From the office of Congressman Patrick McHenry: Congressman McHenry’s Staff to Hold Office Hours in Columbus Polk County Constituents Invited to Visit with Issues or Concerns Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Polk County on Friday, April 28 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Womack Building– 40 Courthouse […]
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GE Foundation awards Pisgah High School with $100K grant to support job training programs
From GE Aviation: GE Foundation commits $100K to Pisgah High School Grant supports machining and advanced manufacturing careers in western North Carolina ASHEVILLE, NC – April 25, 2017 – The GE Foundation announced a $100,000 grant to Pisgah High School today for the continued development of students and community efforts. Since opening in 1966, Pisgah […]
N.C. Health & Human Services seeks public input on Medicaid reform, hosts Asheville public meeting May 12
From N.C. Health and Human Services: Public Input Sought on Medicaid Reform; Sessions Scheduled Across the State RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking additional public input on the transformation of the Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs (also known as “Medicaid reform”). Ideas and comments can be submitted […]
WNC Farmers Market hosts 28th annual Asheville Spring Herb Festival May 5-7
From event organizers: Asheville Spring Herb Festival returns The WNC Farmers Market will host Asheville’s 28th Annual Spring Herb Festival May 5, 6, and 7, bringing together more than 60 growers and sellers of herbs and herbal products and more than 35,000 buyers from around the area and across the South. The festival — the […]
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy hosts Little Bearwallow Trail hike April 29
From the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy: HIKE TO LITTLE BEARWALLOW FALLS and WILDCAT ROCK Saturday, April 29, 2017, Little Bearwallow and Wildcat Rock Hike Join Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy on Saturday, April 29, for a guided hike to Little Bearwallow Falls and Wildcat Rock. This challenging hike features a stunning view of a 100-foot waterfall […]
Buncombe Co. Recreation Services hosts Kids Fishing Derby at Owen Park April 29
From Buncombe County Recreation Services: KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT AT OWEN PARK IN SWANNANOA SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017 “All are welcome at April 29th event. The fish already have been invited.” On Saturday, April 29, 2017, Buncombe County Recreation Services, in partnership with NC Wildlife Resource Commission, will host a Kids Fishing Derby at Owen Park […]
Rainbow Community School urges students, families to join in “Screen Free Week” & “Strive Not To Drive Week”
From Rainbow Community School: RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL URGES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL SCREEN FREE WEEK AND ASHEVILLE’S OWN STRIVE NOT TO DRIVE WEEK Asheville, North Carolina — Rainbow Community School (RCS) hopes to encourage other community members and local organizations to participate in Screen Free Week, Walk and Bike to School Day and Strive […]
North Carolina residents, activists express consternation over lingering impacts of coal ash pollution
From the Alliance of Carolinians Together Against Coal Ash: A constant struggle: Statewide alliance calls for more help for coal ash neighbors Residents around Duke Energy power plants still using bottled water after two years Two years after the state of North Carolina began issuing “Do Not Drink” letters to residents near Duke Energy coal […]
North Carolina ABC Commission hosts server training course in Waynesville April 20
From event promoters: NC ABC Commission to Offer Server Training Course in Haywood Co. Thursday (4/20) With spring tourism season comes increased focus on underage drinking prevention WHAT: As the spring tourism season begins, the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission— along with law enforcement agencies, DMV License and Theft Bureau, local ABC boards and […]
ASAP releases 2017 Local Food Guide
From the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASAP’s 2017 Local Food Guide is Here! ASHEVILLE, NC (April 20, 2017)—The growing season has arrived in Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachians! Finding seasonal local farm products at farmers tailgate markets is certainly a sign of spring along with local food at restaurants and roadside stands. It […]
Brother Wolf, local animal rescues band together for PetSmart Adoptathon May 6 & 7
From Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Brother Wolf, local rescues unite for PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend Asheville, North Carolina (April 19, 2017) — Brother Wolf Animal Rescue plus seven local animal rescue groups will participate in PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend. The National Adoption Weekend will be Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7, from […]
Bakersville hosts 71th annual North Carolina Rhododendron Festival June 16 & 17
From event promoters: North Carolina Rhododendron Festival Celebrates 71 Years & 2 Full Days of Family Fun On June 16 and 17, the Town of Bakersville, “Gateway to the Roan” and “Home to the Arts”, will host its 71th North Carolina Rhododendron Festival, which is among the oldest and most respected festivals in the Southeast. […]
Rotary Clubs of WNC seek volunteers for eighth annual meal packaging event April 29
From event promoters: Help Rotarians Feed WNC and the World Asheville, NC – Join in the movement to provide much needed meals in Western North Carolina and participate in the Eighth Annual Rotarians Against Hunger (RAH) meal packaging event on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Reuter Family YMCA in Biltmore Park. The goal is […]
Asheville Outlets to host “Flea For Y’all” market April 30 through October
From event promoters: ASHEVILLE OUTLETS TO HOST FLEA FOR Y’ALL Last Sunday of Each Month, April through October, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Asheville Outlets to Host Monthly Juried-Artist Flea Market from April through October $2 spectator fee to benefit OpenDoors of Asheville ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (April 2017) – Asheville Outlets will be the new […]
Warren Wilson College announces new academic building, groundbreaking ceremony April 29
From Warren Wilson College: Groundbreaking set for new Warren Wilson College academic facility Last instructional building erected in 1999 Asheville, NC – April 12, 2017 – For the first time in 18 years, Warren Wilson College is beginning construction on a new academic building. Located next to the Center for Community Engagement, the new instructional […]
Update: firefighters make progress to slow Dobson Knob Fire
From the United States Department of Agriculture: Dobson Knob Fire Burnout Operations Continue The Dobson Knob Fire is now 550 acres and 10 percent contained. Successful burnout operations occurred yesterday east of the fire using the Mountains to Sea Trail as a fire break. Additional burnout operations are planned for today on a dozer line […]
WNC athletes, officials represent USA at 2017 Special Olympics Winter Games
From the Special Olympics North Carolina: North Carolina athletes excel at 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games Raleigh, NC – The 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games concluded March 25 in Austria, ending two weeks of competition among nearly 3,000 athletes from around the world, according to Keith L. Fishburne, president/CEO of Special Olympics North Carolina. […]
Friends of the Smokies host overnight experience, hikes at Lake Fontana August 28-29
From the Friends of the Smokies: Special Overnight Fundraiser at Fontana Lake to Support the Smokies WAYNESVILLE, NC – Discover the remote northeastern section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park this summer at Friends of the Smokies’ Fontana Lake Overnight Experience on August 28-29. This special fundraiser includes guided Classic Hikes of the Smokies, meals, […]
State Rep. Brian Turner files bill for better public access to hazardous waste site information
From the Office of Representative Brian Turner: Representative Turner Files Bill to Disclose Hazardous Waste Sites A bill filed by Representative Brian Turner yesterday will make data about hazardous waste sites more accessible to North Carolina residents. The Department of Environmental Quality has identified nearly 2,500 chemical spill sites and nearly 700 old, unregulated landfills […]
MountainTrue announces new Green Riverkeeper ahead of 11th annual Spring Green Bash
From MountainTrue: MountainTrue Announces Green Riverkeeper at 11th Annual Spring Green Bash Saluda’s favorite river and block party is May 6; river, zipline and rappelling trips to benefit new Green Riverkeeper Saluda, NC — MountainTrue is pleased to announce that Gray Jernigan, MountainTrue’s Southern Regional Director, is now also the new Green Riverkeeper and will […]
AARP, UNC Asheville host free workshop on political advocacy and outreach April 19
From event organizers: FREE MOUNTAIN REGION WORKSHOP ADVOCATE EFFECTIVELY – MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD ASHEVILLE – Want to help change the word? Then join like-minded others at a two-hour workshop (sponsored by AARP and UNC Asheville OLLI) for an opportunity to learn how to make your voice heard by federal, state and local officials. A […]