From The Mountaineer: As part of the U.S. Cellular Calling All Communities campaign, Central Elementary School is currently in the running for a portion of $500,000 that will be split between the top 20 schools that receive the most votes on the U.S. Cellular website.
News Bulletins
Black Mountain News: Haywood Regional Medical Center may find new ownership under Tennessee company
From Black Mountain News: Haywood Regional Medical Center is considering a buyout from a Tennessee-based company that would put the historically public hospital under private control.
Wild Birds Unlimited’s grand opening is Nov. 16
Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop holds a grand opening in South Asheville on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The new store is located at 10 Crispin Court, Suite D-102, in Gerber Village. The opening event includes family friendly nature talks, prize drawings, refreshments, give-a-ways and product demonstrations. According to a press release, “It […]
WCU: Students to work with NBC at 2014 Winter Olympics
From the Western Carolina University Office of Public Relations: Western Carolina University students Roger Cote and Monica Papworth will be heading to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, early in 2014, but they won’t be traveling to the other side of the globe to skate, ski or curl. They will be part of the NBC […]
Leaf lookers enjoy October colors with little rain
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation employees welcomed the largest crowd of the year during October. Leaf lookers were treated to great weather and barely any rainfall. The rainfall total of 2.33 inches of rain was 2.52 inches, or 52 percent, below the 58-year average rainfall total for October of […]
Wildfire burns in Linville Gorge
From The Associated Press via WRAL: Firefighters are working to contain a blaze burning in the Linville Gorge Wilderness area in the mountains of western North Carolina.
3D printing & innovation lab to open in Asheville
3D PRINTING & INNOVATION LAB TO OPEN IN ASHEVILLE Lab features first publicly available 3D printers in the Asheville area ASHEVILLE, NC – Mojo Coworking and The Van Winkle Law Firm announced a new partnership to unleash creativity through the Mojo • Van Winkle 3D Innovation Lab. 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize creative […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources announces new Office of Land and Water Stewards
From Press Release N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources announced today the formation of the Office of Land and Water Stewardship, which will coordinate the efforts of the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership, the N.C. Clean Water Management Trust Fund, and the N.C. Natural Heritage Stewardship Program. […]
NC Cooperative Extension seeks citizen support
Here’s the message via the N.C. Cooperative Extension email newsletter: Your Chance to Demand Cooperative Extension Support for Local and Organic Food! For 100 years, the N.C. Cooperative Extension has been the link between North Carolina residents and the research at North Carolina’s land grant universities. In recent years, the General Assembly has dramatically reduced […]
Raise a glass wine tasting and benefit for OpenDoors of Asheville
The Asheville Glass Center and MetroWines have teamed up to host a special wine tasting and glass blowing event on Saturday, Nov. 16. The evening benefits OpenDoors of Asheville; a nonprofit connecting local children living in poverty with an active, individualized network of support. According to a press release: The Asheville Glass Center, along with […]
Art for Art’s Sake benefit
Art for Art’s Sake, a benefit for Asheville Art Museum’s capital campaign, is held at The Historic Cotton Mill Studios (122 Riverside Dr.) on Saturday, Nov. 16. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Admission is free. The event includes drinks, hors d’oeuvres and live music by The Wilhelm Brothers. According to a press release, “40-percent of art sales support […]
Cradle of Forestry is the next recipient of Oskar Blues’ fundraiser ‘Makin’ a Difference Monday’
Press Release From Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association: Brevard, N.C., November 12, 2013 – Since the new brewery’s doors opened to the public in December, 2012, Oskar Blues has been giving back to the community. In addition to sponsoring many local events, on the third Monday each month, Oskar Blues donates 10 percent […]
Culinary creations put Asheville on the map once again for Carolina Rising Stars awards
Press Release From The Reynolds Group: CHARLESTON, SC (November 12, 2013) – StarChefs.com™, the award-winning online magazine for culinary insiders, announces its 2013 Carolina Rising Stars Awards honoring up-and-coming chefs and culinary professionals who represent the vanguard of the contemporary American dining scene. From Charleston to Raleigh and Asheville, the StarChefs team visited chefs and […]
Compress Fest will feature ‘motion media’ shorts by more than 20 artists
From Asheville Citizen-Times By Carol Motsinger [Compress Fest] will be hosted by the Fine Arts Theatre, and marks the 10 year anniversary of the nonprofit [Media Arts Project]. The Media Arts Project cultivates innovative arts and technology in Western North Carolina by providing exhibition programming and other artistic opportunities. When: Thursday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. […]
Western Piedmont Community College offers turkey processing workshop
Press release from Western Piedmont Community College Western Piedmont Community College’s Sustainable Agriculture Program will offer an on-farm turkey processing workshop 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the WPCC campus,1001 Burkemont Ave., Morganton. Students will learn the skill of humanely processing heritage breed turkeys. The instructors for the course taught the poultry […]
Ingles and MANNA team up for 21st year to light the 10-ton Ingles Giving Tree
Press Release From MANNA FoodBank Asheville, NC, November 11, 2013: Ingles and MANNA FoodBank are pleased to invite the community to the 21st lighting of the Ingles Giving Tree at the Asheville Mall on Monday, November 25th, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Ingles Giving Tree is a 10-ton “can-struction” of non-perishable food items […]
African festival at White Horse on Nov. 21
The sights, sounds and flavors of Africa will be but a short car ride away on Thursday, Nov. 21. Proceeds from the event, which includes three African-inspired musical performances, food from Senegal and a silent auction, support Africa Healing Exchange. From a press release: Zansa, whose name is Ivory Coast slang for “combination” or “blend”, […]
The 67th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade is Saturday, Nov. 23
Bundle up, grab a lawn chair or a piece of sidewalk and get ready for the Asheville Holiday Parade to march, roll, cartwheel and cheer its way through downtown. This year marks the 67th iteration of the annual event. It takes place on Saturday, Nov. 23, starting at 11 a.m. It begins on Biltmore Avenue […]
Henderson Arts Council awards funding to local arts programs
Press Release The Arts Council of Henderson Country The Arts Council of Henderson County has awarded $12,787 in Grassroots funding to 12 local organizations. The North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program is designed to support nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming. The community panel evaluated 16 applications […]
Brevard herbal supplement leader presented with ‘best of’ award by Better Nutrition Magazine
Press Release From Gaia Herbs: Brevard, NC—Gaia Herbs, an herbal supplement leader for more than 25 years, received one of Better Nutrition Magazine’s “Best of Supplements Awards” for its Herbal Energy Plus Stress Response® shot, which was launched this past Spring. For six years, Better Nutrition Magazine has evaluated Dietary Supplements to determine their top […]
River’s Edge Studio and 310 Art Gallery offers art classes
Two new workshops announced in a press release: • Amazing Fine Art Scratchboard Call 828-776-2716 or email fleta@fletamonaghan.com to register with Lorelle Bacon Sat, Nov. 16th, 10-4pm $95 supplies furnished or $80 if bringing your own. All Levels, beginners through advanced. No drawing skills necessary. This is a wonderful easy to learn medium for those who […]