Press release: Knock Out Parkinson’s Local physical therapist provides programs to help in all stages of Parkinson’s FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asheville, NC (November 17th, 2015) – Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects nearly a million Americans. There is no cure for Parkinson’s but evidence has shown that people who participate in high […]
Press release: Next at HCT The holiday treat at Hendersonville Community Theatre will be the Second Stage production of David Sedaris’ hilarious adult comedy “The Santaland Diaries”. Sedaris’ accounts of his life as a Macy’s Santaland elf first brought him acclaim when he read it on National Public Radio in 1992; it was adapted by […]
Press release: Franklin High School Marching Band to Perform at the Liberty Bowl Franklin, North Carolina- 11/11/15 – WorldStrides OnStage programs has invited the marching band from Franklin High School to perform at the Liberty Bowl. They will join marching bands from across the country in the halftime show finale of this major college bowl […]
Press release: Howell named to Outdoor Heritage Council Local fly-fishing outfitter Kevin Howell has been appointed by the North Carolina legislature to serve on the state’s newly formed Outdoor Heritage Council. Howell, owner of Davidson River Outfitters in Pisgah Forest, will join 10 other members of the council in advising state officials on how to […]
Press release: RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the state’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) beginning Dec. 1, 2015. Households eligible to apply for LIEAP must contain a person aged 60 or above, or at least one disabled person receiving disability benefits, such as […]
The Asheville Grown Business Alliance has announced it will be partnering with UnChain AVL and The Asheville Music Hall for a special “UnChain AVL” rally and demonstration downtown in support of local businesses on Saturday, November 21, 2015. The rally coincides with the grand opening of the new Anthropologie location at 37 North Lexington Avenue […]
Press release: Local Events in Support of the UN Climate Talks in Paris World leaders will gather in Paris for the UN Climate Talks, November 30 – December 11. Show your support for an agreement that will reduce use of fossil fuels and limit global temperature increase by attending these events: Light Up the Night: A […]
Press release: Asheville, NC – November 13, 2015 – The Asheville History Center at Smith-McDowell House has announced the winners of the Youth Photography Contest. In the Fourth Grade Category, first place was won by Tommy Pinner and second place by Tristan Hunter. Best of Show in fourth grade was tied by Abby Davis and […]
A diagnosis of cancer is a terrifying prospect for anyone. The long, arduous process of treatment and recovery not only physically drains a patient, but also takes an immense emotional toll. For children who’ve just begun their life’s journey, the experience can be especially difficult. In an effort to show compassion for young people battling […]
Press release: The U.S. Green Building Council – North Carolina Chapter and Cree Light Up The NC Zoo for Green Apple Day of Service Local Organizations Work with Students to Celebrate The Importance of Better Learning Environments through Sustainable Schools ASHEBORO, N.C., November 10, 2015—In honor of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Center for […]
Press release: Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein to Speak at UNC Asheville Nov. 15 Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein will speak at UNC Asheville, together with Bruce Dixon, managing editor of Black Agenda Report, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15 in UNC Asheville’s Highsmith Union in Alumni Hall. This free, public event, […]
Press release: HIKE SCHEDULED ON NEW BLUFF MOUNTAIN LOOP TRAIL On Sunday, November 22 the Hot Springs Mountain Club will be leading an afternoon hike to introduce the new Bluff Mountain Loop Trail located on Pisgah National Forest in the beautiful watershed of Upper Shut-In Creek, about 15 minutes from Hot Springs. The public is […]
Press release: “FUN”DRAISER BIKE NIGHT FOR THE VETERANS RESTORATION QUARTERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2015 Come join GARAGE TRS and The Regeneration Station for a night to remember! GAMES, BEER, BIKES, LIVE MUSIC, SILENT AUCTION, and MORE!! Starting at 6:00pm on November 14th at 26 Glendale Ave Asheville NC 28803. Do good by […]
The Swannanoa Valley Museum says it still has openings for a special guided tour through the historic North Fork Valley this Saturday, November 14, according to a press release from the museum. The tour will take hikers through the ruins of the once prosperous North Fork community, now a protected wilderness area and part of […]
Press release: Fostering and Adoption of Foster Children Can Change the Game for Kids in Care Buncombe County, N.C. – When children have a safe and stable home life we know that it creates a stronger foundation for their growth. A forever family and supportive foster parents help create good memories and safe learning experiences […]
Press release: — North’s Band Director Receives N.C. Bandmasters Association “Award of Excellence” HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 10, 2015) – North Henderson High School’s band director, Stephen Sigmon, received the “Award of Excellence” Nov. 9 from the North Carolina Bandmasters Association, a division of the North Carolina Music Educators Association. At a ceremony at the North […]
Press release: MHU’s Bailey Mountain Cloggers to Host Dance Workshop The Bailey Mountain Cloggers – the 21-time national champion dance team from Mars Hill University — will offer a Clogging & Southern Appalachian Dance Workshop on Saturday, December 5, from 9 am until 12 noon in the studios of McConnell Hall on the Mars Hill […]
The city of Asheville has been proclaimed the number one destination for veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners by the United Services Automobile Association and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program, according to a press release from the USAA. The organizations cite Asheville’s robust small business environment and veteran support services […]
Press release: A Celebration of Lives The AIDS Memorial Quilt Returns to Asheville, NC Asheville, NC, November 21 – December 2, 2015 – Renaissance Asheville Hotel is proud to partner with The AIDS Memorial Quilt and the Western North Carolina Aids Project to host this year’s display. Activist Cleve Jones began The AIDS Memorial Quilt […]
Press release: The Fresh Market warmly welcomes Chef Troy Gagliardo to its Asheville locations November 21 Self-taught chef and author of “Pseudo Southern: A Playful Twist on the Art of Southern Cooking” visits specialty grocer for a Southeastern cookbook tour Monday, November 9, 2015 — Shoppers are invited to join Chef Troy Gagliardo at The […]
Putnam comes into this weekend’s Finals competition as the leading “All Around Cowgirl,” having scored more points in multiple categories than her competitors, in addition to being ranked fourth overall in barrel racing and ninth in breakaway roping. True to her family legacy, she has established herself as a top competitor in her chosen sport, translating her heritage of winning and love for speed from the asphalt to the cow-pen.