Midnight Snack releases a statement on its upcoming hiatus

Press release from bandleader Jack Victor on behalf of Midnight Snack: Hello friends This is Jack – I’m writing this note because we’ve reached a major turning point with Midnight Snack. After much contemplation, we’ve decided to take a break from playing shows or working on new recordings (as Midnight Snack) for the time being. […]

DOT to hold public meeting regarding proposed improvements to Mills Gap Road

Press release from N.C. DOT:  The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding the proposed improvements to Mills Gap Road between U.S. 25 (Hendersonville Road) and Weston Road in Buncombe County. The meeting will take place on Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Western N.C. Agricultural Center located at 765 Boylston Highway (GATE […]

Grandfather Mountain introduces new cougars

Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Call it a tail of two cougars. On Wednesday, Nov. 16, Grandfather Mountain introduced its newest Western cougars to the public. Named Logan and Trinity, the sibling duo is now on display in the park’s environmental wildlife habitats. The Linville, N.C.-based nature preserve and attraction adopted the brother-and-sister cubs […]

Warren Wilson College, Presbyterian Church mark 84th Harvest Celebration

Press release from Warren Wilson College: The shared history between Warren Wilson College and Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church (WWPC) was on full display Sunday. In a nod to the College’s agricultural programs and products, the “harvest celebration” took over the chancel for the Church’s Thanksgiving service. From produce to livestock and products to tools, the […]

City of Asheville offices to close, ART bus services suspended for Thanksgiving holiday

Press release from the City of Asheville: Asheville City government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a roundup of City service holiday schedules. Bus service ART bus service will be suspended Nov. 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Thanksgiving is […]

Moonlight Makers pop-up boutique celebrates new location with Grand Opening celebration Dec. 1

From Moonlight Makers: Moonlight Makers Pop-Up Headquarters Store Grand Opening Party Asheville, NC, November 16th, 2017 – There is a new store and pop-up headquarters in town: Moonlight Makers has opened a permanent brick and mortar at 43 Rankin Ave. in downtown Asheville. The store will be celebrating the Grand Opening on Friday, December 1 […]

WNC Communities honored at annual WNC Honors Awards luncheon

From WNC Communities: Honoring Community Development Clubs the Backbone of WNC ASHEVILLE, NC—The WNC Honors Awards is built on a 68-year-old tradition of recognizing rural community development clubs for their innovative ideas and grassroots solutions. These centers and clubs are the backbone running through our beloved mountains. The culmination of this year’s program occurred at […]

Refinery Creator Space hosts two visual art exhibits this December

From the Asheville Area Arts Council: New Exhibitions in December at the Refinery Creator Space ASHEVILLE –The Asheville Area Arts Council is excited to announce a new exhibit from artist and curator Akira Satake titled Intro — Emerging Ceramicists in Western North Carolina. This exhibit will be on display Friday, December 1, 2017 through January […]

ACT rings in the holidays with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Dec. 1-17

From Asheville Community Theatre: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Opens Next at Asheville Community Theatre Holiday mayhem erupts at Asheville Community Theatre with the opening of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a comedy that’s both hilarious and sweet. From a dress rehearsal that ends with the arrival of the fire department to a Wise Man […]

Asheville Regional Airport opens second level of new parking garage ahead of Thanksgiving

From the Asheville Regional Airport: Airport parking garage is now partially open for public use (Asheville, N.C.) Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) opened the second level of its new parking garage on Friday, Nov. 17. The terminal-level portion of the garage was opened in anticipation of the high passenger utilization expected during the Thanksgiving week. The partially […]

United way calls for nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Award

Press release from United Way of Transylvania County: Noon on Friday, December 8 is the deadline for local nominations for the 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Any person, group, or entity from the public, non-profit and private sector may be nominated for the Governor’s Award. Nomination forms and tips for successful nominations are available for download […]

Madison Co. native, songwriter Michael Cody returns to Jewell Hill for homecoming concert Dec. 10

From Madison Has Heart: The Wit and Grit of Michael Cody Like the steep and winding roads through his childhood home place of Walnut, NC, Michael Cody’s career path has followed a rambling, roundabout route. From a child of the hills, to a brush with songwriting fame in Music City USA that produced a Glen […]

County staff uncover additional discrepancies in information provided to the press by former County Manager Wanda Greene

Press release from Buncombe County: Through an ongoing internal investigation, County staff have discovered discrepancies in information provided to the press by former County Manager Wanda Greene.   On October 5, 2017, the County called a press briefing to correct salary and compensation information previously released by former County Manager Wanda Greene.  Since the transition of County […]

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Cleanup to begin at the CTS superfund site in Asheville, public invited to meeting Nov. 30

Press release from the U.S. EPA: Work is underway at the CTS of Asheville, Inc. Superfund Site (Site) to install the treatment system that will clean up contaminants in the groundwater and soil beneath the former CTS plant. EPA will host a public meeting to discuss the details of the treatment system and answer questions. […]

Asheville Holiday Parade to impact bus routes, include street closings

Press release from the City of Asheville: The Asheville Downtown Association’s annual Asheville Holiday Parade happens from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in downtown Asheville. The parade route runs up Biltmore Avenue to Pack Square, then turning to go down Patton Avenue. Hundreds show up for this festive community event, so please […]

Elk are coming to Grandfather Mountain, naming contest begins Nov. 17

Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: This December, Grandfather Mountain will welcome some new residents to its environmental wildlife habitats. The nonprofit nature preserve and attraction has adopted three male elk — a bachelor herd — to reside in an all-new habitat. After the park’s resident white-tailed deer passed away earlier this year, the habitat […]

Vance Birthplace puts its own twist on “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 8 & 9

From the Vance Birthplace Historic Site: An Appalachian Christmas Carol Vance Birthplace State Historic Site and the American Myth Center to present an evening of story and tradition, but with a Carolina twist This Christmas season at the Vance Birthplace, we will present one of the greatest Christmas stories ever told, but with our own […]

Hendersonville Fire Department night training on Main Street, Nov. 18

Press release from City of Hendersonville: The Hendersonville Fire Department will be conducting a night training on Main Street, Saturday, Nov. 18, starting at 7 p.m. They will be performing aerial operations for high rise building fires in the 600 block. The set up area will be located at the Skyland Hotel and First Citizens Bank. Traffic […]