It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas somewhere, but it’s certainly not in the mountains this weekend. Near record temperatures are predicted for western North Carolina today (Saturday, December 12) and Sunday, Dec. 13, according to the National Weather Service. As dense early morning fog dissipates, forcasters predict that “temps should soar,” reaching around […]
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MountainTrue hosts 23rd annual Winter Solstice Hike on Dec. 20
Press release: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, November 15, 2015) – MountainTrue is proud to announce the 23rd Annual Winter Solstice Hike to celebrate the longest night of the year. A nighttime walk to Hooker Falls will be hosted by MountainTrue on Sunday, December 20, in Dupont State Forest, 7 – 9 p.m. Meet at the Hooker Falls […]
Prescribed burns planned for Lake James State Park
Press release: RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation and the N.C. Forest Service plan to conduct multiple prescribed burns at Lake James State Park from mid-December through April. According to Park Superintendent Nora Coffey, the specific dates of the burns will depend on local weather conditions. The prescribed burns will be […]
WCU Accountancy Program receives $1 million gift from Dixon Hughes Goodman
Press release: Dixon Hughes Goodman Announces $1 Million Gift to WCU Accountancy Program ASHEVILLE – Western Carolina University is renaming the accountancy program in its College of Business as the Dixon Hughes Goodman Accountancy Program in recognition of gifts and pledges totaling $1 million from several WCU alumni who are partners in one of the […]
E Pluribus Unum: Local schools go multicultural
Transitioning to a new language, country and culture can be extremely disruptive — particularly for children. To address the growing numbers of students from non-English-speaking households, the Asheville and Buncombe County schools are developing a curriculum that gives students from all backgrounds a chance to explore what makes each tradition unique, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and preparing students to be productive members of today’s increasingly global society.
Weathering the winter months: Addissae Ethiopian restaurant hopes for community support
Asheville’s first and only Ethiopian restaurant, Addissae, has fallen on hard times nearly a year after opening. The restaurant’s owners, Vicki Schomer and Neeraj Kebede, recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to elicit community support and help pay for the basic costs of rent, utilities, insurance and fees. “Recently we have depleted our resources and exhausted our […]
ASAP receives USDA training grant for regional Farm to School program expansion
Press release: ASAP Receives USDA Training Grant to Increase Farm to School Capacity in Southeast Asheville, North Carolina (December 9, 2015) – ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) is pleased to announce that they are one of 74 projects spanning 39 states receiving support this year through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm to School […]
The Magnetic Theatre seeks one-act plays, actors and directors For “Brief Encounters 2016”
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Asheville, NC, December 9, 2015—As part of its ongoing playwright-development program, The Magnetic Theatre seeks original one-act plays from writers in the greater Asheville area. Between 4 and 6 plays previously unproduced professionally will be presented at Magnetic 375, in the River Arts District, in next June’s Brief Encounters 2016, […]
Mission Hospital earns top marks in hospital safety review
Press release: Mission Hospital Earns “A” Grade for Safety ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 9, 2015) — Mission Hospital has received another “A” grade in an independent review of 28 hospital safety measures in a recent report by the Leapfrog Group. Leapfrog rated more than 2,500 hospitals using government safety data and voluntary disclosure. “This recognition from […]
Firefighter Larry Dodson files as candidate for Buncombe County Commission
Press release: Dec. 9, 2015 Weaverville resident seeks election in 2016 WEAVERVILLE — Larry Dodson filed as a candidate and announced his 2016 election bid for the Buncombe County Commission. Dodson, a Weaverville resident of nearly 30 years, and captain in the Asheville Fire Department, will run in District 2. “Our job as firefighters is […]
Hendersonville Sister Cities hosts presentation on a changing India on Jan. 12
Press release: A PROGRAM ON “INCREDIBLE INDIA” PRESENTED BY HENDERSONVILLE SISTER CITIES (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, December 7, 2015) – India — an extremely diverse country, with vast differences in geography, climate, culture, language, and ethnicity across its expanse — prides itself on being the largest democracy on Earth. For two years, Mike and Beverly Swartzlander of […]
WNC residents among plaintiffs filing suit against SB2 “Marriage Recusal” law
Press release: Legal Challenge Filed Against SB2, North Carolina “Magistrate Recusal” Law Asheville, N.C. (December 9, 2015) – This morning six plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 2, the state law passed in defiance of federal court orders that struck down Amendment One and declared that marriage is a fundamental right for gay […]
BeLoved Community members hold affordable housing rally outside City Hall
Members of the Be Loved Community, formerly homeless residents of Asheville and several city council members gathered outside of City Hall prior to City Council’s weekly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8, to listen to firsthand accounts of homelessness, voice support for the city’s affordable housing initiatives and encourage members of the Asheville community to stand […]
Home, sweet home: Mountain Housing Opportunities celebrates The Villas at Fallen Spruce Apartments
In its latest efforts to increase the availability of affordable housing, the nonprofit organization Mountain Housing Opportunities hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and gift registry drive Thursday evening at its brand new apartment complex, The Villas at Fallen Spruce Apartments, just off New Leicester Highway. MHO staff, partner organizations, sponsors, local and state government officials were […]
Deck the halls: Madison Has Heart holds Dec. 5 Christmas sale of vintage collectibles at historic Walnut church
Wintertime in the mountains, with its temperature variances and extreme weather conditions, can be a harsh season for residents of western North Carolina. For those with limited financial means living in isolated areas of the region, the cost of simply heating one’s home can be difficult to manage. To help support those in need of […]
Friends of the Smokies raises $27,000 on #GivingTuesday
Press release: Waynesville, NC– Friends of the Smokies raised $27,000 for Great Smoky Mountains National Park on #GivingTuesday, a globally-recognized day inspiring people to celebrate giving back by donating to nonprofit organizations in their communities. $17,000 in donations received by Friends of the Smokies on December 1 were met with $10,000 in matching funds provided […]
Buncombe County Health & Human Services shares info on WIC program
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Many That Qualify for WIC Might Not Be Aware BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. – Healthy food choices can make a big difference in the life of a family, ensuring that babies, children and their families have the nutrition they need to learn and grow. Buncombe County Health and Human Services wants […]
A-B Tech hosts 40th annual children’s holiday party Dec. 4
Press release: Holiday Tradition Celebrates 40 years at A-B Tech What: A-B Tech’s 40th Annual Children’s Holiday Who: A-B Tech students, faculty and staff, and about 100 children from the Head Start programs of Buncombe and Madison counties. When: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Friday, December 4 Where: Coman Student Activity Center, Asheville Campus Sponsored by […]
Local moms join national grassroots drive to collect baby carriers, supplies for Syrian refugees
Of all the images and stories of suffering experienced by refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria, few hit harder than the tales of hardship experienced by families with children seeking to escape the violence. To help assist these families in their time of need, a group of local mothers and activists have joined the […]
Organic Growers School receives grant from The Community Foundation of WNC for farmers programs
Press release: For Immediate Release OGS Receives Support from The Community Foundation of Western NC for Farmer Programs Asheville, NC—Organic Growers School (OGS) is pleased to announce an award of $30,000 from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) from their Food & Farming Focus Area. This grant will fund the OGS Farmer Programs […]
UNC Asheville highlights diverse student art exhibitions in December
Press release: Diverse Exhibitions at UNC Asheville Galleries in December From collaborations between sculptors and engineers to poignantly personal ceramic works and more, art of many kinds will fill UNC Asheville’s campus galleries the first half of December. Reclamation of Self through Form: Making the Internal External is an exhibition of ceramic works by BFA […]