Press release from Asheville Outlets: Smart Stop, iHeart Radio-Asheville and Paramount KIA will team up with Asheville Outlets to welcome Santa and host the official Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 5:00 p.m. The Enka Fire Department will lead Santa’s parade around the center rolling to holiday tunes by the Enka High School Band […]
Press release from Asheville Community Yoga: Local artists, crafters, bakers and other creative minds will come together on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for Asheville Community Yoga’s 3rd annual Holiday Art Market. The market has been a hugely successful fundraiser for the nonprofit community center over the past two years, helping […]
Press release from Western Carolina Rescue Ministries: Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) will be hosting its Second Annual Week of Thankfulness for those in need starting Monday, Nov. 19 and running through Friday, Nov. 23. The event will take place each evening from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (225 Patton […]
Press release from North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: Whether you’re choosing the perfect Christmas tree, learning in a workshop with friends, or picking out a great gift for grandma, N.C. farms are open this holiday season with a variety of agritourism experiences for everyone to enjoy. “North Carolina is home to more […]
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: Please join us for our next event in the Building our City Speaker Series event with renowned planner and urbanist, Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver who has lead the New York City Parks Department since 2014. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 13 from 6-7pm at The Capital Club […]
Press release from Indivisible Asheville/WNC: Emergency Protest in Defense of Mueller Investigation Nov. 8 at 5:00 pm at Vance Monument in Asheville North Carolina Leaders Call on Congress to Respond Quickly and Forcefully Emergency protests are planned across the country on Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. in response to President Trump’s decision Wednesday to appoint Matt […]
Press release from Western North Carolina AIDS Project: From Monday, November 26th through Saturday, December 1st, 2018, WNCAP will present portions of the famous AIDS Memorial Quilt at the Masonic Temple in downtown Asheville (80 Broadway Street, Asheville, NC, 28801). The exhibit is free and open to the public from 10am-7pm (10am-4:30pm on Monday, November 26th). […]
Press release from Tricia Rother: Emmy nominated chanteuse and finalist on America’s Got Talent, local celebrity Kat Williams is taking on her next challenge. After being diagnosed with Stage 5 kidney failure 4 years ago, a miracle is now taking place. A member of our community has come forward knowing her plight and donated a kidney. […]
Press release from United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s Leadership Group Women United is rallying community support to give the gift of literacy to local middle school students during their Sixth Annual Holiday Book Drive running November 1- December 31. In 2017, 2,200 books were donated from individuals […]
Press release from the N.C. Department of Commerce: Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in September. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.2 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.4 percent. All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate decreases. Among the metro […]
Press release from Hatch AVL Foundation: Shattering all records for WNC entrepreneurial weekends, the Hatch AVL Foundation drew over 500 people for their 2nd annual Hatch This, successfully hosting 8 entrepreneurial teams pitching to compete for the coveted $20,000 Prize Package. A game-changing mash-up of an accelerator, a hackathon, and a weekend-long party for the Asheville […]
Press release from Community Roots: A group of concerned citizens will be publicly fasting and praying for 10 days prior to Thanksgiving to focus attention on the issue of climate change. The fast and prayer will run from 7.30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 12 to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, the day before Thanksgiving. […]
Press release from Mars Hill University: Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper will visit Mars Hill University on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Her presentation, “Issues in Policing,” will be held at 9:30 a.m. in Belk Auditorium. She will discuss her education and career path, her ideas about the various models of policing, priorities for the Asheville […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department: At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, the Asheville Police Department, in coordination with Asheville City Schools, placed Asheville Middle School on a lock due to a threat of violence. After further investigation, APD has identified a juvenile suspect and charges are forthcoming.
Press release from the City of Asheville: A message from Interim City Manager Cathy Ball: The purpose of this communication is to share news that Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper has given notice of her resignation, with an effective date of Jan. 2, 2019, to pursue consulting opportunities. Chief Hooper previously gave notice of her […]
Press release from ALDI: ALDI will open a new Asheville location, offering a smarter, faster and easier grocery shopping experience. The new store will be located at 480 Swannanoa River Road and will replace the current store located at 470 Swannanoa River Road, which will close its doors on Thursday, Nov. 15. To celebrate the […]
Press release from the Charles George VA Medical Center: The Charles George VA Medical Center will honor veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, with a ceremony at the Charles George VA Medical Center. Beginning at 11 a.m., the ceremony will feature keynote speaker Dr. Dennis King, A-B Tech President and Army Veteran. Other highlights of […]
Media alert from the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association: At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, Larry Smith of Mountain Top Fraser Fir in Newland will harvest the White House Christmas Tree that will be displayed in the Blue Room. Immediately following the cutting, the tree will be transported through Newland to the Avery County […]
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: The path to improvements on Sweeten Creek Road continues at a public meeting from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Arden Presbyterian Church, 2215 Hendersonville Road. The N.C. Department of Transportation, in close partnership with the City of Asheville, invites the public to view and comment […]
Press release from Porter & Prince: Within central Historic Biltmore Village, a few blocks from Asheville’s Vanderbilt Estate known as Biltmore, resides Porter & Prince — Asheville’s premier destination for French antiques, luxury linens, dreamy sleepwear, fine gifts and unique home decor. Established in 1996, the store has been a favorite among locals, tourists and design trade members since […]
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville: In November, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies program will be hosting two free film screenings focused on environmental issues. Doors will open at 6pm and screenings will start at 6:30pm both nights. Group discussions will follow both showings. Refreshments will be served and RSVPs are required. Both […]
