Join us, Friday night! Pet Food Drive for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. When: Friday, August 15 from 5:30-7:30PM Where: Universal Joint 784 Haywood Road, West Asheville What: Join us for a Dog Days of Summer night at Universal Joint. Pet Food Drive to Benefit Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Dogs welcome on the patio. Donations of […]
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WNC farm found in violation of improper animal waste disposal
On Tuesday, Aug. 12, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a statement, video and photo gallery (link below) claiming a Western North Carolina dairy farm mistreats its animals. The video showed cows on the farm knee-deep in their own manure, trudging through the sludge while feeding, sleeping and before milking. PETA reported many of […]
Hope Chest for Women hosts ‘Here’s Hope’ fashion show and luncheon
Update: Harris Teeter denies PETA allegations of animal abuse at WNC dairy farm
Update 8/12 3 p.m. : Charlotte Observer journalist Ely Portillo reports a Harris Teeter representative’s response to PETA’s allegations that the grocery chain buys its milk from a dairy farm that mistreats animals and operates under insanitary conditions. From the Charlotte Observer: But Harris Teeter, a subsidiary of the Kroger Co., said it doesn’t receive any […]
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In Photos: Sun shines for Anything That Floats Parade
Early Saturday morning, many Ashevilleans were awake and putting the final touches on makeshift rafts — crafting colorful and creative buoyant devices to float themselves down the French Broad River for the 22nd Anything That Floats Parade.
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In Photos: Mountain Moral Monday heats up in Pack Square
The Asheville Police Department estimated 3,500 people crowded into Pack Square Park at 5 p.m. on Monday, carrying signs expressing outrage against a number of local and state issues: women’s health, education, environment, water, equality and voting rights, among others.
Local breast cancer survivor throws pitch at Tourists game, invites community to participate in breast cancer walk
Press Release From American Cancer Society ASHEVILLE, NC – August 4, 2014 – Fletcher resident and two-time breast cancer survivor Darlene White threw out the first pitch at the Asheville Tourists game on Monday, July 28, 2014. White was selected in connection with the evening’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer focus, which promoted the American […]
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Asheville moms take part in ‘The Big Latch On’
By 10:30 a.m., 13 Asheville moms gathered in Carrier Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, to naturally feed their children as a part of global breastfeeding event The Big Latch On, sponsored locally by the WNC Babywearers, who work to build a friendly community in our area through safe baby-carrying, parental education and social meetups. The global event […]
Green Man & Luella’s BBQ throw party today for new collaborative brew
Press Release From Green Man Brewery: Asheville, NC—August 1, 2014—Luella’s Bar-B-Que is celebrating its 5-year anniversary at their current Merrimon Avenue location with the release of a collaboration beer with Green Man Brewery. Through this joint effort they will celebrate their gratitude to each other, and to the Asheville community— and what better way than […]
Stony Fork Road reopens
Press Release From the USDA: MARS HILL, N.C., Aug. 1, 2014 – The U.S. Forest Service today announced that it has repaired and reopened Stony Fork Road (Forest Service Road 63). The agency received federal funds to repair the road and replace four culverts. Located in the Appalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest, Stony Fork […]
Doubletake: A Look Back at the 2014 {Re}Happening
Press Release From Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) and the Media Arts Project (MAP) invite you to look and listen during DOUBLETAKE: A Look Back at the 2014 {Re}HAPPENING on Thursday, August 21 at 7:30pm at BMCM+AC, located at 56 Broadway in downtown Asheville. […]
Wild Abundance offers Practical Natural Building Intensive
Press Release From Wild Abundance & The Living Skills School: Mud and stones and sticks and straw can transform into structures that are functional works of art if you know how to use them. Get your hands into the amazing building materials nature has to offer and learn from local masters. Explore the diverse wealth […]
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Technology and nature blend in soil-less farming
It’s a cycle known as aquaponics, which uses dual-tanked plant-and-fish habitats to create a symbiotic environment and a sustainable system that mimics the natural world. One tank holds the fish; the other, the plants. A pump flows water between the two, aerating the water in the process. Along with hydroponics — a similar idea that focuses solely on raising vegetation — it’s a creating an alternative to traditional in-soil farming.
WLOS: EPA hearing today for NC cleaner power standards
WLOS By Victoria Dunkle: Today, green business and local government leaders will travel with citizen activists to take their message to the EPA. The Environmental Protection Agency is holding a public hearing in Atlanta. The group from Asheville will provide testimony on the EPA’s Clean Power Plan. The EPA recently released the plan to cut the […]
AC-T: One dead in Erwin fire
Asheville Citizen-Times By Sabian Warren: Fire officials confirm one person died in a house fire early Tuesday at 30 Aspen Court in the Erwin community. Click here for full story and video.
Enka High School student dies following car accident
Press Release From Buncombe County Schools: (ASHEVILLE)‐ An Enka High School student, involved in a car accident this afternoon, has died. The student, 15‐year‐old Christopher Taylor, had attended football practice at the school earlier in the day. He was scheduled to be a sophomore for the 2014‐2015 school year. Jeffrey Frady, Enka High School Head […]
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Parts of downtown blocked off for movie set
Driving to work this morning, Ashevilleans may want to consider another route. Detours, blockades, Asheville police and hoards of movie-set-workers are swarming around the BB&T building, blocking off most of Biltmore and the east end of Patton.
Highland announces next release (#10) in its ’20 Beers for 20 Years’ series
Asheville, NC—Schenk’s Cream Ale is one of the most fabled beers in Highland Brewing Company’s repertoire. Being re-released on August 1st as beer #10 in its their “20 Beers for 20 Years” series, this storied cream ale has always been a crowd favorite and is a nod to Highland’s past. Schenk’s Cream Ale was first brewed in 2008, after tattooed home brewer […]
CPP: Asheville public housing overhaul gains approval
On Wednesday, the board of the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville approved a plan to overhaul current management rules, Carolina Public Press reports.
Council on Aging of Buncombe County marks 50th anniversary with gala
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc., “Celebrates 50 Years” with a gala Saturday, August 23, from 6:30-10 p.m. Since 1964, Council on Aging’s senior-centered support remains respected for its leadership and commitment to quality of life for aging adults and their care givers. Today, the agency’s services remain relevant and popular, […]
Community leaders to hold press conference before EPA hearing in Atlanta
This Tuesday, July 29, green business leaders, local government officials, and citizen activists will hold a press conference at the Westgate Shopping Center before leaving Asheville to attend the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Public Hearing in Atlanta. At the hearing, these Asheville residents will provide testimony to the EPA on its recently released Clean Power […]