WLOS News 13 Kimberly King A snowy owl spotted for the first time in Western North Carolina in decades is fighting to stay alive. Severely underweight and ill, naturalist and longtime bird rehabilitation expert Carlton Burke has taken ‘Tundra’ into his nature sanctuary in Mills River. “Suddenly he’s now in captivity because he’s weak and […]
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Conversation Trust purchases 523 acres in Avery and McDowell counties
North Carolina News Service Stephanie Carroll Carson BURNSVILLE, N.C. – A tract of land more than 500 times the size of a football field will be protected from development in the western North Carolina mountains. The Conservation Trust for North Carolina recently purchased 523 acres on Humpback Mountain in Avery and McDowell counties. Reid Wilson, […]
NCNS: Reading between the lines of affordable health care in NC
Press Release From North Carolina News Service: RALEIGH, N.C. – So far, more than 1,600 North Carolinians have successfully signed up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, informally known as Obamacare. But there are thousands more still trying to navigate the federal health insurance marketplace, and thousands of others trying to navigate changes […]
Mars Hill sets winter graduation for Dec. 20
Press Release Mars Hill University Mars Hill University will confer bachelor’s degrees on an expected eighty-two graduates at winter graduation ceremonies on Friday, December 20, at 5 pm, in Moore Auditorium. The most common majors are education (elementary, middle, integrated, special), business (administration, management) and history. This is the first graduation ceremony which has taken […]
WestCare Health System signs memorandum of understanding with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
Press Release From WestCare Health System: Sylva, NC (December 10, 2013) – The WestCare Health System Board of Trustees today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding to be acquired by Duke LifePoint Healthcare. The potential partnership will provide WestCare’s hospitals, Harris Regional Hospital and Swain County Hospital, additional resources to grow and strengthen […]
New Belgium Brewing begins hiring Asheville management team
Here’s the press release from New Belgium Brewing: Fort Collins, CO, December 10, 2013 -New Belgium Brewing has started building its Asheville team with an infusion of local talent. Recent hires include two professionals from Asheville, Gabe Quesinberry, Operations Support Manager and formerly of Mattern & Craig Consulting Engineers, and Susanne Hackett, Community Relations Specialist […]
YMCA offering mentoring program
From the YMCA of WNC: Nearly one in five youth live in poverty and are at risk of falling prey to crime, drugs and other hurdles that could keep them from reaching productive adulthood, obtaining an education and successfully entering the workforce. Research also shows that youth are more likely to succeed with the support […]
ASNC hosts sensory-friendly movie night at Asheville Pizza & Brewing for individuals with autism
Press Release From The Autism Society of North Carolina: November 25, 2013 — Asheville – The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) is partnering with Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company (APBC) for a sensory-friendly showing of “Elf.” Many individuals with autism cannot enjoy films the way their peers do because of the intense sensory input […]
Pisgah Brewing marks the beginning of stout season with Vortex II release party
Press Release From Pisgah Brewing Company: The holiday season and cold weather mean something especially exciting to the brewers of Pisgah Brewing Company: SPECIAL STOUTS. The popularity of Pisgah Brewing’s flagship Pale Ale makes it an easy guess as to what the Pisgah brewers are up to week in and week out most of the […]
County hosts food truck fundraiser for foster care
From the Buncombe County Service Foundation: As a holiday gift to all, we present 8 Days of Food Trucks to the “food-less” fringe of town! The food trucks featured at 35 Woodfin Street are part of a fundraising effort to support kids in foster care in Buncombe County. There are hundreds of kids in foster […]
APD charges limo driver for August traffic fatalities
From the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – The limousine driver in the August 11th crash on I-26 that claimed the lives of a Pennsylvania couple has been charged. Rodney Koon, 46, of Asheville was charged with DWI and two counts of Felony Death by Motor Vehicle. He was released on a $55,000 unsecured bond.
Area art councils announce Regional Artist Project Grantees for 2013-14
Press Release From the Arts Council of Henderson County: Henderson County, North Carolina — The Arts Council of Henderson County, in collaboration with the Transylvania Community Arts Council, and the Tryon Fine Arts Center in Polk County, announces the Regional Artist Project Grantees for 2013-14. This grant is for artists who wish to further their […]
WCU Master Plan approved by Trustees
Press Release From Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – A new campus master plan endorsed Friday (Dec. 6) by the Western Carolina University Board of Trustees is designed to closely link physical facilities of the university, including future construction and renovation, to goals of its recently approved strategic plan. The master plan is meant to provide […]
Arts Council of Henderson awards artist grants
Press Release The Arts Council of Henderson County The Arts Council of Henderson County, in collaboration with the Transylvania Community Arts Council, and the Tryon Fine Arts Center in Polk County, announces the Regional Artist Project Grantees for 2013-14. This grant is for artists who wish to further their professional careers through such things as […]
Asheville offers three renditions of the Nutcracker this holiday season
This month, three renditions of the “The Nutcracker” will be performed at different venues in Asheville: Dec. 11, the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at U.S. Cellular Center will host the Moscow Ballet’s rendition of “The Nutcracker” starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29.50. Dec. 13-15, Asheville Ballet will be performing “The Nutcracker” at the Diana […]
AC-T: Asheville taxi driver collects canned food for MANNA in exchange for rides
From Asheville Citizen-Times By Sabian Warren As he goes to sleep each night in the back seat of his taxi cab, Demetris Jones has a thick blanket to keep him warm — and big dreams to boost his spirits. He is plotting nothing less than a transportation empire, but with a humanitarian twist. From noon-6 […]
Warren Wilson College Choir hosts holiday concert tonight
The Warren Wilson College Choir, composed of students, faculty, staff members and others in the Warren Wilson community, are performing their holiday concert this evening, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the College Chapel on campus. Warren Wilson music professor Steve Williams will be leading the choir. The concert, which is free and open to […]
Asheville Regional Airport Chief of Public Safety retires, interim chief is hired
Press Release From Asheville Regional Airport: After 30 years at Asheville Regional Airport, most recently as the Chief of Public Safety, Chief Jeff Augram retired on December 1. Former Chief of Public Safety, Jeff Augram During his time at the airport, Augram worked as a public safety officer and aircraft fire and rescue professional. For […]
Eight Days of Food Trucks event to benefit youth in foster homes
Press release The Buncombe County Service Foundation will host the Eight Days of Food Trucks fundraiser featuring one food truck per day Wednesday, Dec. 11 – Friday, Dec. 13 and Monday, Dec. 16 – Friday, Dec. 20 at 35 Woodfin St. in downtown Asheville. The trucks will be serving food from 11 a.m. – 2 […]
WNC Alliance invites public on group hike up Bearwallow Mountain Trail on Dec. 14
Press Release From Western North Carolina Alliance: ASHEVILLE—Join the Western North Carolina Alliance on Saturday for a great free day of hiking the Bearwallow Mountain Trail, capped off by a seasonal open house at Hickory Nut Gap Farm. The Bearwallow Mountain Trail is newly constructed by the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy and is a beautiful, […]
WLOS: Asheville Humane Society takes in 26 new puppies
From WLOS: A local animal shelter is hoping to give three sad tales a happy ending this holiday. The Asheville Humane Society is currently caring for 26 puppies after their abandoned and abused mothers were recently brought into the shelter.