Try snowshoeing at Sugar Mountain Resort for free. Discover the fun and fitness of snow sports by participating in the 19th Annual National Winter Trails Day Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Sugar Mountain Resort. Children and adults new to snow sports can try snowshoeing for FREE at Sugar Mountain on Saturday, January 11th. Guided snowshoe […]
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Ups and downs: A look at Buncombe County’s hot-button issues of 2013
It was a historic year for Buncombe County government, as the first Board of Commissioners to be elected by districts took the reins.
Neighborhood group celebrates New Belgium’s move to minimize dump truck traffic
Here’s the press release from the East West Asheville Neighborhood Association: Residents of the neighborhood known as East West Asheville were pleased by New Belgium Brewery’s announcement that the heavy dump truck traffic they are expecting early next year will be routed through Riverside Drive. Neighbors had expressed concerns about the forthcoming high-volume of dump […]
Highland Brewing introduces new packaging
Here’s the press release from Highland Brewery: ASHEVILLE, NC – Largely undetected, Highland’s packaging has been morphing bit by bit for 19 years. But 2014 is primed for a big change. Coinciding with their 20th anniversary, Highland will unveil a bold new look for their five year-round beers. Every new bottle shares the Scots Irish […]
2013’s greatest hits: The year’s most-read news stories
A round-up of the five most-read news stories of 2013 on Mountainx.com.
17 Van Winkle attorneys listed among 2014 best in U.S.
Here’s the press release from the Van Winkle Law Firm: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (December 23, 2013) – The Van Winkle Law Firm announced 17 attorneys have been named to the 2014 list of The Best Lawyers in America. Van Winkle attorneys honored in 2014 includve Jones P. Byrd, Sr., Dale A. Curriden, Roy Davis, Cynthia W. […]
AC-T: A new and improved McCormick Field?
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: In a future envisioned by several entities, a renovated McCormick Field could serve as the centerpiece of downtown Asheville’s south slope redevelopment, a bustling area surrounded by bars, restaurants and other businesses, spurring tourism and economic development. All the idea needs is a definitive plan — and […]
Bike Love cometh
Here’s the information via the Asheville on Bikes email newsletter: Bike Love cometh! Save the date: Bike Love returns to ISIS Restaurant & Music Hall on Saturday, February 22. AoB has grown a lot in the past year, and Bike Love is no exception. Did you enjoy the maps and bike plans on display last […]
‘Christmas Wonderland’ light show open at WNC Agricultural Center
The WNC Agricultural center is hosting the largest drive-through, synchronized LED Christmas light show in the world.
Seasonal road closures to occur in Tusquitee Ranger District
Here’s the press release from the U.S. Forest Service: MURPHY, N.C. – The U.S. Forest Service Tusquitee Ranger District will seasonally close certain roads from Jan. 2 to April 1, 2014. During this period, the roads are susceptible to freezing and thawing, and they become very soft and easily damaged by traffic. The following roads […]
Buncombe County holiday closings
Here’s the information via the Buncombe County website: County Holiday Closings Buncombe County Government Offices will be closed on December 24, 25, 26 for Christmas, and January 1 for New Year’s. Buncombe County Public Libraries will be closed: Tuesday, December 24 – Thursday, December 26 Closing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31 Wednesday, January […]
McCrory appoints Buncombe resident to NC Parks and Recreation Authority
Raleigh, NC – The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments: North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority Jason Kay (Mecklenburg County) – Kay is a senior assistant attorney for the city of Charlotte. He received a B.S. from Indiana University and a master’s and juris doctorate from UNC-Chapel Hill. Kay will serve as […]
Pisgah Legal health insurance navigator clinic Jan. 4
Here’s the message from Pisgah Legal Services: Make it your New Year’s Resolution to find out more about your health insurance options for 2014! Pisgah Legal Services, in partnership with UNC School of Law’s Pro Bono Program hosting a health insurance clinic on Saturday January 4th from 10am – 1pm at our Asheville office, 62 […]
Recycle old and unwanted cell phones with RiverLink
Here’s the press release from RiverLink: Asheville, NC– RiverLink is accepting old cell phones as part of a recycling program through the month of January. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates American consumers discarded 2.37 million tons of e-waste in 2009. That number continues to grow as more people own smart phones. RiverLink offers recycling program […]
Rap from the Green Streets: ‘Turn Off the Lights’
As part of an ongoing effort to encourage energy-saving behaviors, the local Green Opportunities nonprofit has released a catchy hip hop music video,“Turn Off the Lights.”
WNC natural heritage areas receive state funding
Here’s the press release from the N.C. Department of Environmental and Natural Resources: Clean Water Management Trust Fund Board embraces new role with significant awards for conservation RALEIGH – Board members with the newly reconstituted state Clean Water Management Trust Fund approved $16.26 million this week to protect the state’s water supplies and several significant […]
Economic impact study: Folkmoot Festival generates $9.2 million
Here’s the press release from Folkmoot USA: Folkmoot Festival Generates $9.2 million—Organization Releases Results of 2013 Economic Impact Survey The results of an economic impact study conducted by Tom Tveidt of SYNEVA Economics demonstrate that Folkmoot USA had a $9.2 million impact on Western North Carolina in 2013. The firm conducts economic impact assessments for […]
WWC professor receives writing fellowship
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: Catherine Reid, chair of Warren Wilson College’s undergraduate creative writing program, has been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive a Creative Writing Fellowship in Prose (fiction or creative nonfiction). The $25,000 non-matching grant is one of only 38 fellowships awarded nationwide. They enable […]
National Parks to offer free admission on 9 days in 2014
Here’s the press release from the National Park Service: WASHINGTON – Circle the dates on the calendar and plan your trip – America’s 401 national parks will offer free admission on nine days in 2014, including several holidays! The 2014 entrance fee-free days are: · January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day · February 15-17: […]
Mission Foundation Announces New President
Here’s the press release from Mission Foundation: Asheville, N.C. (December 17, 2013) – James William “Bill” Kinard, Jr., FAHP, CFRE, born in Clinton, S.C. where he began a career in banking before becoming a leader in the nonprofit and philanthropic worlds, has been selected as the new President of Mission Foundation effective December 30, 2013. […]
Registration available for WCU’s Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon
Here’s the press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Online registration is taking place for Western Carolina University’s fourth annual Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon and 5-K, which will be held Saturday, April 5, on the campus in Cullowhee. The half marathon will begin at 8 a.m. and take runners on a 13.1-mile […]