Press release: Park Ridge Health Named a Great Place to Work in Health Care Becker’s Healthcare Names Park Ridge Health and the other members of Adventist Health System among “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare.” Hendersonville, NC (March 1, 2017) – Park Ridge Health is once again honored to receive recognition as part of […]
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Green Party to announce Asheville City Council candidate
Press release: This Sunday, March 5th, 3:00 pm At The Block off Biltmore 39 S. Market St. Downtown Asheville 28801 WE’RE INTRODUCING ASHEVILLE’S FIRST GREEN PARTY CANDIDATE! Yes, friends, we are running our own candidate for Asheville City Council. And once you meet this outstanding individual, you’ll know that we’re in this race to WIN. […]
Transylvania County Board of Education seeks feedback on facility needs
Press release: Public Input Sought On School Facilities: First In A Series Of Presentation and Forum Sessions During its upcoming meeting on March 6 at Brevard High School, the Transylvania County Board of Education welcomes the public for the first in a series of extended opportunities to discuss the facilities needs for Transylvania County Schools. […]
Blacksmith exhibition heats up Spruce Pine Trac Gallery
Press release: BLACKSMITH EXHIBITION HEATS UP THE SPRUCE PINE TRAC GALLERY SPRUCE PINE, NC: On Saturday, April 1, and for the 11th year, the Toe River Arts Council opens its exhibition of blacksmith and metal work from around the country. Held in conjunction with Fire On The Mountain Festival, the exhibition will give visitors an […]
Three area writers to present their works during Writers at Home series
Press release: Three Area Writers – A.K. Benninghofen, Lockie Hunter and Beth Keefauver – Present their Works in Next Writers at Home Reading on March 19 A.K. Benninghofen, Lockie Hunter and Beth Keefauver will offer a free reading at the next installment of the Writers at Home series, presented by UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing […]
North Carolina Stage Company presents Souvenir
Press release: Souvenir: March 15 – April 2, 2017 ASHEVILLE, NC — North Carolina Stage Company (NC Stage) is pleased to present Souvenir by Stephen Temperley from March 15, 2017 through April 2, 2017. Based on the true story of Francis Foster Jenkins, a wealthy New York socialite with a famously uncertain sense of pitch […]
SoCon Basketball Tournament to help Eblen Charities
Press release: Southern Conference Basketball Championships Return to Asheville to Help Benefit Eblen Charities Hoops Against Hunger The Southern Conference has been known for decades for their high academic standards, tremendous faculty, staff, and their nationally recognized athletic teams. And once again, SOCON is bringing their highly contested conference basketball championships to Asheville this March, […]
Hands On! Children Museum hosts St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunt
Press release: ST.PATRICK’S DAY AT HANDS ON! Hands On!, the Children’s Museum in Downtown Hendersonville, is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a special Treasure Hunt. Try your hand at the luck o’ the Irish by following the clues to the treasure at the end of the rainbow! “Being able to follow a set of directions […]
Moog Foundation to raffle vintage Minimoog synthesizer signed by Jan Hammer
Press release: Bob Moog Foundation Announces 2017 Raffle for Vintage Minimoog Synthesizer Signed by Legendary Synthesist Jan Hammer Asheville, NC – March 01, 2017… The Bob Moog Foundation proudly announces the launch of its annual raffle for a highly coveted vintage Minimoog® Model D synthesizer. This year’s iconic instrument has been signed by legendary keyboardist […]
McHenry on President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress
Press release: McHenry on President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress Washington – Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement in reaction to President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress: “Tonight, President Trump laid out a clear and unifying vision for our country, a vision focused on […]
Red Cross honors local heroes for Red Cross Month
Press release: Recognizing local heroes who bring hope to people in need March is Red Cross Month (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Feb. 28, 2017) – Every eight minutes, the American Red Cross brings help and hope to people in need, thanks to local heroes. March is Red Cross month, the perfect time to honor Red Cross […]
Final ideas for city-owned property at Haywood Street and Page Avenue set to be on display
From City of Asheville: Asheville residents invited to come see finalist ideas for City-owned properties on Haywood Street and Page Avenue Asheville residents will get an update and peak into possible uses for City-owned properties on Haywood Street and Page Avenue during a March 8 meeting downtown. Facilitated by the Asheville Design Center, a 17 […]
Universal preschool access could help next generation thrive
An diverse and influential group looks to incrementally implement universal preschool in Buncombe County. Xpress takes an in-depth look at the organization, logistics and potential costs behind the effort.
Safelight receives $5,969 from Community Foundation of Henderson County
Press release: Safelight recently received a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Henderson County in the amount of $5,969.00. According to Tanya Blackford, Executive Director of Safelight, this grant will be used for a technology update across the organization. “As Safelight continues to grow to meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence, sexual […]
Grandfather Mountain announces 2017 schedule of events
Press release: Grandfather Mountain announces 2017 schedule of events Cougars, elk, bagpipes, bonfires and raptors — it’s 2017 at Grandfather Mountain. With a mission to inspire conservation of the natural world by helping guests explore, understand and value the wonders of Grandfather Mountain, the Linville, N.C.-based nature preserve and travel attraction is preparing for an […]
Avadim Technologies board member earns Lifetime Achievement Award
Press release: AVADIM TECHNOLOGIES INC.’S NEWEST BOARD MEMBER, HUMBERTO C. ANTUNES, EARNS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Recognized for his Decades of Contributions Toward the Advancement of Dermatology and Aesthetics Asheville, NC (February 21, 2017)—Avadim Technologies Inc., the Bionome Therapies™ life sciences company, today announced that its newly appointed board member, Humberto C. Antunes, was awarded the […]
The Fund for Haywood County awards $20,000 to The Community Kitchen to build two classrooms
Press release: The Fund for Haywood County awards $20,000 to The Community Kitchen to build two classrooms The Fund for Haywood County, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), recently presented a check for $20,000 to The Community Kitchen to support building two classrooms. This grant was part of The Community […]
Making a Difference initiative to help increase independence for people with disabilities
Press release: Making a Difference initiative to help increase independence for people with disabilities February 22, 2017 – The N.C. Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) selected Asheville-based Vaya Health to lead a statewide effort to improve how healthcare providers and other organizations can help individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) successfully live in homes […]
Cold Mountain fire 95 percent contained
Press release: Cold Mountain Fire 95% Contained Location The Cold Mountain Fire is located in the Shining Rock Wilderness Area of the Pisgah Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest, approximately 20 miles south of Waynesville, North Carolina, in the headwaters of Crawford Creek. Estimated Acreage Approximately 132 acres Containment 95% contained Fire Cause The Cold Mountain […]
Montford Park Players Announces Open Call for 2017 Summer Season Actors
Press release: Montford Park Players Announces Open Call for 2017 Summer Season Actors Seeking: Actors for ALL roles throughout the 2017 Summer Season Saturday, March 25, 12-4pm Monday and Tuesday, March 27 and 28, 6-9pm Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay St., Asheville, NC Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, is pleased to hold an […]
Hendersonville Green Drinks hosts Chris Burns with Friends of the Ecusta Trail
Press release: Mar. 9: Hendersonville Green Drinks: The Ecusta Trail: Connecting Hendersonville to Brevard Hendersonville, N.C. — On Thursday, March 9, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Chris Burns with Friends of the Ecusta Trail to give us a project update and let us know how the public can help make this trail connecting Hendersonville and Brevard […]