According to the National Weather Service, the higher elevations of Western North Carolina (especially near the Tennessee border) should expect an inch or two of snow accumulation overnight and into the morning. Residents in the valley areas may see some snow Wednesday morning, but are mainly advised to watch for slick, icy roads. “The combination […]
According to the October County and Area Employment Figures, released Dec. 9 by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the Asheville area shows the fewest unemployment cases for any metropolitan statistical area in the state. Buncombe County’s unemployment rate fell from 4.4 percent in the spring to 4.0 (4.1 when grouped with other counties included […]
Asheville Citizen-Times By Tony Kiss: There are so many breweries in Asheville, Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina that you almost need a scorecard to keep track. For visitors and for locals who can’t remember them all, here is the complete rundown. Map not displaying on mobile? For interactive brewery map, click here. Click […]
North Carolina News Service By Stephanie Carson: FRANKLIN, N.C. – A group of students in one North Carolina community is ‘a-flutter’ about land conservation, thanks to a tiny winged species. For the past five years, fifth- and sixth-grade students in Macon County have collected data on butterflies at the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee’s […]
Santa and his helpers have decided to take a break from the workshop and the cold of the North Pole today to merrily prance through downtown Asheville with the whole gang — reindeer and all. SantaCon, an international gathering of Santas in more than 150 cities around the world, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this […]
Press Release From Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASHEVILLE, NC (December 3, 2014)—Red Kuri, Blue Hubbard, and Candy Roaster are just a few of the varieties of winter squash found in the Appalachian GrownTM region. Vividly colored, they are flavorful, and brighten up fall and winter meals. From main dish to side dish to dessert, these […]
Press Release From Western North Carolina Alliance: ASHEVILLE – Want to have a really “green” Christmas? Then come out with the Western North Carolina Alliance as we host an outing to What Fir! Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farm at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. Farm owner Nathaniel Maram will lead a tour and […]
Press Release Frm the U.S. Forest Service: ASHEVILLE, N.C., Nov. 25, 2014 — With winter fast approaching, the U.S. Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to ‘Know Before You Go” and follow simple tips to stay safe when visiting the Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie and Croatan national forests during the colder months. “The forests can provide stunning […]
Press Release From RiverLink: Asheville, NC — RiverLink invites those interesting in becoming volunteers to attend our monthly volunteer information sessions on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The sessions are held in the conference room of the RiverLink office at 170 Lyman Street in the River Arts District (map). Volunteers can […]
Asheville Citizen-Times By Carol Motsinger: A group has announced an Asheville response to the grand jury decision Monday evening in the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson. A grand jury has decided not to indict Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown, the unarmed, black 18-year-old whose fatal shooting by a white officer sparked weeks […]
From WLOS: BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — Some Erwin High School students are in hot water after an incident involving a gay pride flag got out of hand. Three students were suspended for what administrators call inappropriate behavior. Administration says it wasn’t the waving of the flag that lead to the discipline, but rather the disruption […]
As far as Thanksgiving beverages go, Xpress has covered beer pairings, and we’ve covered wine. But cocktails allow room for copious creativity — and can even incorporate ingredients from off the dinner menu.
Press Release From Eliada Homes: Eliada Homes is pleased to announce the results of our 2014 Eliada Corn Maze! The Maze, which ran for 9 weeks, raised $178,000, 100% of which will be used to care for the more than 500 children who need Eliada’s services each year. More than 21,800 children and adults attended the […]
WHO: USA Track & Field’s Olympic silver medalist and N.C. native Manteo Mitchell; and 2005 world champion and St. Augustine College alumnus Bershawn Jackson. WHAT: RunJumpThrow Experience, a hands-on learning program that gets kids excited about physical activity by introducing them to the basic running, jumping and throwing skills through track and field. Team USA […]
From UNCA: UNC Asheville will conduct a routine test of its emergency siren system between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. The campus community as well as neighborhoods adjacent to campus may hear intermittent warning tones and spoken announcements. The outdoor sirens are part of UNC Asheville’s BulldogAlert comprehensive emergency notification system. […]
Asheville was recently visited by The Washington Post, spawning a post in the Post’s travel section titled “Postcard From Tom: Asheville’s more than just the foothills of Southern cuisine.” The writer, Tom Sietsema, raved about three Asheville dining locations, Ben’s Tune-Up, Rhubarb and Table. In Asheville, which the writer originally claimed was “the Jan Brady” of the Southern restaurant […]
Press Release From the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: HENDERSONVILLE, NC – As the day’s get shorter and the temperatures drop we begin to think about one of our favorite times of year here in downtown. Fancying ourselves as your hometown we look forward to the holidays each year because it engenders such a wonderful […]
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and NC State University have wrapped up the first year of urban bear study in Asheville. “While it is too early in the study to make any conclusions, we were impressed by the size and health of the yearling bears we handled,” reads a passage from NC Wildlifer.
Press Release From The Museum of the Cherokee Indian: The Warriors of AniKituhwa danced at Smoky Mountain Elementary School on Friday, November 14, as part of Native American Heritage Month celebrations. The whole school observed and some students and teachers participated in dancing. The Warriors are cultural ambassadors for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, […]
“The Future of WNC’s National Forests,” hosted by Carolina Public Press, will be held tomorrow morning, featuring a live interview followed by a public Q&A period with panelists from National Forests of North Carolina, American Whitewater, The Wilderness Society and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Press Release From The City of Asheville ASHEVILLE – Mayor Esther Manheimer has signed on to the Mayors’ Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness by the end of 2015, a program initiated earlier in the year by First Lady Michelle Obama. Ending veteran homelessness means reaching the point where there are no veterans sleeping on our […]
