From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Asheville, NC –The Western North Carolina Nature Center’s female groundhog, Nibbles, will make her predictions about the remaining weeks of winter in Western North Carolina on Groundhog Day, Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the WNC NatureCenter. This year’s official celebrity Groundhog Whisperer is WLOS meteorologist […]
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Park Ridge Health announces events for Feb. 3 to Feb. 9
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Community Events Blood Drive at Park Ridge Health Thursday, Feb. 6 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Give the gift of life. Eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. To sign up to donate, please […]
Buncombe County STEM school celebration Feb. 1
Here’s the press release from Buncombe County Schools: ASHEVILLE, NC: A host of state and local elected officials, business leaders, educators, parents, and students ready to show off some of their technology skills will gather on Saturday, Feb. 1, to celebrate progress on the Buncombe Discovery Academy, a new science, technology, engineering and math-themed high […]
Organic Growers School announces new executive director
Here’s the press release from the Organic Growers School: Asheville, NC—The Organic Growers School announces the appointment of Lee Warren as its new Executive Director. Organic Growers School works to advance organic agriculture and sustainable living in the Southern Appalachian region by gathering people to teach, learn, and celebrate together. “I am delighted to be […]
The Melange of the Mountains Culinary Weekend announces 10th annual event in April
Press release: The Haywood Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority along with Buy Haywood are delighted to announce the Melange of the Mountains Culinary Weekend, April 10-13. This event promises to be the premiere signature event launching the spring tourism season in Haywood County. If an effort to build […]
Lee Warren named new executive director of Organic Growers School
Press release Lee Warren named new executive director of Organic Growers School The Organic Growers School announces the appointment of Lee Warren as its new Executive Director. Organic Growers School works to advance organic agriculture and sustainable living in the Southern Appalachian region by gathering people to teach, learn, and celebrate together. Organic Growers School […]
Local artist Mark Schieferstein holds an exhibition opening at The Mothlight, Feb. 7
Press release Local artist Mark Schieferstein holds an exhibition opening at The Mothlight, Feb. 7 Mark Schieferstein is having an art opening at the Mothlight in West Asheville on Friday, February 7. The exhibition, entitled ‘Function’, will consist of functional metal sculpture , jewelry and home furnishings. Included are sleek and contemporary candle holders, upcycled […]
Gannett: Printing of Asheville Citizen-Times will move April 1
Gannett Corp. announced Friday it has reached an agreement with Halifax Media Group to print the Asheville Citizen-Times and The Greenville News at Halifax printing facilities in Spartanburg, S.C., and Gastonia around April 1, 2014. The two newspapers are currently printed at The Greenville News Media Group facility in Greenville. Gannett, the parent of The […]
WNC Pilots Association accepting grant applications
Here’s the information via the Western North Carolina Pilots Association’s email newsletter: The Western North Carolina Pilots Association Education Foundation is accepting applications for 2014 grants. If you or someone you know is interested please take a moment to read the information below; 1. Who is eligible to apply? You must live in Western North […]
BCGOP announces Trey Gowdy to headline Lincoln-Reagan dinner
Here’s the message via the Buncombe County Republican Party email newsletter: Lincoln-Reagan Dinner 2014 Please Join us for our 2014 Lincoln Reagan Dinner where our Special Guest and Keynote Speaker will be Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-SC). When: Saturday April 12th, 2014 Reception 5:00 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Where: Renaissance Downtown Asheville 31 Woodfin Street Asheville, […]
Plant’s non-dairy ice cream to be sold nationwide
PRESS RELEASE FROM PLANT Asheville, NC: Local vegan restaurant, Plant, is known far and wide for its rich and creamy coconut milk based ice cream. Plant guests rave about co-owner/ chef Jason Sellers’ unique flavors, such as salt and pepper chocolate fudge and strawberry with balsamic vinegar. Ever since Plant opened in the summer of […]
Comedy legend Carl LaBove performs at The Altamont Theatre
Press release Comedy legend Carl LaBove performs at The Altamont Theatre Returning to Asheville for the first time in over 2 years, Carl LaBove will be performing 3 shows over 2 nights at The Altamont Theater on February 7th and 8th, 2014. The success of a comedian depends on the uniqueness of their act and […]
RiverLink seeks to ‘Name that Creek’ in East West Asheville
Here’s the press release from RiverLink: Westwood Place is a neighborhood in East West Asheville, bounded by Haywood Road, Craven Street, I-26 and Patton Avenue. RiverLink seeks to name the stream that flows through the neighborhood into the New Belgium Brewing site on Craven Street as part of its “Name that Creek” program. RiverLink is […]
Tree seedling sale to begin Feb. 3
Press release from Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District: The Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District will begin the first phase of its annual tree seedling sale on Monday, February 3, 2014. At that time, the SWCD will start taking orders for Eastern White Pine and twelve species of hardwoods; Black Cherry, Black […]
Asheville bed and breakfast wins 2014 Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Award
Press release from the Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast: The Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, NC was voted #12 of the Top 25 B&Bs and Inns across the United States by TripAdvisor. “Wow, this is huge! What an honor,” said Innkeeper Stacy Shelley who has co-owned and operated the Inn with her parents Janna and […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Friday, Jan. 31
Friday, Jan. 31 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
Commissioners will not hear Coggins Farm proposal for Feb. 4
The Buncombe County Commissioners have released their agenda for their February 4 meeting. The decision on the master plan for development of the Old Coggins Farm will not be on the agenda for this meeting as we had previously reported in our Jan. 22 cover story (see the article here). We are told this was […]
Teens fight hunger with Midnight at MANNA FoodBank
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: Midnight at MANNA will take place this Saturday night from 9 to Midnight. More than 100 teens from Asheville youth Ministry will be bagging apples for distribution throughout WNC with a live band, disco ball and dancing. Who: MANNA staff and Asheville Youth Ministry What: Food bagging Where: MANNA warehouse […]
Tribal member named general manager of new Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino
Press release from Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino: CHEROKEE, NC (January 27, 2014): In an historic move, Lumpy Lambert, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been named General Manager of the new Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel being built in Cherokee County. “For years, our tribe has made […]
Warren Wilson to host Feb. 10 public sustainability discussion
WWC TO HOST “SMALL STORIES, BIG CHANGES” PANEL DISCUSSION FEB. 10 A panel discussion and book signing featuring five contributors to “Small Stories, Big Changes,” a book about community sustainability change-makers, will be held Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Canon Lounge at Warren Wilson College. Subtitled “An Evening of Personal Empowerment and Community Inspiration,” […]
WCQS: city of Asheville threatening to end Pack Place’s lease
Reported by WCQS : The City of Asheville is threatening to terminate its lease agreement with Pack Place. A letter from city manager Gary Jackson claims “repairs and maintenance have been neglected for years” and there is “no indication of any hope to satisfy the necessary requirements.” The letter included an attached list of necessary […]