Here’s an excerpt from the Ashvegas blog story: Oskar Blues Brewery recently purchased a scenic, 145-acre farm near its Brevard brewery, a location that will be part farm, part event space and part haven for mountain bikers. The farm has been dubbed the Oskar Blues REEB Ranch, a reference to REEB Bicycles, the company’s line of hand-made […]
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Hagan announces major investments in Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation
Here’s the press release from Senator Kay Hagan: Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kay Hagan today announced that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is receiving more than $4.8 million in federal grants for highway repairs and economic development. The awards include two Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grants totaling $4.7 million to pay for repairs […]
Fund for Teachers awards Asheville educators grants for summer fellowships
Here’s the press release from the Asheville City Schools Foundation: Fund for Teachers Awards Asheville Educators Grants for Self-Designed Summer Fellowships Exploring South African ecosystems, researching Thailand’s art/culture among odysseys funded by national nonprofit April 29, 2014 – Fund for Teachers, a national nonprofit awarding teacher grants for personalized professional development, is partnering with the […]
Van Duyn to be sworn in May 8
In a special April 3 election, Buncombe County Democratic leaders picked longtime community activist Terry Van Duyn to serve as the area’s new North Carolina senator. Van Duyn will complete the unexpired term of Sen. Martin Nesbitt, the state senate minority leader who died in March after representing District 49 in the General Assembly since […]
Eliada seeks support during National Foster Care Month
Here’s the message from the Eliada Foundation’s email newsletter: Participate with Eliada during National Foster Care Month to bring awareness to our local community about Foster Care. There are nearly 300 children in Foster Care in Buncombe County! And in Henderson County there are nearly 150, in Macon nearly 50, in Haywood 110, and in […]
Ignite Asheville: ‘Big Idea Competition’ set for May 15
One of the goals of the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County is to make the local area a hub for entrepreneurs. To that end, they’re organizing a creative event called Ignite Asheville, which the group is promoting as a “Big Idea Competition.”
Popular section of Blue Ridge Parkway north of Asheville reopens
Blue Ridge Parkway Superintendent Mark Woods is pleased to announce that a section of the Parkway from Milepost 376 at Ox Creek Road to Milepost 355, near the entrance to Mt. Mitchell State Park, is once again open for travel.
AC-T: Asheville may change where residents put trash cans
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: “The city is exploring whether they’d save money by having residents put all their trash on one side of the street. This would greatly reduce the distance garbage trucks travel — and that savings in gas and mileage would add up. … The city puts six or […]
Hickory Nut Falls Trail now open at Chimney Rock State Park
Here’s the press release from Chimney Rock State Park: CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (April 30, 2014)— After almost a year and a half closure due to a massive rock slide, the Hickory Nut Falls trail at Chimney Rock State Park has reopened, just in time for guests to enjoy the springtime beauty of one of the […]
Original copy of 13th Amendment will be exhibited in WNC for first time
A handful of documents changed the character of the United States. The 13th Amendment, formally ending legal slavery in this country, is one of them. North Carolina’s copy of the document will be exhibited in WNC for the first time on June 12 at Vance Birthplace in Weaverville.
Cradle of Forestry to unveil climate change exhibit
Here’s the press release from the Forest Service Southern Research Station: Pisgah Forest, NC— On Tuesday, May 6, the U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station (SRS) and the Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association will unveil the Climate Change in the Southern Appalachians and Wildland Fire in the South exhibits in the Cradle of […]
Local author to discuss acclaimed new book at Malaprops
Local author Will Harlan is winning national accolades for his outstanding new book, Untamed: The Wildest Woman in America and the Fight for Cumberland Island. He’ll discuss his work May 1 at Malaprops before embarking on a book tour across the Southeast.
Elected officials reflect on Moogfest impact
Here’s the press release from Moogfest organizers: Kicking off on Wednesday, April 23rd with a panel discussion on the role of innovation and technology in economic development and closing on Sunday, April 27th with a celebration party in the Moog Factory, the re-tooled Moogfest 2014 featured more than 100 musical performances, 105 speakers, panels, multimedia […]
New survey ranks local judicial candidates
With time quickly counting down to the May 6 primary election, a new survey by the N.C. Bar Association evaluates the candidates running to be local District Court judges.
Rainbow Community School earns highest recognition as NC Green School of Excellence
Here’s the press release from Rainbow Community School: Asheville, NC – April 29, 2014- Six North Carolina schools received NC Green School awards this year in recognition of the schools’ environmental leadership and engagement in sustainability activities. Rainbow Community School is the first school to earn the highest recognition as a NC Green School of […]
NY Times: Geekiness reigned at Moogfest
Here’s an excerpt from the New York Times’ coverage of Moogfest: Geekiness reigned, proudly and openly, at Moogfest 2014, the largest iteration yet of a festival created by Moog Music, which makes all of its synthesizers and other equipment by hand at a small factory here in downtown Asheville. The festival connected current music to […]
Center for Diversity Education at UNC Asheville hosts ‘Me2We’ fundraiser luncheon
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: The Center for Diversity Education at UNC Asheville will host a fundraising luncheon for the “Me2We” summer youth leadership program, from 12-1:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, in the Sherrill Center on campus. This event will be held in recognition of young adult leaders in the community […]
Western North Carolina has presence at LA film industry conference
Here’s the press release from AdvantageWest: The world’s largest tradeshow of its kind in the film industry was held recently in Los Angeles and AdvantageWest’s Western North Carolina Film Commission was there. The annual Association of Film Commissions International’s (AFCI) Locations Tradeshow took place at the Hyatt Century Plaza in March, and WNC Film Commission […]
WNC religious leaders seek the right to wed same-sex couples in their congregations
This morning a federal challenge to Amendment One was filed in the Western District of North Carolina on behalf of the United Church of Christ (UCC) as a national denomination, clergy from across faith traditions and same-sex couples, according to a press release. The case challenges the constitutionality of marriage laws in North Carolina – including Amendment One – that ban marriage between same-sex couples and make it illegal for clergy to perform wedding ceremonies for same-sex couples within their congregations.
French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization issues call for projects
Here’s the update from the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization: To French Broad River MPO Regional Transit Operators, Human Services Transportation stakeholders list, media partners and PIOs: This announcement is to let you know that the 2014 French Broad River MPO Jobs Access Reverse Commute call for projects is now open. Applications are due […]
District 3 commissioner primary questionnaire: King vs. DeBruhl
In District 3, which stretches from Arden to Sandy Mush, incumbent Republican David King is being challenged by Miranda DeBruhl. Xpress asked each candidate five questions designed to elicit their priorities and views.