Mars Hill University plans its first full-day observance for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday

From Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University plans its first full-day observance for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday For the first time in its history, Mars Hill University will cancel classes on Monday, January 19 to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Led by the MHU Office of Diversity and Multicultural […]

Science exhibit brings human bodies and organs to Johnson City

From a press release: “Our Body: The Universe Within” brings human bodies and organs to Johnson City Johnson City, Tenn. — World-renowned exhibition, “Our Body: The Universe Within” is coming to Johnson City’s Hands On! Museum beginning Feb. 7. This limited-time, artful presentation consisting of actual human bodies and organs is appropriate for all ages. […]

Asheville-based hotel keycard manufacturer aquires portion of Las Vegas company

From a press release: CPI Card Group sells non-secure card operations in Las Vegas, Nevada to Plasticard-Locktech International Littleton, Colo. – CPI Card Group, a global leader in financial and EMV chip card production and related services, announced today that the company has sold its non-secure card operations in Las Vegas, Nevada to [Asheville-based company] […]

Southern Living names Highland brew among South’s Best Winter Beers

Highland Brewing Co. describes their Oatmeal Porter as “robust … black in color, very malty with hints of chocolate-roasted flavor and a well balanced hop character.” This brew, nominated by beer blogger Nick McCormac, was highlighted in a roundup of “The South’s Best Winter Beers” by Southern Living’s Hannah Hayes on Saturday, Jan. 10. McCormac’s […]

Home-Grown Revolution hosts author and permaculturist Peter Bane, Feb. 8

From a press release: Home-Grown Revolution hosts author and permaculturist Peter Bane, Feb. 8 How can we create the vibrant and resilient communities that we dream of? In the face of climate change and economic crisis, re-imagining suburban and urban homes offers us a realistic and promising answer. Imagine 50 million lawns transformed into gardens. […]

2015 Great Places in NC initiative invites residents to nominate favorite main streets and parks

From a press release: 2015 Great Places in NC initiative invites residents to nominate favorite main streets and parks Do you love strolling down your Main Street? Shopping, people-watching, eating, or hanging out with friends and family on a beautiful afternoon? Have you ever wanted to say “thank you” to your favorite greenway or show […]

Eblen Charities dental sealant partnership begins sixteenth year of service

From a press release: Eblen Charities dental sealant partnership begins sixteenth year of service Children in the Buncombe County and Asheville City School Systems will have a reason to smile beginning Friday, Jan. 9, as the Eblen Charities Dental Sealant Partnership begins its sixteenth year of service to students in our community. This Friday, Asheville-Buncombe […]

Smart bets: AL Coffee & Da Grind

Asheville’s AL Coffee & Da Grind, a self-described high-energy, up-tempo blues quartet, will travel to Memphis, Tenn., in late January, joining more than 200 musical groups in competition at the International Blues Challenge. The soul- and dance-inspired band has scheduled a series of hometown fundraising gigs to cover the musicians’ trip to this “blues heaven” […]

Smart bets: Taylor Martin

“There are gonna be a lot of smiles onstage and for good reason,” says Asheville guitarist Taylor Martin of his upcoming show at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall. Local music luminaries Lyndsay Pruitt (fiddle), Drew Matulich (mandolin) and Rick Cooper (upright bass) comprise Martin’s band, and drummer Josh Mulligan will also join the musical combo […]

ScaleUp WNC program invites entrepreneurs to apply for funding until Jan. 15

From a press release: Looking to scale up your small business? Deadline is Jan. 15 to apply for new ScaleUp WNC program to help entrepreneurs take their ventures to new heights Successfully starting up a new business is one thing; scaling up that business is quite another. Now a new initiative designed specifically for growth-oriented […]

Richard Russell speaks on the rise and fall of Sulphur Springs

From a press release: Richard Russell speaks on the rise and fall of Sulphur Springs Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County hosts program about Malvern Hill’s most famous resort and the man behind it The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County (PSABC) presents a special program by Richard Russell about the development and […]