From the Western Carolina University Office of Public Relations: Western Carolina University and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College have signed a 2+2 agreement for A-B Tech associate of arts degree graduates to transfer to WCU for its Film and Television Production Program.
News Bulletins
The Green Sage will open third location in Westgate shopping center
Full announcement from The Green Sage: The Green Sage partners Randy Talley and Roger Derrough founded the first Earth Fare in Westgate Shopping Center in 1994, and see the center as a perfect match for the new Green Sage restaurant. “What we bring to the area is another convenient choice for health-‐conscious diners,” says Talley. Previously occupied by Tomato Cocina Latina, the space will be The Green Sage’s first full-‐size restaurant with more than 100 seats plus outdoor seating for 25 and plenty of parking. With the downtown and south locations reaching capacity during weekend brunch, Talley says he and Derrough chose Westgate as a more accessible location to better serve their existing customer base, and also to broaden their reach in the Asheville community. The Westgate restaurant is part of a larger vision to expand to other markets and more immediately to grow The Green Sage’s catering program. Before the new location’s scheduled opening in March 2014, Talley says the existing space will be renovated by adding on a deck and bringing in more light with new windows […]
Rusted Root plays The Orange Peel on Nov. 24
Roots- and world-beat collective Rusted Root, currently celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band, fuse bluegrass and rock with percussion from African, Latin America, Native American tribes and the Middle East. The band tour makes a stop in Asheville, at the Orange Peel, on Sunday, Nov. 24. Von Grey opens. 9 p.m., $20 advance / […]
State-wide program awards funding to local farm and food producers
N.C. State Program Awards Funding to Expand 20 Agricultural Businesses The North Carolina Value-Added Cost Share (NCVACS) program and the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) this week announced the recipients of the 2013 equipment cost share awards. Coordinated by N.C. Cooperative Extension, NCVACS awarded $311,938 to 20 agricultural operations across the state. NCVACS funding […]
Angel Medical Center to offer flu shot clinic Oct. 18
Press release From Angel Medical Center: Angel Medical Center encourages the community to “Fight the Flu”, by getting their flu shot and offering flu vaccinations during the annual “Drive Through Clinic”, on October 18, from 8 am to 4 pm by our Outpatient Medicine Department at the back of the hospital. Cost will be $25, […]
Black Mountain News: Redevelopment plans for former site of Beacon Manufacturing still in the air
From Black Mountain News: Story by Joel Burgess: A proposal to redevelop the former industrial and social core of Swannanoa into a more than $14 million mixed-use housing and business center is not a done deal, an owner of the former Beacon Manufacturing plant property has said, raising more questions about the fate of the […]
MANNA FoodBank to celebrate 30-year milestone
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: ASHEVILLE, NC: October 9, 2013. MANNA FoodBank has provided food for families in need for the past 30 years. Former and current executive directors, musical guests, volunteers past and current and MANNA supporters from every decade will gather 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Diana Wortham Theatre to celebrate our […]
Asheville Parade of Homes entries announced
Press release From HomeSource Builders: Asheville, NC (October 8, 2013) – HomeSource Builders is pleased to announce its Asheville Parade of Homes Entries for 2013. The builder that won a Gold award for the 2012 parade, will enter three homes for this year’s event. Custom home and Certified NC Green Built home located in the […]
Presentation about the Affordable Care Act set for next Thursday
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: John Wingerter, director of Health Insurance Information Services for the Council on Aging of Buncombe County, will present an informational program on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17 at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. The event is free and open to the public. […]
Scholar Lisa Delpit to speak about education reform and diversity at UNCA on Oct. 24
Education Reformer Lisa Delpit to Speak at UNC Asheville October 24 Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: Nationally acclaimed education scholar Lisa Delpit will speak about issues in education reform and diversity in a talk at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24 in UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center, Mountain View Room. Delpit has won accolades […]
Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville inducts new leaders
Press release From the Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville: (Hendersonville, N.C.) Lead by Kiwanis District Lieutenant Governor Tom Walker, the Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville inducted new leaders to head the organization for 2013-2014. Outgoing President Stephanie Bagby handed the gavel at a ceremony on October 3rd to incoming President Robert Murray, President-Elect Darla Lindeman, and Vice-President […]
Asheville Downtown Association hosting mayoral and council candidate forum October 14
The Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) will host a Candidate Forum on Monday, October 14 beginning at 5:30pm in The Century Room at Pack’s Tavern. The forum will include both mayoral and city council candidates. All candidates are expected to attend. Moderated by WCQS News Director, David Hurand, candidates will be asked a series of questions […]
C-T: Seven Falls developer preparing for federal trial
From Asheville Citizen-Times: Developer Keith Vinson maintains in court papers that he’s a victim of the Great Recession and prosecutors who can’t tell the difference between bad business decisions and fraud.
Black Mountain News: Local man charged with embezzlement
According to Black Mountain News, an Asheville man has been charged with embezzlement after allegedly taking funds from Earthbound Trading Co.
Ashvegas: Tallgary’s has new owner, changing name to 4 College
From Ashvegas: Tall Gary’s [sic] in downtown Asheville has a new owner and a new name: 4 College.
Distinguished chemist Harry Gray to speak at 16th annual S. Dexter Squibb Lectures
Press release Distinguished chemist Harry Gray, founding director of the Beckman Institute at the California Institute of Technology, will deliver UNC Asheville’s 16th annual S. Dexter Squibb Lectures on October 15-16. The S. Dexter Squibb Endowed Distinguished Lectureship brings well-known scientists to the UNC Asheville campus to give lectures and to meet with area students […]
NCDHHS announces it will discontinue issuing WIC program benefits today due to federal shutdown
Press release From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Raleigh, N.C. – Due to the federal shutdown, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, also known as the WIC program, will discontinue issuing benefits at close of business on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Approximately 80 percent of eligible clients […]
Author David Quammen to speak at Asheville School on Thursday, Oct. 17
Press release From Asheville School: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (October 8, 2013) David Quammen, author of Spillover, will speak in the Walker Arts Center’s Graham Theater on Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Asheville School. The event is free and open to the public with limited seating available. Quammen has written 11 books and published hundreds […]
McDowell News: Lt. Gov. met with Marion locals on jobs
From McDowell News: Lt. Gov. Dan Forest met with local government and business leaders Monday to talk about the issues that affect them and their ability to create new jobs. He especially encouraged them to speak out on whatever problems or concerns they have.
WNCAP to host Positive Prevention 5K and 12K race at Biltmore Estate on Nov. 3
Press release From the Western North Carolina AIDS Project: Join us! Run on the historic Biltmore Estate November 3rd. One of the most beautiful runs in Asheville, the Positive Prevention 5K/12K leads runners along formal and informal gardens designed by America’s foremost landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. Through an Italian Garden to breathtaking trees in […]
Advance care planning workshop set for Oct. 17 at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will hold an advance care planning workshop from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, at the Reuter Center, home of OLLI at UNC Asheville. This workshop is free and open to the public. The workshop will feature a panel experienced in addressing end-of-life […]