Co-curator Julie J. Thomson discusses her four-year project and hopes for further research on the topic.
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Four of a Kind: Whitney Mongé shares insights on the local music scene
The singer-songwriter talks new projects and the city’s music scene.
Land of Sky Regional Council staff will testify before Congress tomorrow
Press Release from the Land of Sky Regional Council: On Thursday, September 21 at 9:00 am Sara Nichols, Senior Planner with Land of Sky Regional Council, will testify before the US House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, Communication and Technology Subcommittee hearing on “Connecting Every American: The Future of Rural Broadband Funding”. To learn […]
Pro-housing organization ‘Asheville For All’ endorses ‘Complete Streets’ downtown
Press release from Asheville For All: Asheville For All believes that there is no path to reaching the abundance of housing and variety of housing types that Asheville needs to resolve our area’s housing crisis that does not include transforming our auto-centric street design, land use, and culture. Therefore, we strongly support the proposed bicycle […]
Mother-daughter duo prepare for artists residency in France
Amid the pandemic, Juniper Winnecour and her mother, Meg, applied for the Chateau Orquevaux residency in France. Two years later, the pair of local artists are preparing for their travels abroad.
From CPP: The battle for wild and scenic status, part 2
Getting a river “wild and scenic” status is a balancing act between conservation and various group interests. Many oppose this designation, fearing government overreach. Some believe that lands within the national forest are already sufficiently protected, while others feel the designation may restrict landowners who rely on water access for farming or ranching.
Classically trained musicians carve out varied careers
Franklin Keel, Amanda Durst and Tori Parrish discuss their multifaceted professional lives.
The Actor’s Center of Asheville turns 10
Kevin Patrick Murphy reflects on the school’s first decade.
City of Asheville to hold Disparity Study public hearing on Sept. 19
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville’s Community and Economic Development Department announces its upcoming Disparity Study Public Hearing, an essential step in evaluating and improving the City’s Business Inclusion program. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of the City’s efforts in promoting the participation of minority and women business enterprises […]
CFWNC awards over $190K in area grants
Press release from Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved focus area grants totaling $190,365 in Early Childhood Development, Food & Farming, and Natural & Cultural Resources. Co-investors contributed $59,000, or 31%, of the total dollars awarded. “We are pleased to support these varied and creative projects from […]
UNC Asheville featured in The Princeton Review’s ‘Best 389 Colleges for 2024’
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has once again solidified its standing as a premier institution of higher education, earning prominent placements in The Princeton Review’s annual college rankings.Only a select 15 percent of America’s 2,600 four-year colleges are featured in the book, underscoring UNC Asheville’s distinctive attributes. The rankings are derived from The […]
Four of a Kind: Julie Armbruster shares insights on the local visual arts scene
The painter talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.
Mission patients endangered by emergency department transfer procedures, nurses say
Asheville Watchdog obtained four complaint letters that were sent to NCDHHS and conducted exclusive interviews with nurses who had expressed concerns that the transfer procedures, known as handoffs, lead to needless delays in care and sometimes endanger patients.
Asheville’s unique ties to ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’
The Asheville area is home to two authors who’ve written books on the film, 30 years apart.
N.C. legislature prioritizes private education, Buncombe schools impacted
Private schools likely will become more affordable for families of any income next school year at the expense of public schools. The N.C. General Assembly is set to pass what amounts to a veto-proof bill removing the income cap for the private school voucher program. Buncombe County’s two public school districts could be out a […]
Passive recreation community engagement event at Richmond Hill Park on Aug. 10
Press release from Buncombe County Parks and Recreation: Join the Buncombe County Open Space Bond team and Parks & Recreation department for an informational event at Richmond Hill Park on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 4-7 p.m. Anyone interested in attending can experience passive recreation opportunities firsthand and engage with the Open Space Bond team. Share […]
Letter: We don’t need a military survey of WNC
“What does he mean when he states the Department of Defense will be required to complete a survey of our Western North Carolina region as ‘potential locations for future defense assets and report to Congress on its findings?’”
Asheville Business Inclusion Office to host a vendor outreach event in Asheville
Press release from City of Asheville The Asheville Business Inclusion (ABI) office is excited to announce it will host a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) outreach event on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Maple Crest Apartments Community Room, located at 9 Lee […]
Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: If these mountains could tweet, what would they say?
In this month’s comedy feature, comedian Morgan Bost discusses social media, online arguments and summertime fun.
Zoning may hold key to affordable housing
Revising zoning might be the key to unlocking barriers to affordable housing in Asheville.
Four of a Kind: Aaron Ybarra shares insights on the local theater scene
The actor talks new projects and the city’s theater scene.