The spaghetti dinner will occur at 6 p.m. March 2 at New Life Church, 4098 Howard Gap Road in Hendersonville. Press release from Relentless Wrestling: Relentless Wrestling is the only All-Women’s Wrestling team in North Carolina. Our mission is to provide an empowering environment where our ladies can develop self-confidence and body positivity. Our ladies […]
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Mission Health implements flu restriction policy for visitors
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE – Feb 15, 2019 – There has been an increase in reported influenza-like illnesses throughout North Carolina. According to the North Carolina Public Health Division, the influenza-like illness activity in the state has reached more than 6 percent, and local transmission has increased. As a result, we are implementing […]
Dogwood Health Trust hires recruiter for CEO search
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (Feb. 15, 2019) – Dogwood Health Trust, a private, non-operating foundation whose purpose is to dramatically improve the health and well-being of all residents of Western North Carolina, has hired Witt/Kieffer, one of the world’s foremost recruitment firms in the healthcare and not-for-profit sectors, to assist […]
‘David Holt’s State of Music’ receives $25,000 grant
Press release from the Will & Deni McIntyre Foundation: The Will & Deni McIntyre Foundation has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the North Carolina Arts Council’s “Come Hear NC” campaign to help fund the fourth season of David Holt’s State of Music, an Emmy-nominated public TV series which premiered on North Carolina Public Television […]
Triumph for Trayvon and adé PROJECT launch party, Feb. 26
Press release from adé PROJECT: THE EVENT + PURPOSE : “If we do what we are called to do, curate events and conversations that lead to actions that lead to decisions about how we should and would live, we will win.” – Patrisse Khan-Cullors, Co-Founder, Black Lives Matter In honor of both Black History Month […]
Juniper Bends Reading Series, Feb. 22 at Downtown Books & News
Press release from Juniper Bends: Join us on Friday, February 22nd for Juniper’s relaunch/winter reading! This free event will feature three incredible readers and two guest curators. Featuring: Brandon Amico Alli Marshall Brit Washburn We will be celebrating Brandon’s Amico’s debut poetry collection, and he will be on hand to read from the collection and […]
Slow Money NC hosts sustainable farming gathering, Feb. 23 at Wedge Foundation
Press release from Slow Money NC: On Saturday, February 23, 2019 Slow Money NC will host a lively gathering of local farmers, food entrepreneurs and people who care about sustainable farming and food. Come meet up with folks who care about where our food comes from, join in the fun and learn how you can […]
Franny’s Farm launches “Toke with a Goat” yoga/CBD activity
Press release from Franny’s Farm: Anyone who spends time with animals knows that it just plain feels good! But scientists have proven that this isn’t just in our heads. Animals have a measurable effect on our physiology. Interacting with animals can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels; it can reduce anxiety and depression; improve sleeping […]
WNC Make-A-Wish recipient heading to Disney World
Press release from Mission Health: Asheville Cardiology Associates dedicated their annual service project to hosting a “send-off” party for 3 year-old Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina recipient, Bexley Estridge, one of Dr. James McGovern’s patients with complex congenital heart disease. Bexley and her family received a trip to Disney World through Make-A-Wish and celebrations started early with […]
Blue Ridge Humane Society announces adopted pets photo contest
Press release from Blue Ridge Humane Society: Blue Ridge Humane Society is celebrating the love of a rescue pet during February and seeking photo entries of adopted pets for the annual “You Can’t Buy Love but You Can Adopt It” photo contest. Adopters are invited to share photos of their rescue pet and what a second […]
City of Hendersonville to host streambank repair workshop, March 13
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville will be hosting a Streambank Repair Workshop facilitated by the NC Cooperative Extension on March 13, 2019. This workshop will teach participants how to protect streambanks and improve the environment by stabilizing streams on their property. “This workshop is an excellent opportunity for homeowners […]
City of Asheville to kick off community visioning process for Thomas Wolfe Cabin
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville’s famous native son Thomas Wolfe had a cabin, a place of retreat near what is now Azalea Park in east Asheville. Built in 1926, it was the last place Wolfe called home in his hometown. He spent the summer of 1937 at the cabin. Wolfe’s summer at the […]
UNC Asheville to celebrate homecoming, Feb. 22-23 with a series of events
Press release from UNC Asheville: With the theme “Embrace Your Inner Superhero,” UNC Asheville alumni, students and families will celebrate Homecoming 2019 with the annual Homecoming Parade, a Bulldog basketball doubleheader, the Alumni Awards Banquet, and much more. David Ramseur, author of Melting the Ice Curtain: The Extraordinary Story of Citizen Diplomacy on the Russia-Alaska Frontier, and […]
Archetype Brewing to open taproom in former Habitat Brewing space
Press release from Archetype Brewing Co.: Archetype will be moving into the space recently vacated by Habitat Tavern & Commons, next door to Asheville staple Moog Music, and block down the hill from the Merrimon Avenue Whole Foods. The second location will provide a space close to downtown focused on an intimate, comfortable beer-drinking experience, reminiscent of […]
Local poet Brandon Amico awarded a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship
Press release: Today, the National Endowment for the Arts announced that Brandon Amico is one of 35 poets who will receive an FY 2019 Creative Writing Fellowship of $25,000. Through its Creative Writing Fellowships, the Arts Endowment gives writers the time and space needed to create. Fellows are selected through a highly-competitive, anonymous process and […]
AdventHealth’s community events, Feb. 17-23
Press release from AdventHealth: Please join AdventHealth in supporting these important community events: FREE Seminar: Living Heart Healthy Wednesday, February 20, noon- 1 p.m. Duke Room AdventHealth Hendersonville Main Campus 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville Join us for a FREE seminar event to hear from AdventHealth Cardiologist, Don Wilkinson, PA-C. Dr. Wilkinson will discuss heart disease […]
A Celebration of Life for Karen Shuart
Press release from City of Asheville Fire Department: Assistant Fire Marshal Karen Shuart died January 31, 2019 after her battle with cancer. Karen was a career firefighter with the City of Asheville Fire Department for 25 years. She is survived by her mother Adele, brother Mark and fur babies Niko, Harley, Tink and Izzy. A […]
**UPDATE** Haywood County Sheriff’s Office requests public assistance in locating missing woman and child
***UPDATE: The missing woman and child have been located and are safe.*** Press release from Haywood County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives with the Haywood County Sheriff’s office are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a woman and her 5-year-old son. Stephanie Michelle Becker, 35, of Waynesville and her son Gabriel were reported missing Wednesday morning (02/13/2019) by […]
Haywood Community College seeks nominations for Outstanding Alumni of the Year award
Press release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College presents the annual Outstanding Alumni of the Year Award to an HCC alumnus who has attained distinction and success in his or her career field or through community service. The college is now seeking nominations for this award. Nominations are due by Wednesday, March 27. To be considered […]
Local immigrant rights group flags alleged ICE raids in Hendersonville
Press release from Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Accion: Local verifiers have recorded men with ICE jackets, impersonating local worker vans in Hendersonville today, Wednesday, February 13th, with at least one confirmed detention as at least four vehicles were positioned on Ashe Street. At this point, the community is not sure if this is a […]
National Salute to Veteran Patients Week continues
Press release from Charles George VA Medical Center: The Charles George VA Medical Center will mark National Salute to Veteran Patients Week (Feb. 10-16) by encouraging communities seek out opportunities to volunteer at their local VA facilities. Every year during the week of Valentine’s Day, VA hospitals across the country observe “National Salute to Veteran […]