The native pawpaw tree plays an important role in this region’s ecology, attracting pollinators with its strong-smelling fruits, says Heather Rayburn, a staff member at the Botanical Gardens at Asheville. Rayburn will lead a discussion on the pawpaw and other native plants at the garden’s monthly book club on June 21.
From Connect Buncombe: JUNE E-NEWS GROWING GREENWAYS On May 19 Connect Buncombe, in collaboration with NC State University’s Recreation Resource Service, held a public symposium at the North Carolina Arboretum focusing on generating and sustaining public and political support for greenway projects throughout Western North Carolina. Past President Ann Babcock recounts the event in our […]
With everything from blueberries to beets ripening at WNC gardens and farms, it’s time to get busy preserving the bounty for the months to come.
“Robert Morgan’s latest novel, recently out in paperback, is set in pre-Civil War times. It follows a crafty teenage runaway slave on a northward journey toward freedom. From the Carolina mountains all the way to Ithaca, N.Y., he finds dangers, adventures and comedy.”
Black-Eyed Susan Cafe is now open in Black Mountain. Also, Buxton Presents celebrates Fonta Flora’s State of Origin Festival, Asheville VeganFest returns, Metro Wines hosts a class and more Asheville food news.
Press Release from the National Forest Foundation: National Forest Foundation Designates Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests as Treasured Landscape Designation will advance critical restoration projects aimed at improving forest health and recreational opportunities on National Forests. ASHEVILLE — As part of its national Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences conservation program, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) has […]
New farmers markets emerge and established markets move to innovative locations as Asheville businesses seek fresh ways to interact with the community.
From the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASAP’s Farm Tour Celebrates Local Food & Farms Opportunity for the public to connect with over 20 local farms ASHEVILLE, NC (June 5, 2017)—ASAP’s Farm Tour is fast approaching. On June 24 and 25, tour goers will experience how food is grown and raised in the Western North Carolina […]
With its recent move to an unusual shared business space off Pisgah View Road, the local-foods delivery service has plans to broaden its reach.
The family-owned Fairview creamery looks to grow its business by helping preserve a second-generation working dairy farm in Columbus.
Something’s cooking at Ben’s Tune-Up Summer Music Bash, Sunday, June 4th! A celebration of music, food, summer and connection, this event is a community-building experience. Come out to enjoy the summer vibe with great musicians, a whole hog roast, barbecue all day long, face painting, custom T-shirt printing and Ben’s menu specials. This all-day event kicks off with a performance by the kids from Burton Street […]
Press release: From 1882 to l943, in 31 states, 10 in North Carolina, and 6 countries, Rafael Guastavino and his son Rafael Jr., created more than 1,000 Catalan tile domes and vaultings that met their criteria of speed, health, safety, and beauty. “Palaces For The People: Guastavino And America’s Great Public Spaces” is an exhibition […]
Press release from WNC Communities: WNC Communities held the 27th Annual Western North Carolina Agricultural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Mountain Horticulture Crops Research & Extension Center in Mills River. Charlie Jackson, the Executive Director and founder of Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP), was inducted at this year’s luncheon. This annual event recognizes […]
Press release: Memorial Day is the beginning of a season that makes the blood supply particularly vulnerable. College donors return home, high school donors are wrapping up the end of year and many are preparing for vacation. The Blood Connection (TBC) urges all eligible donors to remember to donate, to help ensure lifesaving blood […]
Health coaches serve as partners to other health professionals, helping clients balance diet, rest, exercise and stress to achieve maximum well-being.
Drawing from the approach of classic hip-hop producers such as Pete Rock, Diamond D and Large Professor, Worsham’s beats resonated with Bristol’s attitude toward rapping.
Athlete defies age For 90-year-old track and field athlete Cory Hartbarger, the greatest competitor he has defeated in sports is age. “I’ve had a lot of health concerns [heart surgery, diabetes, arthritis] and have been very fortunate to stay alive this long, but I wouldn’t be able to do it if I didn’t continue to […]
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features the inaugural product line by The Bright Angle, a recording project by the Mountain Chamber Jazz Ensemble and a community center called Songbird Sanctuary.
Supported by local churches and the Asheville-based MANNA FoodBank, the Leicester Community Welcome Table served almost 10,000 meals last year, delivered about 80 meals a week to shut-ins and generated more than 4,500 hours of volunteer labor.
Nearly 20 percent of Buncombe County’s population is over 65, and most of those have one or more chronic health conditions. Local agencies are stepping up efforts to prevent and treat chronic diseases.
“They were the kind of people who you gravitated to and wanted to hang out with,” says local musician Dan Lewis. “There was something about their music that was spontaneous and energetic — I had to play music with these people. I was a long-hired white kid, and they were old enough to be my grandparents, but we quickly became close friends.”
