From event organizers: Head College Basketball Coaches Join Common Cause, Launch Coaches vs. Cancer Fundraiser at Local Subway® Restaurants ASHEVILLE, N.C., January 17, 2018 — Locally-owned Subway® restaurants in Western North Carolina are teaming up with head men’s basketball coaches Larry Hunter of Western Carolina University and Nick McDevitt of UNC Asheville in a special, […]
From the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: Help Conserve Wildlife; Donate on Line 30 of State Income Tax Form RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 18, 2018) — Whether you hunt, fish or simply watch wildlife, you can help conserve North Carolina’s nongame and rare wildlife species, as well as their habitats, by making a donation on line no. […]
From Haywood Regional Medical Center: Haywood Regional Limits Visitation Due to Season Flu (Clyde, N.C.) – Effective immediately, Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) will begin limited visitation due to the increased number of positive flu cases in the area. According to the North Carolina Department of Health, four new flu deaths have occurred between Dec. […]
Press release from the city of Asheville: The snow that dumped 2 to 3 inches on the Asheville area Wednesday continues to impact streets and ART bus service. Motorists heading out this morning are cautioned to beware of black ice that may have formed on treated City streets overnight. Asheville City and Buncombe County schools […]
Press release from Nancy Nehls Nelson: Nancy Nehls (pronounced “kneels”) Nelson has announced she’s seeking the Democratic Party nomination for Buncombe County Commissioner in District 2. The seat, currently held by 2-term incumbent Democrat Ellen Frost, who will not seek re-election, represents the Eastern part of Buncombe County running from Fairview in the South, through […]
Press release from Mark R. Melrose: I am proud to announce my candidacy to be Superior Court Judge for the 30th Judicial District of North Carolina. I have 28 years of experience practicing law in the Superior Courts throughout North Carolina. I have started and managed a successful law practice in Sylva and Waynesville and […]
Press release from Asheville Affiliates: The Asheville Affiliates partners with area non-profits to teach, support and assist with fundraising efforts by co-hosting parties with a purpose. We are currently accepting applications for our 2018 season. Prospective Board Members Interested Non-profits Links for both applications can also be found HERE on our website MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Are you […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Dan Pierce, UNC Asheville’s NEH (National Endowment for the Humanities) Distinguished Professor in the Humanities, will present a lecture on his recent book, Hazel Creek: The Life and Death of an Iconic Mountain Community, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center, home of OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning […]
Press release from The Magnetic Theatre: The Magnetic Theatre will hold general auditions for roles to be cast in mainstage productions, workshops, and readings planned for the 2018 season. The auditions will be held, by appointment, at The Magnetic Theatre on Saturday, February 3, from 11am-until 2:30pm and on Sunday February 4, from 3pm until […]
Press release from the Land of Sky Regional Council: The Area Agency on Aging at Land of Sky Regional Council is seeking older adults interested in serving a two-year term as a North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislator (STHL). Delegate and/or Alternate positions are open in the following counties of the region: Henderson County, Madison […]
Press release from the city of Asheville: The city of Asheville’s Streets Division began treating streets with salt on Tuesday, in advance of today’s predicted 1 inch of snow. Crews worked through the night and are continuing today, focusing on priority 1 streets first, as these are thoroughfares needed by first responders for emergency response. […]
Press release from BISSELL Pet Foundation: BISSELL Pet Foundation has awarded $4,995 to assist the lifesaving efforts of Haywood Spay/Neuter. Grant funds will save lives with 1,000 microchips provided free to low-income residents to prevent pet homelessness. Pet overpopulation is major problem in Haywood County, primarily due to lack of economic access to preventative veterinary care […]
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has postponed the public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Haywood County due to inclement weather. The public hearing will be rescheduled for February. The Commission will issue a news release and post on its social media pages the new date and location as […]
Press release from American Red Cross, WNC Region: Much of western North Carolina is getting ready for another bout of snow. Accumulation predictions vary from a dusting to a few inches depending on location. A real concern is ice following overnight freezing. To help keep our community safer as we continue to face the winter […]
Press release from Asheville Independent Restaurant Association: One of the largest independent restaurant associations in the country has a new head at the table. Representing hundreds of chefs, restaurateurs, and personalities, Heirloom Hospitality Group’s Elizabeth Button will take her seat as Chair of the AIR Board of Directors in January 2018. “My goal is to bring […]
Press release from Asheville Butoh Collective: Noguchi Taiso (Water Body Movement) with Mari Osanai What: 4-Day Intensive Workshop in Noguchi Taiso (Water Body Movement) Who: Mari Osanai – Master Teacher Dates: Thursday thru Sunday, March 8-11, 2018 Times: Th/Fr: 6-9PM, Sa/Su: 1-6PM Where: New Studio of Dance, 20 Commerce Street, Asheville, NC Cost: Thursday and Friday […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Pedrito Martinez, the Cuban-born singer and percussionist whose latest recording was named top Latin jazz album of the year by NPR’s jazz critics, will perform in a ticketed concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. Martinez has recorded or performed with Paul Simon, Paquito […]
Press release from Randy Shull: Hedy Fischer and Randy Shull are pleased to announce ¡Viva! will travel to the Projective Eye Gallery at UNC Charlotte City Center with an opening reception January 19, 6-8 pm. The exhibition will run from January 19-February 25, 2018. Projective Eye Gallery curator Crista Cammaroto has chosen 10 of the […]
Press release from Progressive Women of Hendersonville: About 50 people celebrated a year of progressive activism in Henderson County on Monday, Jan. 15, at Sanctuary Brewing. The Progressive Women of Hendersonville (PWH) started after Abby Robertson organized transportation for five busloads of women in WNC to travel to Washington, DC to march in the Women’s March, […]
Press release from Catori Swann: “I am an artist. I feel that art is a quintessential part of the human experience, and a large part of what makes Buncombe County so unique. It is what drew me back, and it is what draws many to migrate here. As a small business owner catering to not-for-profit […]
Press release from Music Foundation of Western North Carolina: To fight hunger in Henderson County, NC, local pianist Christopher Tavernier and flutist Matthew Hanna will perform French classical music at Flat Rock Playhouse’s Hendersonville venue Saturday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. This annual benefit concert is part of Music Foundation of Western North Carolina’s Masterwork Series […]
