A video posted to Buzzfeed Video’s Facebook page yesterday evening has locals discussing the consequences and merit of the recent surge in national attention given to the city of Asheville and Western North Carolina. The video, entitled “9 Reasons You Belong In Asheville”, highlights some of the city’s and region’s well-known attractions, with extensive […]
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Cash cows: How national and state parks boost N.C. communities
To many Western North Carolina residents, the region’s parks and recreational areas represent a chance to experience our state’s natural beauty and preserve its rich history. But what’s often overlooked is these attractions’ key role in bolstering local economies.
Swannanoa-based small business honored at White House ceremony
The president of National Wiper Alliance, a Swannanoa based non-woven wiper supply company, was honored in a ceremony at the White House in celebration of National Small Business Week last Friday. The ceremony was hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration to recognize national and state winners of small business awards from around the country. […]
NBA D-league redux for Asheville?
Asheville is once again in the running as a possible location for an NBA Development League team, according to a report by Asheville Citizen-Times reporter Keith Jarrett. Jarrett writes that Asheville is one of several municipalities being considered across North and South Carolina by the Charlotte Hornets as a host city for a NBA D-league team, which […]
Local businesses back conservation efforts in celebration of Land Trust Day
In celebration of Land Trust Day on June 6, local businesses from Asheville and Waynesville will donate a portion of their proceeds to The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy to aid in the non-profit’s land and water conservation efforts around western North Carolina. Land Trust Day–held annually on the first Saturday of June in conjunction with National Trails […]
Plans underway to transform BB&T Building into upscale hotel in downtown Asheville
Planning is underway to renovate the landmark BB&T Building at 1 West Pack Square in downtown Asheville into an upscale hotel and condominium complex by 2017, according to a report by Mike Cronin of the Asheville Citizen-Times and an announcement on the McKibbon Hotel Group’s official website. The project will be headed up by the […]
Farmworkers and consumers announce protest at new South Asheville Publix on April 29
A coalition of consumers and farmworkers from around western North Carolina have announced plans to stage a protest tomorrow at the new Publix Grocery store location on Hendersonville Road in South Asheville. The protest, sponsored by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, will coincide with the store’s grand opening tomorrow, Wednesday April 29, in an ongoing […]
Merrimon madness: Addressing safety risks along Asheville’s major roadways
If you’ve lived in the Asheville area for any length of time, you know there are certain city roads that you simply avoid at key times of day. And with tourism booming and more people looking to move here every day, traffic concerns on already crowded city streets loom large in the minds of many residents, as well as city and state officials.
Community Housing Coalition hosts building suppliers thrift sale in Marshall May 9
The Community Housing Coalition of Madison County will hold an experimental thrift sale on Saturday, May 9 in Marshall to gauge interest in the sale of used building supplies and household wares in a more permanent location. The sale will be located behind the Madison County Arts Council building on Back Street. The CHC, which […]
Poet & activist Nikki Giovanni presents at Warren Wilson College May 7
Acclaimed American poet Nikki Giovanni will be presenting at Warren Wilson College as the final speaker of the college’s Spotlight Series this year on May 7. Giovanni, who is originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, is the author of three New York Times bestsellers, in addition to being a seven-time winner of the NAACP Image Award, a […]
Mountain medley: Reflections on the 2015 Appalachian Studies Conference
In an ongoing effort to connect those dispersed communities, the Appalachian Studies Association held its 38th annual conference last month in Johnson City, Tenn. The one-of-a-kind event unites scholars and musicians, activists and academics, to celebrate the often misunderstood region’s distinctive heritage, culture and physical landscape.
House party: Green Building Council celebrates 1,000th certified home
Local sustainable builders and the Western North Carolina Green Building Council reached an important milestone last month with the certification of the 1,000th Green Built North Carolina home in the greater Asheville area.
High times and higher waters: Swannanoa Valley Museum kicks off 2015 season with two new exhibits
For the Swannanoa Valley Museum, the spring season is an excellent time to remind people of what came before and the foundations that facilitate growth.
Montreat College announces approval of $2 million athletic complex
Montreat College has announced approval to move ahead with plans to build a new $2 million dollar athletic complex on its Black Mountain campus. The announcement of approval was made by college president Paul J. Maurer during an on-campus ceremony last evening that was attended by students, faculty, staff, and members of the Montreat community. […]
Warren Wilson college hosts Fiddles & Folklife Festival on April 18
Warren Wilson College has announced that it will be hosting its annual Fiddles & Folklife Festival on April 18. The festival celebrates traditional Appalachian music and the region’s songwriting heritage and culture. The afternoon event also features an old-time music competition, with the chance to win cash prizes in categories such as fiddle, banjo and […]
Foothills Deli & Butchery “Butcher’s Table” series returns April 16th
Foothills Deli & Butchery has announced the return of its “Butcher’s Table” series for 2015, beginning on April 16 with a special dinner at Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain. The event is part of Pisgah Brewing’s 10 year anniversary celebration, and will feature a locally-sourced, five-course meal prepared by Foothills butcher Tyler Cook and […]
Community meeting scheduled for this afternoon to discuss Blue Ridge Plating Superfund site
A community meeting will be held this afternoon to discuss the Blue Ridge Plating Superfund site off Glenn Bridge Road in Arden. The meeting is scheduled for 5:45pm at the Skyland Fire Department at the intersection of Miller Road and Hendersonville Road. The meeting will address perceived failings of Environmental Protection Agency officials to disseminate […]
UPDATED The morning after: Photos from the Black Mountain/Ridgecrest Wildfire
Around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, a brush fire caused by unknown sources in the Ridgecrest area of Buncombe County erupted across the ridgeline. Spurred by gusty winds and dry conditions, the blaze soon spread across the mountains bordering Black Mountain, destroying several homes and forcing residents to flee to safety as state and federal Park Service officials, along with firefighters from across Western North Carolina, came in droves to battle the wildfire.
Mojo Kitchen teams up with Lookout Brewery for taco & beer dinner April 8th
Local restaurant Mojo Kitchen & Lounge has announced that it will be holding a special “Beer Dinner” in tandem with Black Mountain’s Lookout Brewery on April 8th. The event will feature five local brews from Lookout, paired with a five-course taco tasting menu created and prepared by Chef A.J. Gregson.
What screams may come: Asheville’s evolving metal scene
Any examination into heavy metal in Asheville runs into the inevitable gray area of what metal music is. And while this variety makes it difficult at times to tell who fits in where, one uniting and striking quality of Asheville’s metal scene is the joy its players take in their craft, regardless of material success.
Local chef Katie Button makes Food & Wine’s list of Best New Chefs for 2015
Local Asheville culinary celebrity and rising international food star Katie Button has made Food & Wine magazine’s list of Best New Chefs for 2015.