From MountainTrue Press release Duke Energy [recently] announced a dramatic reconfiguration to their Carolinas Modernization Project, scrapping a proposed 40-mile transmission line that would have cut through the counties of Buncombe, Henderson and Polk in North Carolina and Spartanburg in South Carolina; eliminating a new substation in Campobello, S.C.; and reducing the size of a […]
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The Grove Arcade transforms into a Winter Wonderland with special events, Nov. 20 – Jan. 3
From Grove Arcade Press release Friday, November 20th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Historic Grove Arcade on Battery Hill decks its halls and lights the building for its 2015 Winter Wonderland. Sing holiday carols with the Asheville Symphony Chorus. Make holiday ornaments. View gingerbread houses from Omni Grove Park Inn National Gingerbread House competition. […]
Insurance Service of Asheville seeking blankets and warm clothes for sixth annual Toasty drive, Nov. 19
From event organizers Press release WHO: Insurance Service of Asheville and ABCCM with support from 98.1FM The River WHAT: Toasty: Blanket & Winter Wearables Drive WHERE: Corner of College and Charlotte streets, Executive Park parking lot WHEN: Thursday, November 19, 2015 • 7am – 1pm BRING: New or clean, gently used blankets, coats, hats, scarves […]
Colburn Earth Science Museum, soon to be renamed the Asheville Museum of Science, awarded $400,000 grant from Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
From Asheville Museum of Science Press release The Colburn Earth Science Museum, soon to be renamed The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS), is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA). The funding will enable the museum to move forward with its Moving Science into […]
The Van Winkle Law Firm honored by U.S. News & World Report as “Best Law Firm” for 2016
From The Van Winkle Law Firm Press release The Van Winkle Law Firm is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in the 2016 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in the following areas: Tier 1: Asheville – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization […]
CoreLogic analytics company releases Asheville foreclosure figures for August 2015
From CoreLogic analytics company: Press release Foreclosure rates in Asheville decreased for the month of August over the same period last year, according to newly released data from CoreLogic. The CoreLogic data reveals that the rate of Asheville area foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans was 0.64 percent for August 2015, a decrease of 0.12 percentage […]
Oskar Blues’ CAN’d Aid Foundation partners with ArtSpace Charter School for instrument drive and music lessons from Steep Canyon Rangers, Nov. 18
From Oskar Blues Brewery Press release CAN’d Aid Foundation’s TUNES Program Teams up with Asheville’s ArtSpace: Instrument Donation & Music Workshops with members of Steep Canyon Rangers WHAT: The CAN’d Aid Foundation will host an instrument drop and music workshop for music students at Artspace Charter School, in Swannanoa, NC. Artspace is an innovative school […]
Asheville Outlets’ toy drive is for humans and pets
From Asheville Outlets Press release WHAT: New Toy Drive for Children and Pets WHO: Asheville Outlets, Toys for Tots and 99.9 Kiss Country WHERE: Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806. WHEN: Now through December 13th INFO: Asheville Outlets is starting the season of giving early by collecting new, unwrapped toys for both children […]
Pour Taproom to host Stone Bastard beer event, Nov. 7
Pour Taproom has been awarded exclusive (among Asheville bars) access to Stone Bastard’s latest beer series on draught. The self-serve bar will receive Arrogant Bastard Ale, Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale, Esspresso Depth-Charged Double Bastard Ale, 2015 Double Bastard Ale and Bourbon Barrel Aged Arrogant Bastard Ale — all of which will be on tap during […]
Pan Harmonia’s A Chamber Music Messiah performance to benefit Homeward Bound, Dec. 6
From Pan Harmonia Press release Pan Harmonia presents its’ 5th “A Chamber Music Messiah,” on Sunday, December 6 at 3 PM, in the beautifully restored sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Asheville. This program is the brainchild of organist Eric Wall, former music director at First Presbyterian Church. Baroque keyboard maestra Barbara Weiss leads […]
UPDATE: Gov. McCrory allows legalization of industrial hemp in North Carolina
North Carolina is just one signature away from taking advantage of a 2014 Farm Bill provision that allows states to enact their own hemp-growing pilot programs.
Smart bets: Jamie Laval
The 2002 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion performs at Waynesville’s The Strand at 38 Main Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Small bites: CiderFest NC
CiderFest brings local and regional hard ciders together for a third year. Plus, Ashley English stops into Asheville to lead a lesson on DIY dairy; The Hop West celebrates five years with free ice cream for all; and Season’s at Highland Lake welcomes executive chef Steve Boeger to the kitchen.
November is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet month at Asheville Humane Society
All pets 6 years and older are available for fee-free adoption at Asheville Humane Society until Saturday, Nov. 28. The nonprofit’s newsletter explains the promotion as follows: Senior pets are often overlooked among younger, bouncing puppies and kittens. Seniors can be just as playful as younger pets, are often more laid-back and sometimes come with […]
Gov. McCrory allows industrial hemp and board of governors legislation to become law without his signature
After speedily proceeding through the North Carolina House and Senate, the industrial hemp bill — which called for a pilot program for hemp cultivation across the state — was legalized without Gov. McCrory’s signature as of Friday, Oct 30. Click here for Xpress‘ previous industrial hemp legalization coverage. Press release from Governor Pat McCrory Raleigh, […]
NC Industrial Hemp Association issues statement following legalization of the crop in NC
From the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association Press release RALEIGH, NC (Nov 2, 2015) It’s Official! Senate Bill 313 became law and was Chaptered in the State of North Carolina on Saturday, October 31st as Session Law 2015-299. The law creates the opportunity for North Carolina farmers to participate in an industrial hemp pilot program […]
Smart bets: Rosy Kirby and John Faulkner
Both artists’ work will be on display at Woolworth Walk’s front gallery for the duration of November with a meet-and-greet reception Friday, Nov. 6, from 5-7 p.m. Free.
Riverview Station to host second multi-artist Holiday Market, Dec. 12
From The Village Potters Press release On Saturday, December 12 from 4 to 8pm, more than twenty studios at Riverview Station in Asheville’s River Arts District will welcome in the holiday season with their Second Annual Holiday Market. The block-long structure that is Riverview Station is located at 191 Lyman Street and was erected in […]
After hiatus, weekly ‘Talking Dirty’ event hosted by MetroWines and Rose’s Garden Shop returns
From MetroWines Press release After a summer break, “Talking Dirty” returns and we are talking dirtier than ever! Rose’s Garden Shop partners with The MetroWines Asheville School of Wine every Wednesday starting November 5th from 5 to 6pm for the best on-the-way-home hour in town. Join us for a complimentary glass of wine at Rose’s […]
WNCW personality Joe Kendrick provides filming update on latest Southern Songs and Stories documentary, featuring Tellico
WNCW personality Joe Kendrick and Moonlight Mile Productions owner Tony Preston are on the road, filming for the third episode of their Southern Songs and Stories documentary series. This latest glimpse at local musicianship features Asheville quartet Tellico. Kendrick and Preston’s roughly 30-minute work — which they aim to partially fund through their crowdfunding page […]
Smart bets: The Boys Next Door
Performances are Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 5-21, at 7:30 p.m., at The BeBe Theatre, with proceeds benefiting Paws on ASD.