Press Release From Asheville Police Department: Asheville – On April 23rd, 2014, at approximately 4:18AM, APD patrol officers observed fresh red paint “tagging” on the side of 643 Haywood Road in West Asheville. Officers then saw a white male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and camouflage pants walking east on Haywood Road. The individual ran […]
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Best Of WNC: The voting has begun
Walking down Haywood Road (or Biltmore) (or Lexington), you stop by your usual hangout. Nearly everyone there greets you by name, and the tourists in the corner booth ask about your latest jaunt up the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your waitress asks, “The usual?” as she sets your favorite Asheville-brewed IPA down on your table. This […]
Odd Harmonics Theremins at Pack Place Lobby
Downstairs at Pack Place lobby, François Chambard of UM Project’s custom theremins (sound installations and early electronic musical instruments) will be available for the public to play throughout the day. Special performances with Dorit Chrysler will take place from 4:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, 1:30-2 p.m. on Thursday, 1-1:30 p.m. on Friday and 2-2:30 p.m. on Saturday. […]
Asheville Art Museum announces trip to the Netherlands and Belgium
Press Release From Asheville Art Museum The Asheville Art Museum is thrilled to be traveling to The Netherlands and Belgium October 11-19, 2014 to explore the region’s amazing art and architecture. For travelers interested in joining the trip, reservations must be made soon. Led by the Museum’s Executive Director Pamela Myers, Travelers will spend nine […]
Debated: The race for District Attorney
The results of the May 6 Democratic primary will send either incumbent District Attorney Ron Moore or challenger Todd Williams to the fall election unopposed. Both men are North Carolina natives; both attended UNC Chapel Hill. Moore has been DA since 1991. In the past several years, however, he’s come under scrutiny in connection with […]
Passing Judgment: A word with the 28th District Court candidates
In the May 6 primary, two of the three candidates for district court judge will move on to the fall election. 28th District Court Judge Ed Clontz faces two seasoned opponents: J. Matthew Martin, a former associate judge in the Tribal Court in Cherokee, and Thomas Amburgey, a Buncombe County assistant district attorney.
May 13 City Council public hearing scheduled for Cambria Suites Hotel site plan
From City Clerk Maggie Burleson: The following is a City Council public hearing scheduled for May 13. This listing is for information only and is subject to change. Please call City Clerk Maggie Burleson at 259-5601 if you have any questions. A. Public hearing to consider an appeal (pursuant to Section 7-5-9.1(b)(11) of the Asheville […]
Thirsty Monk invites beer industry to post-deadline Beer Week sign-up April 22
From Thirsty Monk Pub & Brewery: Hear Ye, Hear Ye- All Asheville Beer Industry and Related Folks- Thirsty Monk Downtown is hosting a Special Post-Deadline Happy Hour on Tuesday, April 22, from 6:30-8:30 to do some last minute signing up for those wanting to Host or Sponsor events in this year’s Asheville Beer Week. Members […]
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy offers upcoming hike, yoga excursions
From Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: Little Hump “For Love of Beer & Mountains” Partnership Hike Little Hump Mountain in the Highlands of Roan Date: Saturday, May 17 Start Time: 10:00am-4:00pm Difficulty: Very difficult (9-10) Leaders: Anna Zanetti, SAHC’s AmeriCorps Outreach Associate & Ben Wicker Highland Brewing representative Cost: Free for all participants but pre-registration is […]
Annual Leadership Asheville program applications due May 22
Press Release From UNC Asheville: Leadership Asheville, the region’s foremost community leadership development organization since 1982, is now accepting applications for its 33rd annual Leadership Asheville session. The application deadline for Leadership Asheville Program 33 is Friday, May 23. The program is limited to approximately 40 participants. The program’s unique format makes the community the […]
Local business owner loses shop, goods in Merrimon fire, asks Ashevilleans for help
From Wendy Owens: It was on Monday, April 14. I was on my way down to SC to visit my family. I decided to stop by my shop R3MiX3D to gather some things before getting on the road. I thought I was seeing things on my way down to 498 Merrimon Ave in Asheville. Unfortunately, […]
Children First announces 2014 Childwatch Tour for better understanding of transportation challenges
Press Release From Children First/Communities in Schools of Buncombe County: Childwatch Tour: Transportation Matters for Kids Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Lunch Only Option 11:30-1:00 Presented by Children First/CIS and the Junior League of Asheville Did you know? -A majority of Asheville’s 1.4 million bus riders are non-elective – meaning […]
Flat Rock hosts ‘Barq in the Parq’ benefit event for dog lovers
Press Release From Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: Flat Rock, NC – There’s a new bark in town. The inaugural Barq In The Parq event for dog lovers is coming, May 17th to the Mountain Lodge and Conference Center in Flat Rock. Barq In The Parq is a wag-filled community event for dog lovers and […]
Hi-Wire announces ‘Trail Magic’ (free beer) for hikers of the Appalachian Trail on April 26
‘Greening’ celebration held at Milepost 384 on Blue Ridge Parkway April 26
Press Release From National Park Service: (Asheville, NC) – Spring has finally sprung in the mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway invites you to help us celebrate the “greening” happening all around us! Join us on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384) for […]
In photos: Mother Earth News Fair
Hundreds of locals perused the booths at Mother Earth News Fair this weekend, purchasing local seeds, soaps, gardening supplies and other wares on the grounds of the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center.
Asheville Brewing and Wicked Weed place in 2014 World Beer Cup awards
From Beerpulse.com The Brewers Assocation handed out awards for the 2014 World Beer Cup held in Denver, Colorado, on Friday night. Here is the full list of winners. — Champion Brewery and Brewer Awards Small Brewpub Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant – Media, Media, PA Iron Hill Brewery Team Small Brewing Company Pelican Pub & […]
Buncombe County District Attorney debate: Challenging questions before May 6 primary election
In front of a crowded, chandeliered courtroom on the fifth floor of the Buncombe County Courthouse, incumbent District Attorney Ron Moore fought for the continuation of his elected position in a debate with challenger Todd Williams on Friday, April 11. Three debates were held during the evening: a debate between Moore and Williams for District […]
Debate for district judge, clerk of court, district attorney candidates held today at 4 p.m.
Full announcement from the 28th Judicial District Bar: Candidates for District Court Judge, District Attorney, and Clerk of Superior Court in the upcoming May primary will debate at the Buncombe County Judicial Complex on Friday, April 11 at 4 pm. There will be three separate debates, featuring candidates for District Court Judge, District Attorney, and Superior Court Clerk. Retired Judge Gary Cash will be […]
Roan Mountain 56th annual Spring Naturalists Rally scheduled for April 25-27
Press Release From Roan Mountain State Park: Roan Mountain 56th annual Spring Naturalists Rally scheduled for Friday through Sunday, April 25 – 27 Sponsored by the Friends of Roan Mountain, the rally continues the tradition of offering nature enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy field trips and engaging programs that cover many aspects of the natural […]
Asheville Brewing Company launches “Mystery Hop” series every Friday starting today
From Asheville Brewing Company: Asheville Brewing is obsessed with hops! We love IPAs! It’s only natural that we’d celebrate Asheville Beer Week with a series of single hop IPAs to showcase our favorite varieties. It was hard work, but we narrowed down our list of hops to just seven. Starting Friday, April 11th, we will […]