According to WLOS, Weaverville has put a new ordinance into play against dangerous dogs.
News Bulletins
The Mountaineer: Woodsmen’s meet set for Oct. 5
From The Mountaineer: A day of archery, pole climbing, speed chopping and chain saw events awaits visitors at Haywood Community College Saturday.
Inaugural ‘Root Cause Awards’ announced for local forest products industry
Here’s the press release from Appalachian Designs: (Asheville, NC)—The inaugural Root Cause Awards, celebrating achievement in the local forest products industry and sustainable forestry, were announced during a celebration at Appalachian Designs in Fairview on October 3, 2013. The three winners are: The Western North Carolina Alliance won the 2013 Award for Sustainable Forestry for […]
Asheville Holiday Parade applications deadline extended
Applications for the Asheville Holiday Parade will now be accepted until Friday, Oct. 11. From a press release: The 67th Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles and produced by the Asheville Downtown Association (ADA), takes place Saturday, November 23 beginning at 11am. The parade theme is “A Star is Born” to honor the many talented […]
Jacob Holm Industries expanding Candler plant, adding 66 jobs
From the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County: Asheville, N.C., October 4, 2013 – In conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC), Jacob Holm Industries, a global nonwoven manufacturer, today announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Candler with over $45.9 million investment in facilities and equipment. The total project could […]
Sweet lineup of local beers to be featured at Asheville Oktoberfest
The Asheville Downtown Association’s Oktoberfest, presented by Harmony Motors, returns on Saturday, October 12 from noon to 6pm on Coxe Avenue on downtown Asheville’s south slope. Advance tickets are $25 through September 9 and are available at ashevilledowntown.org. Tickets increase to $30 after September 9 and $35 after October 6. Oktoberfest is a 21 and […]
ZUMBA Fitness Party on Oct. 15
Learn more about Latin-inspired dance-exrcise at a Zumba Fitness Party, held at Jubilee! Church (46 Wall St.). Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7-9 p.m., $5 donation. From a press release: “Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s […]
Ribbon cutting for Hendersonville’s Main Street rehabilitation efforts Oct. 11
City to Celebrate Completion of Main Street Rehabilitation Project Phase III of the Main Street rehabilitation project, the final phase of an over 4 million dollar investment in infrastructure in downtown Hendersonville, was completed September of 2013. The rehabilitation project began with the re-design and rehabilitation of Main Street between Allen Street and 1st Ave. […]
Local businesses to host fundraiser for those affected by Colorado floods
Press release From AdvantageWest: Asheville, NC – October 3, 2013 – In response to the massive flooding that hit Colorado last month, local Western NC businesses including members of the Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC, Darby Communications, Oskar Blues Brewery, and Prestige Subaru are hosting an evening of fundraising and fellowship for those affected by […]
Park Ridge Health announces health events for Oct. 7-13
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Special Events Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment Friday, October 11 12 – 1 p.m. Duke Room at Park Ridge Health Presented by Shonda M. Asaad, M.D. The community is invited to learn about advances in the treatment of […]
Jazz legend Gary Bradley to play with Asheville Music School’s new faculty
Press Release: Rare Appearance of Local Jazz Legend Gary Bradley with Asheville Music School’s Newest Faculty Asheville Music School faculty will be collaborating and performing a two set jazz concert at the school’s own performance space, the AMS Performance Loft, on Friday October 11 at 7:00pm and 8:00pm. The concert will highlight veteran Asheville saxophonist […]
Filmmaker partners with Free Planet Radio, Odyssey Community School
Press release: Writer/Director Partners with Free Planet Radio and Odyssey Community School to Develop Feature Film, “Harmony”, a Compelling Look at Compassion between Cultures Filmmaker Pana Columbus is partnering with Asheville’s World Music Trio, Free Planet Radio, and the Odyssey Community School on her movie “Harmony” which she plans to shoot, in part, in Asheville. […]
Shook Twins to perform at Jack of the Wood on Oct. 12
Press release: Sat. Oct. 12 – Shook Twins w/ The Moon and You – Jack of the Wood – Asheville, NC Identical twins Laurie Shook (vocals, banjo, percussion and beatboxing) and Katelyn Shook (vocals, guitar and mandolin), are at the heart of the quirky folk band, Shook Twins. A revolving cast of musicians round out […]
Storytelling Festival at Folk Art Center Nov. 24
Press Release: What: Tellabration Storytelling Festival Where: Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway When: Sunday, November 24, 2013 3-6PM Cost: $7 General Admission For More Information or Artists’ Photos contact: Donna Marie Todd, 828.664.1657 Or donnamarie@donnamarietodd.com The Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway will be filled with stories on Sunday, November 24 from […]
Trophies lure high school bands from six states to tournament at WCU
Press release: CULLOWHEE – Twenty-five top high school marching bands from six states will compete at Western Carolina University’s 13th annual Tournament of Champions invitational at E.J. Whitmire Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12. Hosted by WCU’s award-winning Pride of the Mountains Marching Band, the young musicians will be competing for the prestigious Chancellor’s Award, a […]
TDB: Polk County ranked sixth in SAT scores across state
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Polk County High School students recently found yet another achievement to brag about as they ranked sixth on SAT scores out of North Carolina’s 115 public school systems.
Black Mountain News: Local farms damaged from record rainfall, worst in nine years
From Black Mountain News Story by Joel Burgess: Damage to local farms from recent record rains was the worst since two back-to-back tropical storms walloped the region nine years ago, officials are now saying. Buncombe County damage estimates from this summer show losses to major crops including half the 500 acres of tomatoes planted and […]
Harris Teeter to merge with Kroger
Press release From Harris Teeter Supermarkets: MATTHEWS, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 3, 2013– Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. (NYSE: HTSI) (“Harris Teeter”) today announced that Harris Teeter’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 8, 2013 (the “Merger Agreement”), among Harris Teeter, Hornet Acquisition, Inc., and The Kroger Co. (“Kroger”). […]
Former principal chief of the Cherokee Nation Chad Smith to speak at UNCA on Nov. 12
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: Chad Smith, the former principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, will give a presentation discussing the principle-based leadership organization and “Point A to Point B” leadership model used during his tenure. His talk takes place at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 in UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center, Mountain […]
UNC Asheville Theater Department presents “Sorting Trash”
The UNCA theater season kicks off with the farce, “Sorting Trash” by Dan Gordon. Performances are held Thursday, Oct. 10- Sunday, Oct. 13. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., in Carol Belk Theatre. $10 for the public, $8 for UNC Asheville faculty and $5 for students, with a special discount day on Friday, […]
Jeff Coffin and The Mu’tet play Pisgah Brewing Company on Friday, Oct. 11
Saxophonist Jeff Coffin, perhaps best known for his work with Dave Matthews Band (or, as one press release suggests, for always doing the unexpected), alos keeps busy with his side project, The Mu’tet. That group, a rotating cast of musicians, currently includes Felix Pastorious, Roy “Futureman” Wooten, Bill Fanning and Chris “the Pianimator” Walters. Coffin […]