According to Christian News Network: Evangelists that visited the largest free festival in the Southeast this past weekend say that police looked on while event-goers engaged in openly lewd acts and turned hostile toward the message of the Gospel. Christians from at least nine states traveled to the Bele Chere festival in Asheville, North Carolina, […]
News Bulletins
Tupelo Honey Cafe announces new Tennessee location
From the press release: Tupelo Honey Cafe, a fixture in downtown Asheville since 2000, will open a new restaurant in Johnson City, Tennessee, in the historic train depot, according to the restaurant’s owner Steve Frabitore. The target date for opening the new downtown Johnson City venue is fall 2013. “We are very excited to open […]
Riverbend Malt House welcomes new assistant maltster to meet demands
In order to handle the recent influx of orders, we’ve recently hired Craig Weitzel as assistant maltster. Some of you may already know this gentlemen as a member of the Bruisin Ales team here in Asheville. His interview and subsequent job offer stem from a casual conversation at the shop and within a few short […]
Grand Bohemian Hotel’s Red Stag Grill offers dishes to raise money for local children’s wishes
From the press release: Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville – a Kessler Collection boutique hideaway in Biltmore Village – invites guests to experience a special three-course menu this summer at Red Stag Grill, benefiting Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina. Granting Wishes with Three Dishes will be available now – October, during the Biltmore Estate outdoor […]
CSE Director in Huffington Post column: “Chick-fil-A is not the issue”
Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, executive director of the Asheville-based Campaign for Southern Equality, has written a column for Huffington Post using the Chick-fil-A controversy to tackle the issue of LGBT employment protections: As a CEO and private citizen, Mr. Cathy has the right to voice his beliefs on gay marriage (or any topic). And people have the […]
Asheville Chamber recognizes Steve Hill for many years’ work on Thomas Wolfe Memorial
from the Asheville Chamber of Commerce: Steve Hill received the 2012 William A.V. Cecil Tourism Leadership Award for his work of nearly 35 years at Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site. This award is named for William A. V. Cecil, whose dedication to travel and tourism exemplify the spirit of this award. Hill fell into […]
EPA and USDA announce first microbial risk assessment guideline
From the press release: WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced the first-ever Microbial Risk Assessment (MRA) Guideline. This new MRA Guideline lays out an overarching approach to conducting meaningful assessments of the risks to Americans posed by pathogens in food and water. Pathogens […]
Deaths of white-tailed deers in Stone Mountain State Park may be linked to hemorrhagic disease
From the press release: RALEIGH – At least 20 white-tailed deer have died in the area of Stone Mountain State Park in a suspected outbreak of hemorrhagic disease, the result of a virus that does not pose a danger to humans, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. State park rangers and natural […]
N.C. DHHS: Duke selected for national effort to expand primary care
From Duke Today: Durham, NC – Duke University Hospital and Health System is among five hospitals in the country that will participate in a four-year, $200 million project by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services designed to dramatically increase the number of advanced practice nurses providing primary care in underserved areas.
RiverLink’s expanded volunteer orientation sessions continue
From the press release: Asheville, NC — Everyone interested in the French Broad River or associated with RiverLink needs to know about Wilma Dykeman – the person for whom the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay is named. Jim Stokely, one of Wilma Dykeman’s two sons, recently moved back to North Carolina last year from Massachusetts. On Wednesday, […]
Asheville Chocolate and Arts Festival accepting applications for vendors
From Heather Cohen, Creative Director of Asheville Chocolate and Arts Festival: Call to Artists: The Asheville Chocolate and Arts Festival is looking for arts and crafts vendors for our December Festival at the Asheville Civic Center. For more information contact heathercohen16@hotmail.com. website: sacredcelebratoionsproductions.com. We are accepting applications until Nov 1, 2012.
Local Bar of Soap featured in national list of top bars to grab canned beer
From CraftCans.com: 5. Bar of Soap | Asheville, North Carolina: It seems only fitting that one of America’s top beer cities (it tied for Beer City USA this year) should posess a laundromat that also just so happens to have a pretty amazing craft beer selection. Asheville, North Carolina’s Bar of Soap is also probably […]
Reminder: Tax Free Weekend is Aug. 3–5
Here’s the message via the Buncombe County email newsletter: North Carolina’s tax free weekend is August 3 – 5. If you shop for the following items during this weekend, you will shop tax free: • clothing, footwear and school supplies under $100 • school instructional materials under $300 • sports and recreation equipment under $50 […]
McKibbon Hotel group will present plans for Haywood Street property Aug. 7
Full announcement from the McKibbon Hotel Group: (ASHEVILLE, NC –07/30/12) McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc. will present the first design drawings for their proposed development of the city-owned Haywood Street site, across the street from the Basilica of St. Lawrence and the U.S. Cellular Center on Tuesday, August 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular […]
Friends of MANNA FoodBank receive discount on pizza showdown benefit tickets today
From MANNA FoodBank: Special Friday, July 27 to Monday, July 30, friends of MANNA can purchase tickets for $25 each (a $5 discount off the regular price.) Ticket quantities are limited at this price and you must use this link: http://askwesternnorthcarolina.blogspot.com/2012/07/manna-food-bank-asheville-pizza.html Back by popular demand, the Asheville Pizza Showdown, which is the evolution of Asheville […]
ASAP hosts recipe contest using seasonal produce from tailgate markets
The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project challenges the public to submit their favorite recipes featuring their current seasonal veggies, particulalrly okra, garlic, summer squash, tomatoes and eggplant. CONTEST: If you’re thinking that all the ingredients mentioned above go well together, you’re right! Tailgate markets have everything you need for a delicious local ratatouille except the recipe. […]
National Physical Education Institute at UNCA to Focus on Obesity Prevention
From UNC Asheville news services: Some 250 physical education teachers and administrators from across the country will gather at UNC Asheville for a five-day institute designed to help schools use limited resources to improve physical education and obesity prevention programs for grades K-12. The N.C. Center for Health & Wellness at UNC Asheville will host […]
Local sake company seeks funding to open brewery
According to the company’s kickstarter campaign, Blue Kudzu Sake Company would be only the fourth micro-brewery in the US and needs support to get started. Sake is brewed similarly to beer, but packs the punch of an alcohol content more similar to wine. It is also gluten and sulfite free, vegan, and kosher. From the […]
American Red Cross encourages public to be a hero by donating blood
From the press release from the American Red Cross: Buncombe County – Summer has become synonymous with superhero blockbusters, but there’s no need for tights and a cape to be someone’s hero. The Red Cross is asking local citizens to “Find the Hero In You” by giving blood or hosting a blood drive. By supporting […]
Council will hold July 31 worksession on water system, possible merger
From City Clerk Maggie Burleson: On July 31, 2012, from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. in the First Floor North Conference Room, City Council will be holding a worksession which will consist of the following items: (1) Director’s Report from Water Resources Director Steve Shoaf; (2) Update on the Metropolitan Sewerage District water/sewer consolidation impact study; […]
Just Us for All will hold Aug. 1 protest at Asheville Chick-fil-A
Full announcement from Just Us for All: The Asheville, NC, activist group, Just Us for All, has organized an event to focus the community on the recent issues surrounding the fast food chain Chik-Fil- A. Georgia based Chick-fil-A has always been Christian based, keeping stores closed on Sundays and donating millions to Christian causes. But […]