Press release: Asheville, NC: On Friday, March 4th, stand-up comedian Sean Donnelly comes to The Millroom in Asheville to perform shows at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. Fresh off the release of his new comedy album, Manual Labor Face and The Half Hour on Comedy Central, Sean Donnelly is breaking out as a top national headliner. He […]
Press release from Buncombe County Schools (BCS): (ASHEVILLE)- BCS today announces bold moves in an effort to attract and retain drivers for its 250 bus fleet. Beginning February 22, all steps of the bus driver pay scale were increased so that new and current drivers will earn more money. Permanent bus drivers will now earn […]
Press release from Arby’s: ASHEVILLE, NC – In celebration of Arby’s grand opening, guests are invited to a special celebratory event on February 29, 2016 at 268 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville, NC. The new restaurant, the 4th in Asheville, is 2,160 square feet and will employ 20-25 employees and 4-6 managers from the local area. […]
Press release from Four Seasons Compassion for Life: FLAT ROCK, N.C. – Four Seasons Compassion for Life is National Partner for Hospice Innovation. The western North Carolina non-profit health care leader partners to positively impact patient and family care experiences during advancing serious illness, setting benchmarks for excellence, quality, and value Four Seasons Compassion for Life […]
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: (Asheville, NC) – Athletic stars from Buncombe County Special Olympics were treated to a deluxe photoshoot opportunity on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2016. The photoshoot, a collaborative event organized by Cat Ford-Coates of Studio 828 Photography and Wendy Ballance of Blush Asheville, sought to empower the participating athletes by capturing […]
Get your rain jackets and snow boots ready Asheville — there is some potentially hazardous (and varied) weather on the way later today. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch and wind advisory for much of the Western North Carolina region. The flash flood watch is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening, and […]
Press release: Magician David London presents a two day celebration of wonder, magic, play and creativity to Asheville, NC on March 11 & 12, 2016. David combines magic with storytelling, comedy, puppetry, surrealism, philosophy, and that which cannot be defined, to create original shows of magic unlike anything you have experienced before. David London’s Weekend of Magic at the Altamont […]
Press release from the Haywood County Extension Center: Save the date, Saturday, June 18, for the Haywood County Garden Tour presented by NC Cooperative Extension Foundation, Haywood County Extension Center and Haywood County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. The theme this year is “Pollinate, Propagate, Cultivate.” Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, May 7, at the […]
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University Chemistry and Physics Department head David Evanoff and forensic research scientist Brittania Bintz are hoping a $346,740 grant from the National Institute of Justice will help produce a faster and less expensive method of confirming the presence of human bodily fluids on samples, which […]
Press release from One Center Yoga: One Center Yoga will host a 6 week series entitled “Iyengar Slow and Mindful Yoga” which offers the beginner or novice the foundation needed to begin your Iyengar yoga practice. Cindy Dollar will teach this 6-week series beginning Tuesday March 1, 2016 and running through April 5, 2016. The […]
Press release from The N.C. Center for Nonprofits: The N.C. Center for Nonprofits will hold a Nonprofit Town Hall on Monday, February 22, 2:00-4:00 p.m., at the Goodwill Center, 1616 Patton Avenue, in Asheville. All charitable nonprofit organizations in western North Carolina are invited to attend this free event. The Nonprofit Town Hall will offer a preview of […]
Press release from Biltmore Property Group: Biltmore Property Group, located in Historic Biltmore Village, is pleased to announce that Sotheby’s Premier International Realty and Soma, have signed leases to become part of the 10 Brook complex located in Historic Biltmore Village. Both of these tenants are planning for an early Spring opening. Soma, an intimate […]
Press release from the City of Hendersonville Police Department: The Hendersonville Police Department has received numerous calls over the past few days of people calling about sick raccoons in their yard. According to Wildlife Biologist Justin McVey, it has been confirmed that distemper has moved into Henderson County from Buncombe County. The sick animals will […]
Press release from The Charles George VA Medical Center: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Charles George VA Medical Center (VAMC) recently earned a 5-Star Quality rating for the fourth consecutive quarter. The rating—which is the highest possible rating according to VA’s Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning Value (SAIL) model—puts the facility in the top 4 percent […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has been ranked by the Peace Corps as one of the top-producing colleges for alumni now serving as volunteers in the organization. The university is No. 11 among small schools in the nation. “UNC Asheville students and alumni strive to apply their undergraduate liberal arts education in meaningful […]
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 Kiddie Academy of Asheville: WHAT: Kiddie Academy, a leader in early educational child care, will host its inaugural DanceParty! event on Saturday, Feb. 27 starting at 11 a.m. Kiddie Academy of Asheville invites local children and their families to join this free party and dance the winter away in celebration of Kiddie […]
Press release from Living Web Farms: Little hints of spring are finding their way lately. Have you noticed? More diversity in the birdsong? Buds beginning to color, even as they remain tight and safe? It may be the coldest month of the year, but if you watch closely, you’ll see that the sun’s light is changing, […]
Press release form U-Haul Company of North Carolina: CANTON, N.C. (Feb. 17, 2016) — U-Haul Company of North Carolina is pleased to announce that Haywood Secure Storage of Canton has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Canton community. Haywood Secure Storage of Canton at 7066 Old Clyde Road will offer U-Haul trucks, […]
Press release from the City of Asheville Parks and Recreations Department: Asheville, NC – The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department announced today that a portion of Pack Square Park will close for sod replacement beginning February 19. The Roger McGuire Green portion of the park will be closed for approximately sixty days to allow […]
Press release from the Federal Emergency Management System: ATLANTA—The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency managers and state broadcasters’ associations, will conduct a test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) in twenty-two states, two territories, and the District of Columbia on Wednesday, February 24, at […]
