Patton Avenue location.
Town of Woodfin $4.5 million dollar bond For more information click the graphics below: Xpress: Big Funding, Big Debt
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Click the candidates’ picture to see their endorsements and why they are running. The Buncombe County Board of Education is a seven member body that meets monthly to support and provide oversight to Buncombe County Schools. There are six districts corresponding with each of the high schools in the county (not including Asheville city schools) […]
Amy Churchill (I), personally registered as a Republican. Endorsements: Buncombe County Association of Educators; Asheville Citizen-Times; Blue Ridge Republican Women’s Club. Why I’m running: It has been a privilege to serve on the Board of Education as both an advocate for our schools and an agent for change. I have worked to improve the learning […]
Laura Bowen, personally registered as a Republican. Endorsements: Buncombe County Republican Women’s Club; my six adult children; Blue Ridge Republican Women’s Club. Why I’m running: My mom, who was a teacher, died the weekend of July 1 and when I was substitute teaching I used to call her and tell her about the students I […]
Click the candidates’ picture to see their endorsements and why they are running. The Buncombe County Board of Education is a seven member body that meets monthly to support and provide oversight to Buncombe County Schools. There are six districts corresponding with each of the high schools in the county (not including Asheville city schools) […]
Mark Siler, personally registered as a Democrat. According to the Buncombe County Board of Elections, Siler is not actively running.
Mark Crawford, personally registered as a Republican. Endorsements: I consider every one of the tens of thousands of voters who have voted for me in past races to be endorsements. Because this is a nonpartisan races, few organizations of any nature are offering endorsements in this race. I have been endorsed in various other, past […]
Robert (Bob) Chilmonik, personally registered as a Republican Endorsements: Retired Major General James Dozier, deputy chief of staff at NATO’s Southern European Land Forces Headquarters in Italy, Recipient of the Silver Star for Heroism and a Purple Heart; former Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp, who was chairman of the Board of Space Florida and chairman […]
