Here’s the information from the Asheville Downtown Association: The Asheville Downtown Association and Samsel Architects invites you to join us for “Strong Towns Curbside Chat,” a special presentation by planning expert, Chuck Marohn. This candid talk about the future of America’s cities, towns and neighborhoods will take place Thursday, September 19 from 6-8pm at The […]
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Two-day Art Business Bootcamp held Oct. 1 and 2
HandMade in America, in partnership with the Arts Business Institute, will present intensive workshop for artists and art business owners. The two-day event, Art Business Bootcamp, will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 1 and 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at A-B Tech’s Enka Campus. According to a press release: This […]
National Storytelling Festival, Oct. 4-6
The 41st annual National Storytelling Festival, held each year in Jonesborough, Tenn., features nearly two dozen world-class tellers, from old-time balladeers to modern humorists. The event takes place October 4 – 6, with regular programming scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. From […]
City begins form-based code process for Haywood Road corridor today
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville will continue the form based code process for Haywood Road in west Asheville, with a five day Design Charrette process from September 14 – September 18. Design Charrettes are intensive, hands-on workshops that bring people from different disciplines and backgrounds together to explore design options. The […]
Oconee the Otter is dead
From the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC – Oconee the river otter, age 18, was humanely put to sleep September 12 after a long, full life at Grandfather Mountain. The ailments, aches and pains that she suffered in her old age became increasingly more difficult and severe over the last month. Oconee was […]
Black Mountain may experience water interruption Sept. 23 due to hydrant flushing
From the City of Asheville: The Town of Black Mountain Fire Department has scheduled hydrant flushing for the dates through Monday September 23, 2013 through Wednesday October 2, 2013. Scheduled flushing could inconvenience City of Asheville Water Customers that are in close proximity to or within the Town of Black Mountain town limits. Inconveniences could […]
Black Mountain News: Woman claiming to be midwife facing additional charges
From Black Mountain News: A city woman charged with murdering an unborn child while presenting herself as a midwife faces an additional felony charge of assaulting the baby’s mother.
State Human Trafficking Symposium underway
From The Associated Press via WRAL: About 200 law enforcement authorities and victims’ advocates from across North Carolina are meeting in Raleigh to learn more about identifying and investigating cases of modern-day slavery.
Times-News: Pets getting bitten by snakes on the rise
From Times-News: Local veterinarians say they’ve seen a rash of snakebites on pets this summer, primarily copperhead bites on dogs. Herpetologists say the rise in incidents may be due to increased movement by copperheads brought on by a combination of breeding activity, unusual weather and seasonal migrations.
C-T: Man sentenced to prison after threats
From Citizen-Times: A man who threatened to kidnap and kill a retired U.S. Forest Service officer and rape the man’s wife has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison.
DENR proposes fines, tighter rules for Asheville coal plant
From the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – In response to public comments, state officials recommended changes Friday to a proposed consent order with Duke Energy relating to the state’s lawsuits against the utility for environmental compliance issues at Duke’s Asheville Steam Electric Generating Plant in Buncombe County and the Riverbend […]
Downtown Commission approves new hotel plans
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: ASHEVILLE — Construction of a new downtown hotel should begin early next year and take 14-18 months, an architect involved said today after a city board approved its design. The city Downtown Commission this morning gave its unanimous OK to plans for a seven-story Hyatt Place hotel at the western corner […]
Free show! Marley Carroll and 2PPM at Isis Music Hall on Sept. 14
Two local electronic artists, Marley Carroll and 2PPM, will share a bill at Isis Music Hall on Saturday, Sept. 14. The show is free and begins at 10 p.m. From a press release: “Marley Carroll and 2PPM will make efforts to contribute to the universally loved art of musical performance; each act producing their very […]
McCrory declares state of emergency in WNC, applies for federal aid to help flood recovery
Here’s the press release from the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Gov. Pat McCrory has requested a federal disaster declaration to help 16 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians recover from this summer’s heavy rains, landslides and severe flooding. The record-breaking rainfall damaged roads, bridges, culverts, public utilities, parks and even some schools […]
Avett Brothers announce a New Year’s Eve show in Charlotte
The Avett Brothers announce that they will play a New Year’s Eve show at the Time Warner cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C. Shovels & Rope also perform. Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday, Sept. 13. From a press release: Concord, N.C. natives The Avett Brothers will be spending their New Years Eve 2013 […]
WCU Mainstage season opener ‘Next to Normal’
Press Release: WCU students, faculty opening Mainstage Season with ‘Next to Normal’ Sept. 25-28 The students and faculty of Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen will kick off their 2013-14 Mainstage Season as they present the Tony Award-winning rock musical “Next to Normal” Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 25-28. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. […]
Enjoy an out-of-doors feast on Warren Wilson’s farm
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Outstanding in the Field Comes to North Carolina on October 1 For a DinnerSet Between the Soil and Sky at Warren Wilson College Farm in Swannanoa Roving “restaurant without walls” partners with Guest Chef William Dissen of The Market Place in Asheville Outstanding in the Field’s vintage […]
Cashiers fifth annual Leaf Festival slated for Oct. 11-13
Fifth annual Leaf Festival planned Oct. 11-13: Features music, arts, crafts, food and more By Kelly Donaldson The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association (GCAMA) is busy planning for the 2013 fifth annual Leaf Festival, scheduled for Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 11-13, at the Village Green and Commons in Cashiers, N.C. Held each year as the […]
Guitarist/songwriter Bill Kirchen to play Weinhaus Sept. 22
From a press release: ‘TITAN OF THE TELECASTER’ BILL KIRCHEN TO PLAY RARE SOLO SHOW IN ASHEVILLE If Nick Lowe’s Party of One is an all-time favorite, and if you’re hip to Elvis Costello’s sets at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, then you won’t want to miss one of the most enduring and revered guitarists for those […]
Smoky Mountain News: Farmers pay the price as elk herd damage crops, fences
An excerpt from the Smoky Mountain News article: It is a common story — a species once eliminated returns to find not everyone welcomes it back them with open arms. The return of wolves to northern Wisconsin, the reintroduction of beavers to the United Kingdom, and now the elk in Western North Carolina. After disappearing […]
Line-up for the 28th annual Mountains Folk Festival in Burnsville
ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE FOR MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS FOLK FESTIVAL The 28th Annual Music in the Mountains Folk Festival is coming to the Burnsville Town Center on Saturday, September 28 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, and there won’t be one untapped toe or unclapped hand in the audience. This year the festival pays tribute […]