Purple Crayon communal art studio for women opens Oct. 14

Press release from Purple Crayon: This fall, Purple Crayon will become Asheville’s first communal “she shed,” offering women hobby artists a place to create art, connect with other women, and collaborate with more experienced artists. The membership-based business, which is located just outside the River Arts District, will contain all of the comforts of home — […]

UNC Asheville’s Student Government Association hosts Asheville Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum, Sept. 18

Press release from UNC Asheville: The Student Government Association (SGA) and the Political Science Club at UNC Asheville will host a mayoral and city council candidate forum on Monday, Sept. 18, at UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center, Room 417 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to everyone and is part of SGA’s […]

Asheville Regional Airport awarded $5 million grant from U.S. Department of Transportation

Press release from Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority: The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority has been awarded $5,053,216 of discretionary grant funds by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allocate the funds, which will be used for the current airfield redevelopment project nearing completion at the airport. “It is good news […]

N.C. Forest Service offers guidance for assessing tree damage after Irma

Press release from North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: A weakened Hurricane Irma brought strong winds and rain to North Carolina that could have affected forestland and trees. The N.C. Forest Service encourages landowners and others to exercise caution when assessing storm damage to their woodlands or trees around their homes. Those concerned about […]

Consumers and Advocates Ask NC Utilities Commission to Reject Duke’s Half-Billion Dollar Rate Hike

Press release from MountainTrue: Duke Energy customers and environmental, consumer and welfare advocates are calling on the North Carolina Utilities Commission to reject a proposal by Duke Energy to make consumers pay for the company’s coal ash cleanup through higher bills and fees. Duke customers can make their opposition known at a public hearing of the […]

Hundreds Will Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 16 in Asheville

Press release from The Alzheimer’s Association: WHO: Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter WHAT: Asheville Walk To End Alzheimer’s® This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Participants will complete a 2 walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and […]

Asheville Proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month

Press release from Targeted Persuasion: Asheville City Council and Mayor Esther Manheimer recognized the contributions Hispanic people have made to the city, the state, and the country at the city council meeting on Tuesday evening with a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation. September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. The proclamation […]

Habitat ReStore Announces 5th Annual ReUse Contest Winners

Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: The Asheville Habitat ReStore is pleased to announce the winners of its fifth annual ReStore ReUse Contest. The entries, ranging from benches to bathrooms and everything in between, were built using predominantly reused materials. The panel of five judges selected winners in four categories: Furniture, Homesteading, Live/Work Space, […]

TSA spots loaded gun at Asheville Regional Airport security checkpoint

Press release from the Transportation Security Administration: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a passenger from bringing a loaded handgun on board a plane at a Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) checkpoint. The incident occurred this morning just after 6 a.m. The passenger was stopped by TSA officers with a loaded .40 caliber handgun. The TSA officer […]

Blue Ridge Parkway Announces Road Advisory in North Carolina

Press release from the National Park Service: Based on recent and forecasted weather conditions and in the interest of visitor safety, the Blue Ridge Parkway is issuing a road advisory from Milepost 217 to Milepost 469, all areas south of the NC/VA state line, from Monday morning September 11, 2017 through Wednesday morning, September 13, 2017. […]

Grail Moviehouse Celebrates the Second Art House Theater Day

Press release from Grail Moviehouse: On Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 join the Grail Moviehouse and 150+ cinemas nationwide for Art House Theater Day. Art House Theater Day celebrates the legacy of independent theaters as advocates for cinema arts. In an age where media has become more digital than tangible, more solitary than social, art house theaters remain the […]