The Green Home & LIving Guide (formerly known as the Green Building Directory) has arrived! The annual guide is published in partnership with Mountain Xpress. Press release From Western North Carolina Green Building Council Asheville, NC (March 11, 2013) – The Western North Carolina Green Building Council will launch it’s annual ‘Green Home & Living […]
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WNC Alliance urges participation at national forest public hearings
Here’s the info from the WNC Alliance via the nonprofit environmental group’s email newsletter: The U.S. Forest Service is continuing its public meetings as part of the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests management plan revision. It’s important that you let the Forest Service know why you value the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests and what purposes these […]
Study: Asheville renters need to earn $14.94/hour to afford “basic apartment”
Press release from the North Carolina Housing Coalition Raleigh, N.C. –Renters in Asheville need to earn $14.94 per hour in order to afford a basic apartment here, according to a report released today that compares the cost of rental housing with what renters can really afford. The report, Out of Reach 2013, was jointly released […]
UNC study: Sludge-based fertilizer may be causing human illnesses
Press release from the Department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina’s Gillings School of Global Public Health CHAPEL HILL, NC —Treated municipal sewage sludge — the solids from sewage treatment — may be causing illness in people up to a mile from where it is spread on land. Those are the findings from […]
LGBT Elder Advocates host March 17 social
From Land of Sky: Asheville,North Carolina March 17, 2013: The LGBT Elder Advocates will host a St. Patrick’s Day Social from 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Sunday, March 17th at the Land of Sky Regional Council located at 339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140. The Public and media representatives are invited to attend and meet members, friends […]
Public Safety Basketball Tournament March 16
From the Boys and Girls Club of Buncombe County: Come watch the NC Highway Patrol vs. Asheville Police Dept vs. Asheville Fire Dept vs. Buncombe County Detention Center vs. other Public Safety Teams compete in a basketball tournament to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Buncombe County! Spread the word about this Family friendly […]
Junior Walk, opponent of mountaintop removal mining, speaks at UNCA March 27
Junior Walk, a West Virginia native who travels the country speaking out against mountaintop-removal mining on behalf of the Keeper of the Mountains Foundation, will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in UNC Asheville’s Highsmith University Union, Alumni Hall. Walk was a 2011 recipient of the Earth Island Institute’s Brower Youth Award for Environmental […]
Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation sends crews to Virginia to help restore power after storm
Press release from REMC Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation Sends Line Crews to Virginia to Help Restore Power Line crews from Rutherford EMC are joining forces with co-op line crews in Virginia to quickly restore power to the people in that state affected by a late-winter storm. Crews from Rutherford EMC, based in Forest City, N.C., […]
Leadership Asheville’s ‘Board-Ready’ program returns April 24-25
Press release from Leadership Asheville With broad community support and praise, Leadership Asheville’s Board-Ready program is returning on April 24-25th at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel. The enhanced format offers a greater depth of study and discussion on the second day of the two-day program. Participants can elect to take a deep dive into one of […]
Cúrate’s Katie Button competes for Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chef award
Katie Button, chef at Cúrate, is in the running for Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chef award in the Southeastern region. The winner is determined by an online poll. Voting takes one click and requires no personal information. Read Food and Wine‘s praise for Button below, or visit the online poll for more information. […]
Mission Hospital named to Top 100 Hospitals list for fifth consecutive year
Press release From Mission Health Mission Hospital Named Top 100 for Record Fifth Consecutive Year ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 11, 2013) – For the fifth-consecutive year, Mission Hospital has been named one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, formerly known as Thomson Reuters. The annual study evaluates hospitals across the nation on […]
Greenlife to donate 5 percent of Wed. sales to RiverLink
Here’s the press release from RiverLink: Asheville, NC – Save your big grocery shopping trip for Wednesday, March 13! Each quarter, Greenlife Grocery in Asheville donates 5% of one day’s sales to a local community organization in the Community Giving event. This quarter, RiverLink has been selected and will receive five percent of profits from […]
NC Policy Watch: North Carolina ranks 46th in teacher pay
Each Monday, progressive nonprofit North Carolina Policy Watch posts the “Monday numbers” — a collection of stats on various topics. This week, it’s schools, students and teachers: 48—rank of North Carolina in per-pupil K-12 spending (NEA Rankings and Estimates, 2012-2013) 52,938—amount in dollars of average teacher salary in Georgia (Ibid) 47,428—amount in dollars of average […]
NCSEA poll: North Carolinians support increased use of clean energy
Press release from the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association RALEIGH, NC – North Carolinians overwhelmingly support the increased use of clean energy sources like solar or wind energy, according to poll results released today by the NC Sustainable Energy Association. A recent statewide public opinion survey conducted by Fallon Research found that 75.7% of Republicans, […]
Cherokee high schoolers launch weather balloon into space
From WLOS and a press release WLOS: “High school students launched a weather balloon Friday morning and sending it on it’s way to the edges of space.” From the press release: In an exercise of science, physics, ingenuity and sovereignty, 11th and 12th grade science students from Cherokee High School in Cherokee, N.C., [launched] a […]
Exhibitors, demonstrators and vendors sought for WNC Ecofest
Press release from the Haywood Chamber of Commerce Exhibitors, Demonstrators and Vendors sought for WNC Ecofest Waynesville, N.C. – The Haywood Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for WNC EcoFest, scheduled for Saturday, May 4 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Haywood Community College. The new festival is designed to inspire you to try new […]
Biltmore job fair: Monday, March 11, at A-B Tech
Press release from the Biltmore Company Biltmore job fair to be held Monday, March 11, 2013 Food and beverage positions are available Asheville, N.C. – Representatives from Biltmore’s award-winning food and beverage team will be on-site at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College to interview applicants for various job openings at the estate’s restaurants including cooks, […]
Park Ridge Health announces March 11-17 events, includes healthful sleep talk
Press release From Park Ridge Health Upcoming Events Healthful Sleep Tuesday, March 19 12 – 12:30 p.m. The Duke Room at Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville FREE Presented by Joey Pegram, Lead Technologist at the Park Ridge Sleep Center. Did you know sleep disorders can affect and cause weight gain, hypertension, diabetes and […]
Conquer a Cove 5K set for April 21
Press release From THE HOPE CHEST for Women SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2013 Activities 1 – 4 p.m. 5K 2 p.m. Asheville/Candler—One of the areas most popular runs, Conquer A Cove 5K, celebrates its 13th annual event Sunday, April 21 at Mount Pisgah Academy on Holcombe Cove Road in Candler. The 5K run will begin at […]
New exhibit about the spoon opens at UNCA’s Center for Craft, Creativity & Design March 15
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services “Spoon | Fed,” a new exhibition featuring the works on the theme of the overlooked utensil, the spoon, opens with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Mar. 15 at UNC Asheville’s Center for Craft, Creativity & Design in Hendersonville. Like most functional items, spoons often go unnoticed. This […]
West Asheville Watch: Hundreds pack Isis Music Hall to talk with New Belgium reps
From West Asheville Watch By Bill Rhodes There was not a parking spot to be be had from State Street to Sand Hill Road on or near Haywood Road. The draw? New Beligum Brewing held an open house informational meeting at the Isis Music Hall. Kim Jordan, CEO and Jay Richardson, Asheville project manager for […]