Can you hammer a nail with a banana? The N.C. Science Festival has the answer. Health Adventure in Biltmore Square Mall, 800 Brevard Road, Suite 620, will host a presentation on extreme cold on Wednesday, April 25 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. Info: http://avl.mx/e7. Enjoy a local meal for a good cause at … Read more
While Drew Reisinger’s accomplishments as register of deeds are impressive, they are not the least bit surprising. I had the privilege of working with Drew before he was elected to public office and was always struck by his energy, his creativity in addressing a challenge, and his ability to lead and inspire others while still … Read more
Do you love North Carolina, its unique mountain forests, stellar beaches and productive farms? If so, actively support legislation to stop global warming, because our natural heritage is at risk. Local damage is already occurring from increasing temperatures, changing rain patterns and rising seas. Western North Carolina's mountains feature unique and beautiful plant communities evolved … Read more
Due to federal budget cuts and a consistent demand for its services, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project will have a full plate this year, according to its executive director, Jeff Bachar. And Bachar wants to see community members with full plates of their own during this year's Dining Out for Life fundraiser on Thursday, … Read more
The 23rd annual Asheville Herb Festival will take place at the W.N.C. Farmers Market Friday-Sunday, May 4-6, bringing together the largest annual gathering of herb enthusiasts in the Southeast. The long-running festival attracts more than 25,000 herb lovers and more than sixty professional growers and retailers to Asheville each spring. May is the ideal time … Read more
The budget, the water system, neighborhoods, food security, legislative goals, electronic gaming, and skateboards. Yes, all those topics (and more!) are on the agenda for tonight’s Asheville City Council meeting. There’s also two protests beforehand.
