From the Asheville Riverfront Redevelopment Office: Public Meeting Invitation For Riverfront Redevelopment RAD Construction Signage Graphic Design We Need Your Feedback! Meeting: January 10, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Dr. Wesley Grant Center 285 Livingston St, Asheville, NC 28801 Hello RAD Stakeholders, As many of you know, the City is working with all interested RAD […]
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Mills River Presbyterian Church hosts 8th annual PuzzleFest Jan. 22-31
From the Mills River Presbyterian Church: Eighth Annual PuzzleFest at Mills River Presbyterian Church MILLS RIVER, N.C. – Area residents are invited to Mills River Presbyterian Church for the Eighth Annual Puzzlefest, from noon to 8 p.m. daily starting on Sunday, January 22 and concluding on Tuesday, January 31. The church will have set up […]
OMNI Grove Park Inn announces Winter Concert Series line-up
From the OMNI Grove Park Inn: THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN TUNES IN TO WINTER WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SEASONAL CONCERT SERIES Tickets now available for star-studded musical and comedy acts. Asheville, N.C. (January 3, 2017) – The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C. invites everyone to shimmy and shake off winter blues with the […]
How advanced manufacturing is transforming WNC’s economy
With a bevy of companies relocating or expanding operations in Western North Carolina, economic boosters, educators and business representatives are working to prepare the next generation of workers to meet the growing need.
Cherokee spirituality straddles past, present and future
“You have to take time to look at yourself, look at your spirit and where you come from, and let the spirit guide your interests and love.”
Lees-McRae College named finalist for 2017 NCAA Award of Excellence
From Lees-McRae College: Lees-McRae Named Finalist for NCAA 2017 Division II Award of Excellence BANNER ELK, N.C. — On Wednesday, Dec. 21, the NCAA announced Lees-McRae’s ‘Lunch Buddy Program’ as the Conference Carolinas representative and finalist for the 2017 Division II Award of Excellence. “Each year, Division II selects one finalist from each conference . . […]
Henderson County Heritage Museum opens Baker-Barber exhibit Jan. 4
From the Community Foundation of Henderson County: Baker-Barber Exhibit Debuts at the Henderson County Heritage Museum on January 4th Hendersonville, N.C., December 22, 2016: Key photographs and artifacts from the Baker-Barber collection will be featured in a special exhibit at the Henderson County Heritage Museum that will debut January 4, 2017. The exhibit will be […]
Applications open for 16th annual Fletcher Chili Cook-Off
From Fletcher Parks & Recreation: Calling All Cooks! – Applications now available for Fletcher Chili Cook-off The Town of Fletcher will host its 16th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, January 28 from 11:30 a.m.- 2p.m. at Veritas Christian Academy. The parks and recreation department is currently seeking chefs interested in fighting for the 2016 title […]
FighterWithin Mixed Martial Arts hosts benefit seminar with Kelly “Crossface” Anundson Dec. 21, 23
Don’t be fooled by the name — FighterWithin Mixed Martial Arts wants to give back. The Hendersonville martial arts studio is hosting a jiujitsu seminar on Wednesday, Dec. 21 and Friday, Dec. 23, featuring American light heavyweight mixed martial artist Kelly “Crossface” Anundson. The events, which both begin at 6:30 p.m., is open to the […]
MountainTrue, The Collider host “After The Wildfire” climate change presentation Dec. 19
From MountainTrue: Join us on Monday, December 19 at 4 p.m. at the Collider in downtown Asheville for a special event, After the Wildfires: Mitigating Climate Change and Adapting to the New Normal. Jim Fox, Director of UNC Asheville’s National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center, and Josh Kelly, Public Lands Field Biologist at MountainTrue, will discuss […]
Funny Business moves comedy shows to The Grey Eagle beginning in 2017
From event promoters: Funny Business Moving Comedy Shows from The Millroom to The Grey Eagle Starting in 2017, Funny Business’ Comedy Shows will be at The Grey Eagle Asheville, NC: Funny Business is excited to announce that in 2017 our comedy shows will be at The Grey Eagle. With the announcement of The Millroom’s plans […]
Avadim Technologies celebrates Swannanoa expansion with open house tours
Residents of Buncombe County and company investors braved the cold and wind Thursday, Dec. 15, for a sneak peek at the new Avadim Technologies facility in Swannanoa, part of the company’s multi-year expansion, which will bring 500 new jobs to the Asheville area by 2018.
