Press release from the Asheville Cotton Mill Studios: If you’ve made driven east into Asheville on 240 recently, you might have caught a glimpse of the city’s newest murals at The Asheville Cotton Mill Studios in the River Arts District. Building owners Jannette Montenegro and Rich Patino commissioned local artists Andy Herod (@cylonboy) and Ian […]
Press release from Asheville GreenWorks: Armed with studies that show an alarming decline of Asheville’s urban tree canopy, a coalition of climate activists, tree conservationists, smart growth advocates, and community residents interested in a greener future for Asheville, are launching a campaign targeting changes that would fundamentally alter the way the city manages its urban […]
Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway: On October 23, 2019, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Blue Ridge Parkway Law Enforcement Rangers responded to a fall injury in the parking area located at Milepost 352.4. Upon arrival rangers discovered William “Willie” Keith, age 80, of Durham, North Carolina, had lost his footing, fell back in the grass, and […]
Press release from PUSH Skateshop and Gallery: Foggy Notion: a group show curated by Maxx Feist. Reception is Friday, Nov. 15, from 7-10 p.m. The show will run through early January. This show will focus on comparing and contrasting the scale of our emotions. In a time where we are continually being bombarded with overwhelming […]
Email from Charlotte Street community member: We have lost two of the most beautiful Elm trees in Asheville. Starting Wednesday, Oct 30, the wood will be given away for free. Sizes will be 18 to 24 inches long. Fuddruckers parking lot. Location: 130 Charlotte St, Asheville 28801 Call 828-254-2161 for more information
Press release from Donna Ensley: Donna Ensley announced on October 24 at the Rotary Club of Asheville, her candidacy for the Buncombe County Commission representing District 3 in the 2020 election. Ensley, a Buncombe County resident for 32 years is the former Chief Development Officer at MANNA FoodBank. An experienced and proven leader and professional, Donna […]
Press release from Bee City USA Hendersonville: On Friday, Nov. 1, from 3:59-7 p.m., the Wine Cellar at Wine Sage and Gourmet, 416 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, will donate 10 percent of sales during the 359 Club (a social gathering open to the public with beer and wine sold by the glass) to help fund […]
Press release from Asheville FM: Ten years ago, Asheville FM went on the air and into your ears via the internet, producing diverse and eclectic programming for our local and global community. Today we produce and host over 70 programs, recorded and live, across two studios, as well as social justice projects that focus on […]
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Do you have questions about choosing affordable, quality health insurance? Pisgah Legal Services can help with free, unbiased, in-person assistance for the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Seventh Open Enrollment, taking place from Friday, Nov. 1, to Sunday, Dec. 15. Shannon Cornelius, Pisgah Legal’s Health Justice Program Director, says, “Although […]
Press release from the Polk County Democratic Party: On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Polk County Democratic Party will host a debate between David Wilson Brown and Gina Collias, the two Democratic candidates for the United States House of Representatives N.C. 10 seat currently held by Patrick McHenry. The debate is part of the county party’s […]
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: There is a new water quality hero in town, and they are helping protect our waterways with each and every mile they travel. For City of Four Seasons residents, the City of Hendersonville street sweeper is cleaning up debris on a street near you. “Street sweeping is a […]
Press release from Asheville Aerial Arts: On Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., join us for a fun-filled evening of acrobats, aerialists, juggling, a silent auction and more! Asheville Aerial Arts invites you for an evening of spooky fun at the Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top. All proceeds will benefit our founder, Christine Aiken, who has […]
Press release from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: State environmental officials today recognized Eaton, located in Arden, for its outstanding environmental performance. Michael S. Regan, Secretary of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, presented company officials with a plaque recognizing the facility as a 2019 Environmental Steward – one of only 31 facilities in […]
Press release from The Rev. Brent Norris: The United States is a nation whose people belong to many different faith traditions or to no particular faith tradition. Giving thanks is a common element to all faith traditions. Different traditions have particular ways of expressing thanks. This Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration provides an opportunity to experience the variety of ways […]
Press release from Disability Rights North Carolina: A report issued today by Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) on suicide and overdose rates in NC jails includes statistical information for years 2017-2018, and documents continuing lethal conditions in NC jails as previously outlined in DRNC’s 2013-2016 report. “As the data shows, suicide levels in NC jails […]
Press release from Pam Cook Communications: Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is looking for fashion designers to compete in the 6th Annual Color Me Goodwill fashion show, which will take place on Friday, March 20, at The Orange Peel. Each designer will receive $125 to shop for clothing and materials at local Goodwill stores […]
Press release from Artisans Of Madison County: The 2019 Artisans Of Madison County Holiday Market sponsored by The Forest Faire and Sister Of Mother Earth will be held, Sunday, November 10th from 12pm to 5pm at The Forest Faire in downtown Mars Hill, NC at 144 Mountain View Road across from the Mars Hill Library. More […]
Press release from Polk County Sheriff’s Office: On Saturday October 19, 2019 the Saluda Fire and Rescue Department, Polk County Rescue Squad, Polk County Emergency Management, and other mutual aid agencies responded to a report of a person having fallen at Big Bradley Falls. The fallen hiker was identified as Aaron Post of Charleston, SC […]
Press release from Robert Nicholas: It’s time for our bi-annual Community Yard Sale @ Asheville Outlets on Saturday, 11/2 from 8 am – 1 pm hosted by Splurge & Uncommon Market. Spaces are $25 (9’x18′). The event will be held in the parking lot to the right of Field & Stream. Asheville Community Yard Sale […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Candis Cox, a lecturer and LGBTQ advocate, will present a free public talk, “This is Me: Musings about Co-starring with Cate Blanchett, RuPaul’s Drag Race and Being a Black Transgender Woman in the South,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. This lecture is presented […]
Press release from Mission Health: As of October 2019, HCA Healthcare will be implementing an enterprise-wide minimum wage of $12.50/hr. At Mission Health, this will be an increase from our current division-wide minimum wage of $11.00/hr. At this time, only employees who are below the new range minimums will be adjusted. The Federal minimum wage is […]
