The Laurel of Asheville website announces that its publisher, Jerry Johnson, has announced the launch of a new magazine “devoted to farm-to-table living in our mountains and foothills.” Called Plough to Pantry, this regional publication is something he’s been considering for a while. “People kept asking me to publish a locally-produced food magazine. The success […]
Wicked Weed made it into RateReer’s 2014 list of the world’s top 100 brewers. It is the only North Carolina brewer that made the list. Also listed are Oskar Blues, New Belgium and Sierra Nevada, although their home bases are not in North Carolina.
Mountain True (formerly WNC Alliance) has posted a set of six maps showing areas that the U.S. Forest Service proposes in its draft management plan to use for timber production. Presumably, more maps will be posted, since the draft management plan proposes timbering in additional areas not shown in the six maps.
The demand for wood-pellet fuel is expected to put increasing demands on forest in the South, according to a December 2014 report from the US Forest Service. The report concludes, “The combination of increased pellet feedstock demand, the age class distribution of inventory, and the inelastic supply response of landowners to a change in price […]
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Local Schools to Celebrate School Bus Driver Appreciation Week HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2015) – Whether it’s with hand-drawn cards from students, small gifts from teachers or full meals from administrators, Henderson County Public Schools are honoring its bus drivers Feb. 9-13 during School Bus Driver Appreciation Week. […]
From UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Concerts on the Quad, once a fixture of Asheville’s summer calendar, will return in the summer of 2015. This summer’s lineup will feature five free concerts on UNC Asheville’s Quad, spanning many musical genres, and will include shows by two local Asheville bands. During its first 28 years, Concerts on […]
From Blue Ridge Now: Transylvania Regional moves birthing center to Mission; residents voice concerns by Renee Bindewald Transylvania Regional Hospital is moving its birth center services to Mission Hospital in the wake of declining deliveries and to improve safety. Many Brevard residents, however, say they wish the birthing center would stay. Transylvania Regional will begin […]
Press release from Charlotte Street Computers: ASHEVILLE, NC, February 6, 2015 – Charlotte Street Computers is pleased to announce their 7th annual Easter Egg Hunt and Family Fun Day, taking place on March 29th. This event promotes community outreach for Asheville’s public housing residents and the foster families of Buncombe County, and serves as a […]
Press release from NC Pediatric Society: N.C. PEDIATRIC SOCIETY STATEMENT ABOUT MEASLES Raleigh, N.C. – In response to the recent measles outbreaks in the United States, the North Carolina Pediatric Society (NCPeds) today reminded North Carolinians about the importance of obtaining the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. “The North Carolina Pediatric Society recommends that every […]
From a Montford Park Players press release: Montford Park Players announces auditions for “Private Lives” The Montford Park Players announces auditions for “Private Lives,” a comedy by Noel Coward. Glamorous, rich and reckless, Elyot and Amanda have been divorced from each other for five years. Now both are honeymooning with their new spouses at a […]
From a Western Carolina University press release: Fact-based one-man show ‘Man 1, Bank 0’ coming to WCU on Feb. 28 CULLOWHEE – The Galaxy of Stars Series at Western Carolina University will present the true story of a man who deposited a junk-mail check labeled non-negotiable into a bank account only to see things erupt […]
From a Sustainable Appalachian Viticulture Institute press release: Local winemakers join roundtable at Grape Growers Conference Feb. 26 Winemakers from Biltmore, Lake James Cellars, Burnt Shirt, and Parker-Binns to join Roundtable at 5th Annual Grape Conference The Sustainable Appalachian Viticulture Institute, Jewel of the Blue Ridge Vineyard and the French Broad Vignerons will host the […]
On Monday, Feb. 23, the Asheville Chapter of American Meteorological Society hosts a special event on the UNC-Asheville campus — Dr. Marshall Shepherd of the University of Georgia will give a talk about his career and some perspectives on weather and climate. Dr. Shepherd will share his experiences and lessons over the past two decades […]
From a Brevard College press release: Brevard hosts annual summer job and camp fair BREVARD – On Thursday, Feb. 12, community members are invited to attend Brevard College’s 2015 Summer Job and Camp Fair. The free fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Frances Pavilion of the college’s Porter Center […]
The 2015 Asheville Small Plate Crawl kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 24, with three days of small-plate menus available at more than 20 of Asheville’s independent restaurants. With menu items priced at $3-$8 per plate, the event offers an opportunity for diners to sample the cuisine of a wide range of local restaurants. Participants will also be entered […]
Announcement from Warren Wilson College: The Warren Wilson College Farm, established in 1894 when the Asheville Farm School was founded, has won numerous awards over the years in addition to producing a lot of good food. Now it has received another major accolade: No. 1 college farm in the nation. In a feature titled “The […]
Announcement from the Asheville City Schools Foundation: (Asheville, NC) Twenty community members were recently nominated to be Champions for Asheville City Schools. The Champions include Lifetime Achievement Awardee Elinor Earle, Community Champion Awardee Pamela Jaillet, Community Agency Champion the Common Ground program of AB Tech represented by Sherrie Mahowald, and Parent Leader Champions Scott and […]
Report: Changes to city law will effectively ban performing elephants and other exotic animals from Asheville.
Western North Carolina’s local wood products directory Root Cause aims to grow its 2015 online listings. “From forest-product businesses and artisans crafting home and commercial furnishings from locally sourced wood, to sustainable forestry organizations and landowner resources, Root Cause connects consumers and landowners with Western North Carolina’s legacy of sustainable forestry and local wood crafts,” […]
Press release: Local eggs get the spotlight during the month of February for ASAP’s Get Local campaign.
From a press release: Buncombe County teen named Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina Statewide scholarship program awarded $11,000 in cash scholarships to participants FEBRUARY 2, 2015– On February 28, Kadee Beasley of Fletcher, NC, was named the Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina and awarded $11,000 in cash scholarships during a statewide scholarship program […]
