From a press release: Shelby Stephenson named poet laureate of North Carolina Raleigh, N.C. – Gov. Pat McCrory announced today the appointment of Shelby Stephenson of Benson as North Carolina’s poet laureate. Stephenson will be installed at a ceremony in February at the State Capitol. The ceremony is open to the public. “Shelby Stephenson will […]
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Black holes and wormholes presentation scheduled at PARI
From a PARI press release: Black holes and wormholes presentation scheduled at PARI Rosman, NC (December 22, 2011) – The public is invited to a discussion of black holes and wormholes Friday, January 9 at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI). The evening’s activities will include a tour of the PARI campus and celestial observations […]
RiverLink’s successful Hike With Dave series strolls on
From a RiverLink press release: RiverLink’s successful Hike With Dave series strolls on Earlier this year, RiverLink began the monthly Hike With Dave series, lead by Volunteer Coordinator Dave Russell and designed to bring hikers out to discover the French Broad River Watershed. The hikes are free and take place on Sunday mornings. The most […]
Art classes for children, adults to be offered at WCU
From a Western Carolina University press release: Art classes for children, adults to be offered at WCU CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education will start off the new year by offering community art classes for both children and adults. Local children can stay busy on their day off from school […]
Nantahala Outdoor Center sponsors 212-mile Smoky Mountain Relay
From a Press Release: Nantahala Outdoor Center sponsors 212-mile Smoky Mountain Relay The Perfect New Year’s Resolution: The Southeast’s Hardest (and Most Beautiful) Overnight Race Bryson City, N.C. (December 19, 2014)— Registration is open now through April 10 for the Southeast’s most grueling team race: The Smoky Mountain Overnight Relay to be held April 17-18, […]
2014 Root Cause Award winners announced for excellency in the local forest products industry and sustainable forestry
From a press release: 2014 Root Cause Award winners announced for excellency in the local forest products industry and sustainable forestry (Asheville, NC)—The second annual Root Cause Awards, celebrating achievement in the local forest products industry and sustainable forestry have been announced. The three winners are: Cullowhee-based non-profit forest stewardship consulting group Forest Stewards is […]
Conscious Party: Dressed to give
WHAT: Mustacheville’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Holiday Party Fundraiser WHEN: Friday, Dec. 19, 9 p.m. WHERE: One Stop, 55 College St., Asheville WHY: Benefit organizer Nikki McClane and her Mustacheville friends wanted to throw themselves a holiday party, but for some reason this year felt different. “We really wanted to give people a chance to celebrate […]
Partners make progress in restoring Grandfather Ranger District
From a USDA press release: Partners make progress in restoring Grandfather Ranger District NEBO, N.C., Dec. 16, 2014 – The U.S. Forest Service and a spectrum of partners collaborated to help restore close to 6,000 acres in the Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest, through the Grandfather Restoration Project over the past year. “I commend […]
WCU faculty assist with award-winning Cherokee language documentary
From a Western Carolina University press release: WCU faculty assist with award-winning Cherokee language documentary CULLOWHEE – Two Western Carolina University faculty members assisted on a recently released award-winning film that chronicles efforts to revitalize the Cherokee language in Western North Carolina. Hartwell Francis, director of WCU’s Cherokee language program, and Tom Belt, coordinator of […]
WCU, Eastern Band research project focuses on diabetes, mental health issues
From a Western Carolina University press release: WCU, Eastern Band research project focuses on diabetes, mental health issues CULLOWHEE – A research project that involves Western Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Sciences and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians is examining the relationship between mental health issues, such as depression, and the […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC celebrates National Mentoring Month
From a Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC press release: Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC celebrates National Mentoring Month Asheville, NC – Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC marks National Mentoring Month in January with a call to action to mentor and help youth become successful and productive citizens. Independent studies find Littles are […]
OnTrack WNC restructures to respond to needs
From an OnTrack WNC press release: OnTrack WNC restructures to respond to needs Asheville – OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling announced a strategic restructuring which is designed to position the agency for emerging community needs. “In the last two years, we’ve seen a gradual shift in demand and our mix of services,” said Celeste Collins, […]
Great Smoky Mountains Association completes $3.4M investment in North Carolina side of the Smokies
From a Great Smoky Mountains Association press release: Great Smoky Mountains Association completes $3.4M investment in North Carolina side of the Smokies With the opening of the Swain County Visitor Center in downtown Bryson City this past September, Great Smoky Mountains Association wrote its final check toward a $3.46 million investment in projects located in […]
Conscious Party: Fighting hunger with words
WHAT: 2nd Annual Food For Thought: The Slam Against Hunger WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. WHERE: Rainbow Community Auditorium, 60 State St., Asheville WHY: Inspired by the participation in and support for Food For Thought: The Slam Against Hunger benefit they produced for MANNA FoodBank last year, SOULSPEAK Asheville decided to make the event […]
WNC Food Policy Council awarded $10,000 for agribusiness and food bank training
From a WNC Food Policy Council press release: WNC Food Policy Council awarded $10,000 for agribusiness and food bank training CULLOWHEE, N.C. – The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) has awarded $10,000.00 to the Western North Carolina Food Policy Council (WNCFPC). The funding will coordinate multiple local efforts in agribusiness training and food […]
Red Cross needs holiday blood or platelet donations
From an American Red Cross press release: Give something that means something – Give blood or platelets Buncombe County — The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to give something that means something this holiday season — a lifesaving blood donation. Blood donations often decline this time of year when donors get busy with holiday […]
WCU appoints Western Michigan’s George Brown as dean of fine and performing arts
From a Western Carolina University press release: WCU appoints Western Michigan’s George Brown as dean of fine and performing arts CULLOWHEE – The new year will begin with a new dean at the helm of the College of Fine and Performing Arts at Western Carolina University as the WCU Board of Trustees has endorsed the […]
State’s fish to be featured on new specialty plates designed by WCU art professor
From a Western Carolina University press release: State’s fish to be featured on new specialty plates designed by WCU art professor CULLOWHEE – When it comes to fishing, Western Carolina University art professor Jon Jicha is happy angling in all kinds of waters. But recently, Jicha painted a couple of his favorite fish for the […]
Pisgah Legal offers free health care navigation help
From a United Way press release: Pisgah Legal offers free health care navigation help Pisgah Legal Services (PLS), a United Way of Transylvania County (UWTC) partner agency, is a federally funded Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Care Navigator Organization. PLS seeks to help individuals and families understand their affordable health insurance options. PLS can help […]
Mission Health limits visitations for patient safety
From a Mission Health press release: Mission Health limits visitations for patient safety: Increase in flu incidence a concern ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 5, 2014) – Due to an increase in influenza (flu) activity throughout North Carolina, Mission Health asks that family and friends limit their visits to patients in the hospital. In particular, Mission Health […]
YMCA and Diamond Brand Outdoors, Asheville partner to get kids outside
From a YMCA press release: YMCA and Diamond Brand Outdoors, Asheville partner to get kids outside Asheville, NC: Beginning Black Friday through December 24th, 1% of all sales at Diamond Brand Outdoors, Asheville will go directly to supporting the YMCA of Western North Carolina’s afterschool, educational enrichment and summer learning loss programs. Holiday shoppers can […]