In the wake of last night’s #AVLSNOMG event, which graced the region with 2 to 8 inches of snow, WNC residents are reporting on what they see, whether it’s from their kitchen window or from their perch on a sled. Here’s a round-up…
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Conscious Party: On the catwalk
This unique fashion show features upcycled clothing designed from items found at Goodwill stores.
Arc 5K March Run Walk kicks off the Asheville Grand Prix Racing Series
From a press release: Arc 5K March Run Walk kicks off the Asheville Grand Prix Racing Series Asheville, N.C. – On March 7, young and old are invited to lace up and kick off the region’s race season with the Arc 5k March Run Walk. In its second year, the race starts and finishes at […]
Asheville Youth Rowing Association to host flapjack fundaraiser
From a press release: Asheville Youth Rowing Association to host flapjack fundraiser (Asheville) — The Apple Gold Group, a franchisee of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, is proud to partner with the Asheville Youth Rowing Association to host a Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday, February 28, 2015. The rowing association promotes the sport to the youth […]
NC leads the South in solar energy capacity
From a Duke University press release: NC leads the South in solar energy capacity DURHAM, N.C. — North Carolina, which had almost no large-scale solar energy seven years ago, now ranks first in the Southeast and fourth in the nation in solar energy capacity, says a new report from Duke University. “North Carolina is in […]
WCU history faculty members oversee project for Trail of Tears Association
From a Western Carolina University press release: WCU history faculty members oversee project for Trail of Tears Association CULLOWHEE – History department faculty Sue Abram and Andrew Denson from Western Carolina University are overseeing a public history project that recently received a development grant from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership. An award of […]
Mountain BizWorks returns to stability
For the last 25 years, Mountain Bizworks has been implementing its mission to develop small businesses and economic justice in Western North Carolina. And although the economic climate in North Carolina has left something to be desired in recent years, 2014 was a good year for Mountain BizWorks, whose lending and learning platforms create access […]
Mountain Credit Union opens student run, in-school branch
From a press release: Mountain Credit Union opens student run, in-school branch Mountain Credit Union in Waynesville, N.C., has announced the grand opening of their region’s first ever student run, in-school credit union branch. A ribbon cutting event was scheduled for Thursday, February 19. In partnership with Henderson County Public Schools, Falcon’s First Branch of […]
Conference homes in on WNC’s local economy
The Self-Help Credit Union, in conjunction with dozens of local sponsors, is hosting a conference on our local economy. Entitled “Bringing it Home: Building a Local Economy for Everyone,” the daylong conference will explore local-centric ways to grow the Western North Carolina economy. The event will be held at the Harvey L. Haynes Conference Center […]
Conscious Party: An elegant opera affair
WHAT: Asheville Lyric Opera Winter Gala WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton, 115 Hendersonville Road, Asheville WHY: The Asheville Lyric Opera is taking this year’s benefit fundraiser to new heights, increasing the elegance and opulence of the event by moving location to the DoubleTree Hotel. And since fine art, food and […]
RiverLink and Falconhurst team up for a stream cleanup
From a RiverLink press release: RiverLink and Falconhurst team up for a stream cleanup ASHEVILLE, NC — On Saturday, February 7, RiverLink and the residents of the historic Falconhurst neighborhood in West Asheville teamed up for a cleanup of Smith Mill Creek. Inspite of temperatures in the 20s, 18 residents of Falconhurst and RiverLink volunteers came […]
Brevard College hosts 5th annual Fine Arts Gala Feb. 21
From a Brevard College press release: Brevard College hosts 5th annual Fine Arts Gala Feb. 21 BREVARD – Brevard College’s Friends of Fine Arts hosts an elegant evening of dining, dancing and entertainment on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Paul Porter Center for Performing Arts. Art exhibitions, musical performances, silent and live […]
Authors of best-seller ‘Picking Cotton’ to give March 2 public lecture at WCU
From a Western Carolina University press release: Authors of best-seller ‘Picking Cotton’ to give March 2 public lecture at WCU CULLOWHEE – The co-authors of the New York Times best-seller “Picking Cotton” will visit Western Carolina University to give a public lecture Monday, March 2. “Picking Cotton” is the joint memoir of Jennifer Thompson, a […]
Park in the Moonlight offers chance to see Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park after hours
From a press release: Park in the Moonlight offers chance to see Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park after hours Friends of Chimney Rock State Park to hold inaugural after-hours event at the Park CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (February 16, 2015) — On Saturday, March 7, from 7-10 p.m., visitors to Chimney Rock at Chimney […]
Grant awards announced by Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership
From a Blue Ridge National Heritage Area press release: Grant awards announced by Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership (BRNHA) announces the award of 22 grants totaling $170,000 to help support diverse initiatives across the North Carolina mountains and foothills, focusing on craft, music, natural heritage, Cherokee culture […]
Mars Hill University receives Blue Ridge National Heritage Area funds for documentary
From a Mars Hill University press release: Mars Hill University receives Blue Ridge National Heritage Area funds for documentary The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership has announced an award of $5,000 to the Liston B. Ramsey Center for Regional Studies at Mars Hill University to support a documentary film about Madison County master fiddler […]
RiverLink announces the series “Contracting for Minority and Women Businesses”
From a RiverLink press release: RiverLink announces the series “Contracting for Minority and Women Businesses” Join Riverlink and Brenda Mills as they team up once again to provide a 2-hour session for minority and women businesses or those who are considering a business to learn more about public contracting, getting registered and marketing their businesses. […]
Mars Hill University hosts series on death penalty
From a Mars Hill University press release: Mars Hill University hosts series on death penalty Mars Hill University will host a series of programs on March 3, 4 and 5 examining the efficacy, fairness and morality of the death penalty in the U.S. All events are free and open to the public. On March 3, […]
North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild and Sierra Nevada celebrate big beers with inaugural Burly Beers and Barleywine Festival
From a Henderson County Tourism Development Authority pres release: North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild and Sierra Nevada celebrate big beers with inaugural Burly Beers and Barleywine Festival Mills River, NC — The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild (NCCBG) is partnering with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. to present the inaugural Burly Beers and Barleywines Festival, which […]
Panel discussion of ‘Selma’ and the Civil Rights Movement
From a Carolina Jews for Justice press release: Panel discussion of ‘Selma’ and the Civil Rights Movement Asheville, NC — Carolina Jews for Justice/West will be sponsoring a panel discussion of the highly acclaimed film, “Selma,” at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, at the YMI Cultural Center, 39 South Market Street. The program is […]
WCU to host April 21 tourism conference on impact of festivals on WNC economy
From a Western Carolina University press release: WCU to host April 21 tourism conference on impact of festivals on WNC economy CULLOWHEE – The impact of successful festivals and events on the economy of the 26 westernmost counties of North Carolina will be the subject of a daylong tourism industry conference Tuesday, April 21, presented […]