From The Canary Coalition: Public Forum Series Continues in Canton, Thursday, May 28, 7 PM The first solar contract has been signed, with two more pending. Thirty-six people have enrolled in the Solarize WNC program. Eight comprehensive energy audits have been completed. The Solarize WNC campaign is up and running and gathering steam. About 130 people […]
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Nonprofits seek creative funding in Buncombe County
On April 14, representatives from 43 nonprofits requested funding from Buncombe County, as part of the county’s community development grant program. But these organizations make up only 9.6 percent of the total nonprofits in the county. Others rely on privately funded grants and donations, as well as individual donations — both small and large. Each organization must constantly work to grab and hold the public’s attention. And in a city like Asheville, it seems there’s never a shortage of worthy causes.
Firefly Gathering teaches ‘earth skills’ in mountains of Barnardsville, ticket price increases May 15
The largest primitive skills event in the southeast, Firefly Gathering will be held June 25-28 in the mountains of Barnardsville. Participants will camp and learn skills during the day like wilderness survival, contemporary homesteading, traditional and primitive crafts, herbalism and more. Early ticket pricing ends May 15 — so, if you’re interested, visit fireflygathering.org soon for tickets […]
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Buncombe Commissioners approve new art, culture and history projects, parkway preservation
At the Tuesday, May 5, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting, three projects supporting the arts were approved 7-0 — including the go-ahead to plan a new monument outside the Buncombe County Courthouse. A resolution to protect the viewshed of the Blue Ridge Parkway passed 7-0, and a letter asking the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency to align with EPA standards was approved 4-3.
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Voting for Best Of WNC 2015 ends at midnight tonight
Residents, visitors and the noblemen and women of Western North Carolina: Today, Tuesday, May 5, is the final day to cast votes in the 2015 Best of WNC poll, naming the kings and queens of the annual Mountain Xpress Best Of Awards.
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Buncombe Commissioners to discuss parkway preservation, historical art project, air quality concerns
The Tuesday, May 5 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting might be one for the books, as the board will discuss a new art, culture and history project that may result in the addition of a new landmark on the horizon. The board will discuss this, as well as a few environmental interests.
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Boon or bane: Buncombe residents speak out against manufactured housing
A steady stream of Buncombe County residents queued up April 7 to voice opposition to loosening restrictions on mobile homes. The concern stemmed from local media reports that the county may consider allowing manufactured housing in all residential districts, prompting discussion on whether mobile homes are actually affordable.
‘Mama Mia!’ in Marshall celebrates Mothers Day with music and arts festival, May 9
From Downtown Marshall Association and Madison County Arts Council: Grab your Mama and come on down to Downtown Marshall on Saturday, May 9 from 10:00am-5:00pm! Bring her to Mama Mia!, a street festival and collaboration between the Downtown Marshall Association and the Madison County Arts Council. “We are peppering the town with demonstrating artists, music and the […]
Mills River Farmers Market opens May 2, adds live music and kite-flying to events
From Mills River Farmers Market: Market Opening Day The Mills River Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 8 AM. The Market will be held at the G&B Energy Plaza located at 5046 Boylston Highway in Mills River, NC. The Mills River Farmers Market offers fresh and local produce, eggs, breads […]
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Brother Wolf events make for a tail-wagging weekend
On Saturday, April 25, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and Urban Orchard Cider Co. are teaming up for a fundraiser where dogs aren’t just allowed — they’re the stars.
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Nonprofits present budget requests, fire chiefs discuss issues with Buncombe County Commissioners
On Tuesday, April 21, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held two workshops: one to hear nonprofit funding requests and the other to facilitate discussion with the Buncombe County Fire Chiefs Association.
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Transformative journey: Appalachian Trail thru-hiker reconsiders his life path
On February 18, Xpress published “Tales from the Trail,” detailing the experiences of Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Gary Sizer. In the story, we met Henry Wasserman, who was seeking a transformative experience on the A.T. On March 19 Wasserman began his months-long trek north, trudging mile after mile through red Georgia clay.
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Buncombe Commissioners to hear nonprofit, fire chief requests in budget workshop
The Buncombe County Commissioners will hold a nonprofit budget workshop tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21, at noon. The meeting, originally scheduled for Feb. 17, was postponed due to inclement weather. The fire chiefs’ budget requests will be held at 4:30 p.m.
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WNC under tornado watch until 8 p.m.
Twenty-six North Carolina counties are under a tornado watch today, Monday, April 20, expiring later this evening. The area is also due for some hazardous weather, with potential “severe thunderstorms” toward the evening hours.
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Shot down: Commissioners tangle over transparency resolution
Tensions ran high at the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ April 7 meeting, as board members butted heads over a proposed policy change concerning closed sessions.
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Blue Kudzu Sake Company announces its closure
The owners of Blue Kudzu Sake Company, local sake brewery in the River Arts District, announced today that “with heavy hearts” Blue Kudzu Sake “will stop flowing … on April 18.”
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RiverLink hosts children’s Earth Day festival, summer camp
On April 25, RiverLink will celebrate Earth Week with a children’s festival filled with food, games and giveaways at the RiverLink Performance Park, 144 Riverside Drive. For more kids’ activities as the days grow warmer, RiverLink will be hosting a summer camp for kids going into third through eighth grade, focusing on environmental education and river recreation.
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NC Stage hosts two theatre production summer camps
North Carolina Stage Company recently announced plans to host two summer camps for varying ages of young producers. The first runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, from June 29 through July 10 and is for children ages 6-13. Children will learn theatre skills such as acting, voice, movement and stagecraft, culminating in […]
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Buncombe County approves $6.8 million land purchase for economic development investment
At the April 7 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board split down party lines for the approval of a $6.8 million land purchase, pursuing an economic development project with an unnamed company. The purchase was approved 4 to 3, but a resolution to establish a policy for recording closed session meetings was shot down 3 to 4.
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One king to rule them all: Best Of voting has begun
Starting at noon on Tuesday, April 7, residents, visitors and the noblemen and women of Western North Carolina may cast their votes in a democratic election, naming the kings and queens of the annual Mountain Xpress Best Of Awards.
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End of an era: Smokey’s Tavern closes after 60 years
Smokey’s Tavern brands itself as Asheville’s oldest continuously operating bar — “same location, same name, same everything” since the 1950s, says owner Gene Masters. But after 60 years of beer and booze, Asheville’s oldest bar will close its doors forever on Wednesday, April 15.