Press Release From Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC — February was the snowiest month of the winter so far at Grandfather Mountain, which recorded more than 13 inches during the mid-month storms. Staff at the Entrance Gate in Linville measured 10 inches of snow Feb. 13, coupled with another two inches on Feb. […]
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Brevard College hosts juried student art show opening March 14
Press release From Brevard College: The Brevard College Art Department will host an opening reception for its juried student art exhibition on Friday, March 14. The opening reception will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Brevard College’s Spiers Gallery in the Sims Art Center. The presentation of awards will begin at 6 […]
Chamber invites local employers to take Workplace Wellness Survey
Here’s the info via the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce website: Workplace Wellness Survey As part of Buncombe County’s Community Health Improvement Process, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Buncombe County Department of Health & Human Services would like to find out what policies local businesses have in place that support employee health. […]
North Carolina state parks seeking volunteers for 2014
Press Release From N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – North Carolina’s state parks are actively seeking volunteers to help protect the state’s rich natural resources and serve an expected 14 million visitors this year, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. At all 40 state parks and state recreation areas, […]
Local musicians named as finalists in for the 2013 International Songwriting Competition
Richard Gannaway, Miriam Stockley, Jay Oliver (AOMUSIC), from Asheville, were named as finalists in for the 2013 International Songwriting Competition. Their song, “Kuimba,” is among 13 top picks in the world music category. Judges for the contest include Tom Waits, Bruce Hornsby, Jason Isbell, Brian Setzer and many others. Winners will be announced at the […]
RiverLink announces final review of Hominy Creek Greenway Waller Tract plan
Event description From RiverLink: When: Wednesday March 19, 2014 Time: Drop in: 4-7pm Where: RiverLink, 170 Lyman Street, Asheville NC 28801 The Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway, Inc. (FOHCG) is pleased to present a final draft of the Hominy Creek Greenway Master Plan at an open house from 4:00 -7:00 pm Wednesday, March 19 at […]
Asheville makes list of top 10 cities ‘where ordinary people can no longer afford homes’
An article on Yahoo! Finance cites Asheville as number 8 on a list titled “10 cities where ordinary people can no longer afford homes.” Yahoo! Finance By Rick Newman: We used data from research firm RealtyTrac to determine where housing affordability is deteriorating the most. At the top of the list is Salinas, Calif., where […]
NCNS: Citizens demand coal-ash cleanup from Duke
North Carolina News Service: RALEIGH, N.C. – Coal ash continues to leak into the Dan River in northern North Carlina, and now the question is: who is going to pay for the clean-up? The answer, according to a group of North Carolina residents, should be Duke Energy. Wednesday members of that group of concerned citizens […]
James Zhang to step down as dean of WCU’s Kimmel School
Press Release From Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – James Zhang, dean of Western Carolina University’s Kimmel School of Construction Management and Technology since October 2012, will be stepping down from the post in May to become provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Kettering University in Flint, Mich. Zhang will be joining another […]
AC-T: DOT pushes new I-26 connector option
Asheville Citizen-Times By Mark Barrett: Before the end of the month, local officials may endorse a route for the long-awaited Interstate 26 Connector — for now. … The new route goes northeast from the Interstate 240/Patton Avenue interchange in West Asheville, behind West Gate shopping center, then across the French Broad to tie into U.S. […]
State regulators to request video of pipes at coal ash facilities and announce inspections
Press Release From N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – State regulators plan to conduct detailed inspections of all Duke Energy’s coal ash facilities in North Carolina next week and will request that Duke Energy provide engineering and emergency action plans and maps for the facilities and videos of the insides of all […]
Parkinson’s support group announces March meeting
Press Release The Brevard-Hendersonville Parkinson’s Support Group The Brevard-Hendersonville Parkinson’s Support Group will meet Tuesday, March 11th at 10:00 in the fellowship hall at Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church, Main Street in Brevard. There will be time to fellowship with one another over light refreshments and Irish music provided by Gina Whaley at the piano. Patti […]
French Broad Food Co-op becomes living wage certified
Asheville, NC, March 4, 2014– French Broad Food Co-op, Asheville’s only nonprofit and community-owned grocery store announces it is now Living Wage Certified. The Co-op opened in 1975 and has faced a myriad of challenges as big box competitors moved to town.The Co-op has remained true to its values and watched as one after another, […]
Citizen-Times: retaining wall cracks worry Five Points neighbors
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: ASHEVILLE — A new retaining wall behind a project that has already rankled residents in the Five Points neighborhood is being repaired after the 15-foot-tall structure starting failing over the weekend. “I think they’re just putting a Band-Aid on it,” said Cindy Emanuele, who lives behind the project on Holland Street. […]
Hickory Nut Gap Farm holds an old-fashioned barn raising
PRESS RELEASE from Hickory Nut Gap Farm A good old-fashioned barn raising is the highlight this week at Hickory Nut Gap Farm. A crew of 60 men from the Union Grove Amish Church are constructing a new workshop and equipment shed at the farm Wednesday-Friday, March 5-7. The crew was hired for the job due […]
Carolina Public Press: in 8 WNC counties, child poverty reaching more than 30 percent
From Carolina Public Press: County-by-county reports on the health and safety of North Carolina’s children shows child poverty levels increased in all 18 westernmost counties between 2007 and 2012, with some — Clay and Polk, specifically — seeing childhood poverty increase by more than 50 percent in those five years. Compiled and recently released by […]
Moogfest announces free and open-to-the-public events
Last night, Buncombe County leaders approved $90,000 in public funding for Moogfest, the technology and electronic music festival set to be held April 23-27. According to Xpress reporter Jake Frankel, “Moog Music and Moogfest President Mike Adams said the event will be a major economic boon to the area — to the tune of $30 […]
RiverLink continues talks with Bill Jones of Carolina Native Nursery
Press release From RiverLink: RiverLink continues the Friday afternoon salon series with Bill Jones, founder and President of Carolina Native Nursery, L.L.C. The next session with Bill is Friday, March 14 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the RiverLink office at 170 Lyman Street in the River Arts District. The Friday Salon series is […]
RiverLink salon series continues March 14
From RiverLink: RiverLink continues the Friday afternoon salon series with Bill Jones, founder and President of Carolina Native Nursery, L.L.C. The next session with Bill is Friday, March 14 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the RiverLink office at 170 Lyman Street in the River Arts District. The Friday Salon series is free and […]
Jersey Mike’s Subs Month of Giving campaign
PRESS RELEASE from Jersey Mike’s Subs ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Boys and Girls Clubs of Buncombe County is joining forces with five Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants in the Asheville area for the 4th Annual March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign. During the month of March, customers can make a donation to the charity at any […]
Benefit viola recital for local music teacher with LEAF Schools & Streets
Benefit viola recital for Anastasia Yarbrough Press release: On Friday, April 25th, 2014 at 7 p.m. Anastasia Yarbrough is excited to host a benefit viola recital in order to help her realize her dream of obtaining her degree in music performance. The recital will be held at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak […]