Local reggae group Satta Roots opens for the experimental players at Asheville Music Hall Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10 p.m.
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Buncombe County shows lowest unemployment rate in state, according to Dept. of Commerce
A news release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Labor and Economic Analysis Division shows an unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) decrease in 86 of the state’s counties for August 2015. Within the report, Buncombe County was ranked first in the state for having lowest absolute unemployment rate, showing a 4.6 percent unemployment rate, […]
Asheville Living Treasures announces Fall 2015 honorees, ceremony date, Oct. 25
From Asheville Living Treasures Press release The Asheville Living Treasures’ selection committee is happy to announce the selection of O. L. Sherrill, Oralene Simmons and Clark Olsen as the Fall 2015 Class of Asheville Living Treasures. They will be honored on October 25, 2015, at a recognition ceremony starting at 1:30 pm in the Manheimer […]
Haywood County band Balsam Range awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Gov. McCrory
From Balsam Range’s team Press release Nashville, TENN — Among the most sought after and valued awards conferred by the Governor of North Carolina is The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, which is presented to outstanding North Carolinians who have a proven record of service to the state. The members of multi-award winning band, […]
Lex 18 to host immersive vaudevillian dinner theatre shows, Oct. 28-31
From Lex 18 Newsletter 1926 All Hallow’s Eve: A Wake for Living and Dead. An Immersive Vaudevillian Dinner Theatre Show Oct 28, 29, 30 & 31 1926 All Hallow’s Eve: A Wake for Living and Dead. An Immersive Vaudevillian Dinner Theatre Show. – Oct 28, 29, 30 & 31 THE IMMERSION OCTOBER 1926 DR. E.W. […]
Farm Burger Without The Burger Supper, Oct. 13
From Farm Burger Press release It’s October! Time to roll out the barrel and roll out another FARM BURGER WITHOUT THE BURGER SUPPER. It has been awhile, actually over a year since our last Farm Burger Supper. For those who are new to our supper series, it is a favorite night for our Chefs. A […]
After breaking land speed records, Catawba-built truck “The Uncatchable” in running for SEMA’s Battle of the Builder contest
From The Garage Shop Press release Catawba, NC — Aaron Brown spent the last eight months building the ultimate street legal, land speed truck of his dreams in his Catawba, NC garage. Taking NASCAR technology with original hot rodding concepts to build the world’s fastest rat rod. He wanted something that was not just incredibly […]
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features two café business plans born from the Waking Life controversy.
North Carolina Folklore Society announces annual award winners and accompanying activities, Oct. 9-10
From North Carolina Folklore Society Press release Cullowhee, NC: The North Carolina Folklore Society is pleased to announce the 2015 recipients of our annual awards: The Community Traditions Award, and The Brown-Hudson Award. The Community Traditions Award honors organizations and groups who engage in or support folklife and traditional culture in North Carolina. The Brown-Hudson […]
Optix Eye Care to hold grand re-opening and trunk show, Oct. 10
From Optix Eye Care Press release Weaverville, North Carolina – October 02, 2015 – In celebration of the recent remodel, Optix Eye Care will host a Grand Re-Opening event and exclusive trunk show for their newest optical collection, Barton Perreira, on October 10th, from 1-5pm. Optix Eye Care provides general eye care for adult in […]
Lexington Avenue named one of 15 ‘Great Places in America’ by the American Planning Association
Press release Washington, DC— The American Planning Association (APA) today named Lexington Avenue in Asheville, North Carolina, as one of five Great Streets on the organization’s annual Great Places in America list. As part of National Community Planning Month, APA’s Great Places in America program recognizes streets, neighborhoods, and public spaces in the United States […]
Gov. McCrory declares state of emergency across state in anticipation of Hurricane Joaquin
From Governor Pat McCrory Press release Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency in all 100 counties in preparation for severe weather that is predicated to cause severe flooding throughout the state. At a news conference at the North Carolina Emergency Operations Center, the governor said that weather systems, independent […]
Henderson County News: Park Ridge Health owner agrees to $115M fine
From Henderson County News “The corporate owner of Park Ridge Health has agreed to pay a $115 million fine for filing false or inflated insurance claims and paying kickbacks to physicians for hospital referrals in violation of state and federal law,” according to a recent story by Bill Moss of Henderson County News. Moss writes […]
Clyde-based author releases autobiography Life in Mikey’s Mind
From author Joseph M. Edwards’ team Press release CLYDE, N.C. — This week marks the nationwide release of “Life in Mikey’s Mind,” an absorbing new autobiography by author Joseph M. Edwards. “Life in Mikey’s Mind” is an account of a child growing up in the late ‘40s and the early ‘50s when life was much […]
Blue Ridge Parkway announces road advisory
From National Park Service Press release (NC/VA) – Based on recent and forecasted weather conditions and in the interest of visitor safety, the Blue Ridge Parkway is issuing a road advisory for the entire 469-mile route through Monday, October 5, 2015. Drivers are encouraged to use extreme caution and be aware of the potential for […]
Smart bets: Beach House
They’re performing their new, nature-inspired meditations in more than 50 cities across the globe, including Asheville. Jessica Pratt opens the show at the Orange Peel on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 9 p.m.
UNCA to host kid-friendly BooFest event, Oct. 25
From UNC Asheville Press release The UNC Asheville Athletics Department and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will again sponsor BooFest. BooFest will take place on Sunday, October 25th from 4-5 p.m. Each of our athletic teams will have a booth set up with holiday games and activities, free tickets to sporting events, along with goodies and yummy […]
Smart bets: The Employee Handbook Revision Committee
Put on by a cast of local stage dwellers, productions are at the Magnetic Theatre Thursdays-Saturdays, from Oct. 1-24, at 7:30 p.m., nightly.
Asheville’s Patch Design Studio selected as finalist in online competition hosted by Martha Stewart
Asheville’s Patch Design Studio has been selected as a finalist for Martha Stewart’s American Made Audience Choice Awards. Founder and designer Heather Adcock’s organic textiles — products for the home and for babies with domestically sourced inputs — are featured on Stewart’s website, where visitors can vote for the company to become the fan favorite […]
Small bites: Taste of Sylva supports town’s development
Foodie festivals continue in WNC with Taste of Sylva’s downtown restaurant crawl. Meanwhile, Organic Growers School is poised to train a new crop of farmers; Ambrozia will host a wine dinner with Metro Wines’ Andy Hale; and Taste of Asheville tickets are now on sale.
Smart bets: Resonate Asheville
New Mountain hosts the meeting of minds Sunday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.