From Black Mountain News: President and CEO of Blossman Gas and Alliance Autogas, Weidie and his company are renovating an 8,000-square-foot building on Sweeten Creek Road to house the National Autogas Research and Technology Center.
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Planning board backs Riceville project
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: On unanimous votes, the Buncombe County Planning Board this morning approved the master plan for the proposed Old Coggins Farm development in Riceville and recommended approval of a rezoning requested by developers. The development would include 382 homes, a restaurant, bed and breakfast, retail space, offices, a […]
Local activists warn of ‘civil disobedience’ over Keystone Pipeline
Here’s the press release from protest organizer Cathy Holt: ASHEVILLE, NC — Local activists put Federal Building manager Mike Caldwell on notice today that they will be back to commit peaceful civil disobedience if President Obama’s administration recommends approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. Local activists are targeting the Federal Building, to urge the Obama […]
WCU to celebrate 125th anniversary in 2014
Press Release Western Carolina University When the clock strikes midnight and Dec. 31 gives way to Jan. 1, the tolling of the bell won’t symbolize the start of just another typical new year at Western Carolina University. Instead, the first day of 2014 will mark the beginning of WCU’s 125th year of existence, and university […]
WNC Health Advocates offers free volunteer training
Here’s the press release from WNC Health Advocates: ASHEVILLE – WNC Health Advocates offers free volunteer training for its Patient Pals & Family Friends peer support program 6-9 p.m. Jan. 28, 2014. The people we serve generally have more than one medical problem, including HIV/AIDS, diabetes, mild to moderate mental illnesses, mild to moderate brain […]
Boyle: Does Asheville need a ‘strong mayor’ system?
From Asheville Citizen-Times columnist John Boyle: After more questions about the Asheville Police Department emerged this week, a thought occurred to me: Would a “strong mayor” make a difference? Not a “strong mayor” in the sense of, “We need a mayor who will stand up and fight for Asheville.” A strong mayor in the sense […]
Writers’ Workshop annual Holiday Gathering on Saturday, Dec. 21
Press release Writers’ Workshop annual Holiday Gathering on Saturday, Dec. 21 The Writers’ Workshop is hosting its Annual Holiday Gathering on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 4-6 pm. It will be held at 387 Beaucatcher Rd., in Asheville. Meet other writers and readers in the area for a cup of cheer and good company! Feel free […]
Asheville Art Museum receives grant for ‘Literacy through Art’
Press Release Asheville Art Museum The Asheville Art Museum has been awarded a grant of $11,190 by the Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Henderson County. The grant will be used to support the implementation of the Asheville Art Museum’s Literacy Through Art (LTA) program in 2014, providing 2nd – 5th […]
Asheville Downtown Association accepting nominations for Downtown Heroes
The Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) is seeking nominations for the 2013 Downtown Heroes Awards. Downtown Heroes are individuals or organizations who have significantly impacted downtown Asheville, have been active in its revitalization, and have contributed time and energy to improve the downtown area for businesses, residents and tourists. A nomination form is available at ashevilledowntown.org. […]
Wild Mountain Bees announces holiday hours
Wild Mountain Bees will be open special hours of 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through the holidays. The store’s Asheville location at 425 Weaverville Road offers beeswax candles, local honey, bee products, jewelry and beekeeping supplies. Gift certificates are available and shoppers can ask to be added to a mailing list for 2014 beekeeping classes. They […]
North Carolina News Service: Farmers say consumers are shopping locally for food
North Carolina News Service SHELBY, N.C. – Shelby dairy farmer Ashley Bridges has a welcome problem this holiday season – she can’t keep enough product on the shelves of the retailers and consumers who are demanding it. A third-generation farmer, five years ago Bridges decided to transition her Guernsey cows completely to grass-fed and now […]
Pisgah Legal will hold health insurance navigation clinic Dec. 19
Full announcement from Pisgah Legal Services: Pisgah Legal is hosting a health insurance navigation clinic on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 4-7:00 pm at our Asheville office, 62 Charlotte Street. Navigators will be available to help people explore their options for health insurance and subsidies to cover the cost of insurance through the Affordable Care Act. […]
Volunteers distributing gift bags to veterans today
Press release From Department of Veterans Affairs: CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville, NC – Volunteers from Western North Carolina Veterans service organizations will be distributing gift bags to hospitalized Veterans and Community Living Center residents starting at 12:30 p.m. today. The volunteers packed the bags with personal toiletry items and donated gift items.
HDR: Catawba Valley Community College to offer new furniture program
From Hickory Daily Record: The Catawba Valley Community College Workforce Development Innovation Center is collaborating with local furniture companies to launch a new furniture program designed to prepare individuals for a career in the furniture industry.
Eric + Erica, from Oakland, Calif., perform at The LAB on Dec. 18
Press release Eric + Erica, from Oakland, Calif., perform at The LAB on Dec. 18 We are Eric + Erica, a band from Oakland, CA currently on a nationwide record release tour. We’re playing on 12/18/2013 at the Lexington Ave Brewery in Asheville, NC. Show starts at 9pm, and door is $5. We will be […]
Black Mountain: New Life Center groundbreaking set for Thursday
From Black Mountain News: Community members who’ve worked for more than a dozen years to raise money for a multipurpose building at Buncombe Correctional Center will celebrate a groundbreaking for the new facility this week.
C-T: Billy Graham’s vital signs ‘still strong’
From Citizen-Times: Graham has been in a weakened condition since his 95th birthday party on Nov. 7, but his vital signs are still strong, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association spokesman Mark DeMoss said today.
Noonday Feast plays a solstice show at White Horse on Dec. 22
Press release Noonday Feast plays a solstice show at White Horse The Winter Solstice marks the shortest, darkest day of the year, and since ancient times it’s been marked by celebrations as the sun makes its slow return. Asheville band Noonday Feast brings the celebration to the White Horse Black Mountain on Sunday, December 22 […]
The 2014 William Matthews Poetry Prize accepts submisisons
Press release The 2014 William Matthews Poetry Prize accepts submisisons We are now considering submissions for the 2014 William Matthews Poetry Prize! Final Judge for 2014: Billy Collins First Place: $1,000, publication in Asheville Poetry Review, and a featured reading at Malaprop’s Bookstore in Asheville Second Place: $250, publication, and a featured reading at Malaprop’s […]
Asheville Lyric Opera’s Taste of Opera Winter Gala, Jan. 25
Press release Asheville Lyric Opera’s Taste of Opera Winter Gala, Jan. 25 Join Asheville Lyric Opera January 25, 2014 at the Taste of Opera Winter Gala. This magical evening of fine dining and stellar operatic performances now features all table seating. Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to meet and mingle as they enjoy […]
MTV stars seek to establish residential artists collective in Asheville
MTV stars bring Conscious Collective to Asheville Press release: ASHEVILLE, NC (December 13, 2013 )– Twin brothers Tyler and Vinny Trierweiler caught the attention of MTV producers with their unique ideas about a shift in human consciousness. The brothers will star in an upcoming episode of MTV’s award-winning documentary series True Life, set to air […]