From a Press Release: Web app features trails for leaf viewing ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 15, 2014 – The U.S. Forest Service invites national forest visitors to use the new NCtrails.org web application for planning their fall foliage adventures. Unveiled in May 2014, the searchable web application (web app) offers details on three popular trail systems […]
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2nd annual Veterans Glassblowing Day event
From a Press Release: 2nd annual Veterans Glassblowing Day event November 8th, 2014, 10am – 6pm. We are very excited for the opportunity to connect with our local veterans to share the joy of Glassblowing, as a form of expression, skill, and even as an art therapy. This event will coincide with the River Arts […]
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Education Conference: A Journey in Dementia Care
From a Press Release: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Education Conference: A Journey in Dementia Care WHAT: The Caregiver Education Conference is an opportunity for caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, to come together for a day of education, communication and support. This conference will feature interactive sessions, motivating speakers, and innovative […]
Ken Steiner named executive director at PARI
From a Press Release: Ken Steiner named executive director at PARI Rosman, NC (October 13, 2014) – The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) has selected Ken Steiner to serve as executive director. Steiner is a retired engineer who has worked in recent years at PARI as a consultant and volunteer. He will begin his new […]
Haunted High: The first annual haunted house at Asheville High School
From a Press Release: Haunted High: The first annual haunted house at Asheville High School Asheville High School Band’s new annual fundraiser is a Haunted House – both Super-Scary and Kid-Friendly versions – at Asheville High School. Visit ashevillehighbands.com to buy tickets in advance for Haunted High, and receive a Fast Pass to beat the […]
WCQS: October 10th last day to register to vote in NC
From WCQS: October 10th last day to register to vote in NC by Greta Johnsen Last year, the North Carolina General Assembly approved sweeping voting law overhaul, but since then, the laws have been questioned in appeals courts, making it difficult to keep track of what takes effect when. But here’s what you need to […]
ACT: Asheville radio station WCQS sells downtown building
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: Asheville radio station WCQS sells downtown building by Carol Motsinger The Board of Directors of WCQS, the region’s public radio station, has sold its ownership in the office condominium building it occupies at 73 Broadway to Tuckers Town LLC. “It made sound financial sense to sell our ownership and use the […]
SMN: Hometown heroes: Balsam Range wins big in Raleigh
From the Smoky Mountain New: Hometown heroes: Balsam Range wins big in Raleigh by Garret K. Woodward Caleb Smith had no idea. “I didn’t hear them announce it,” he chuckled. “I was backstage talking to Del McCoury about a guitar and he says to me, ‘Son, I think they just called your name.’” “They” as […]
HTN: Great fun happens ‘On the way to the Forum’
From the Hendersonville Times-News: Great fun happens ‘On the way to the Forum’ by Katie Winkler Director Lisa K. Bryant brings together some new faces and some Flat Rock Playhouse favorites to offer a night of Vaudevillian fun with lively music and lots of laughs in the current Main Stage production of “A Funny Thing […]
Biltmore Volleyball Academy launches its 20th anniversary season with upcoming tryouts
From a Press Release: Biltmore Volleyball Academy launches its 20th anniversary season with upcoming tryouts (Asheville, NC) Biltmore Volleyball Academy launches its 20th season as an elite club with its upcoming tryouts. Biltmore Volleyball Academy (BVA) is a nonprofit organization, and was founded in 1995 to promote and enhance volleyball in Western North Carolina by […]
Experience Mountain Heritage at the 18th annual Stecoah Harvest Festival
From a Press Release: Experience Mountain Heritage at the 18th annual Stecoah Harvest Festival Mountain traditions come alive at the 18th annual Harvest Festival in beautiful Stecoah Valley. The festival takes place October 17– 19, 2014 at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center on the grounds of the historic Stecoah Union School. The former community […]
Outdoor Industry Association works with RiverLink
From a Press Release: Outdoor Industry Association works with RiverLink On Tuesday, October 7, local environmental non-profit RiverLink teamed with CEOs and other executives from the Outdoor Industry Association to clean the French Broad River and install some permanent infrastructure for the community. The workday was sponsored by Timberland with refreshments provided by New Belgium […]
Announcing the annual Asheville Cinema Festival 2014
From a Press Release: Announcing the Annual Asheville Cinema Festival 2014 The Asheville Cinema Festival (ACF) is thrilled to present films November 6-9, that are currently receiving awards at some of the top film festivals around the country at the 4th (fourth) annual film festival. The Asheville Cinema Festival (ACF) 2011 screened ‘The Artist’, ACF […]
WCU study predicts increase in October tourism for WNC
From a Press Release: WCU study predicts increase in October tourism for WNC CULLOWHEE – Although tourists flock to the Western North Carolina mountains in the fall for the annual burst of orange, yellow and red foliage, this time of year there’s another color on the minds of students studying hospitality and tourism at Western […]
WCU social work program receives $1.1 million federal grant
From a Press Release: WCU social work program receives $1.1 million federal grant CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s social work program is the recipient of a federal grant of more than $1.1 million to expand the number of social workers qualified to practice in the areas of substance abuse prevention and behavioral health in Cherokee […]
Conscious Party: How far would you go?
Eblen’s annual 10K event returns to A-B Tech this weekend, welcoming walkers, runners and rollers to campus in support of Eblen Charities’ outreach activities in Asheville. This year, the event’s tag line is “How far would you go to help someone in need?”
ECO hosts annual enviromental film fest November 7
From a Press Release: ECO Hosts Annual Environmental Film Fest November 7 (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, October 8, 2014) – The 2014 ECO Environmental Film Fest will include the outstanding film “Chasing Ice” as well as a preview of a new documentary “The Call of the Ancient Mariner.” The Film Fest will be Friday, November 7, at […]
WNC AgOptions Farm Grants available for 2015 for Western NC counties
From a Press Release: WNC AgOptions Farm Grants available for 2015 for Western NC counties Media Contact: Craig Mauney, Extension Area Agent, Commercial Vegetables Phone: 828-697-4891 Email: craig_mauney@ncsu.edu Event Date: Intent to Apply Form Due 10/24/14; Application Deadline 11/21/14 Counties Eligible: Henderson, Haywood, Buncombe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Clay, Cherokee, Cleveland, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, […]
Bleiweis elected chair of Airports Council International – North America’s US Policy Board
From a Press Release: Bleiweis elected chair of Airports Council International – North America’s US Policy Board Lew Bleiweis, A.A.E., Executive Director of Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), has been elected chair of the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) U.S. Policy Board. By position, the U.S. Policy board chair also serves as one of […]
Announcing the 2014-15 Grassroots Subgrant Award Recipients
From a Press Release: Announcing the 2014-15 Grassroots Subgrant Award Recipients A Program Supported by the Asheville Area Arts Council In Partnership With The North Carolina Arts Council The Asheville Area Arts Council is pleased to announce the Grassroots Subgrant Award Recipients for 2014-15. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has […]
Farm to School Program gets straight A’s
From a Press Release: Farm to School Program gets straight A’s ASAP announces annual Farm to School Conference ASHEVILLE, NC (September 22, 2014)—Every nine weeks, students (sometimes happy, sometimes not) receive a report card. Now a local nonprofit has issued one of their own. ASAP’s Growing Minds Farm to School program, supporting farm to school […]