Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s weekly student newspaper, The Blue Banner, earned six awards at the annual N.C. College Media Association’s conference held Feb. 24 at NC State University. The Blue Banner received the following awards in the small school category for 2017: · First Place for Single or Two-page Design – Nick Haseloff · First Place for News Writing – Brooke […]
Press release from Asheville on Bikes: Asheville on Bikes publishes public database of comments sent to NCDOT about controversial road widening proposal in Asheville, NC. As part of their work to advocate for Complete Streets, Asheville on Bikes releases the complete text of 95 public comments as sent to NCDOT in January 2018 about the […]
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (February 27, 2018): The Asheville Police Department has released the 2017 Professional Standards annual report. The Professional Standards report is released yearly to provide a comprehensive picture of the Asheville Police Department’s performance. The report analyzes the department’s vehicle pursuits, use of force, assaults on officers, […]
Press release from Nathan West: ASHEVILLE — Citing education and criminal justice reform as his two top legislative priorities, lifelong Buncombe County resident Nathan West announced today that he has filed as a candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives’ District 115, which comprises the eastern third of Buncombe County. He is challenging two-term incumbent […]
Press release from Pan Harmonia: Monday, March 19 at the BLOCK off Biltmore in the YMI 2018 marks 333 years since the birth of JS Bach, yet his profoundly beautiful and brilliantly crafted music remains as compelling as ever. This March the luminous mezzo soprano, Brittnee Siemon, joins Pan Harmonia instrumentalists in performances featuring arias by […]
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: ASHEVILLE — As the end of winter nears, make your plans to enjoy more daylight and warmer weather join the Buncombe County Recreation Services Spring Kickball league today. Come be active and live healthy while connecting with others in a relaxed atmosphere. The rules are pretty much the same […]
Press release from Woodson Branch Nature School: MARSHALL, N.C. — Woodson Branch Nature School announces that it will hold on Open House on April 7 on its 30-acre farm, featuring the dedication of an on-site community art installation by Josh Copus. The Open House will run from 2-8 p.m. in Marshall, N.C., offering outdoor fun — […]
Press release from Spring Equinox Meditation: The spring equinox is a time of balance, renewal, and new beginnings. The tilt of the earth in its orbit aligning with the sun. A perfect time to take a moment to align yourself with your highest intentions. If meditation is not your thing, a sound meditation may just […]
Press release from Gayle Kemp: Gayle Kemp, of Fletcher, a retired attorney and law enforcement instructor, today announced her candidacy for a seat in the North Carolina House, District 117. The 117th covers the northern two-thirds of Henderson County. Gayle, known for her no-nonsense approach will bring her 30 years of legal experience and her deep concern for […]
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: ASHEVILLE — The Building our City Speaker Series continues on Wednesday, March 7 with a presentation and discussion with Ellen Dunham-Jones, director of the Urban Design Program at Georgia Tech’s School of Architecture. Held at the Masonic Temple, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. […]
Press release from the Patrick Fitzsimmons campaign: WEAVERVILLE — On Monday, Feb. 26, Weaverville resident and Town Councilman Patrick Fitzsimmons officially filed as a Democrat candidate for Buncombe County Commission District 2 commissioner. Fitzsimmons is executive director of Mountain Bizworks, a local nonprofit organization that provides small-business education, coaching and lending in Western North Carolina. […]
Press release from Danu Macon: ASHEVILLE — Have you ever imagined what life would be like if our yards and parks, business centers and municipal buildings were surrounded by delicious edible fruit trees? In the spring of 2018, a unique program called “1,000 Fruit Trees for Western NC” aims to bring just such a vision into […]
Press release from Asheville Arts & Science Festival: ASHEVILLE — Members of the Asheville Arts and Science Festival founding committee announced that it would host a festival event focused on the arts and science — and convergence of the two — on March 31, from noon until 6 p.m. The festival, designed for adults, families and […]
Press release from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: North Carolina farms that welcome visitors can take advantage of the 2018 Agritourism Marketing Cost-Share Grant available through the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “There are more than 1,000 agritourism farms across North Carolina,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “This grant is a […]
Press release from Eblen Charities: ASHEVILLE — For those families still seeking help in keeping warm this winter and in need of utility assistance, Eblen Charities still has federal heating funds available through it’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program as funds are still available. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program funds assist households that are […]
Press release: Asheville families will be excited to hear of a new and exciting children’s music band releasing their first full album – Come Play With Me – a fun, energetic, positive music collection focused on the joys of being young, alive, and well! The album release will be March 18th, at 1:00PM, at Attic […]
Press release from Woodsmall’s campaign: BREVARD, N.C.: — Citing a need for honest representation and reasonable solutions in Washington, Steve Woodsmall has officially filed with the FEC and the NC State Board of Elections as a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives for the 11th District of North Carolina. Dr. Steve Woodsmall, who served […]
Press release from Our VOICE: Asheville, NC- You may remember Elizabeth Smart as a child abducted from her home and held captive for 9 months before her rescue. Now a woman, an activist for survivors, and a NY Times bestselling author, Elizabeth Smart shares her powerful message of hope and healing after sexual trauma. Our VOICE, Buncombe […]
Press release from Hearing Loss Association of America — Asheville Chapter: For more, visit nchearingloss.org/asheville.htm or email Akarson57@gmail.com.
Press release from the American Red Cross: American Red Cross volunteers and members of the Skyland Fire Department teamed up in the Camelot Mobile Home Park Saturday to help make the community safer from home fires. This follows the tragic death of an elderly man in this community in a home fire Jan. 24. Twenty-four […]
Press release from MountainTrue: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — MountainTrue, Center for Cultural Preservation and Appalachian Landslide Consultants invite the public to a Community Forum on Landslide Risk and Prevention on Monday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Henderson County Public Library in Hendersonville. The evening will begin with an abbreviated version of “Come Hell or […]
