From a press release: WNC fall color may be spotty, but last longer, says WCU’s foliage prognosticator CULLOWHEE – The combination of a wet spring and forecasts for above-average temperatures this fall could produce a long-lasting leaf display in the mountains of Western North Carolina, but with spotty color development. That’s the word from Western […]
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Mars Hill University Renews Agreement with Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
From a press release: Mars Hill University Renews Agreement with Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Representatives from Mars Hill University and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be meeting on the Mars Hill campus September 9 to renew an ongoing cooperative relationship between the two organizations. Plans call for Dr. Dan Lunsford, president […]
SMN: Franklin, Forest Hills Pass Fracking Resolutions
From Smoky Mountain News Franklin, Forest Hills Pass Fracking Resolutions Written by Jeremy Morrison Two more local governments in Western North Carolina have passed resolutions opposing fracking this month. Franklin and Forest Hills are the most recent to formally oppose the natural gas exploration method green-lighted by state legislators earlier this year. “This whole thing […]
Robin Bullock performs at Mountain Spirit Coffee House, Sept. 14
From a press release: Robin Bullock performs at Mountain Spirit Coffee House, Sept. 14 Sunday, Sept. 14. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Donation: $15 Adults/ $10 students Held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville. Info at 545-2260, mountainspiritcoffeehouse@gmail.com We welcome back Robin Bullock to our stage. In 2013, after thirteen years […]
World Food Championships congratulates Rankin Vault’s Joel Hartzler
PRESS RELEASE NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Joel Hartzler of Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge, winner of the WNC Battle of the Burger in Asheville, N.C., has secured a rare and desirable “Golden Ticket” to compete amongst the best cooks and chefs in the world at the third annual World Food Championships. The World Food Championships, boasting hundreds of […]
Voices in the Laurel hosts music camp and upcoming auditions
From a press release: Voices in the Laurel hosts music camp and upcoming auditions Forty-five young people played and sang their way through the week as Voices in the Laurel held its third annual summer music camp. Participants sang in small and large groups under the direction of Voices in the Laurel artistic director, Martha […]
Thousands of comments collected for public input on NC fracking rules
The next public comment meeting will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, September 12 at the Bardo Fine & Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. For more information or to submit a comment, click here. From a Press Release: Thousands of Comments Collected for Public Input on Fracking Rules Raleigh, […]
Brevard College Students Begin School Year Giving Back to Community
From a press release: Brevard College Students Begin School Year Giving Back to Community Members of Brevard College’s incoming class spent their first Monday on campus giving back to the community that they now call home. Groups of new BC students could be found painting, sprucing up landscaping, polishing antique silver and organizing student supplies […]
CO: NC Legislators Reach Compromise on Coal Ash Bill
The Charlotte Observer NC Legislators Reach Compromise on Coal Ash Bill By Bruce Henderson North Carolina House and Senate leaders announced a compromise on a stalled coal ash bill late Tuesday, days before legislators end their session. Both chambers put Charlotte-based Duke Energy on track to drain its 33 North Carolina ash ponds within 15 […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, Aug. 20: YELLOW
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
Writers at Chimney Rock State Park, Sept. 7
From a press release: Writers at Chimney Rock State Park, Sept. 7 On September 7 from 1-4 p.m., 10 renowned authors who have written about Appalachia will gather at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park to autograph books, give readings and be available for one-on-one chats with fans. Diane Norman, Managing Editor of the […]
UhaulCarShare program arrives at UNCA
Press Release The UhaulCarShare program is now offered on the UNC Asheville campus, with two vehicles available to reserve at an hourly or daily rate by students, faculty, staff and visitors to campus. The addition of the two UhaulCarShare cars, which have dedicated parking spots in front of Brown Hall, represent a new transportation option, […]
Mile High Kite Festival in Beech Mountain, Aug. 31
From a press release: Mile High Kite Festival in Beech Mountain, Aug. 31 Children of all ages are invited to fly a kite this Labor Day weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 12th annual Mile High Kite Festival takes place Sunday, Aug. 31, in the Beech Mountain town meadow. Located at more than 5,000 […]
Ashvegas: ‘Word on the Street,’ Asheville getting a new brewery?
From Ashvegas: Word on the street is that there’s a new brewery coming to downtown Asheville. The location – the bottom floor of the Downtown Market on South French Broad Avenue. Click here to visit Ashvegas for the scoop.
HomeTrust Bank reaches settlement in trademark dispute with HomeTown Bank
Press Release ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 19, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTBI) (Company), today announced that its banking subsidiary, HomeTrust Bank, has reached a settlement of a trademark dispute with Roanoke, Virginia based HomeTown Bank. Dana Stonestreet, HomeTrust Bank Chairman, President and CEO commented, “We are pleased to have reached an amicable settlement […]
Mountain Brook Vineyards wins international awards
PRESS RELEASE from Mountain Brook Vineyards Mountain Brook Takes Top Awards for Wines Tryon, North Carolina, Aug. 18, 2014 — Mountain Brook Vineyards, among Polk County’s newest wineries, earned two medals for its wines at the San Francisco International Wine Competition held June 20-22 in downtown San Francisco. This event, now in its 34th year, is […]
ZOOM IN, exhibition of Asheville Street Photography, on display through Oct. 15
From a press release: ZOOM IN, exhibition of Asheville Street Photography, on display through Oct. 15 ZOOM IN, an exhibition of Asheville Street Photography, will be on display from August 1 – Oct. 15, 2014. An opening reception with the artists will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 at The Green Sage Cafe […]
Martha Woodroof, author of “Small Blessings,” reading and signing, Aug. 26
From a press release: Martha Woodroof, author of “Small Blessings,” reading and signing, Aug. 26 Martha Woodroof Reading & Signing Small Blessings, a Novel August 26, at 7p.m. Malaprops Bookstore/Cafe 55 Haywood St A freelance contributor to NPR and npr.org, Martha Woodroof has now written a sparkling debut novel, SMALL BLESSINGS, about a small-town college […]
Learn how artists can become city art contractors, Aug. 26, Sept. 25, Oct. 29
From a press release: Learn how artists can become city art contractors, Aug. 26, Sept. 25, Oct. 29 Join RiverLink and Brenda Mills to find out how as an artist you can become a contractor for the city. We are pleased to offer these special two hour interactive FREE information sessions at RiverLink’s Warehouse Studios, […]
Annual Apple Recipe Contest will take place in Hendersonville on Aug. 29
Press Release From the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center The Annual Apple Recipe Contest will be held August 29th this year at the First Citizens’ Plaza on Main Street in Hendersonville. As usual many generous merchants have provided prizes for the winners this year. Any interested individual may enter the contest by submitting […]
AC-T: Sister Bad Habit gets her own brew
Asheville Citizen-Times reporter Tony Kiss, a.k.a. “the beer guy,” wrote today that Asheville icon Sister Bad Habit will be featured in a new amber ale collaboration between Thirsty Monk and Asheville Brewing. Kiss reports the beer is set to release on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Asheville Brewing. Click here to read the original story.