From a Western Carolina University press release: Authors of best-seller ‘Picking Cotton’ to give March 2 public lecture at WCU CULLOWHEE – The co-authors of the New York Times best-seller “Picking Cotton” will visit Western Carolina University to give a public lecture Monday, March 2. “Picking Cotton” is the joint memoir of Jennifer Thompson, a […]
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Park in the Moonlight offers chance to see Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park after hours
From a press release: Park in the Moonlight offers chance to see Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park after hours Friends of Chimney Rock State Park to hold inaugural after-hours event at the Park CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (February 16, 2015) — On Saturday, March 7, from 7-10 p.m., visitors to Chimney Rock at Chimney […]
RiverLink announces minority and women-owned business seminars
Join Riverlink and Brenda Mills as they team up once again to provide a 2-hour session for minority and women businesses or those who are considering a business
Al-Palooza: A night of poetry, music and toiletries, Feb. 21
Poets Allan Wolf and Glenis Redmond, plus The Dead Poets band team up for a night of poetry and music on Saturday, Feb. 21. Proceeds from the event help to fund a trip to Peru for 15 middle school students. The show is from 7-9 p.m. at the Rainbow Community Auditorium. Press release from Wolf:
Burial Beer Co. hosts Fat Tuesday party with food, beer, music
The crew at Burial Beer take their New Orleans traditions seriously — the owners even lived in the Mardi-party city before moving to Asheville. And that’s why Burial is the perfect place to celebrate Fat Tuesday this year. With authentic Cajun dishes, a high-energy funk trio and the Burial Beer brewing spirit we’ve come to know […]
Grant awards announced by Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership
From a Blue Ridge National Heritage Area press release: Grant awards announced by Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership (BRNHA) announces the award of 22 grants totaling $170,000 to help support diverse initiatives across the North Carolina mountains and foothills, focusing on craft, music, natural heritage, Cherokee culture […]
Mars Hill University receives Blue Ridge National Heritage Area funds for documentary
From a Mars Hill University press release: Mars Hill University receives Blue Ridge National Heritage Area funds for documentary The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership has announced an award of $5,000 to the Liston B. Ramsey Center for Regional Studies at Mars Hill University to support a documentary film about Madison County master fiddler […]
RiverLink announces the series “Contracting for Minority and Women Businesses”
From a RiverLink press release: RiverLink announces the series “Contracting for Minority and Women Businesses” Join Riverlink and Brenda Mills as they team up once again to provide a 2-hour session for minority and women businesses or those who are considering a business to learn more about public contracting, getting registered and marketing their businesses. […]
Local agencies compete in ‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drive
From a press release: The battle lines have been drawn. It’s heroes versus heroes, all fighting for the greater good of helping to save lives with the American Red Cross. Local law enforcement join forces for the fifth annual ‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drive Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at […]
Asheville, V.A. police boost crisis situation skills
From a press release: Fifteen officers from the Asheville and Department of Veterans Affairs police departments are now better equipped to respond to people with concerns related to mental illness, addiction or developmental disabilities. The officers completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training from January 26-30 at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Participating Asheville police were […]
C.N.A. receives award for service in a rural setting
From a press release: Melissa Stiwinter of Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Flat Rock, has received the 2014 Georgia Crump Certified Nursing Assistant Recognition Award for her leadership, commitment to education, and compassionate care delivery in a challenging rural Appalachian setting. Stiwinter exemplifies the spirit of the annual MemoryCare recognition. The award was conveyed in […]
ACA health insurance enrollment closes Sunday, Feb. 15, at midnight
From a press release: The clock is counting down on the Annual Open Enrollment Period. There are only a few days left to sign up for health insurance via the Health Insurance Marketplace. The last day is Sunday, February 15, 2015. Those who have been thinking about the opportunity of getting financial assistance with their […]
Where do we run? Why do we run? WNC Trail Runners tell all
WNCtrailrunner offers an online bible that details, organizes and archives the joys and obsession of those who tread lightly, though quickly, through area forests. And take note that winter weather does not stop them, as this video makes clear…
Local-centric wood-products directory helps growers, crafters & manufacturers
“Sustainable consumerism isn’t just about shopping at the neighborhood tailgate market,” proclaims Root Cause’s website. “It involves every part of our lives, including buying furnishings made from locally grown wood.”
Groups in three states campaign for a local veto over natural gas activity
Environmental groups in three states are demanding that communities have local-veto power over natural gas extraction, transport and use, according to a release from the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League. The groups object to reliance on fossil fuels along with the pollution they cause. Protests were in evidence in Asheville and in Brevard. At Brevard […]
Want to help match farmers with farmland? The position is open
Here’s a job position posted by Jeanine Davis, who helps farmers by conducting research and educational programs on organic agriculture, medicinal herbs, heirloom tomatoes, truffles, hops, and other specialty crops. WNC Farmlink Coordinator Position in Asheville, NC! Are you the right person to lead this exciting program matching farmers with farmland? So many people in […]
Duke acquires REC Solar, aims to produce 6,000 MW renewable energy
Duke has acquired majority ownership of REC Solar, an California-based company that sells and finances commercial-size solar arrays, according to an article in GuruFocus. REC Solar is projected to producing 82 million kilowatt hours yearly in North Carolina, approximately enough to power about 6,500 homes. According to the article: Duke plans to invest up to […]
WNC nonprofit happiness: Blue Ridge National Heritage makes 22 grants
Blue Ridge National Herigate Area Partnership just announced its latest round of grants to 22 WNC nonprofits totaling $170,000. Appalachian Barn Alliance: $7,000 to create a historical archive and a self-guided driving tour of old barns in Madison County Appalachian State University: $7,500 to work with local schools to develop multimedia lesson plans […]
Governor appoints Scott Rogers to state Council on Homelessness
Scott Rogers, executive director of the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry, was among those appointed to the N.C. Governor’s Council on Homelessness earlier this month. Here’s a list of the appointments: Ilario Pantano (New Hanover County) – Pantano is the director of the State Division of Veterans Affairs. Bob Kucab (Wake County) – Kucab is […]
Asheville-based Innovative Solar Systems set to build huge PV project
Asheville-based Innovative Solar Systems is ready to start construction on a large PV project that will generate enough power from the sun to serve 15,000-20,000 homes, according to an article on Solar Server. The company has gotten the necessary permits and approvals. The 75 megawatt solar farm will be built in Fayetteville. It will be […]
Asheville Art Museum seeks to hire an exhibitions curator
The Asheville Art Museum is hiring an exhibitions curator to help with its active schedule of exhibitions and public programs based on its Permanent Collection of 20th and 21st century American art. The Asheville Art Museum is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Exhibitions Curator to develop and coordinate dynamic and challenging on-site and traveling exhibitions […]