Press release from R. Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Michael Christopher Estes, 46, formerly of Tazewell, Tennessee, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dennis Howell today and pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of explosive material, in connection with the October 2017 incident at the Asheville […]
Press release from Hands On! Tues. 1/30-Thurs. 2/2 All day. Happy Groundhog Day on Friday, Feb. 2nd! All ages. Try our step-by-step guide to drawing a groundhog! Build your competence as an artist! Free with $5 admission/free for members. Sponsored by Etowah Valley Veterinary Hospital. Tues. 2/6 11 am – 11:30 am. Mad Science Lab […]
Press release from Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) is kicking off the 2018 farm planning season with their annual Business of Farming Conference, February 24, 8-4 pm at the AB Tech Conference Center in Asheville, NC. The conference focuses on the business side of farming, offering beginning and established farmers financial, […]
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Things are looking up for a certain pup. Uno, a North American river otter, has joined the Grandfather Mountain family. The otter pup came to the mountain in November 2017, having been found orphaned in the Asheville area earlier that year. In April, he was brought to a […]
Press release from No Evil Foods: ASHEVILLE – No Evil Foods announces the addition of a Vice President of Sales and Director of Strategy to its quickly growing team. The company is ecstatic to officially add Diana Buckel as the VP of Sales and Cheryl Newman as Director of Strategy. Diana Buckel brings over 20 […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: ASHEVILLE — UNC Asheville’s Family Business Forum will present two early 2018 sessions focusing on two key issues for family businesses: the risk of embezzlement and rising health care costs. Embezzled! Surviving Fraud in Your Family Business, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, will help family businesses learn to […]
Press release from Asheville School: ASHEVILLE — Twelve Asheville School students have garnered a total of 24 awards in the 2018 Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Every year, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards pair with organizations around the United States to recognize talented student artists in regional and national competitions. The Scholastic […]
Press release: BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. — All local residents are invited to participate in the Black Mountain Women’s March on Saturday, Jan. 20. Marchers and supporters will gather at the Black Mountain Town Square at Montreat Road and State Street at 9:30 a.m. There will be music and speakers and then the route will […]
Press release from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE — Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is a look at City services affected and a special event downtown that day. Trash and recycling Though city offices will be closed, Sanitation Services will run […]
Press release from N.C. North Carolina Secretary of State: RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Secretary of State’s Office has entered a temporary cease and desist order to halt the investment programs operated by BitConnect, a foreign technology organization that conducts its business on the internet by way of www.bitconnect.co. “These specific BitConnect investment programs are very concerning from a regulatory […]
Press release from Asheville Parks & Recreation: Come be part of a community conversation about Aston Park Tennis Center. The City of Asheville is reaching out to area residents to form a group to review the tennis center’s business plan. Four drop-in informational meetings will be held this month to make the process as inclusive […]
Press release from Eblen Charities: ASHEVILLE — If you happen to see a lot of bright and healthy smiles beaming from elementary school children in our community these past 18 years, chances are one reason they are smiling is that they have a lot less cavities thanks to the Eblen Dental Sealant Partnership. Beginning […]
From Clean Water For North Carolina: Local residents could see electricity bill increase for unneeded power plants and unfinished nuclear projects Macon County — At a public hearing on Tuesday, January 16, at the Macon County Courthouse, Courtroom A, the NC Utilities Commission will accept public testimony on the proposed 16.7 percent rate hike for […]
Press release from Orison Books: Local publisher Orison Books, a literary press focused on the life of the spirit from a broad range of perspectives, presents a reading by Jessie van Eerden, author of The Long Weeping: Portrait Essays, and Sam Roxas-Chua, author of Echolalia in Script: A Collection of Asemic Writing, at Malaprop’s Bookstore […]
Press release from The Summit Group for Subway restaurants: UNC Asheville and Western Carolina University head men’s basketball coaches are taking some time out of their busy season to focus on a common cause – ending cancer. The coaches are teaming up with local Subway restaurants to launch a special Coaches vs. Cancer fundraising campaign that runs through February. On Wednesday, Jan. 17, noon-1 […]
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Press release from Living Web Farms: Greenhouses, home heaters, switches, and pumps — electrical systems control all these aspects and more of some of the things you commonly take for granted. If you’re a homeowner, farmer or homesteader, an understanding of how automated electrical systems work helps you learn how technology effects you, and how to […]
Press release from Connie Regan-Blake: It’s winter and Connie Regan-Blake is excited to offer a new learning opportunity to warm-up your storytelling voice and creativity! Join her in Asheville at Lenoir-Rhyne University (36 Montford Ave) on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am – 12:00pm for six story-work sessions. This weekly format allows for your confidence and skills […]
Press release from the North Carolina Arts Council: The North Carolina Arts Council’s 2018 grant guidelines for nonprofit arts organizations are now available at www.NCArts.org. The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, March 1. The N.C. Arts Council’s grant programs are designed to sustain and advance the arts infrastructure that reaches into all 100 N.C. […]
From UNC Asheville: Faculty from UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program Offer Free Reading at Malaprop’s on Jan. 21 Faculty members in UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) will present a free public reading at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, in the next installment of the Writers at Home series at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, […]
From the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: Fletcher Chili Cook-Off Calling All Cooks! – Applications now available for Fletcher Chili Cook-off Fletcher, NC – The Town of Fletcher will host its 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, January 27 from 11:30 a.m.-2p.m. at Veritas Christian Academy. The parks and recreation department is currently seeking chefs […]
