Here’s the press release from UNCA: UNC Asheville’s Healthy Aging Program Initiatives (HAPI) Lab, in collaboration with the Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging, will host an intergenerational Wisdom Film Festival from 12-6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in the university’s Sherrill Center, Mission Health Systems Mountain View Conference Room. The festival, which is […]
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Former teacher sentenced to 18 years for child pornography
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: A former Henderson County charter school teacher who made a sexually explicit video of an 11-year-old girl and emailed it to the school’s principal will spend 18 years in federal prison. Judge Martin Reidinger also ruled Wednesday that Deborah Lee Tipton will be on lifetime supervised probation and must register as […]
New program offered to teach parents about child restraint in vehicules
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: Advocates of a new program in Buncombe and Henderson counties hope to clear up any confusion and bring attention to the safety of children. Drivers who are cited for child restraint violations will have the opportunity to learn how to properly install and use their car seats or seat belt by […]
U.S. Cellular Center to host Roller Derby tourney this weekend
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: The local team isn’t playing, but some of the top female roller derby teams in the country will be competing in Asheville this weekend. The 2013 Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Division I playoffs will be held at U.S. Cellular Center on Friday through Sunday, with 17 matches. The matches, with […]
Asheville, Buncombe schools name teachers of the year
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: Asheville City and Buncombe County school systems both named their teachers of the year Tuesday night at the districts’ annual banquets. Black Mountain Primary School teacher Terry Quick was announced as the 2014 Buncombe County Schools’ Teacher of the Year, and Asheville High School band teacher, Will Talley was named for […]
Six Warren Wilson College students receive Yarbrough grant funding
Six Warren Wilson College students have received full or partial funding for proposals submitted to the Yarbrough Research Grants program of the N.C. Academy of Science (Collegiate Academy). The program supports undergraduate research at N.C. colleges and universities. The following students and their proposals were awarded full funding: – Hannah Billian, “Analysis of Berberine and […]
Friends of the Smokies hosts Fall Color Hike along Chasteen Creek
From Friends of the Smokies Waynesville, N.C. – Come out on a Classic Hike of the Smokies and enjoy a beautiful fall color hike Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). Join Friends of the Smokies on a hike along Bradley Fork and Chasteen Creek Trails to marvel at the changing leaves, late fall flowers, and […]
United Way releases ‘Voices for the Common Good’ report
From United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: ASHEVILLE – United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County has released a report “Voices for the Common Good: Asheville Speaks Out on Education, Income and Health,” shedding light on the challenges people see in our community and the solutions they believe will address them. United Way developed […]
WNC Alliance calls for public to weigh in on changes to Nantahala Forest plan
From the WNC Alliance Dear friends and supporters of WNCA, The Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest needs your voice in the current plan revision process to speak up for roadless area protections, old-growth forest protection, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, scenery, water quality and economic benefits of the Nantahala-Pisgah. There are more than 1.1 million acres of land […]
WNC Run/Walk for Autism raises over $61,000
Here’s the press release from The Autism Society of North Carolina: September 18, 2013, Asheville, NC – The Autism Society of North Carolina raised over $61,000 on Saturday, Sept. 14th, as more than 600 people participated in the 8th annual WNC Run/Walk for Autism in Asheville. Proceeds from the run improve the lives of individuals […]
Buncombe Republicans to host seminar on using social media
Here’s a summary of information from the Buncombe County Republican Party via Eventbrite (click the link at the bottom for more info and to register): The latest buzz words in the political process is “social media.” Every time you turn on the news you hear about someone “tweeting”. But, what is tweeting- and why do […]
Asheville Design Center luncheon fundraiser will feature Guastavino expert, tour
Here’s the press release from the Asheville Design Center: ASHEVILLE DESIGN CENTER BENEFIT LUNCHEON IN BLACK MOUNTAIN Asheville Design Center will celebrate another year of Designing for Community as a fundraiser, with special guest John Ochsendorf, MIT Professor, MacArthur Fellow, and author of GUASTAVINO VAULTING: THE ART OF STRUCTURAL TILE. A benefit luncheon will be […]
Police Benevolent Association endorses Miall for mayor
Media release From John Miall’s campaign: We are proud to announce that the Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (PBA) has endorsed the candidacy of John Miall for the Office of Mayor of The City of Asheville. Randy Byrd, President North Carolina Division states: “We will ask our members, their friends and families, and all citizens who […]
Local Sierra Club group endorses Manheimer, Bothwell, Smith and Wisler
Media release From the Western NC Sierra Club: The Western NC Sierra Club Group is pleased to announce our endorsements for Asheville Mayor and City Council. After reviewing the records, questionnaire responses and conducting interviews with the candidates, the local Sierra Club Group has endorsed the following candidates for this fall’s Asheville city elections: Mayor […]
Iron Horse plays Asheville Music Hall on Sept. 28 with Jon Stickley Trio, and Mountain Feist
According to the bio for bluegrass band Iron Horse, listeners will “want to strap in to their seat and prepare to be thrilled with the ride” and the group has “a new sound for bluegrass and they always perform with a spirit and sense of style that pays the most gratifying compliment to acoustic and […]
North Carolina Police Benevolent Association endorses Mike Lanning for Asheville City Council
Mike Lanning’s Asheville City Council campaign has announced that the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association has endorsed his candidacy. Enclosed in the announcement is a scanned image of a letter from NCPBA President Randy Byrd, announcing the endorsement and declaring “we will ask our members, their friends and families, and all citizens who respect the […]
Art exhibit “Every Day A Little Death” opens at The Junction
Local artist Randy Siegel opens an exhibit of his latest work at The Junction (348 Depot Street, at Pink Dog Creative). The show, “Every Day a Little Death,” runs from Thursday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Oct. 13. An opening reception takes place on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6-8 p.m. From a press release: The show […]
Cataloochee Valley Tours celebrates Friends of the Smokies’ 20th Anniversary
Here’s the press release from Cataloochee Valley Tours: Waynesville, N.C. – Cataloochee Valley Tours (CVT) is offering a special discount from now through the month of October to encourage visitors to support Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) as the organization celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The discount will take $20 off […]
UNCA symposium ‘Water’s Role in Supporting Humanity, Industry and the Global’ set for Sept.19
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: A symposium on “Understanding Water’s Role in Supporting Humanity, Industry and the Global Economy” will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, in UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center, home of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. This event is free and open to the public. The featured presenters […]
WNC Alliance: Speak up to protect Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest
Here’s the message from the Western North Carolina Alliance’s email newsletter: Dear friends and supporters of WNCA, The Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest needs your voice in the current plan revision process to speak up for roadless area protections, old-growth forest protection, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, scenery, water quality and economic benefits of the Nantahala-Pisgah. There are […]
Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré to give educational performance at Orange Peel
LEAF Schools & Streets presents Vieux Farka Touré at the Orange Peel On Monday, October 21, 2013, LEAF Festival and LEAF Schools & Streets invite the community to an Educational Informance by Vieux Farka Touré at The Orange Peel. The show will include a musical performance demonstrating the guitar style of Mali, and an interactive […]