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Western NC News
This is not designed to provide comprehensive news about western North Carolina. I'll be posting information and news about places, people and organizations as I encounter them.
Looking for a website that offers free listings for businesses and organizations and which is organized by county? Visit UScounties.com's listings for North Carolina.
If you have a business in western North Carolina and would like to have it listed in my business directory, email me with your information and I'll add it when I get a chance.
Western North Carolina Nice Offers Coupons
Posted by johndilbeck on Monday, May 21 2007 at 2:52 AM
Category: western_nc
Advertise Free; Pay Only For Results - In association with Nice Offers, I am helping merchants in western North Carolina promote their services and products by syndicating their Nice Offers coupons on a variety of my websites, blogs, forums, and other sites.
Unlike other forms of advertising, we take all the risk. You can advertise free and incur expenses only when a paying customer redeems your coupon. You control the terms and restrictions of your offer, the expiration date, and how much you are willing to pay when your coupon brings a paying customer to your establishment.
Why gamble on your advertising?
My main coupon syndication blog is Syndicate Your Ad and this is where I syndicate all the Nice Offers coupons for the merchants I refer. I also blog about other coupons that are above average in value to shoppers.
In order to further specialize in coupons from merchants in western North Carolina, I recently created Murphy NC Coupons and Western North Carolina Coupons.
Each of these blogs can be searched for coupons of interest, or you can select from the Categories listing found in the right-most column of each site.
Multiple RSS newsfeeds are also available, and I will be syndicating them on more sites as I have time.
If you are a merchant or own a business in western North Carolina and would like to create Nice Offers coupons, please register your business for free.
Remember, you are not paying by the word, so tell us something about your business and the service or product you are offering. In fact, you will not have to pay anything until a paying customer redeems your coupon. How good a deal is that?
All I ask is that you create at least one coupon with an expiration date of at least six months so I'll have time to promote your offer.
After that, you can create as many coupons as you like, and I'll do my best to help you publicize them.
If you have any questions, please contact me at jd@johndilbeck.com with "Nice Offers coupons" in the subject line.
Women for Women Grants Application Deadline -- February 3, 2006 -- Western North Carolina
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, December 23 2005 at 3:42 AM
Category: western_nc
(Asheville, North Carolina) (Context Tag: Western North Carolina, Women for Women)
Almost one year ago, they began coming together, a group of women who wanted to create positive change for women and girls in western North Carolina.
They formed Women for Women and now have more than $185,000 to grant in the coming months to nonprofit organizations and public agencies that serve women in crisis. Grants from $30,000 to $100,000 are available, and the deadline to apply is Friday, February 3, 2006.
To date, 188 women have become members of Women for Women, a special initiative of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina that encourages women's philanthropy. Each member contributes $1,100 per year for three years, then together they learn about pressing needs facing women throughout the region and determine how to direct their funds.
During the first year of grantmaking, the membership decided to award grants to organizations that are helping economically disadvantaged women rebuild their lives and be more self-sufficient.
"We are looking for applicants that can supply safety net programs to prevent setbacks for women such as homelessness, joblessness, and hunger," said Carol Minton, chair of the grants committee. "We plan to fund groups that work cooperatively with others, address causes rather than symptoms, and make a lasting impact."
To be eligible for consideration, a nonprofit organization or public agency must meet specific guidelines and serve one or more of the 18 counties in the western North Carolina region.
To apply for a grant or become a member of Women for Women, visit Community Foundation of Western North Carolina or call 828-254-4960.
National Heritage Area Conference -- Western North Carolina
Posted by johndilbeck on Thursday, June 2 2005 at 10:47 PM
Category: western_nc
(Context Tag: western North Carolina) A group of regional representatives from the Far West Mountain Economic Partners attended the Balancing Nature and Commerce in the Gateway Communities of Western North Carolina leadership conference on May 3-6, 2005.
The conference was the next step in the strategic heritage development plan written last year by a committee of the Partners' Heritage Tourism team and regional representatives for the newly-designated Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, representing 25 counties covering 10,000 square miles, was established by the United States Congress on November 10, 2003 as the nation's 24th National Heritage Area.
Far West Mountain Economic Partners, a nonprofit regional economic development organization, has been a driving force to implement the initiative in Cherokee, Clay, Graham and Swain counties, in conjunction with the Qualla Boundary.
A National Heritage Area is a place designated by Congress where natural, cultural, historic, and recreational resources combine to form a nationally distinctive landscape arising from patterns of human activity shaped by geography and traditions.
Board members, team members, and staff attending the conference included Glenn and Ann Tatum representing Andrews Chamber of Commerce, David and Kirsten Goldhagen of Goldhagen Art Glass Studios, Debbie Jackson representing Clay County NC Chamber of Commerce, Connie Southard representing Swain County Chamber of Commerce, past board president Claudie Burchfield representing Graham County Economic Development, and Partners Interim Executive Director Gwen Caeli of Cherokee County. Partners' affiliates representing the Qualla Boundary were Robert Jumper and Alicia Wildcatt with the Marketing and Promotion office of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians.
The Heritage Area initiative is a primary goal of Far West Mountain Economic Partners' Heritage Tourism team to increase opportunities for artists, crafters, musicians, and businesses related to the tourism industry.
In addition to the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, other conference sponsors were The Conservation Fund, Advantage West, the Center for Regional Development at Western Carolina University, and the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
With the unique natural resources located in our mountains and national treasures such as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail, conference attendees focused on strategic planning for land conservation, building civic engagement, building long-term partnerships, cultural heritage development and management, and sustainable tourism.
Far West Mountain Economic Partners is located in Andrews, NC. For membership information, contact fwpartners@verizon.net or call 828-321-2929 or toll-free at 877-321-2929.
31st Annual North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival -- Cherokee, NC -- June 16-18, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Thursday, June 2 2005 at 8:20 AM
Category: western_nc
(Context Tag: Cherokee NC) The 31st Annual North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival will be held in Cherokee, North Carolina, from June 16-18, 2005, at the Happy Holiday Campground, located four miles east of Cherokee on US 19 North.
(Don't miss Earl Scruggs on Friday, June 17, 2005.)
Performers include:
Thursday, June 16th, 2005
- Blueridge -12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m.
- The Gary Waldrep Band - 12:50 p.m. and 5:50 p.m.
- The Country Gentlemen - 1:40 p.m. and 6:40 p.m.
- Lost and Found - 2:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Ronnie Reno & The Reno Tradition - 3:20 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
- Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys - 7:30 p.m. (one 90 minute performance)
Friday, June 17th, 2005
- The Suggins Brothers - 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m.
- Curtis Blackwell & The Dixie Bluegrass Boys - 12:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- The Bluegrass Brothers - 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- The Josh Crowe Band - 2:20 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
- Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys - 3:10 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
- The Legendary Earl Scruggs - 8:00 p.m. (one 90 minute performance)
Saturday, June 18th, 2005
- The Tennessee Heart Strings Band - 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m.
- Raymond Fairchild and the Maggie Valley Boys - 12:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- David Peterson & 1946 - 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-press - 2:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
- Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver - 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
- Mike Snider - 9:00 p.m. (one 90 minute performance)
See their website for more ticket prices, conditions, and more information.
Reserve your motel in Cherokee, NC.
New Forum for Western North Carolina
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, May 7 2005 at 11:03 AM
Category: western_nc
(Context Tag: western North Carolina) John Dilbeck, owner of Dilbeck Marketing, in his quest to help promote as many people, organizations, businesses, schools, teams, and other groups in Cherokee County, NC, has founded the Western North Carolina Forum and it is now open for your participation.
As long as what you are doing relates to living, learning, working, playing or visiting in western North Carolina (loosely defined as the mountain region of our beautiful state), you are welcome to come tell us about what you are doing or ask questions about your topics of interest.
