Press release: Man Falls at Ramsey Cascades On Sunday, May 28, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers received a report that a 37 year-old male fell from the top of the 100-foot tall Ramsey Cascades waterfall late that afternoon. The man, who was hiking alone, was observed climbing across the top of the waterfall before […]
Press release: Local Citizen Helps Veterans Through Art Helios Warriors, Inc. a local nonprofit dedicated to offering quality holistic therapies to veterans has greatly benefitted from the generosity of Asheville citizen, artist Jonas Gerard. During last weekend’s River Arts District Studio Stroll, Jonas produced five of his unique acrylic on canvas paintings for auction. 100 […]
Press release: Buncombe County and Town of Woodfin Receive $4 Million Boost for Greenway Buncombe County and the Town of Woodfin received a major boost for greenway construction with the approval of a $4 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration on Thursday, May 25, 2017. The funding comes through the Federal Highway Administration’s Surface […]
AVL Beer Week 2017 presents a full roster of special releases, tap takeovers, festivals, dinners, parties and even some opportunities for yoga and bhangra dancing.
Press release: Learn Roadmaps for the Journey of Death School of Integrated Living partners with the Center for End of Life Transitions for summer courses on end-of-life documents and home funerals Black Mountain, NC (5/24/17) — This summer at Earthaven Ecovillage, School of Integrated Living (SOIL) will offer two courses on the process of dying […]
Press release: Beloved Bears photography exhibit at Green Sage Wesgate this Sunday Jeff Miller and I would like to invite you to celebrate our “Beloved Bears” photography exhibit at Green Sage Cafe Westgate this Sunday from 4pm – 6pm. We would love to talk with you about your experiences with our neighboring black bears. Hope […]
Press release: YMCA and McDowell County Schools partner to transform child care Grant from Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust supports initiative Marion, N.C., May 19, 2017 – McDowell County Schools is partnering with the YMCA of Western North Carolina to provide afterschool programs for elementary school students, as well as internship opportunities for middle and […]
Press release: Lake Junaluska announces Summer Worship Series Lake Junaluska, N.C. – The 2017 Summer Worship Series at Lake Junaluska will feature distinguished speakers from around the country. All are invited to attend the six Sunday morning worship services and Monday night Taizé services. Spirited, traditional worship services will take place on Sunday mornings from […]
Press release: The Awesome Foundation of Asheville opens grant cycle The Awesome Foundation of Asheville is calling for all types of artists who are interested in competing for a $1000 grant. Our next grant cycle will be looking exclusively at artists who are looking to make their community more awesome. Whether it’s creating the next […]
Press release: Hendersonville Bee City USA Celebrates Pollinator Month in June 2017 Schedule of Events (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, May 18, 2017) — Pollinator Month in June is a celebration of the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, and other species that help pollinate more than 1,200 crops. That means one out of […]
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held a nearly five-hour budget workshop May 16, a forum dedicated to presentations and requests from county departments. However, talks also showed a possible path toward nudging closer to a revenue-neutral property tax rate. A taxing issue County Manager Wanda Greene’s proposed budget for next fiscal year is $419,289,728, […]
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners had a rare splitting of party lines as a partnership with Duke Energy caused a riff among Democrats.
Buncombe County commissioners identified combating opioid abuse and increasing teacher salary supplements as top priorities. But is legal marijuana a viable strategy for achieving those goals, or merely smoke and mirrors?
The Board of Adjustment soldiered through a more than five hour meeting that had Buncombe County residents rallying against multiple development projects.
Press release: Sliding Rock Recreation Area, Pisgah Ranger District, Now Operated by Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association May 9, 2017, Asheville, NC: One of Western North Carolina’s favorite destinations, Sliding Rock on the Pisgah National Forest, will be operated by the Cradle of Forestry Interpretative Association (CFAIA) for the 2017 season. Carlton Murrey, […]
Press release: Land Conservancies Uncovering NC History, Literally Stephanie Carson MURPHY, N.C. – North Carolina has hundreds of historic graveyards – many of them on private property. Buried in them are puzzle pieces of history the state’s land conservancies are working to preserve. One example is the Welch Cemetery in Cherokee County, where the Mainspring […]
Press release: Asheville mayor and citizens to hold press conference calling on NC lawmakers to pass fair redistricting WHAT: Press conference to call for the NC Legislature to end gerrymandering and pass House Bill 200 (Nonpartisan Redistricting) WHO: Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, along with Common Cause NC and Asheville citizens WHEN: Thursday, May 11 at […]
Press release: The Writers’ Workshop is offering classes and contests for beginning and experienced writers Each class meets on Saturdays, 10-4 pm, at 387 Beaucatcher Rd., Asheville. Registration is in advance only, at twwoa.org. Classes are $75 each, or $70 for Workshop members. Financial assistance is available for low-income writers. For more info, contact writersw@gmail.com […]
Press release: Eat Local Shop Local to Help Local Businesses and United Way Eat Local Shop Local is United Way of Transylvania County’s annual fund-raiser focusing on keeping things local. At this point, 34 restaurants, retailers and other businesses have signed on to take part in Eat Local Shop Local on Saturday, May 13. Participating […]
Press release: Thai Friendship Dinner at Blossom Benefits Folkmoot Blossom on Main will host a Folkmoot Thai Friendship Dinner on Thursday, May 18, 2107. 10% of proceeds will benefit Folkmoot’s year-round programming initiatives. Blossom is located in downtown Waynesville, 128 N. Main Street. Thai Friendship Dinner night begins at 6:00 p.m. and includes a fun […]
Press release: United Way Joins Local Letter Carriers to Collect Food for the Hungry Food Drive Stocks Shelves of Henderson County Foodbanks HENDERSONVILLE, NC, MAY 9, 2017 – Across our community and throughout the nation, Letter Carriers will be gathering non-perishable food donations while delivering the mail on Saturday, May 13th as part of the […]
