From the Asheville Humane Society: ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY TO BENEFIT FROM SUBARU’S “SHARE THE LOVE” EVENT Asheville, N.C. – Prestige Subaru selected Asheville Humane Society as the Hometown Charity for the “Share the Love” event, running now through January 3, 2017. Subaru of America will donate $250 for each new car bought or leased, allowing the buyer […]
The 5th Season Gardening Company has announced that it will close its Banks Avenue location in the South Slope neighborhood of Asheville after 16 years. The gardening supply retailer — which sells everything from hydroponic and indoor growing systems to organic gardening materials and home brewing supplies — will shut the doors on its 45 […]
From the University of North Carolina Asheville: 2016-17 Astronomy Club of Asheville-Carolyn Keefe Scholarship Awarded to UNC Asheville Senior Nathan Kirse UNC Asheville senior Nathan Kirse has been named the recipient of the Astronomy Club of Asheville-Carolyn Keefe Scholarship. Kirse is a physics major from Winston-Salem with minors in astronomy and computer science. “The Astronomy […]
From event promoters: 36th Annual Smoky Mountain Toy Run revs up this Saturday December 20, 1981 and it’s a balmy 20 degrees outside. The cold, wind-chilled day didn’t stop twenty motorcyclists, their bikes covered with toys, as they rode from Swannanoa to Asheville in the historic first toy run. This Saturday, December 3, we celebrate […]
From Living Web Farms: Holiday Skill Share Offers Handmade Alternatives to Shopping The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but they can also be stressful. For many Americans, the biggest source of that stress and anxiety is shopping. In response, on December 6, Living Web Farms will host a […]
From event promoters: Historic Biltmore Village and Olde World Christmas Shoppe Invites you to join us December 2 and 3rd as we celebrate “An Old Fashioned Dickens In The Village Festival” Historic Biltmore Village celebrates Christmas the old fashion way with tree lighting, carolers, and a special visit from Santa. Friday night, Dec. 2, […]
From the Four Seasons Compassion For Life Foundation: Community Celebrates the Holidays with 26th Annual “Tree of Lights” during the Downtown Old Fashioned Christmas Inspired by friendship and love, the Dec. 2 ‘Tree of Lights” is a time to remember. HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – Join with friends to remember loved ones during Four Seasons Compassion for […]
From the North Carolina Forest Service: Firefighters say thank you as they depart The Party Rock Fire is now 100 percent contained. The much needed rain over the region serves as a cool and refreshing sendoff for most of the departing fire crews. Crews came from far and wide to help contain the blaze. Oregon’s […]
From ABCCM: ABCCM Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Return to Bethlehem ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) will from Dec. 8 to Dec. 11 hold Return to Bethlehem, a family-friendly holiday event that captures the spirit of Christmas by faithfully re-creating the Bethlehem marketplace as it might have appeared the night that Jesus […]
From event organizers: HANES EXPANDS NATIONAL SOCK DRIVE FOR HOMELESS, MAKES GIVING EASY IN ASHEVILLE DURING HOLIDAY SEASON America’s Leading Sock Brand Donates 200,000 Pairs of Socks to The Salvation Army and Adds Donation Sites at 160 HanesBrands Outlet Stores Nationwide WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Nov. 28, 2016) – Hanes, America’s No. 1 apparel label and flagship […]
From The Gallery at Flat Rock: Pardee Hospital Collaborates with The Gallery at Flat Rock on Permanent Collection Acknowledging the powerful effect environmental aesthetics have on the healing process, architects and interior designers are bringing a fresh new look to hospitals and other medical treatment facilities. Soft colors, comfortable furniture, natural light and materials, and […]
From Haywood Regional Medical Center: Memory Tree Hosted at the Homestead and Haywood Hospice (Clyde, N.C.) — The Homestead and Haywood Hospice and Palliative Care announce that they are hosting a Memory Tree for the holiday season. Coworkers, family members and friends who have lost a loved one are welcome to bring a special ornament […]
From Mars Hill University: Weizenblatt Gallery Exhibition Features Four Artists The upcoming exhibition at Mars Hill University’s Weizenblatt Gallery features the work of four artists, including one who is a Mars Hill student. The exhibit of works by Claire Sordoni, Mark Flowers, Kristy Higby and Titus Mills runs November 28 through December 16. The opening […]
From the City of Hendersonville: Tom Orr and the Walk of Fame committee announce the presentation of “Unwrapping Local History” A local history play that opens on December 15 and will include the announcement of the Walk of Fame inaugural class. The play will take place on December 15, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. […]
From the Asheville Police Department: Update in Hit and Run suspect vehicle Asheville Police have identified the vehicle involved in a hit and run that took place on Sunday, Nov. 20 at approximately 2:24 a.m. as a silver Saturn Vue model years 2002-2007. The vehicle would be similar to the vehicle in the picture above. […]
From Oskar Blues Brewery: KICK OFF 2017 WITH OSKAR BLUES BREWERY AT THE 5TH ANNUAL NYE HOOTENANNY SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS, JONNY FRITZ, PRETTY LITTLE GOAT TO PERFORM BREVARD, N.C. — Keeping alive their half-a-decade long tradition of hooking you up with the most bodacious New Year’s Eve throwdown this side of Clingman’s Dome, Oskar […]
From the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: Public hearing on draft cleanup plan for former DuPont Corporation site planned for Dec. 1 WHAT: Public hearing on draft cleanup plan for former DuPont Corporation site WHO: Hosted by N.C. Division of Waste Management WHEN: 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1 WHERE: Transylvania County Public Library, 212 […]
From Cleveland Construction, Inc.: Cleveland Construction Announces Local Business Outreach Event for the Renovation of the Former BB&T Tower Asheville, N.C. (November 22, 2016) – Cleveland Construction, Inc. will hold a local business outreach event for subcontractors, vendors and tradesmen in the Asheville area interested in participating in the construction of the Arras Residences and […]
From the City of Asheville: Asheville/Buncombe County Code Purple has been extended In response to predicted severe cold weather, the Code Purple that was been issued for Asheville and Buncombe County for Nov. 19-21 has now been extended through Nov. 22. Everyone is urged to encourage people to seek safe shelter in the below-freezing temperatures. […]
From the Town of Weaverville: Weaverville, N.C. – The Town of Weaverville Town Council adopted the following resolution against discrimination, harassment and intimidation at its November 21, 2016 meeting: WHEREAS, the Town of Weaverville takes great pride in being a welcoming and diverse community where all citizens can live and work without fear of physical […]
From the North Carolina Forest Service: Fire Lines Hold Through Three Days of Wind Fire fighters will continue to “mop-up” the fire perimeter today, thankful that fire lines have held after three straight days of strong winds. Mop-up is the process of making sure all hot spots near the perimeter are out cold. Crews will […]
