From the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority: Second annual Wings for Autism® coming to Asheville Regional Airport February 11 Asheville, NC – On Saturday, February 11, local families with loved ones on the autism spectrum will arrive at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) for the second annual Wings for Autism® event at the airport. This event […]
From Asheville City Schools: Notice of Special Meeting The Asheville City Board of Education will hold a series of special meetings beginning at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8; Thursday, Feb. 9; Wednesday, Feb. 15; and Thursday, Feb. 16 at the locations below. The purpose of these special meetings are to conduct public forums for […]
From event promoters: AmiciMusic presents “FRENCH FOUR-HAND FROLIC” on weekend of February 24 AmiciMusic, the award-winning chamber music organization based in Asheville, will present a fascinating four-hand piano program that traces the influence of the Cabaret/Cafe and other “popular music” on French composers at the turn of the 20th century. This thrilling ride to Paris […]
From the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: ANDREW KOTA PROMOTED TO ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FOOTHILLS CONSERVANCY OF NORTH CAROLINA MORGANTON, N.C. — Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Kota to associate director. As associate director, Kota is now second in charge at the conservancy, reporting to Executive Director […]
From the North Carolina Cooperative Extension: Farm grant recipients reflect strength of WNC diversified ag WNC AgOptions recipients receive $201,000 in small farm grants to diversify operations ASHEVILLE, N.C. —Recipients of 2017 farm grants reflect the growing strength of the diversified agricultural system in western North Carolina. WNC Agricultural Options awarded 35 farm businesses a total […]
The Western Office of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources will host local authors Jonathan Howard Bennett and David Biddix for a special presentation on the history of Mount Mitchell on Saturday, February 11, at 2:30 p.m. The authors will discuss various aspects of the mountain’s history culled from their book Mount […]
From the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville: Come see Out of Order: A film screening & panel discussion Sunday, February 26 (5:00-7:00 PM) First Presbyterian Church of Asheville Out of Order is a groundbreaking feature documentary revealing the complex and painful struggles faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) faith leaders as they […]
From the United States Forest Service: Burnouts Planned for Sugar Cove Fire NEBO, NC, January 31, 2017 – Crews continue work on fire lines on the Sugar Cove Fire near Marion in preparation for burn out operations planned for tomorrow. The fire saw limited activity overnight, and remains at approximately 180 acres with 10 percent containment. The […]
From Stand & Deliver Asheville: Stand and Deliver Asheville Offers Presentation Skills Spring Learning Lab for Buncombe County Professionals Stand and Deliver Asheville, a presentation and speaking skills program, announced their Spring 2017 Learning Lab will be held in two new locations to meet growing demand. ASHEVILLE – Barrie Barton, speaking coach and lead facilitator […]
From Vaya Health: New WNC alliance to tackle opioid drug epidemic, overdose deaths Organizations to combine efforts to prevent and treat alcohol and drug addiction in mountains, foothills regions January 31, 2017 – Vaya Health and community partners announced today the formation of the Western North Carolina Substance Use Alliance, a collaboration to reduce the […]
From Avadim Technologies, Inc.: Joseph F. Renzulli, II M.D., FACS, Joins Avadim Technologies as Chief Medical Officer ASHEVILLE, NC — (Marketwired – January 31, 2017) — Avadim Technologies Inc. (“Avadim”), a true “patient first” life sciences company, is pleased to announce the engagement of Joseph F. Renzulli, II M.D., FACS, as Chief Medical Officer (“CMO”) […]
From the Asheville Humane Society: A Birthday Wish to Help Animals in Need Asheville, NC – Asheville Humane Society is now offering a new opportunity to help local animals from the comfort of your own home. Leading up to your birthday, you can create your very own campaign to raise funds for the animals at Asheville Humane Society. Donations will provide them […]
From the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Ben Teague Wins 40 Under 40 Award in Economic Development Asheville, NC January 31, 2017 – Ben Teague, Executive Director of the Economic Development Coalition Asheville-Buncombe County and COO of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce has been selected as a winner in the economic development profession’s 40 Under 40 awards, […]
From the Brevard Music Center: BREVARD MUSIC CENTER PRESENTS FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS Winter 2017 Series Kicks Off on February 6 Brevard, NC — Brevard Music Center (BMC), in partnership with Brevard College, is pleased to announce the February program for its First Mondays series of free BMC Community Concerts in Brevard. On Monday, February 6 at 12:30 […]
From UNC Asheville: Archaeologist Shelley Stone to Lecture at UNC Asheville on Feb. 16: Morgantina in Sicily and Studying Ceramics at a Large Archaeological Site Archaeologist Shelley Stone, who has been part of the excavations at the Morgantina site in Sicily for 40 years, will offer a free public lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, […]
From Asheville Interfaith: World Interfaith Harmony Week (http://worldinterfaithharmonyweek.com) is February 1-7, and AshevilleInterfaith.org is sponsoring two events this coming weekend to help honor and celebrate the diversity found in our community. Saturday, Feb. 4: Visit to Mount Soma and Sri Somesvara Hindu/Vedic Temple. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30p.m. Contact Vicki Garlock at vickig@jubileecommunity.org. Sunday, Feb. 5: […]
From Brunk Auctions: Rooster Cup Sells High at Brunk Auctions to Start The Year of the Rooster Asheville, North Carolina – A rare Chinese porcelain cup sold for $180,000 at Brunk Auctions this Saturday. It was the high lot in a two-day auction which totaled $2.2 million. The Imperial cup features the sealmark of Qianlong […]
From Folkwear: Historic Pattern Company Changes Ownership in Asheville One of the oldest independent sewing pattern companies in the country has transitioned ownership. Folkwear, run by Kate Mathews for the past 18 years, has been bought by Molly Hamilton of Fairview, North Carolina. Mathews, formerly of Fiberarts magazine and Lark Books, has retired and Hamilton […]
From the Center for Cultural Preservation: The Savior of the French Broad River — The Wilma Dykeman Story (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, January 31, 2017) – The Cherokee who lived along the banks of the French Broad River called it “the long man” and the creeks that fed it “the chattering children.” The French Broad is considered […]
From Used Equipment Guide, LLC: Used Equipment Guide Introduces the Market Price Calculator Determine current market value on used heavy equipment ASHEVILLE, N.C.: UsedEquipmentGuide.com (UEG), the world’s largest used equipment search engine, has introduced the Market Price Calculator. The Market Price Calculator is a free tool that utilizes statistical pricing models to provide target pricing […]
From Mars Hill University: David Holt and the Lightning Bolts To Perform at Mars Hill University Mars Hill University will host a concert featuring popular old-time music performers David Holt and the Lightning Bolts on April 7, 2017. The concert is part of the university’s Presidential Lecture and Performance Series. Showtime is 7 p.m. in […]