Mission Health presents local nonprofits with $869,000 in 2017 grant awards
From Mission Health System: Mission Health Announces 2017 Grant Awards Provides $869,000 in cash awards to local agencies ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2016) – Building upon its $152 million in community benefit provided annually, Mission Health’s Community Investment program is now providing $869,000 in cash contributions to 17 agencies across Western North Carolina to help […]
FighterWithin MMA hosts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar to benefit Children First/CIS Dec. 19, 21, 23
From event promoters: BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) Gives Back Don’t be fooled by the name….we want to give back! Join us for this amazing seminar next week featuring Kelly Crossface Anundson. This seminar will be a 3 day series starting Monday, December 19, Wednesday, Dec. 21 and Friday, Dec. 23 from 6:30 p.m. until whenever […]
Author Patricia Russell-McCloud headlines 36th annual MLK Prayer Breakfast Jan. 14
From The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County: The 36th Annual Prayer Breakfast “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” –Mahatma Gandhi MLK Prayer Breakfast to Feature Inspirational Speaker Patricia Russell-McCloud The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, Inc. […]
Corey Atkins joins Asheville CoC as Vice President of Public Policy
From the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Asheville Chamber welcomes Corey Atkins as Vice President of Public Policy (December 14, 2016) — The Asheville Chamber is pleased to announce Corey Atkins joins the organization at the first of the year as Vice President of Public Policy. In this role, Corey will execute the Chamber’s advocacy […]
APD holds 2nd annual Winter Sock Drive for the Homeless; requests donations
From the Asheville Police Department: APD 2nd Annual Sock Drive for the Homeless (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Dec. 13, 2016) – APD officers with the Downtown Unit are sponsoring their 2nd Annual Sock Drive for the Homeless. APD has placed a collection box in the main lobby of police headquarters and one in the entrance to […]
Asheville City Schools issues reminder on inclement weather policy and procedures
With winter weather on the horizon, Asheville City Schools has issued a reminder on its inclement weather notifications policy and procedure: From Asheville City Schools’ Charlie Glazener, Executive Director of Community Relations/Communications: Here are a few reminders of how we handle inclement weather notifications for Asheville City Schools: We attempt to make decisions before 6 […]
Asheville PARC requests residents’ input on new survey regarding city-owned property near Basilica
Asheville People Advocating Real Change (PARC), a citizens’ group dedicated to advocating for “a vibrant, just and equitable community for all citizens,” according to its Facebook page, has released a new community survey for residents to voice their opinions on the future use of city-owned property adjacent to the Basilica in downtown Asheville. PARC has […]
Mountain Bizworks calls for applications for 2017 ScaleUp WNC business cohorts
From Mountain Bizworks: Take your business to the next level in 2017! Mountain BizWorks is now accepting applications for the 2017 ScaleUp WNC cohorts Up to 30 high-potential small businesses from across WNC will be accepted; Deadline to apply is January 29 Starting a business is hard work. Scaling a business is equally hard, and often […]
Diana Wortham Theatre welcomes award-winning comedian Paula Poundstone Jan. 20
From event promoters: AWARD WINNING COMEDIAN PAULA POUNDSTONE TO PLAY THE DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE FRIDAY, JANUARY 20th On Friday, January 20, The Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville, NC welcomes comedian Paula Poundstone. “I want to be a comedian for all Americans” says Poundstone. Heralded as one of our country’s foremost comics, Poundstone’s quick-thinking, unscripted approach to comedy […]