From Asheville Citizen-Times By Mark Barrett: Private groups mostly passed on a city government invitation to come up with an event that might have replaced Bele Chere. The city received only two formal responses to a city request for initial interest from groups to put on what a staff report called “Asheville’s next signature event,” […]
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Asheville Music School receives New York Community Trust grant
Press Release From Asheville Music School: Asheville Music School and the Paul Thorpe Music Education Fund have awarded over $6,000 in music scholarships and reached hundreds of under served members of our community. This year they will be able to offer even more thanks to a grant from the Bonnie Cashin Fund of the NY […]
HDR: Western North Carolina Aquarium Society to meet Dec. 19
From Hickory Daily Record: The Western North Carolina Aquarium Society will hold its December meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Catawba Science Center.
WCU: HHS Building becomes LEED-certified
From Western Carolina University: Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Sciences Building has become the university’s first structure to be LEED-certified for its comprehensive energy-efficient and environmentally friendly features.
WNC meth trafficking ring busted
From The Associated Press via WRAL: The indictment alleges that the defendants ran their drug ring primarily in Buncombe, Cleveland and McDowell counties.
WLOS: Erwin Middle School teacher raises money for ukuleles
From WLOS: Dylan Hewitt launched a fundraiser on Kickstarter to launch a ukulele orchestra.
The Mountaineer: Waynesville Middle School released from lockdown
From The Mountaineer: Waynesville Middle School was under a school lockdown for about 90 minutes Tuesday after a student reported seeing a weapon on campus. During that time no one could enter or leave the premises.
Black Mountain News: Jackson Co. students rebuild helicopter
From Black Mountain News: The Academy at SOAR found that the flying machine made an excellent project for its students to take on as a team effort.
ASU photography competition finalists announced
Press Release Appalachian State University Outdoor Programs This year’s panel of esteemed jurors has completed preliminary judging and has chosen 50 images for exhibition from almost 800 submissions. A complete list of finalists can be seen on the AMPC blog. The finalist exhibition of photographs will open to the public on March 7th, 2014 at […]
Asperger’s United to hold first annual Christmas Bowling event
Press Release Asperger’s United The leaders and other members of Asperger’s United cordially invite you to attend our upcoming First Annual Spectrum-wide Christmas Bowling Event! Asperger’s Adults United and Asperger’s Teens United groups will be coming together for an afternoon of bowling and community building, and would love to have you join us! When: […]
Buncombe County: Prevent the spread of Emerald Ash Borer in firewood
Firewood caution: Prevent spread of Emerald Ash Borer From Buncombe County News: The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a metallic green beetle that bores into ash trees, ultimately killing them. This nonnative beetle, first found near Detroit in 2002, is now found in 22 states and has already killed tens of millions of ash trees. […]
Comedy showcase to benefit Eliada Homes on Dec. 22
Press release Slice of Life Comedy presents: Home for the Holidays Comedy Showcase featuring Paul Hooper & Eliada Homes Benefit Where: The Orange Peel’s: PULP Lounge in downtown Asheville When: Sunday, Dec. 22nd Doors at 7:30pm/Show at 8pm Gifts are Worth the Ticket Price: Slice of Life Comedy is proud to be hosting a benefit […]
Christmas Eve Breakfast with Santa at Grand Bohemian Hotel
Press release Christmas Eve Breakfast with Santa at Grand Bohemian Hotel This holiday season, Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville is celebrating with a Christmas Eve Breakfast with Santa, on Tuesday, Dec. 24 from 7-10 a.m. Guests dining at the Red Stag Grill will be visited by Santa, Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elf for photos and visiting […]
Local teacher Dylan Hewitt is recognized by the Queen Latifah Show
Press release Local teacher Dylan Hewitt is recognized by the Queen Latifah Show A local 7th grade teacher, Dylan Hewitt, has created a Kickstarter campaign to create a ukulele orchestra for his students at Erwin Middle School. The project has gained national attention; Hewitt was invited to make an appearance on the Queen Latifah Show […]
McCrory appoints Biltmore Forest VP to WNC Public Lands Council
From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, NC – The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today: — Western North Carolina Public Lands Council Lee Thomason (Buncombe County) – Thomason is the vice president of residential and commercial development at the Biltmore Farms, LLC. He received a B.S. in design from […]
ASAP releases innovative Farm to School resource nationwide
Press release From ASAP: ASHEVILLE, NC (December 16, 2013)—Dietetic interns (DIs) across the country now have a tool to help them integrate Farm to School into their studies and future work improving the health of children and adults. ASAP has just released “Addressing Dietetic Internship Competencies Through Local Food and Farm to School,” available for […]
MANNA Foodbank Bluegrass Festival holiday benefit Dec. 20
Manna Foodbank Bluegrass Holiday Benefit From Asheville Blog: Bluegrass Holiday Benefit Featuring Town Mountain and Larry Keel @ Isis Music Hall A Portion of the Proceeds will be donated to MANNA FoodBank Friday, December 20. 2013 Doors 5pm (dinner); show 9pm; $20; All Ages General Admission Standing :: Some Balcony Seating 828-575-2737 Isis Music Hall […]
NC might be out money spent to open Smokies
Park service can’t repay donated money From the Asheville Citizen-Times North Carolina doesn’t expect to get back the $15,000 it spent last fall to operate part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a day, a spokesman for the governor said. Gov. Pat McCrory teamed with Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam in October to fund the […]
HDR: Woman arrested after stealing ambulance in Hickory
From Hickory Daily Record: A Gastonia woman was arrested and charged Saturday after police said she stole an ambulance at Frye Regional Medical Center.
WLOS: CTS report garners state response
From WLOS: Congressman Mark Meadows told News 13 via a satellite interview, “We need to make sure from a Government standpoint that we hold the EPA accountable, I’m committed to do that.” Congressman Patrick McHenry also stating, “Some of these issues that have come to light are of deep, deep concern.” State Representative Tim Moffitt […]
The Mountaineer: Haywood County Council on Aging lawsuit appealed
From The Mountaineer: In what could be the next-to-the-last legal development in the now-defunct Haywood County Council on Aging, Denise Mathis has appealed her malicious prosecution case to the N.C. Supreme Court.