Press release: Focus Area Grants of $1.45 Million Announced More than $1.15 Million Supporting People in Need (November 2017) The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently approved grants totaling $1,446,162 to nonprofits across the region. The awards were made in CFWNC’s focus areas with $1.15 million in People in Need grants going to nonprofits […]
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North Carolinians invited to share ideas on how to best use Volkswagen settlement
Press release: North Carolinians Invited to Share Ideas on How to Best Use Volkswagen Settlement to Help North Carolina Governor names DEQ as lead agency to develop plan to invest $92 million settlement RALEIGH: North Carolinians with ideas about how to use $92 million from a court settlement to improve North Carolina’s air quality are […]
Warren Wilson College turns 123-years-old
Press release: Warren Wilson College turns 123-years-old New research could adjust founding date by nine days Asheville, NC – Nov. 21, 2017 – For decades, Warren Wilson College has listed its founding date as Nov. 30, 1894. The date is published in books and celebrated by “This Day in History” websites. However, new research has […]
Zoe & Cloyd headline Winter’s Tune at Mars Hill University, Dec. 8
Press release from Mars Hill University: Zoe & Cloyd Headline Winter’s Tune Concert (with guests Lillian Chase and Rhiannon Ramsey) Looking for some warm tunes on a cold mountain night? On Friday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m., Zoe & Cloyd will be fiddling and harmonizing at the annual Winter’s Tune concert hosted by Mars Hill […]
Christmas Nativity Sets from Around the World Exhibition at First Baptist Church of Asheville, Dec. 14-17
Press release from Asheville Nativity: “O Come Let Us Adore Him: Christmas Creches from Around the World” First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak St, downtown Asheville December 14-17, 2017 • Thursday, Dec. 14: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Interfaith Reception • Friday, Dec. 15: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. • Saturday, Dec. 16: 11:00 a.m. – […]
‘Aspects of Butoh’ performance at BMCM+AC, Dec. 7
Press release from Asheville Butoh Collective: Date: Thursday, December 7, 2017 Time: 7 PM Where: Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 69 Broadway, Asheville, NC, 28801 Cost: $5 for BMCM+AC members + students w/ID / $10 non-members More info: www.blackmountaincollege.org/aspects-of-butoh/ Aspects of Butoh Presented in collaboration with the Asheville Butoh Collective, this evening includes […]
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. […]
The City of Hendersonville Fire Department celebrates 125 years
Press release for the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville Fire Department was established in 1892 with its first Station in the old City Hall building on Main Street Between 5TH and 6TH Avenues. In 1928, the department moved to the first floor of the current City Hall on 5th and King where it […]
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 […]
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. […]