Gay and lesbian couples in Western North Carolina can take advantage of a free financial planning workshop on Feb. 4. The workshop will explore legal, tax, retirement and issuance issues. The event will be held in Brevard at Unitarian Universalists of Transylvania County. Encompass Advisors press release: Encompass Advisors of Brevard will offer a free […]
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Season’s at Highland Lake announces winter hours
Season’s at Highland Lake in Flat Rock has announced winter hours for its restaurant. Following is a press release from Season’s at Highland Lake about the new hours: Flat Rock, North Carolina – January 17, 2015 – Season’s at Highland Lake announces its 2015 Winter Restaurant Hours: Open for Lunch Wednesday through Saturday 11:30-2:30 Open for Dinner Wednesday through Saturday 5-8 […]
AC-T: Land trust sells Sandy Mush land to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy
From Asheville Citizen-Times: By Karen Chávez The Grateful Union Family Inc. is downsizing the family farm. Now that most of the children have moved out of state, along with the former resident peacocks, ducks, goats and turkeys, the clan elders decided to sell the mountainside land adjoining Little Sandy Mush Bald in northern Buncombe County. […]
Duke Energy assistance program available for income-qualified customers
Duke Energy says as many as 4,000 households in North Carolina may qualify for assistance with making their homes more energy efficient. Qualified customers can receive up to $10,000 in upgrades, Duke said. Duke Energy press release: RALEIGH – As many as 4,000 households may be eligible for an energy makeover, courtesy of a new […]
Open forum set for Jan. 29 to discuss ideas for WCU’s next Quality Enhancement Plan
From a Western Carolina University press release: Open forum set for Jan. 29 to discuss ideas for WCU’s next Quality Enhancement Plan CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University will host a forum open to everyone interested in helping shape the university’s next Quality Enhancement Plan – a plan centered around a single theme to improve the […]
Applebee’s hosts ‘Flapjack Fundraiser’ for adults with disabilities in WNC
Announcement from The Apple Gold Group: (ASHEVILLE, N.C.)— The Apple Gold Group, a franchisee of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, is proud to partner with Liberty Corner Enterprises to host a Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday, January 24, 2015. All proceeds raised will be used to support adults with disabilities throughout Western North Carolina by helping […]
Asheville resident has helped one million movie-goers decide when to pee
Software engineer and Asheville resident Dan Florio gets paid to tell people when to pee — lots of people. Over one million smart phone users have downloaded his RunPee app, a movie-goers best friend when it comes to predicting films’ dullest moments. The idea struck Florio after a traumatizing viewing of King Kong in 2008, […]
Mother Earth News announces date for its annual green-living fair, April 11-12
Announcement from Mother Earth News: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 19, 2015) — Want to grow and prepare your own food, raise backyard chickens, or save money on your utilities? Then mark your calendar for the Mother Earth News Fair. Mother Earth News, the largest and longest-running publication about self-sufficient lifestyles, will hold its Mother Earth News […]
Haywood County welcomes new K-9 team
Story from The Mountaineer: When Deputy Ryan Smith with the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office signed up for the K-9 unit, he never imagined he’d have to learn German. “There’s also homework,” said Smith, laughing, who, along with his dog, Reno, is the newest K-9 team with the department. The new addition has been welcomed by […]
Asheville Board of REALTORS announces 2015 president and awards 2014 Realtor of the Year
Asheville Board of REALTORS announces 2015 president and awards 2014 Realtor of the Year From Asheville Board of Realtors: The Asheville Board of REALTORS held their annual inauguration gala for the 2015 President and Directors of the Board on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove. The annual event named David Wall, […]
‘Girl Trouble’ plays for Social Justice Film Night, Feb 13
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Weaverville resident launches petition aiming to reduce sexual assault in NC
Weaverville resident Bailey Townley has launched a petition at moveon.org to combat the “gray zones” in North Carolina’s interpretation of sexual consent.
Vandercooked Poetry Night at Asheville BookWorks, Feb. 7
Asheville BookWorks (428 1/2 Haywood Road, West Asheville), continues its Vandercooked Poetry Night series with poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi on Saturday, Feb. 7. Press release from Asheville BookWorks: Asheville BookWorks, a community resource for print and book arts, continues Vandercooked Poetry Nights, its reading series that offers the public the opportunity to print letterpress broadsides at […]
Asheville Art Museum announces a call for new media artists
The Asheville Art Museum seeks entries for annual juried exhibition, Prime Time. The deadline is Friday, Feb. 27. Press release from The Asheville Art Museum: The Asheville Art Museum is excited to announce a call for entries for its third annual Prime Time: Annual New Media Juried Exhibition. This exhibition supports the Museum’s expanding focus […]
NC’s Cultural Resources Secretary will speak about restoring Historic Rehab Tax Jan. 22
On Dec. 31, North Carolina tax credits for historic rehabilitation projects ended. On Thursday, Jan. 22, Susan Kluttz, NC’s secretary of Cultural Resources, will speak in Hendersonville about the need to reinstate the credits. Here’s the press release from the city of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville, Mayor Barbara Volk, and Members of the Hendersonville […]
Deadline for 2015 NC Arts Council grants is March 2
Deadline for 2015 NC Arts Council grants is March 2 From the North Carolina Arts Council: RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Arts Council 2015-2016 grant guidelines for organizations are now available at ncarts.org. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, March 2. The Arts Council’s grant programs are designed to sustain and advance the […]
Harvard Scholar and PBS ‘Finding Your Roots’ producer to speak at UNC Asheville Feb. 19
Announcement from UNC Asheville: Henry Louis Gates Jr., one of America’s most prominent intellectuals and an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, will give a free public talk, Genealogy, Genetics and African American History, at UNC Asheville at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 in the Lipinsky Auditorium. The author of 17 books and creator of 14 documentary films […]
Rose’s Garden Shop and Asheville School of Wine to host weekly Talking Dirty event
Every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m., starting on Jan. 28, Rose’s Garden Shop and Asheville School of Wine will present Talking Dirty — a one hour collaborative tasting geared toward discussing why soil matters for gardeners and vineyards alike. The “happy hour” event includes a free glass of wine and the opportunity to chat with Joe […]
WLOS: Robbery at South Asheville convenience store
From WLOS: Convenience store clerks in South Asheville are on alert tonight after another armed hold-up. The latest happened this morning at the Market Center at the intersection of Sweeten Creek and Mills Gap Road. A white man in his 40’s or 50’s wearing camouflage clothing and a beret came into the store just after […]
Upstairs Artspace presents The Nina Simone Project
Announcement from Upstairs Artpsace: The Upstairs Artspace presents The Nina Simone Project: Celebrating Black History Month and Tryon’s High Priestess of Soul, featuring work by Valeria Watson Doost, Linda Larsen, and Leigh Magar. The public is invited to an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 31 at the gallery, 49 S. […]
Chiropractic center adds weight loss program
From a press release: Locally owned Fairview Chiropractic Center announced today that it has added the Doctor Supervised ChiroThin Weight Loss Program™ to their office. When asked what made Fairview Chiropractic Center decide to begin offering weight loss, Dr. Reilly said: “The number of people in the United Sates that are overweight or obese has […]