All are welcome to participate and there is no charge. All you have to do is register. After confirming that you have entered a real email address to try to eliminate as many spammers as possible, you will be able to post to the forum. Anonymous posting is not allowed and anyone posting any abusive messages will be banned from the board.
Let's all play nice in the shiny new sandbox!
Please don't email or mail me things and ask me to post them for you. Do it yourself. If you know how to email it, you can learn how to post it in just minutes. The Western North Carolina Forum is a place for all of us to participate, not just me.
Volunteers Needed To Help Children -- Guardian ad Litem
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, May 7 2005 at 10:45 AM
Category: western_nc
(Context Tag: western North Carolina) Every day in the 30th Judicial District, a child is abused or neglected in one form or another.
For that child, the world is often a dark place, and the innocence of childhood is shattered.
Concerned citizens often ask what they can do to help the community and children in it, and what impact they can make.
The answer is that everyone can make a difference.
The Guardian ad Litem program is searching for special people who are willing to give their time and talents to help the life of a child.
With an ever-increasing number of children entering foster care due to abuse or neglect, there is a need for additional volunteers in the 30th Judicial District, which includes the counties of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain, and includes the Qualla Boundary. No special experience or education is necessary.
All that is needed is an interest in children, be a responsible adult ages 18 or older and pass a criminal background check.
A commitment of 15-29 hours per month is usually the time required.
Flexible group training programs will start in Murphy on Tuesday, May 10, 2005.
Call Mary May, district administrator at the Guardian ad Litem office in Murphy, at 828-837-8003 or 828-321-4056 for more information.
i7 Futures Forum -- Cullowhee, NC 28723 -- April 13, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Thursday, April 7 2005 at 3:41 AM
Category: western_nc
You are cordially invited to attend the i7 Futures Forum to be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at the Ramsey Center on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC.
There are many concurrent sessions.
Get more information and/or register online at www.wcu.edu/crd or call Nell Leatherwood at 828-227-3445.
Is Your Home In Need of Repair? Perhaps World Changers Can Help -- Western North Carolina
Posted by johndilbeck on Thursday, March 24 2005 at 1:07 PM
Category: western_nc
Is your home in need of repair and you cannot afford it?
World Changers is now looking for homes to work on this summer.
If your home is in need of repairs such as...
- Insulation and weatherization
- Roofing
- Upgrades to handicap accessibility
... you may qualify.
For more information, or to fill out an application, call your local Four Square Community Action Agency office:
- Hayesville -- 828-389-6757
- Murphy -- 828-837-7318
- Andrews -- 828-321-4475
- Robbinsville -- 828-479-3001
- Bryson City -- 828-488-2685
Context Tag: Murphy NC
See also: Listing of North Carolina Community Action Agencies, Four Square Community Action near Murphy, NC.
NC DOT Launches Rest Area Website -- North Carolina
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, March 20 2005 at 5:18 AM
Category: western_nc
The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently launched a new website highlighting the state's rest area system and providing an easy link to information about rest areas throughout North Carolina.
The website includes a map that shows all 62 of North Carolina's rest areas and links to each facility with photos, directions, and a list of the amenities available, allowing travelers to plan their rest breaks before they leave home.
Far West Visitor's Guide -- Western North Carolina
Posted by johndilbeck on Tuesday, March 8 2005 at 9:47 AM
Category: western_nc
The Far West Mountain Economic Partners Heritage Tourism group is putting together their first "Far West Visitor's Guide" for the Far Western Counties of North Carolina.
This guide will consist of:
* Accommodations
* Things to See and Do
* Historical Sites and Facts
* County information for Clay, Cherokee, Graham and Swain counties
* Information about the Cherokee Qualla Boundary (sometimes called the Cherokee Indian Reservation).
This guide will cover June 2005 through April 2006, and then a yearly publication will be produced.
The Far West group has recently published two Calendar of Events for this region that have been a great success with the visitors.
Visitors love a guide where they can get the regional information in one guide along with a map.
For more information on the Far West Visitor's Guide and/or the organization, contact Debbie Jackson, Heritage Team Leader, at 828-389-3704.
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