Here’s the press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County, North Carolina Selected as Finalist for RWJF Roadmaps to Health Prize Community Health Efforts Recognized as Buncombe County Advances in Prize Selection Process Asheville, North Carolina (December 18, 2013)— Tomorrow and Friday of this week, Buncombe County, North Carolina is welcoming five affiliates of the Robert […]
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Asheville Music School receives Community Trust Grant
Here’s the press release from Asheville Music School: Asheville Music School and the Paul Thorpe Music Education Fund have awarded over $6,000 in music scholarships and reached hundreds of under served members of our community. This year they will be able to offer even more thanks to a grant from the Bonnie Cashin Fund of […]
Six local restaurants offering proceeds to charity
Here’s the press release from organizers: The spirit of giving is everywhere this time of year. People are a little kinder, a little more generous, and a little more willing to help a stranger. With this in mind, six downtown Asheville businesses are joining together for “12 Days of Giving,” a program to give back […]
Destination Asheville: Local leaders chart course for tourism development
The tourism industry already brings in $2.3 billion annually to Buncombe County. That’s up from roughly $183 million 30 years ago. But to continue to grow local visitation, government officials and business owners need to “anticipate trends that are shaping the future,” says Mike Konzen, a leading global consultant.
Planning board backs Riceville project
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: On unanimous votes, the Buncombe County Planning Board this morning approved the master plan for the proposed Old Coggins Farm development in Riceville and recommended approval of a rezoning requested by developers. The development would include 382 homes, a restaurant, bed and breakfast, retail space, offices, a […]
Local activists warn of ‘civil disobedience’ over Keystone Pipeline
Here’s the press release from protest organizer Cathy Holt: ASHEVILLE, NC — Local activists put Federal Building manager Mike Caldwell on notice today that they will be back to commit peaceful civil disobedience if President Obama’s administration recommends approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. Local activists are targeting the Federal Building, to urge the Obama […]
WNC Health Advocates offers free volunteer training
Here’s the press release from WNC Health Advocates: ASHEVILLE – WNC Health Advocates offers free volunteer training for its Patient Pals & Family Friends peer support program 6-9 p.m. Jan. 28, 2014. The people we serve generally have more than one medical problem, including HIV/AIDS, diabetes, mild to moderate mental illnesses, mild to moderate brain […]
Jamming out: Scenes from the 2013 Christmas Jam
Warren Haynes celebrated the 25th anniversary of Christmas Jam in style this weekend with two full days of epic concerts at the U.S. Cellular Center and other venues in downtown Asheville.
Scenes from Christmas Jam: Photos from Friday night
A festive musical spirit reigned last night as Christmas Jam stretched into the wee hours, with Widespread Panic closing things down at around 4 a.m. This post features a slide show of photos from the concerts. (photo by Nick King)
Christmas Jam Q&A: Ron Holloway
Leading up to the 2013 Christmas Jam, we’re running a series of Q&A interviews with some of the performing artists. Here, we talk to saxophonist Ron Holloway.
WWC receives Kaman Grant for Kitteredge Music Wing update
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College has received a grant from the Charles H. Kaman [kaMAN] Charitable Foundation to help complete the renovation and upgrade of the college’s Kittredge Music Wing. The grant is in the amount of $107,960 over two years, with renovation scheduled to begin early in 2014. […]
UNC Asheville Board of Trustees approves tuition and fees for 2014-15
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: Tuition will hold steady in the 2014-15 academic year for in-state students at UNC Asheville, as part of a tuition and fee plan approved unanimously by the university’s Board of Trustees at its December 6 meeting. For North Carolina residents, undergraduate tuition will remain at $3,666 per year, […]
Kiplinger’s again ranks UNC Asheville among the “Best Values in Public Colleges”
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville is included once again among the top 100 “Best Values in Public Colleges,” in rankings recently released by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. Beginning with a pool of almost 600 public institutions, Kiplinger’s selected the top 100 based on a combination of best academic quality and value. UNC […]
BlueRidgeNow: Rare owl sighting a hoot for regional bird watchers
Here’s an excerpt from the BlueRidgeNow article: ROSMAN — When Ricky Maybin first saw the white bird Saturday as he drove down his driveway off Calvert Road, he thought perhaps it was one of the barn owls that nest on his 12-acre farm. “I knew it was an owl, but I never dreamed of it […]
Christmas Jam Q&A: Bill Evans
Leading up to the 2013 Christmas Jam, we’re running a series of Q&A interviews with some of the performing artists. Here, we talk to saxophonist Bill Evans.
Christmas Tree & lights recycling planned for Jan. 4 in Hendersonville
Here’s the press release from the Environmental and Conservation Organization: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, December 11, 2013) – The Henderson County Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 9am to 2pm at Jackson Park. At this post-holiday event, Christmas trees will be chipped into mulch and a fragrantly fresh heap of […]
Leaders gather to discuss local tourism development
About 150 community leaders gathered Dec. 11 to discuss Asheville’s strengths as a tourism destination, learn about new projects in the works, and share ideas for the future.
Shrinking the footprint: Challenges emerge in county plan to curb carbon
The international debate over climate change came home Dec. 3, as the Buncombe County commissioners butted heads over a proposal to reduce the county’s carbon footprint by 80 percent over time. Now, county staff is trying to figure out how to begin implementing the directive and determine how to measure the progress.
Turner announces NC Statehouse bid against Moffitt
Former UNC Asheville Assistant Vice Chancellor Brian Turner (D) announced his intention today to run for the North Carolina General Assembly in 2014 against two-term incumbent Rep. Tim Moffitt (R).
New Belgium Brewing begins hiring Asheville management team
Here’s the press release from New Belgium Brewing: Fort Collins, CO, December 10, 2013 -New Belgium Brewing has started building its Asheville team with an infusion of local talent. Recent hires include two professionals from Asheville, Gabe Quesinberry, Operations Support Manager and formerly of Mattern & Craig Consulting Engineers, and Susanne Hackett, Community Relations Specialist […]
Still going strong: Christmas Jam celebrates 25 years of benefit concerts with two-night blowout
Reflecting on his 25 years of annual Christmas Jam benefit concerts, Warren Haynes says there’s been “too many highlights to list.” The event’s grown from a small concert at the now-defunct 45 Cherry nightclub into one of the city’s biggest entertainment events, held this year on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, at the U.S. Cellular Center. With proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity, the shows are meant to celebrate Asheville’s philanthropic and artistic values, says Haynes.