Press release: Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café on Saturday, April 29 Join over 490 independent bookstores in 48 states for parties, author readings, in-store events, and exclusive day-of merchandise. Asheville, NC — Independent Bookstore Day marks its third year of celebrating independent bookstores nationwide on Saturday, April 29th, with literary parties around the […]
Press release: Southeastern Container “Green Teams” Focus on Sustainability, Triple Bottom Line Plant managers, maintenance engineers, senior management and administrative personnel from the six Southeastern Container PET bottle manufacturing facilities gathered in Cleveland, Tennessee to discuss best practices on sustainability. This 7th Annual Sustainability Conference highlights SEC’s commitment to sustainability including not only environmental concerns […]
Press release: UNC Asheville to Showcase Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement on April 26 UNC Asheville students will present more than 300 research and creative projects and showcase their work in community engagement projects and internships at the university’s Spring Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement Symposium, on Wednesday, April 26. All events are free and […]
Press release: Asheville People’s Climate Rally Asheville, NC –– The Asheville chapter of the national Indivisible movement is holding a rally and march at Vance Monument in Pack Square on April 29, 2017 from 10:00am to 12:30pm to call attention to the perils of ignoring climate change and to steps that ordinary citizens can take […]
Press release: Saturday May 20th, Eliada is hosting a reunion of alumni, staff, parents, and foster families This annual get together includes ample opportunities for fellowship among alumni. Current youth attending Eliada’s programs have the opportunity to meet and share stories with older alumni. Families in Child Development, current and former foster families, and Eliada […]
Press release: Deadline Approaching in North Carolina for SBA Working Capital Loans ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that May 22 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans in Buncombe, Haywood, Madison and Yancey […]
Press release: APD Requesting Assistance to Identify Suspect Using Stolen Credit Card Asheville, NC (April 20, 2017): The Asheville Police Department is requesting public assistance to identify a suspect who stole a wallet from the Hotspot (103 New Leicester Highway) on March 12 around 10:30 p.m. On March 13 the suspect used one of the […]
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved an economic incentive package and struggled with a rezoning request that highlighted zoning’s gray areas.
Press release: The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design Announces 2017 Windgate Fellows $150,000 awarded to undergraduate students in the U.S. ASHEVILLE, NC – Now in it’s twelfth year, The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design’s (CCCD) Windgate Fellowship marks $1.8 million awarded to 120 emerging craft artists nationwide. Nominated from a national network of […]
Press release: FREE MOUNTAIN REGION WORKSHOP ADVOCATE EFFECTIVELY — MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD ASHEVILLE — Want to help change the word? Then join like-minded others at a two-hour workshop (sponsored by AARP and UNC Asheville OLLI) for an opportunity to learn how to make your voice heard by federal, state and local officials. A panel […]
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners may be in for a long night when it confronts a full agenda at its Tuesday, April 18, meeting. Commissioners will hear presentations for two grant requests totaling $6.2 million, and consider approval of an economic development incentive package worth $881,960. Commissioners will also hold public hearings on two […]
Press release: State air quality officials issue health notice for portions of western North Carolina RALEIGH – State air quality officials have issued an advisory for air pollution in western North Carolina on Tuesday as smoke from the Dobson Knob wildfire in McDowell County impacts the region. The Dobson Knob wildfire started Sunday and had […]
Press release: Dobson Knob Fire Update – Tuesday April 11th NEBO, N.C., April 11, 2017 – The Dobson Knob Fire grew yesterday evening and overnight, and is now estimated at 550 acres and 10% contained. The fire was reported Sunday April 9th and is burning in McDowell County on the north side of Dobson Knob […]
Press release: McGraw is new superintendent at Mount Mitchell State Park RALEIGH, N.C. – Robert McGraw, a veteran ranger, has been named superintendent of Mount Mitchell State Park in Yancey County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. McGraw succeeds Brian Wilder, who transferred to another position earlier this year. A superintendent is […]
Press release: WNC initiative to promote mental health, reduce emergency department use April 11, 2017 – Western N.C. healthcare leaders expect a new $2.3 million initiative will help reduce overcrowding at Mission Hospital’s emergency department by ensuring people with mental health or addiction disorders receive proper outpatient care and avoid repeated trips to the hospital. […]
Press release: Vigil for Syria set for April 13 In collaboration with the Women’s March on Washington organizers, Stronger Together WNC-North and Asheville NOW leaders invite you to attend a vigil in honor of the people of Syria. Syrian refugees have endured unfathomable devastation only to encounter extreme vetting; they are eager to find safety, […]
Press release: THE FREE CLINICS’ SPRING SALON: FABULOUS PARTY – WONDERFUL CAUSE! Salon: n., An assembly of guests brought together to amuse one another and increase the knowledge of participants through conversations of arts and culture, while enjoying fine food, drink, entertainment and parlour games. The Free Clinics is having its 11th Annual Spring Salon […]
Press release: Breast Surgeon Joins New Horizons Women’s Cancer Care ASHEVILLE, N.C. – April 11, 2017 – New Horizons Women’s Cancer Care is proud to welcome Board Certified Surgeon Marilee McGinness, M.D. to its Asheville women’s care center. Dr. McGinness has been specializing in breast surgery for the past 10 years. She earned her medical […]
Press release: Pulitzer Prize Winning Playwright to Speak at Asheville School ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 10, 2017) Asheville School will welcome Margaret Edson, who won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play “Wit,” to speak at the annual Founders’ Day convocation. She will speak in the Walker Art Center’s Graham Theater on Thursday, April […]
Press release: Dobson Knob Fire Grows to 200 Acres, Area Closure Issued NEBO, N.C., April 10, 2017- Warm, dry weather this afternoon caused the Dobson Knob Fire to grow to 200 acres. The fire remains 0% contained. The Dobson Knob Fire was reported yesterday evening, Sunday April 9th. The Fire is burning in McDowell County […]
Press release: Want to be the Fresh Braaaaaaaaaains behind the Asheville Zombiewalk? The AZW is looking for new leadership ASHEVILLE, NC, April 10, 2017 — In anticipation of the Asheville Zombiewalk’s 12th annual event this October, the team behind the event is looking for new leadership. Said the current team in a recent blog post: […]
