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Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival in Tryon named a North Carolina State Championship

From a press release: Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival in Tryon named a North Carolina State Championship The Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival will once again be the home of the State Championship. Governor Pat McCrory has formally decreed that the Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival held annually in Tryon, North Carolina, […]

Six schools recognized as NC Green Schools, Rainbow Community School earns highest recognition

Press release: Six Schools Recognized as NC Green Schools, Rainbow Community School earns highest recognition as NC Green School of Excellence    Asheville, NC – April 29, 2014- Six North Carolina schools received NC Green School awards this year in recognition of the schools’ environmental leadership and engagement in sustainability activities. Rainbow Community School is the first […]

Carolina Public Press: As state committee approves draft drone legislation, WNC reps Moffitt, Whitmire weigh in

From the Carolina Public Press: Known most commonly as drones, the emerging technology of unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, will soon see widespread commercial use in the United States. In response, states across the nation are scrambling to craft legislation to regulate how UAVs can and can’t operate within their borders. In North Carolina, where a […]

UNCA to hold Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage May 2-4

Press Release University of North Carolina Asheville UNC Asheville’s Biology Department and the Botanical Gardens at Asheville will celebrate Appalachian nature with the 42nd annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage, May 2-4. This weekend of special events, including talks and guided tours, will focus on local flora and fauna.   Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. […]

Center for Diversity Education at UNC Asheville hosts ‘Me2We’ fundraiser luncheon

  Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: The Center for Diversity Education at UNC Asheville will host a fundraising luncheon for the “Me2We” summer youth leadership program, from 12-1:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, in the Sherrill Center on campus. This event will be held in recognition of young adult leaders in the community […]

Western North Carolina has presence at LA film industry conference

Here’s the press release from AdvantageWest: The world’s largest tradeshow of its kind in the film industry was held recently in Los Angeles and AdvantageWest’s Western North Carolina Film Commission was there. The annual Association of Film Commissions International’s (AFCI) Locations Tradeshow took place at the Hyatt Century Plaza in March, and WNC Film Commission […]

French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization issues call for projects

Here’s the update from the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization: To French Broad River MPO Regional Transit Operators, Human Services Transportation stakeholders list, media partners and PIOs: This announcement is to let you know that the 2014 French Broad River MPO Jobs Access Reverse Commute call for projects is now open.  Applications are due […]

NC Stage offers summer camp

From press release: Asheville, NC—North Carolina Stage Company (NC Stage) is excited to announce a two week summer camp in late July and early August where your student will learn, grow, and have fun on stage!  We are offering a camp for students in elementary school and a camp for students in middle and high school.  All students will participate in workshops […]

TTimes: Former inn to house Brevard College students

Students of Brevard College will have a new option for off-campus housing this fall following the announcement of a housing complex to be constructed in one of the units of the former Rodeway Inn, according to the Transylvania Times. The complex – named Holly Cottage, according to a Brevard College press release – will house approximately 38 students for […]

One Feather: Cherokee Preservation Foundation’s Community Celebration set for May 9

From Cherokee One Feather: The Cherokee Preservation Foundation (CPF) will host its annual Community Celebration on Friday, May 9 at the Yellowhill Activity Center from 11:30am – 2pm.  The Community Celebration is an event for members of the Cherokee community to see the various projects funded by the CPF throughout the year. It also gives […]

Air quality forecast for Monday, April 28: MODERATE

Monday, April 28 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

City of Asheville water interruption on Caribou Road on May 1

From press release: The City of Asheville has scheduled the following water interruptions for water valve and hydrant replacements, general system maintenance, or connection of a new water line by a contractor into the city’s water system. Surrounding areas may experience no water to low pressure during these interruptions.  When the work is completed, customers […]

NC League of Conservation Voters announces 2014 Green Tie winners

From press release: RALEIGH – NC League of Conservation Voters announced today the recipients of its annual Green Tie Awards. The Green Tie Awards honor legislators who have stepped up, spoken out, and carried water for environmental issues at the General Assembly. Whether it’s sponsoring pro-active legislation that will help clean up or protect our […]

Public feedback sought on 2014-2024 Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan

From press release: RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources is inviting the public to provide feedback on the draft 2014-2024 state Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan, which details the status of solid waste management in North Carolina and plans for handling waste in the next decade. The N.C. Division of Waste […]

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