Press release From UNC Asheville News Services UNC Asheville’s Biology Department and the Botanical Gardens at Asheville will celebrate Appalachian nature with the 41st annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage May 3-5. This weekend of special events, including talks and guided tours, will focus on local flora and fauna. All are open to the public. […]
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Park Ridge Health invites public to free presentation about new sleep apnea treatment
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (April 30, 2013) – According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 18 million Americans live with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep. The condition, which often goes undiagnosed, is a leading cause of excessive daytime sleepiness in the […]
Leadership Asheville to hold workshop May 17
Press release From Leadership Asheville: Asheville, NC – The public is invited to join the Leadership Asheville Fellows Program for an engaging workshop with Bill Treasurer, world-renowned motivational speaker and Chief Encouragement Officer of Giant Leap Consulting. At this workshop, you will learn potent strategies for motivating and developing employees and practical tips to increase […]
Renewable energy on the N.C. Senate chopping block
The N.C. Senate Finance Committee passed by voice vote today a bill that would effectively end the state’s 6-year-old renewable energy program. Called the Affordable and Reliable Energy Act (SB 365). The bill removes the graduated increases in the amount electric public utilities must invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency, holding the investment at […]
Haywood County touts summer music events and festivals
Here’s the press release from the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority: WNC Celebrates Generations of Mountain Grown Music Bringing People Together to Indulge in the Areas Unique Musical History Through a Series of Concerts and Festivals Haywood County, NC – Western North Carolina is flourishing with unique musical events throughout the year, which commemorate generations […]
Asheville Humane Society, Animal Compassion Network join forces
Press release Animal Compassion Network (ACN) and Asheville Humane Society (AHS) today announced they are integrating their teams and talents to strengthen and expand their capability to save and serve more of Buncombe County’s neediest animals. “Small committees from each of our volunteer board of directors have been meeting for several months to look at […]
Wild Plant Walk May 4
Full announcement from ECO WNC: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, April 30, 2012) – ECO, the Environmental and Conservation Organization, will host a Wild Plant Walk on Saturday, May 4 from 10-12 as part of its monthly Sustainable Living Workshop Series. The walk will be led by local naturalist Michele Skeele. She grew up walking in the forests […]
500 Block Hendersonville construction update
From the city of Hendersonville: Dear 500 Block Merchants, Property Owners, and Tenants of Main Street: Good morning. Work on the 500 block of Main Street is nearing completion and one of the last remaining major items involves the demolition of asphalt/base and placing of new asphalt and paver crosswalks. Weather permitting, Trace and Company […]