Press Release Western Carolina University A book by Western Carolina University biology professor and Highlands Biological Station director James Costa titled “Wallace, Darwin and the Origin of Species” has been published by Harvard University Press. The book provides an in-depth look at the work of 19th-century English naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, who co-discovered the principle […]
News Bulletins
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, May 2: MODERATE
Wednesday, May 21, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For more information, contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 250-6777 or visit N.C. Division of Air Quality
Hagan announces aid for Stanley Furniture workers in Robbinsville
From press release: Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Kay R. Hagan (NC) Tuesday announced that workers at Stanley Furniture Young America in Robbinsville, NC are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), as well as Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) for older workers. In April, increased imports caused Stanley to close its Young America […]
WLOS: Murder suspect arrested
From WLOS The suspect accused of stabbing a man to death in Henderson County Sunday night, is now in custody. Forty-six year-old James Charles was captured Monday afternoon after nearly 16 hours on the run. Charles was located in a stolen vehicle on Upward Road in East Flat Rock. Now that the search for him […]
Folkmoot Festival, July 18–27
From a press release: Folkmoot Festival, July 18–27 Folkmoot USA is proud to present the 31st Folkmoot Festival, July 18 – 27, 2014. One of the region’s most popular annual events, the 10-day Folkmoot Festival has an economic impact of $9.2 million, attracting thousands of people to Western North Carolina from across the United States. […]
Juneteenth tour of the 13th Amendment at Vance Birthplace June 12
From a press release: Juneteenth tour of the 13th Amendment at Vance Birthplace June 12 A handful of documents changed the character of the United States. The 13th Amendment formally ended legal slavery in this country is one of them. It will be exhibited at the Gov. Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace on June 12, from […]
Summer internships offered at Environmental and Conservation Organization
Press Release From ECO: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, May 16, 2014) – Three intern positions are offered at the Environmental and Conservation Organization (ECO) this summer. Deadline to apply is June 3. These unpaid positions are for part-time or full-time work, which will begin as soon as possible after the candidate is accepted. Interns will work with […]
U.S. Forest Service to host kids’ fishing days in Nantahala National Forest
Press Release From National Forests in North Carolina: FRANKLIN, N.C., May 19, 2014 — The U.S. Forest Service will host Kids Fishing Day events in the Nantahala Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, on May 22 and June 7. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The spring events allow families and friends to share […]
Asheville Parks and Recreation hosts Memorial Day Pool-A-Palooza
Press Release From City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Asheville, NC – The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation presents the 2014 Memorial Day Pool-A-Palooza. In honor of Memorial Day and the nation’s military families, come celebrate the start of summer on Monday, May 26 at the Recreation Park Pool located at 65 Gashes Creek […]
Beer dinner and tap takeover at Rhubarb
PRESS RELEASE from Rhubarb Asheville, NC: Rhubarb is excited to partner with Mother Earth Brewing out of Kinston, N.C. for a beer dinner and tap takeover as part of Asheville Beer Week on Thursday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is five courses with pairings for $60, plus tax and gratuity. Dinner will include […]
Asheville-Buncombe Memorial Day ceremony scheduled Monday
From press release: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville Mayor’s Committee for Veterans Affairs will host the annual Memorial Day ceremony on the Roger McGuire Green stage of Pack Square Park starting at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2014. Event highlights will include musical performances by the Tennessee Air National Guard’s concert “Band of the South”. The Reuter Center Singers […]
Soumu: A celebration of African music, dance, food and culture
From a press release: Soumu: A celebration of African music, dance, food and culture June 5th at The Orange Peel, doors at 6 p.m./show at 7 p.m. $12 in advance/$15 day of Featuring: Zansa, Barakissa Coulibaly, Lisa Zahiya, Mande Foly, African Drum & Dance Troupes, West African Dinner, African Art. www.theorangepeel.net www.zansamusic.com African food available, […]
Vincent Marini steps down as Flat Rock Playhouse Producing Artistic Director
From a blog post: Vincent Marini steps down as Flat Rock Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Flat Rock Playhouse announced today that producing artistic director Vincent Marini will step down on May 31st to pursue new opportunities. Lisa K. Bryant, currently Flat Rock Playhouse associate artistic director, has been named interim artistic director. “Over his five […]
ASAP celebrates local greens during May
From press release: ASHEVILLE, NC (May 19, 2014)—This month ASAP is celebrating local greens for their Get Local campaign – a year-round initiative that brings together farmers, chefs, and community members to highlight a featured local food. Local greens mean that spring is really settling in and summer isn’t far off. From classic Southern […]
Power of the Purse: May 20 panel discussion with Snowe, Myers
Here’s the info via the Community Foundation of WNC website: The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the 10th Annual Power of the Purse® luncheon will feature Olympia Snowe, United States Senator from Maine (1994-2012), and Dee Dee Myers, White House Press Secretary (1993-1994). Warren Wilson College President Steve Solnick will moderate the discussion. The discussion […]
Biltmore Farms Hotels to transition Sleep Inn Biltmore to Biltmore Village Lodge
From press release Asheville, N.C. – Biltmore Farms Hotels, the largest locally-owned hotel group in Asheville, announced today its decision to transition the company’s Sleep Inn Biltmore property to the Biltmore Village Lodge. The conversion will commence this summer, with the hotel operating under the independent name at the end of July. The 64-room […]
Xplore USA needs local host families for visiting international students
Press release from Xplore USA: Xplore USA needs local host families for visiting international students Home-stays available for three, four or six weeks this summerASHEVILLE, N.C. – Xplore USA, an educational youth travel organization headquartered in Asheville, is seeking local families to host visiting international students in short-term home-stays this summer.Approximately 75 students, ages 13-17, from Spain, […]
Newly formed Jackson County NAACP holds first election of officers
Press Release Jackson County Branch of the NAACP The new Jackson County Branch of the NAACP held its first election of officers and celebrated the historical event last Saturday, May 17, at the Liberty Baptist Church, in Sylva. Jerry McCombs, the District Supervisor for the North Carolina NAACP, officiated over the election. A large crowd […]
Flat Rock Playhouse artistic director to step down
Press Release Flat Rock Playhouse Flat Rock Playhouse announced today that producing artistic director Vincent Marini will step down on May 31st to pursue new opportunities. Lisa K. Bryant, currently Flat Rock Playhouse associate artistic director, has been named interim artistic director. “Over his five years as producing artistic director, Vincent Marini has led Flat […]
AP: Work begins in Va. to remove coal ash sludge
The removal of a 2,500-ton deposit of coal ash in the Dan River from a spill in North Carolina has begun in Danville, Va., the Associated Press reports. The toxic sludge measuring 350-by-20-yards and about 1 foot deep collected at the Schoolfield Dam after the massive Feb. 2 spill. Work began last week and should be […]
AC-T: In many ways, Caleb Johnson has already won
While a second-place finish Wednesday on “American Idol” might be a crushing defeat in the short term, Asheville’s Caleb Johnson may have already won for the long haul, the Asheville Citizen-Times reports. Whether he fulfills his dream of becoming a stadium-straddling rock star or not, his “American Idol” stint has been an impressive worldwide audition for […]