Day: November 19, 2013
For the record
If good things happen in threes, then this is a banner week for local music. A number of area artists are readying new albums for release, and the offerings range from roots and Americana to country and Motown-inspired harmonies. The release shows vary, too, from a listening room to a tastemaker hangout to a DVD … Read more
Giving back
Western North Carolina is home to a wide range of nonprofit organizations, each seeking to improve residents’ lives in a particular way. The services they offer are as diverse as the needs they’re attempting to address: Whether they’re fighting environmental threats, combating unemployment through workforce development, or enriching the area’s cultural life, nonprofits are a … Read more
Serious play
Forget follies and farces. Local college and university theaters are tackling tougher issues this season. From racism and homophobia to bullying and social pressures, Blue Ridge Community College, Warren Wilson College and UNC Asheville are all staging hard-hitting plays in hopes of sparking thoughtful dialogue. Blue Ridge Community College For Dan Turpin, a second-year student … Read more
Dog park backlash in north Asheville
What's going on in my neighborhood? Over the past year, the idea of a dog park in the north Asheville community has been openly and publicly discussed at meetings held at the North Asheville Animal Hospital. Every time these meetings were scheduled, a very large sign was posted outside the animal hospital announcing the date, … Read more
NEWSDESK
Firefighters battled a major blaze in Linville Gorge Wilderness Area in Pisgah National Forest. On Nov. 16, the fire spanned 2,700 acres surrounding Table Rock, a popular site for hiking, climbing and camping. Structures in an Outward Bound camp were threatened by the fire, but no homes were at risk. Federal firefighters from four states … Read more
Positive impacts
What is the mission of your organization? What is your organization's newest initiative? Why did you choose to take on this initiative? How will it positively impact Western North Carolina? Women's Wellbeing and Development Foundation wwd-f.org Mission: Empower women and children to achieve personal growth and comprehensive development of their communities. WWD-F supports local and … Read more
