Press release from Warren Wilson College: Asheville, NC – August 28, 2018 – As part of the new student orientation for Warren Wilson College last week, over 330 volunteers from the college served at 18 Buncombe County nonprofit organizations. Service Day introduces new students to their ongoing Community Engagement Commitment, a requirement for graduation that […]
Press release from The Community Foundation: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved eight focus area grants totaling $307,120 to support regional projects in Early Childhood Development, Food and Farming and Natural and Cultural Resources. The Foundation’s focus areas were identified to benefit the region and enable the Foundation to work strategically in […]
Press release from Henderson County Education Foundation: The Henderson County Education Foundation is now seeking nominations for the 2019 Education Hall of Fame. Nominations of candidates for inclusion in the 2019 Education Hall of Fame class and required supporting materials must be submitted to the Foundation by November 30, 2018. Since 2003, the Henderson County Education […]
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: The Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville will be hosting a Graduate Open House on Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 at 5:30 pm. You are invited to attend! Admissions staff and faculty will be on hand to answer questions you may have about your program of interest. This event is designed […]
Press release from WNC Agricultural Center: The 2018 N.C. Mountain State Fair will offer several promotional days to help fairgoers save big on gate and ride tickets during the fair’s 25th annual run Sept. 7-16 at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher. “Whether you’re a kid, adult or senior, there are money saving opportunities for […]
Press release from the State Board of Elections: RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Supreme Court on Wednesday paused the preparation of ballots for the November 6 general election as a result of legal challenges to proposed constitutional amendments. State law requires that absentee-by-mail ballots be available 60 days before an election – in this case, […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: In response to feedback from downtown stakeholders about the need for increased resources to maintain a welcoming, safe downtown experience, the City of Asheville will launch a Community EMT Pilot Program. The vision is for this six-week pilot program to integrate the roles of public safety official and […]
Press release from the Southern Highland Craft Guild: The 38th Annual Heritage Weekend will be held on September 15 and 16 at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center. This free celebration of mountain heritage held by the Southern Highland Craft Guild features traditional crafts accompanied by music and dancing. A highlight of the weekend […]
Press release from SmartAsset: In a new study, SmartAsset analyzed data on 17 major cities to uncover the places where investors are taking advantage of the Airbnb market, and Asheville ranks in the number one spot, tying with Nashville. Asheville has become a very popular tourist spot, with 400,000 more passengers flying in and out […]
Press release from Irene Wortham Center: For many of us, the holiday season means cherished memories with family and friends, gift-giving, and festive food. However, for families who are economically challenged, the holidays can be especially tough. Many of our parents and guardians are faced with unemployment, uncertain living situations, and mounting medical bills. Working […]
Press release from the Campaign for Southern Equality: The Campaign for Southern Equality has launched a Southern LGBTQ Health Survey in order to better understand the health care needs of LGBTQ Southerners. The survey data will be made publicly available and will serve as a valuable resource for the LGBTQ community, researchers, and public health […]
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: Friends of the Smokies will offer a guided hike to Albright Grove Loop on Tuesday, September 11. Haywood County resident Steve Winchester will lead the group 6.5 miles for a moderate hike in the Cosby area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Named for Horace Albirght, second Director of […]
Press release from Buncombe County: In response to Buncombe County’s growing needs, we are excited to announce the ribbon cutting of our Transfer Station expansion on Friday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m. The new 18,000-square-foot facility takes advantage of existing, old landfill property the County already owns adjacent to the current Transfer Station. There are […]
Press release from Summit Marketing Group: Blue Ridge Honor Flight will be hosting its second annual Swing Dance at the Hendersonville Elk’s Lodge on September 15, 2018. Complimentary swing dance lessons will be held from 6pm -7pm and the dance will take place from 7pm – 9pm. The evening of swing dancing will help Blue Ridge […]
Press release: AfroCROWD: Wikipedia Record-and-Edit-a-Thon Hosted by the Baird Family Reunion Register at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Afrocrowd/Asheville When: Saturday, September 1, 1 pm – 3 pm Where: Habitat Tavern & Commons, 174 Broadway Street Contact: Darold Cuba, dbc2133@columbia.edu, Ami Worthen, amiworthen@gmail.com Share the diverse stories of Western North Carolina with the world by participating in the first WNC […]
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Roots, the new exhibit in the Asheville Regional Airport art gallery is now on display.The exhibit, which features seven multidiscipline western North Carolina artists, can be seen now through December 2018. Mark Crossley’s copper sculptures and Bistra Hristova’s photography transfers on wood are juxtaposed with Sally Lordeon and Johnnie […]
Press release from Henderson County Department of Public Health: State health officials have confirmed a case of La Crosse Encephalitis Virus (LACV) in a resident of Henderson County. LACV is viral illness that is transmitted to a person through the bite of an infected mosquito, particularly the “tree hole mosquito”, and causes inflammation of the […]
Press release from FEI World Equestrian Games: The Organizing Committee of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG) is proud to announce that Monday, September 17, 2018 during the two-week event will be Community Day presented by Mars, Incorporated. Open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., both parking and admission to the World Equine […]
Press release from Mars Hill University: Monday, August 27 Meet the Candidate: U.S. House District 11 Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Bentley Fellowship Hall Phillip Price, the Democratic candidate for US House of Representatives District 11, will visit campus on Monday, August 27th at 5:30pm-8:00pm in the Bentley Fellowship Hall. —————— Tuesday, August 28 […]
Press release from Burial Beer Co.: Burial Beer Co. is excited to announce the opening of a new location attached to the Transfer Co. Food Hall in Raleigh, NC. This outpost will allow Burial Beer Co. to share their taproom-only offerings with a larger crowd east, where imbibers currently have to travel a 9 hour […]
Press release from the Tryon Arts and Crafts School: What more fitting a portrayal of Tryon could there be than an evening celebrating arts and crafts with the festive backdrop of the World Equestrian Games? Tryon Arts and Crafts School (TACS) is pleased to host Southern Highland Craft Guild’s (SHCG) group exhibition, Transcendence. The public […]
