Press release from the Madison County Arts Council: The Madison County Arts Council is pleased to host the Kruger Brothers once again on Sunday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. in the Broyhill Chapel on the campus of Mars Hill University. Tickets are $30. For more information, contact www.madisoncountyarts.com or call (828) 649-1301. According to the […]
Press release from Music Video Asheville: We are thrilled to announce a call for submissions for the12th Annual Music Video Asheville Presented by Prestige Subaru (MVA), the annual showcase to celebrate the collaboration of Asheville musicians and filmmakers. Last year, 80+ local musicians and filmmakers submitted their Music Videos for consideration in this growing event. Twenty seven videos […]
Press release from Eblen Charities: If you happen to see a lot of bright and healthy smiles beaming from elementary school children in our community these past nineteen years, chances are one reason they are smiling is that they have a lot less cavities thanks to the Eblen Dental Sealant Partnership. Beginning this Friday, Jan. 11, hundreds […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is pleased to announce that Art Ecologie featuring Monique Luck, Flavia Lovatelli and Francisco Gonzalez has been selected as the inaugural Visiting Artist. Art Ecologie’s has proposed to transform the area with a multi-dimensional cube installation of metal/wood and bright imagery representing the past […]
Press release from the French Broad Vignerons: Come enjoy some wine and munchies with friends and network! Our annual meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Pleb Urban Winery, 289 Lyman Street, Asheville NC. The purpose of our annual meeting is to elect the organization’s officers […]
Press release from YMCA of Western North Carolina: The Board of Directors of the YMCA of Western North Carolina is pleased to announce the appointment of its new chair and four new members. Tracy Buchanan, President and CEO of CarePartners, replaces Charles Frederick of TD Bank as chair. Buchanan began her career as a physical […]
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. after smoking and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless, and tasteless. Radon is released harmlessly from the ground into outdoor air, […]
Public notice from Buncombe County: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NORTH CAROLINA BUNCOMBE COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County has called a special meeting in order to call a closed session of the Board to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of initial employment of prospective public […]
Press release from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles: The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles today temporarily closed an Asheville License Plate Agency in Buncombe County for possible violations of state law. The agency, located at 780 Hendersonville Road, was temporarily closed while an investigation is being conducted by the NCDMV’s License and Theft […]
Press release from Buncombe County: It’s a new year, and with it comes the chance to clear up outstanding matters that may be on a person’s criminal record. On Friday, Jan. 25, Buncombe County will offer an Amnesty Day. District Attorney Todd Williams says it’s a great opportunity to remove barriers that might be creating […]
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing person, Savannah Lynne West. West was last seen on Oct. 25, 2018, in the area of Mission Hospital. West is described as a white female, 22 years of age, 5’5″ and approximately 110 pounds. She has blonde hair […]
Press release from Folkmoot USA: Join Folkmoot for a Scottish Friendship Dinner and presentation on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Folkmoot Friendship Center, located in the Historic Hazelwood School at 112 Virginia Avenue in Waynesville. Enjoy a traditional Scottish meal of sauteed cabbage, parsley potatoes, highland chicken with […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be […]
Press release from Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina: Seven local fashion designers will compete in the 5th Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show, which takes place Friday, April 26, at The Orange Peel. The show includes returning favorites as well as designers competing in Color Me Goodwill for the first time. Each designer receives […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: The N.C. Department of Transportation and City of Asheville have decided to take additional time for the planning of adjacent intersection projects on U.S. 25/Merrimon Avenue. NCDOT engineers and City staff officials will initiate a general study to examine the corridor between Interstate 240 and the Beaverdam neighborhood. “Working […]
Press release from Asheville Grown Business Alliance: Downtown is the economic hub for Asheville and a five-county area. We’re booming. We’re growing. We’re attracting millions of tourists and are featured on dozens of top ten lists. How do we ensure we grow responsibly? How do we ensure businesses that have helped establish our downtown have a […]
Press release from Test Ninja: The ACT test preparation service Test Ninja will present a free workshop, “Navigating the ACT/SAT process,” for parents of high school juniors on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 2-3:30 p.m. The workshop is open to parents of students in Asheville, and Buncombe, Haywood and Henderson county public schools, and at private […]
Press release from YMCA of WNC: The state of North Carolina has recognized the YMCA of Western North Carolina for its efforts to improve food security for students over the summer. During the school year, many of these students rely on the nutritious meals served through the School Breakfast Program, School Lunch Program, and Afterschool Meals […]
Press release from Asheville GreenWorks: Asheville GreenWorks is accepting submissions of designs for its Trashion Show until January 25, 2019. GreenWorks will host the Environmental Awards and Trashion Show on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 5 pm.The event is hosted by the DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore at 114 Hendersonville Road in Asheville, NC 28803. This is […]
Press release from Mission Health: Bulldog Mack, 6’7” Forward for the Harlem Globetrotters came to visit the patients at Mission Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 8, through the Smile Patrol™ program. Smile Patrol™ visits more than 100 children’s hospitals annually, with Globetrotter stars sharing laughs, taking pictures, signing autographs, helping with activities, and displaying their amazing […]
Press release from Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce: Each time the annual WinterFest Polar Plunge rolls around, the wacky costumes are always a big highlight. The most elaborate or ridiculous just might get awarded the Golden Plunger. At the 2019 edition of Blowing Rock WinterFest, on Thursday, January 24 through Sunday, January 27, everyone is […]
