Press release from Sequoyah Fund: With North Carolina as the third highest producer of trout in the United States, John McCoy, owner of Smoky Mountain Trout Farm, has been experimenting with new and innovative sustainable trout farming techniques that he hopes could help increase profits for farmers. McCoy is wrapping up his first season in which […]
PRESS RELEASE: The Council on Aging (COA) for Henderson County has taken advantage of a unique opportunity. Keith Logan, veteran of 30 years in the corporate world, has joined COA as an Encore Career Fellow. After 25 years at Intel Corporation in Phoenix, AZ, Keith recently “retired” and relocated to Hendersonville with his wife Betsy. […]
Press Release from Asheville Police Department: This morning, the Asheville Police Department (APD) participated in an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force operation that resulted in the arrest of James Eugene Patty Jr. (48 years of age) of Maryville, Tennessee for Solicit Child by Computer. Patty is currently being held at the Buncombe County […]
PRESS RELEASE: On Wednesday, October 26 Asheville School will host an art opening featuring work by Hannah Seng and Elizabeth Porritt Carrington. Their show is titled “Obair na Mban” (pronounced OB-er na MON), which translates to “Women’s Work.” Seng and Porritt Carrington were first connected by their love of Ireland, and they soon discovered they […]
Announcement from Asheville Humane Society: Amy Mills, a nationally-recognized expert on the human-animal bond, will speak about the transformative impact animals can have on the lives of people and families facing challenges and crises. She will discuss new strategies that animal welfare organizations are utilizing to keep people and their animals safe, healthy, and thriving. […]
Press Release from Hendersonville Sister Cities: Filippo Marinoni, city councilman of Verbania, Italy, will conclude his week-long visit to Hendersonville with the presentation of a gift to Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk on Thursday, Oct. 6 at the City Council meeting. The most populated municipality in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy, Verbania became Sister Cities […]
Press release from WNC FarmLink: NC FarmLink and WNC FarmLink have recently merged their databases in an effort to form a stronger and more unified partnership of farm linking organizations in North Carolina. Both organizations were formed within the last five years to serve different regions of North Carolina. Now, their combined efforts not only aid […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN: The Peruvian Amazon is home to a rich shamanic tradition of curanderos who offer healing, counseling and divination. Prayer, ritual, plant medicine and psychic healing can be called upon by the practitioner, and many people seeking to understand and benefit from curanderismo have made pilgrimages to South America. […]
Press release from CarePartners: The holiday season offers us many opportunities to give back to the community. One such event involves wrapping paper, spools of tape, and boxes upon boxes of bows, ribbon, and gift tags. Each year, hundreds of people volunteer to wrap gifts in exchange for modest donations from shoppers at Asheville Outlets. These […]
Press release from Asheville TEA party: The public is invited to honor law enforcement at Asheville Tea Party’s We Read The Constitution event on Saturday, October 15th, 2016 between 1PM and 4PM at Lake Julian Park, 406 Overlook Road Extension, Pavilion #1, Asheville. Henderson County Sheriff Charles McDonald will be our featured key note speaker. The event is free and […]
Press release from Porch Light Counseling: Porch Light Counseling has added three new therapists and relocated to the space left vacant when Our Voice moved to the Family Justice Center. Porch Light joins several other counseling and massage therapy practices in the accessible first-floor suite at 44 Merrimon Avenue. Following a successful first year, the […]
From Edgewater Media Group: Join Kitchen 743 at Isis Music Hall during the month of October for Burger and Brew night. Taste the winner of the 2016 Battle of the Burger paired with a pint of local craft beer every Friday in October for just $12. “It’s just a thank you for everyone that came […]
From the Friends of The Smokies: Friends of the Smokies Awarded Haywood County TDA Grant WAYNESVILLE, NC – Friends of the Smokies has received a $3,500 grant from Haywood County Tourism and Development Authority in support of enriching the Cataloochee Valley elk viewing experience. The funds will provide training, uniforms, and materials for the Elk […]
From the City of Hendersonville: City to Remove Dead Trees along the Oklawaha Greenway Trail HENDERSONVILLE, N.C., October 4, 2016 — Work will begin on the Oklawaha Greenway Trail on October 12 between Patton Park and 7 Avenue to remove some dead trees and hazardous limbs over the trail. These trees have been evaluated by […]
From ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer: ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY RALLIES TO SAVE LIVES FROM PROSTATE CANCER INAUGURAL ZERO PROSTATE CANCER RUN/WALK COMES TO ASHEVILLE THIS NOVEMBER Asheville, N.C. – To end a disease that takes the life of an American man every 20 minutes, Asheville joins 35-plus communities across the nation to host the […]
Travelers and airline passengers returning to Asheville Regional Airport over the past few days may have been shocked to find that vehicles parked in the short-term parking lot nearest the main terminal had been moved to adjacent lots, as the airport cleared the way for construction to begin on its new parking garage. Prior to […]
From the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Grandfather Mountain hosts sunset, sunrise opportunities With autumn in full swing, Grandfather Mountain is offering guests the chance to see fall color in a different light — literally. For four dates in October, the Linville, N.C.-based nature preserve and travel attraction will host sunrise and sunset opportunities, allowing guests […]
From Buncombe County Recreation Services: Let the wild rumpus start! On Saturday, October 22, Buncombe County Recreation Services will once again host the Lake Julian Fall Festival with a new twist this year. Several new activities encourage area children to “Come Out and Play” while learning through engaging activities that get them outside and moving. […]
From WNC AgOptions: Two years of funding promised for farm grants WNC AgOptions ‘intent to apply’ deadline Oct. 14; Application deadline Nov. 14. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. The program helps offset farmers’ risk of starting ventures or growing new operations with […]
From Montreat College: Report Shows Montreat College Among Colleges With Lowest Student Loan Debt Montreat, N.C., 10/5/2016 — Montreat College graduates have significantly less student loan debt than graduates of most colleges and universities, according to a report released last month by student loan financer LendEDU. Montreat College’s average student loan debt per borrower was […]
From Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College has the best hiking in the Southeast Ranked among “The 20 Best Colleges for Hikers” by Backpacker Magazine Asheville, N.C. Oct. 5, 2016 – Warren Wilson College is Number 13 on Backpacker Magazine’s “The 20 Best Colleges for Hikers” list and one of only two ranked schools in […]
