Duke Energy has installed smart meters for a significant number of customers in North Carolina, but the rollout has experienced some pushback from consumers who have expressed concerns about the impact of RF emissions on the human body.
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Commission candidates debate alleged corruption, school safety
During a debate organized by the Council of Independent Business Owners on Oct. 5, candidates vying for seats on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners talked school safety, affordable housing and how the county should respond to the fallout from the Wanda Greene investigation.
Asheville art insiders offer tours connecting crafters and art enthusiasts
One of the goals of Art Connections is to be an accessible link between art lovers and collectors and the high-quality art studios in the region.
Locals work to protect monarch butterflies
Every fall, between late September and early October, monarch butterflies migrate from the Northeastern U.S. to Mexico, with many passing over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Although fewer monarchs are making the trip these days due to habitat loss and other factors, local monarch enthusiasts are working to study and protect their populations.
Collaboration is key but challenging for organizations fighting food insecurity
The goal looks the same for everyone involved: an equitable, resilient system where all community members have access to plenty of nutritious, fresh food.
Small bites: Harvest Festival 2018
The inaugural Harvest Festival kicks off at the Burton Street Community Peace Gardens. Also: White Labs Asheville hosts its latest fermented pairing class; Twin Leaf and Whisk AVL team up; Fiesta Hendersonville returns; and plenty more.
Deaf Awareness Month promotes connection and learning in the Asheville area
September is Deaf Awareness Month, with a range of activities designed to raise awareness of deaf culture and offer enhanced access to learning and fun.
Asheville Van Life Rally returns Sept. 23
Press release from the Asheville Van Life Rally: Buckle up for the fourth annual Asheville Van Life Rally, a celebration of the van life community to be held Sept. 21-23, 2018, at the JuneBug Retro Resort near Weaverville, NC. This event includes a full weekend of camping for over 200 vehicles, live music, local craft […]
Eliada Corn Maze marks 10 years with a fresh outlook and revival of farming past
A renewed focus on farming aims to provide STEM education opportunities for students while ultimately making the organization self-sustaining.
Small bites: Local Food Experience returns to New Belgium Brewing Co.
On Thursday, Sept. 13, ASAP will bring farmers and restaurants together in its third annual Local Food Experience. Also: Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. rolls out a collaborative pizza series; Oak and Grist Distilling Co. celebrates its first bottle release; Asheville Community Garden Network hosts its annual dinner; and more.
Burial Beer Co. announces Raleigh location
Press release from Burial Beer Co.: Burial Beer Co. is excited to announce the opening of a new location attached to the Transfer Co. Food Hall in Raleigh, NC. This outpost will allow Burial Beer Co. to share their taproom-only offerings with a larger crowd east, where imbibers currently have to travel a 9 hour […]
Green Built Alliance celebrates certification of 1,500 homes
Press release from Green Built Alliance: Administered by the Asheville-based nonprofit Green Built Alliance, the statewide Green Built Homes certification program recently reached a milestone of 1,500 houses certified. Formerly known as NC HealthyBuilt Homes, the program has had more than 250 builders across North Carolina participate in certifying houses since its inception in 2004. […]
Grand opening for Arden blood donation center on Aug. 23
Press release from The Blood Connection: The Blood Connection has opened a new blood donation center at 225 Airport Road in Arden, NC–approximately 10 miles south of Asheville. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 4 pm this Thursday, August 23. The public is invited to attend TBC’s grand opening, for food and giveaways, and to celebrate life […]
The East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival celebrates a neighborhood
A new festival, happening Friday-Sunday, Aug. 24-26 in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, offers a space to celebrate local roots while nourishing connections between neighbors.
A love of farming keeps WNC’s small dairy producers going
Although Western North Carolina’s small dairy farms face numerous challenges, the industry continues to be a robust contributor to the area’s economy.
Mission Health announces nearly $1 million in community investment grants
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health’s Community Investment Program is awarding more than $965,000 in funding to a diverse group of 24 Western North Carolina agencies in a joint effort to improve the health and well-being of our 18-county region. The 2019 focus areas for the grants are based on the top priority needs […]
Author of book on Word of Faith religious cult to read at Malaprops
Press release from Debby Schriver: Author Debby Schriver will be giving a reading and signing her book Whispering in the Daylight: The Children of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries and Their Journey to Freedom at Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe in Asheville on Wednesday, August 22nd, at 6pm. The address is 55 Haywood St., Asheville, NC. Proceeds […]
ASAP to host inaugural Healthy Eating in Practice Conference, Aug. 26-29
Press release from Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASHEVILLE, NC (August 6, 2018)—More than 60 leaders in nutrition, health, and food will be presenting and sharing knowledge at the Healthy Eating in Practice Conference August 26-29, 2018, at The Omni Grove Park Inn. The conference welcomes speakers of both national and local significance including leading practitioners, […]
Yes, Adrienne, please come!
“Asheville is the cultural mecca it is due to the spirit of all those who have been here for generations welcoming the rest of us.”
Local outdoors outfitters keep things stylish and environmentally friendly
Sylvan Sport founder Tom Dempsey says the inspiration for his company’s adventure camping trailers comes from spending time outdoors — and there’s no better place to find inspiration than this area. “We couldn’t do what we do anywhere else,” he says.
Mobile clinics take health care to migrant workers
Despite their importance to the region’s economy, migrant farmworkers in WNC often labor in conditions that make obtaining health services difficult or impossible. Some dedicated advocacy organizations and health care providers fill the gap with mobile services that take care directly to farmworkers who would otherwise go without.