Announcement from UNC Asheville: Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan and Asheville Deputy Police Chief Wade Wood will present Policing and Minority Communities at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 in UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. This lecture and discussion comes in the wake of months of protest and unrest across the United States following police killings […]
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Mars Hill University hires new director of safety and security
Announcement from Mars Hill University: Richard (Rick) D. Schwein Jr. has joined the staff of Mars Hill University as Director of the Department of Safety and Security and as a member of the criminal justice faculty. Schwein has more than 31 years of service to the federal government, including 26 years as a special agent […]
Local production of the Vagina Monologues to benefit domestic violence agency
The annual performance benefits groups working to end domestic and sexual violence against women. This year’s proceeds go to Helpmate, an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence.
Pedestrian safety rally set for Jan. 24 at corner of Merrimon and Coleman avenues
Organizers announced via Facebook that they’re holding a Jan. 24 rally at the corner of Merrimon and Coleman avenues to draw attention to pedestrian safety issues. It begins at noon. Here’s their message via the “5 Points for Pedestrian Safety” Facebook event: The hazards of crossing Merrimon – caused mainly by a crosswalks that are […]
NC Supreme Court sides with Duke Energy & Utilities Commission
The N.C. Supreme Court affirmed today that the state Utilities Commission was right to authorize a 10.2 percent return on equity for Duke Energy Carolinas. In so doing, the court disagreed with State Attorney General Roy Cooper and North Carolina Waste Awareness and Reduction Network (NC WARN) position that Duke’s calculations were based on a […]
Civitas unveils new website ‘exposing vast left-wing activist network in NC’
Announcement from the conservative Civitas Institute: Civitas Unveils New Website Exposing Vast Left-Wing Activist Network in NC “Mapping the Left” project shines a bright light on coordination between more than 140 liberal organizations in the state RALEIGH – The Civitas Institute today launches a new website that will, for the first time, expose the full […]
Local students participate in National Junior Theatre Festival
Cast and crew members from Asheville Performing Arts Academy brought home the Excellence in Ensemble Work Award from the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta; Parkway Playhouse Jr. students participated in the same festival. Press release from Asheville Performing Arts Academy: Asheville Performing Arts Academy cast and crew members, ages 6-18, presented selections from “Peter Pan […]
Just Economics announces increase in living-wage rate for 2015
Rising housing costs and other factors “translates [into] an increase in the cost of living” in the Asheville metro area, says Just Economics
Mountain Cooking Club offers class on braising, Feb. 7
An upcoming cooking class from the Mountain Cooking Club in Clyde will highlight the technique of braising — a mixture of frying and stewing, which creates notably tender and flavorful results. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Ricardo Fernandez, the former owner and chef de cuisine of the Lomo Grill, which operated for 16 years […]
Valentine’s Day comedy shows at The Millroom
Funny Business at the Millroom hosts two Valentine’s Day comedy shows on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ryan Dalton headlines both. Press release from Funny Business at the Millroom: On Saturday, February 14th, Funny Business at the Millroom Presents two very special Valentine’s Day Comedy Shows featuring national headliner Ryan Dalton in […]
WNC Historical Association honors teacher Gordon B. McKinney with Outstanding Achievement Award
WNC Historical Association honors teacher Gordon B. McKinney with Outstanding Achievement Award Press release: Dr. Gordon B. McKinney has been selected winner of the 2014 Outstanding Achievement Award by the Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA). Since 1954 WNCHA has presented this annual award to recognize the significant contributions of both individuals and organizations in […]
Burial releases new bottle series
Burial Beer Co. is bottling a new series of small-batch beers created on the company’s original one-barrel system. Wolf Moon, a rose-hip imperial stout, will be released on Friday, Jan. 30. The February installment is Snow Moon, a wine-barrel-aged wit. Each of the 750-milliliter bottles will come with a trinket unique to that specific month. The cost […]
New study outlines pedestrian safety issues on NC streets
The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is a nonprofit organization that improves the quality of life for kids and communities by promoting active, healthy lifestyles and safe infrastructure that supports bicycling and walking. The group recently produced a report outlining pedestrian safety issues on North Carolina streets and highways. Here’s an excerpt: In the […]
BlueRidgeNow: County wooing foreign firm to Mills River
Mills River may soon be home to a new foreign manufacturing operation — one the city hopes will create some 172 full-time jobs and $27.1 million in local investment, according to an article by Nathaniel Axtell of BlueRidgeNow.com. The public, however, isn’t privy to which firm the city is courting due to requests of anonymity […]
Western Carolina Medical Society recognizes Current Medical Services as preferred vendor
From a press release: Kelly T. Custer, J.D., founder and CEO of Current Medical Services, announced today that they have been recognized by the Western Carolina Medical Society (WCMS) as a Preferred Vendor. The WCMS Preferred Vendor Program is dedicated to offering competitive prices and discounts to WCMS members on various products and services […]
Jonesborough (Tenn.) distillery, The Salt House, to open soon
Corn-mash liquor from nearby the Jonesborough, Tenn., distillery, The Salt House, will be available in a few months, according to the Johnson City Press. Owner Stephen Callahan said the combination production facility, tasting room and retail store will open sometime in February. Jonesborough is just west of Johnson City. The business is located in a […]
Downton Abbey costumes to be displayed at Biltmore House
Press release: Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times makes its world premiere at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, February 5, 2015.
Concordia Choir to visit Asheville with stop at Central United Methodist Church
Press release: The Concordia Choir from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., will present a concert in Asheville, N.C., at 4:00 PM, Sunday, February 22, 2015, at Central United Methodist Church
Land of Sky Chorus offers Singing Valentines
If chocolate and flowers won’t cut it this Valentine’s Day, perhaps the gift of song will. Land of the Sky chorus is offering in-person Singing Valentines this year, with prices starting at $50 per order. Each serenade, available for delivery to most addresses in Buncombe, Haywood and Henderson counties, comes complete with at least one […]
Hall Fletcher students to compete in junior cooking competitions
Hall Fletcher Elementary’s garden-based education program announces second annual “Star Chef Junior” cooking competitions.
Historical Association present outstanding achievement award to Gordon McKinney
Press release: Dr. Gordon B. McKinney has been selected winner of the 2014 Outstanding Achievement Award by the Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA).