Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
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for "Shapiro, Leah"
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24115
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Reading, Riding, Retrofit: NC Green Schools is a webpage that serves as an online roadmap for North Carolina schools that engage educators on the whole spectrum of what it means for a school to be more environmentally sustainable.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 10, October 2012,
p116-117, il
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24117
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Carolina Horse and Carriage in Hendersonville opened in 2009 and offers carriage rides to locals and tourist alike. The author discusses her experience on a carriage ride and discusses the history of horse-drawn carriages in the area.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 12, December 2012,
p80-81, il
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24773
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The Nu Wray Inn in Burnsville originally opened in 1833. Over the years, the structure has been renovated, had name changes, and gotten new owners, but its charm still attracts visitors. The full service hotel has had notableguests such as Elvis Presley, Mark Twain, and Jimmy Carter.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 1, January 2016,
p60-62, il
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26924
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The nonprofit organization, Full Circle Farm Sanctuary in Burnsville, was founded in August 2010 to counter animal cruelty and raise awareness. The sanctuary saves and finds homes for all kinds of animals who have been mistreated. Animals in the sanctuary include pigs, chickens, dogs, cats, goats, llama, geese, and emus, among others.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 11, November 2015,
p118 -120, il, por
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26925
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Asheville-Buncombe Tech Community College in Asheville offers a Sustainability Technologies program for students and now has more resources to train students for jobs in alternative energy, construction, and manufacturing industries.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 12, December 2015,
p88-89, il, por
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26929
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The Mary Benson House (MBH) in Asheville is a nonprofit residential substance abuse treatment center for women who are pregnant or have young children. The MBH was created in 1995 as a response to a need in the community, and has since been a success.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 5, May 2015,
p104-105, por
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28531
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Michelle Van Sandt’s life living in a tiny house in Marshall, NC is described. Van Sandt wanted to own a home that fit her lifestyle. Van Sandt is concerned with the impact she has on the environment and designed her house to fit her specific needs. She is moving her tiny home onto a 4.5 acre tract of land with her house and will goats, chickens, bees, gardens, and will grow her own medicine.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 2, February 2016,
p40-41
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28533
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The American Chestnut Foundation is working to restore the chestnut tree to America. The conditions for the tree’s disappearance are detailed along with the foundation's breeding program. The foundation is breeding hybrid chestnut trees and has had some success. Their work and their mission are described.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 2, February 2016,
p86-87
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28534
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The Asheville Tool Library lends tools to members who are unable to purchase the tools on their own or are unable to maintain their storage. The group is concerned about sustainability and making resources available to those who cannot afford them on their own. The library has common tools, semi-professional tools, and camping gear and is looking to host community workshops and classes soon.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 3, March 2016,
p74-75
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36453
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The newly created office aimed to assure its sustained place by playing a role in sustaining the environment. Two years later, post-implementation of its Sustainability Management Plan, the department had lived up to its promise of sustainability. The city, partnering with local environmental groups, had reduced its carbon footprint by nearly thirty percent, through eco-friendly practices related to fuel, electricity, water system improvement, and recycling.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 1, January 2016,
p104-105
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36456
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Joining sustainability efforts is the nonprofit American Chestnut Foundation. Factors assuring their sustainability success included partnerships with universities possessing cutting edge technological tools, a successful breeding program at Meadowview Research Farms, and advocacy of volunteers and members known familiarly as “chestnutters.”
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 2, February 2016,
p87
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36457
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This nonprofit organization, established nearly a decade earlier, sustained success due to its celebration, education, and advocacy of life on two wheels for both urban and commuter cyclists. Events included coordinating community rides such as the Bike of the Irish. Lobbying for transportation policy changes yielded the Hominy Creek Greenway and the non-profit’s collaboration with the city council in the creation of Asheville’s Comprehensive Bicycle Plan.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 3, March 2016,
p42-44
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36473
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A perhaps lesser known architectural endeavor of Asheville’s Douglas Ellison is a home he blueprinted based on his vision of an Irish monastery. A source of inspiration for the home’s architectural design was The Book of Kells, which its original owner, Rose Brown, also drew from for the house’s interior. She decorated the walls with frescoes containing religious themes such as the four apostles. Proof of Brown’s frescoes and The Book of Kells’ enduring inspiration is the present owner, Rebecca Crosson. In addition to renovating the frescoes, Crosson is producing paintings inspired by the book believed written in the eighth century.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 4, April 2016,
p88-89
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36571
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A substance abuse counselor had a dream about creating a house offering a place for recovering from substance abuse. The dream made a reality in 1995 serves recovering women who are either pregnant or caring for a child under the age of five. Also offering a place to successfully transition into society, it fulfills this mission through teaching skills in recovery, parenting, and independent living. Helping also with their transition are individual and group counseling, self-care groups, case management, and crisis intervention.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 5, May 2015,
p104-105
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36572
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A nonprofit started by Ali Casparian in 2012 sought to do more than offer provisions for those experiencing food insecurity; she sought to help individuals have a healthier, sustainable way of life. Through the support of organizations such as MANNA Foodbank, Swannanoa Community Garden, and New Sprout Organic Farms, the dream has become a reality that has gone beyond her vision. The reality turned into three weekly market locations, a daycare center, senior housing center, provided for senior citizens and low-income families in Buncombe County.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 6, June 2015,
p88-89
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