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 — […]
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Lucid Sound Project holds Spring Equinox Meditation, March 20
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 […]
Gayle Kemp files as candidate for N.C. House District 117
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 […]
Speaker to look at suburban redevelopment ideas
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. […]
Patrick Fitzsimmons files for Buncombe County Commission
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. […]
New program aims to plant 1,000 fruit trees in WNC
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 […]
Asheville to hold first Arts and Science Festival
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 […]
Agritourism farms can apply for grants
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 […]
Heating funds available from Eblen Charities
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 […]
Dolphin Bum Bum album release and family show, March 18 at Attic Salt Theatre
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 […]
Retired Air Force officer hopes to challenge Meadows for U.S. House seat
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 […]
Our VOICE welcomes Elizabeth Smart on International Women’s Day
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 […]
Hearing Loss Association of America hosts Music and Hearing Loss, March 14
Press release from Hearing Loss Association of America — Asheville Chapter: For more, visit nchearingloss.org/asheville.htm or email Akarson57@gmail.com.
Skyland Fire Department educates on fire safety in mobile home park
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 […]
Panel and film to explore landslide risk
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 […]
SELC decries basic monthly charge increase for electricity service
Press release from Southern Environmental Law Center: CHAPEL HILL, N.C.–The North Carolina Utilities Commission today issued an order on Duke Energy Progress’s proposal to increase rates and charges that allowed Duke Energy Progress to increase its fixed fee charge to North Carolina customers. A coalition of consumer and clean energy advocates—the North Carolina Justice Center, […]
Regulators approve lower-than-requested Duke Energy rate increase, impose coal ash penalty
The N.C. Utilities Commission today approved a rate increase requested by Duke Energy Progress. As approved, Duke may charge an average increase of 7.09 percent. The electricity provider also received permission to increase the basic monthly customer charge for residential customers from $11.13 to $14.
Celebrate African-American entrepreneurship with the Altitude Accelerators, Feb. 24
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville: Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville is excited to host the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville for a celebration of Black History. Join us in welcoming a group of young men known as the Altitude Accelerators as they make a special presentation about the history of local African-American entrepreneurship. Musical accompaniment […]
Run for the Paws returns
Press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Asheville, NC – Brother Wolf Animal Rescue will be hosting their 7th Annual Run for the Paws on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 9am-1:30pm. “Run for the Paws is a family-friendly event — and that includes the family dog,” says Denise Bitz, Founder and President of Brother Wolf. […]
Grandfather Mountain to remain open during viaduct closing
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: With the Linn Cove Viaduct closing for maintenance from March through May, many Blue Ridge Parkway travelers are wondering how they’ll get to Grandfather Mountain. Fortunately, options abound. “In the High Country, practically every route is the scenic route,” said Frank Ruggiero, director of marketing and communications for […]
Casa dei Bambini to close in June
Press release from Casa dei Bambini: After almost 15 years, Casa dei Bambini, a bilingual preschool in West Asheville, announced on Saturday that they will be closing at the end of June. Casa began as an idea conceived while owners, Stephanie Crawford and David Wilson, were in graduate school in 1996. The just-married pair moved […]
