Press release: Youth Outright to hold monthly discussion group meetings for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) middle school youth (ages 11 – 13).
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Carolina Mountains Literary Festival celebrates 10 years, Sept. 10-12
The Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, held in Burnsville Sept. 10-12, celebrates its 10th anniversary. The three-day event includes the release of Carolina Mountains Literary Festival Anthology: A Celebration of Ten Festivals, an anthology of writers who’ve appeared at the festival, as well as workshops and discussions. The closing event on Saturday is “In Conversation with […]
Aloft hotel celebrates National Dog Day with adoption fair, freebies on Aug. 26
Aloft Asheville Downtown has a history of puppy love: The hotel periodically partners with animal shelters to raise awareness and funds through special event programming and also houses adoptable pups from Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue one at a time, year round. It’s no surprise then, that the hotel has planned a day full of festivities […]
American Association of State Climatologists locates national headquarters in Asheville
The American Association of State Climatologists announced today that its headquarters will be located in Asheville, according to a media release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. From the WNC office, newly hired executive director Lieutenant-Colonel Glenn Kerr (retired) — former commander of the 14th Weather Squadron of the U.S. Air Force — will […]
DENR says Duke Energy seeks to avoid public input on coal ash clean up
FROM DENR: RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) filed briefs [on Aug. 12] that would hold Duke Energy accountable for the cleanup of its 14 coal ash facilities throughout North Carolina and protect the public’s right to provide its input. The filings oppose Duke Energy and the Southern Environmental Law Center’s […]
American-made outdoor gear store launches locally
From Wild American Gear: ASHEVILLE, NC, Aug. 24, 2015 – Stevin Westcott, former spokesman for the four national forests in North Carolina, today unveiled a new online store that features only American made outdoor recreation products. WILD AMERICAN GEAR TM , found online at www.wildamericangear.com, offers quality clothing and gear for hikers, bikers, joggers, anglers, […]
Preliminary success in the treatment of bats with White Nose Syndrome
[White nose syndrome] has killed at least 5.7 million bats since it arrived in North America in 2006. Some winter colonies have seen 100% fatality. The impact of this disease is unprecedented. Since bats are the primary predators of night-flying insects, we can expect to see significant ecosystem changes in the coming years. The little brown […]
Different Strokes! stages “The Shape of Things” with two casts
Local theater company Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective will open The Shape of Things on Thursday, Sept. 3. The play will be staged with two different casts “to explore gender bias and sexuality in regards to relationship intimacy and sacrifice,” according to a press release. Press release from the theater company: Next up in our […]
Mission Health’s Heart Center earns national award for cardiac care
From a press release: Mission Heart continues to receive national recognition for the outstanding cardiac care provided by its physicians and caregivers. Mission Heart has earned the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2015. Mission Hospital is among just 319 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes […]
Diamond Brand hosts an outdoor demo day at Highland Brewing, Sept. 20
Diamond Brand Outdoors has planned a demo day with gear to try out, live music and more. The event takes place at Highland Brewing on Sunday, Sept. 20. Press release from event organizers: Diamond Brand Outdoors, Western North Carolina’s oldest and local outdoor gear shop, will be hosting an Outdoor Demo Day at Highland Brewing […]
“Keeping the Fires Burning” series launches with songcatcher Betty Smith, Sept. 17
Ballad singer, storyteller and traditional music preservationist Betty Smith is the first featured presenter in “Keeping the Fires Burning,” a series created by The Center for Cultural Preservation. Smith appears on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Patton Building Room 150 on the campus of Blue Ridge Community College. Press release from event organizers: […]
51 Coxe food-truck court and commissary announces grand opening
PRESS RELEASE from 51 Coxe: ASHEVILLE, NC – 51 Coxe is pleased to announce that it will hold a Grand Opening Celebration for its newly renovated Food Truck Court, Commissary and Beverage Service onsite at 51 Coxe Avenue at 4pm-6pm on September 11, 2015. We are happy to introduce our services for the food truck […]
Disability leads to American-only products e-commerce site
Announcement from Wild American Gear: Stevin Westcott, former spokesman for the four national forests in North Carolina, today unveiled a new online store that features only American made outdoor recreation products. WILD AMERICAN GEAR TM , found online at www.wildamericangear.com, offers quality clothing and gear for hikers, bikers, joggers, anglers, golfers and other outdoor recreationists. […]
Buncombe county property sales of note August 4-14, 2015
The biggest sale of the period was 421 Airport Road, an undeveloped piece of land across from the large shopping center near the Asheville Airport. Mr. Leon Lance sold the property for $3,204,000 (approximately twice its taxed value) to MPG Kernersville LLC, a business entity that has been linked to Walgreen’s. A likely outcome could […]
Kona Ice now serving Asheville
From Kona Ice: ASHEVILLE, N.C.– Bringing tropical tunes and cups of shaved ice everywhere it stops, Kona Ice is introducing Asheville to its distinctive blend of entertainment and gourmet frozen treats. The Kona Ice experience is unlike any other in the area. “The communities’ first taste of our cool treats and colorful truck will keep […]
Pisgah Brewing releases new sour beer, Aug. 28
From Pisgah Brewing Company: Pisgah Brewing Company is set to release its latest beer in their sour series, Pisgah Rouge – an Old Bruin Sour Brown Ale finished with Cherries- on Friday, August 28th at 6pm. Pisgah channeled the spirit of the Flemish brewers in this beer, aging it for many months in oak barrels with a secondary fermentation then […]
Habitat’s 2015 ReStore ReUse Contest finishing soon
Announcement from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: The Asheville Habitat ReStore at 31 Meadow Road near Biltmore Village reminds residents that its fourth annual ReStore ReUse Contest ends on Monday, August 31 at midnight. For inspiration, visit the organization’s Flickr page and view albums from past year’s contests. The purpose of the contest is to […]
Smokies Telethon Tops $200,000 for 2nd Year
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: WAYNESVILLE, NC – Friends of the Smokies raised $202,351 Thursday through its 21st annual “Friends Across the Mountains” telethon thanks to hundreds of callers, online donations and help from sponsors Dollywood, Mast General Store, Pilot Flying J, and Tennessee State Bank. Since 1995, Friends of the Smokies’ telethons […]
Video: Citizen-Times hosts Asheville City Council candidate forum
On Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Asheville Citizen-Times hosted a forum introducing the 15 Asheville City Council candidates. Link to video and list of start times included.
Gordon Smith announces intention to run for county commission
In the midst of a city council race in Asheville with an abnormally large number of candidates, next year’s local political races are already heating up. In the latest development on the 2016 county elections front, second term Asheville City Council member Gordon Smith is announcing a move toward candidacy for the Buncombe County Commission. Smith has focused heavily […]
Local solar company urges Duke Energy to support extension of renewable energy tax credit
Weaverville-based solar energy company Sundance Power Systems along with three other North Carolina rooftop solar providers has issued a public statement calling on Duke Energy to support an extension of the Renewable Energy Investment Tax Credit. The credit is set to expire at the end of this year. While the N.C. House does include a […]