Press release from YMCA Summer Meal Program: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recognized the YMCA of Western North Carolina’s 2016 Summer Meal Program with a Silver Turnip the Beet Award. The Turnip the Beet Award acknowledges organizations that go the extra mile to provide nutritious meals and offer participants a variety of fruits, vegetables, […]
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Beginning bladesmithing class at Green Energy Park, May 20 & 21
Press release: Beginning Bladesmithing Class with Brock Martin from WarFire Forge. Saturday, May 20th and Sunday, May 21st, 9:00am – 3:00pm (12 hours total). Cost $225 (materials included), due at registration. What to Expect: Participants will begin by making a simple butter knife from mild steel in order to learn the processes involved in shaping […]
Artrageous: An Interactive Art and Music Experience at WCU’s Bardo Center, April 29
Press release: The WCU Bardo Arts Center Performance Series presents Artrageous: An Interactive Art and Music Experience on April 29, 2017 at 7:30p.m. This is a ticketed event, purchasing details listed below. The Artrageous troupe of artists, musicians, singers and dancers pay tribute to a variety of art forms, pop icons and musical genres culminating […]
Haywood Community College’s Small Business Center to hold Professional Craft Artist Summit
Press release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College’s Small Business Center will hold a Professional Craft Artist Summit, “Crafting Your Success,” Wednesday, April 26, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in the Creative Arts Building on the College campus. Experience a one-day conference specifically designed to address needs and challenges faced by current and prospective craft […]
UNC Asheville offers summer jazz and contemporary music camp
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will offer a summer jazz and contemporary music intensive camp June 25-30 for musicians in high school, college and continuing students. Students enrolled in the summer music intensive camp will enjoy a week of study designed by UNC Asheville’s music faculty to accelerate all aspects of musical development. […]
Apple country apple blossom tour & The Dogwood Trail
Press release from Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: The apple blossoms throughout Henderson County are in full bloom this week. The apple trees produce gorgeous delicate spring blossoms waiting on bees for pollination to produce some of the best apples in Western North Carolina. The apple blossom varies in color according to the type […]
Warren Wilson College announces new academic building, groundbreaking ceremony April 29
From Warren Wilson College: Groundbreaking set for new Warren Wilson College academic facility Last instructional building erected in 1999 Asheville, NC – April 12, 2017 – For the first time in 18 years, Warren Wilson College is beginning construction on a new academic building. Located next to the Center for Community Engagement, the new instructional […]
Update: firefighters make progress to slow Dobson Knob Fire
From the United States Department of Agriculture: Dobson Knob Fire Burnout Operations Continue The Dobson Knob Fire is now 550 acres and 10 percent contained. Successful burnout operations occurred yesterday east of the fire using the Mountains to Sea Trail as a fire break. Additional burnout operations are planned for today on a dozer line […]
WNC athletes, officials represent USA at 2017 Special Olympics Winter Games
From the Special Olympics North Carolina: North Carolina athletes excel at 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games Raleigh, NC – The 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games concluded March 25 in Austria, ending two weeks of competition among nearly 3,000 athletes from around the world, according to Keith L. Fishburne, president/CEO of Special Olympics North Carolina. […]
Friends of the Smokies host overnight experience, hikes at Lake Fontana August 28-29
From the Friends of the Smokies: Special Overnight Fundraiser at Fontana Lake to Support the Smokies WAYNESVILLE, NC – Discover the remote northeastern section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park this summer at Friends of the Smokies’ Fontana Lake Overnight Experience on August 28-29. This special fundraiser includes guided Classic Hikes of the Smokies, meals, […]
State Rep. Brian Turner files bill for better public access to hazardous waste site information
From the Office of Representative Brian Turner: Representative Turner Files Bill to Disclose Hazardous Waste Sites A bill filed by Representative Brian Turner yesterday will make data about hazardous waste sites more accessible to North Carolina residents. The Department of Environmental Quality has identified nearly 2,500 chemical spill sites and nearly 700 old, unregulated landfills […]
MountainTrue announces new Green Riverkeeper ahead of 11th annual Spring Green Bash
From MountainTrue: MountainTrue Announces Green Riverkeeper at 11th Annual Spring Green Bash Saluda’s favorite river and block party is May 6; river, zipline and rappelling trips to benefit new Green Riverkeeper Saluda, NC — MountainTrue is pleased to announce that Gray Jernigan, MountainTrue’s Southern Regional Director, is now also the new Green Riverkeeper and will […]
AARP, UNC Asheville host free workshop on political advocacy and outreach April 19
From event organizers: FREE MOUNTAIN REGION WORKSHOP ADVOCATE EFFECTIVELY – MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD ASHEVILLE – Want to help change the word? Then join like-minded others at a two-hour workshop (sponsored by AARP and UNC Asheville OLLI) for an opportunity to learn how to make your voice heard by federal, state and local officials. A […]
WCU astronomer holds public presentation on upcoming solar eclipse April 25
From Western Carolina University: WCU astronomer to host April 25 program about upcoming total solar eclipse CULLOWHEE – A total solar eclipse will darken the skies over a slice of Western North Carolina in August, and Enrique Gomez, associate professor of astronomy and physics at Western Carolina University, is planning a presentation to help the […]
The Collider hosts talk on Science and Christianity April 23
From event organizers: Science and Christianity Explore the connection! Asheville, North Carolina – Can there really be a science to Christianity? Are there really spiritual laws that can be proven reliably? International speaker Mary Alice Rose says “Christian Science is rooted in the scientific method. I’ve witnessed examples in my own life and that of […]
Western Carolina University hosts JAM Kids Day Camp on Appalachian music May 13
From Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc.: JAM Kids Day Camp Planned at Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina – Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. is presenting the JAM Kids Day Camp on Saturday, May 13 on the campus of Western Carolina University. This event is completely free and open to JAM students, as well as other children […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, April 12: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 2017, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.250.6777 Air Quality Forecast for Wednesday, 04/12/2017
State air quality officials issue health notice for portions of western North Carolina
Press release: State air quality officials issue health notice for portions of western North Carolina RALEIGH – State air quality officials have issued an advisory for air pollution in western North Carolina on Tuesday as smoke from the Dobson Knob wildfire in McDowell County impacts the region. The Dobson Knob wildfire started Sunday and had […]
Dobson Knob fire update – Tuesday April 11th
Press release: Dobson Knob Fire Update – Tuesday April 11th NEBO, N.C., April 11, 2017 – The Dobson Knob Fire grew yesterday evening and overnight, and is now estimated at 550 acres and 10% contained. The fire was reported Sunday April 9th and is burning in McDowell County on the north side of Dobson Knob […]
Mount Mitchell names Robert McGraw new superintendent
Press release: McGraw is new superintendent at Mount Mitchell State Park RALEIGH, N.C. – Robert McGraw, a veteran ranger, has been named superintendent of Mount Mitchell State Park in Yancey County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. McGraw succeeds Brian Wilder, who transferred to another position earlier this year. A superintendent is […]
WNC initiative to promote mental health, reduce emergency department use
Press release: WNC initiative to promote mental health, reduce emergency department use April 11, 2017 – Western N.C. healthcare leaders expect a new $2.3 million initiative will help reduce overcrowding at Mission Hospital’s emergency department by ensuring people with mental health or addiction disorders receive proper outpatient care and avoid repeated trips to the hospital. […]