From a Press Release: NC Independent Colleges and Universities names vice president, general counsel RALEIGH, N.C. – Thomas R. “Tom” West, a partner in the Raleigh office of law firm Poyner Spruill LLP, has been named vice president for government relations and general counsel at North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU), the statewide office […]
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Courthouse shines purple in October
Courthouse shines purple in October If you’re downtown at night in October and the Buncombe County Courthouse looks like its glowing purple, it’s not your imagination. We’ve gone purple for October to draw attention to our community’s efforts toward Domestic Violence Prevention. Earlier this year, Buncombe County Government, with the help of community partners, the […]
Broadcast students to chronicle WCU marching band appearance in Macy’s Parade
From a Press Release: Broadcast students to chronicle WCU marching band appearance in Macy’s Parade CULLOWHEE – A team of students studying communication at Western Carolina University will be accompanying WCU’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band to New York City for the 2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but not as merely spectators. Instead, the […]
Community partners help keep Buncombe seniors safe at home
From a Press Release: Community partners help keep Buncombe seniors safe at home ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Increasing numbers of western North Carolina’s senior citizens will now be safe at home thanks to Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc., or COA, and its newest community partners, Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. The initiative, “Seniors […]
Mars Hill University announces groundbreaking for new business facility
From a Press Release: Mars Hill University announces groundbreaking for new business facility During upcoming homecoming festivities, Mars Hill University will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its next building project, a three-story, state -of-the-art complex, designed to hold both classrooms and retail spaces. The public is welcome to the ceremony, which will take place on […]
Conscious Party: Take your human for a walk
WHAT: 7th Annual Tails + Trails 5K Adventure Run for Dogs and Their Humans WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 4, 9:30am WHERE: Buncombe County Sports Park, 58 Apac Circle, Asheville WHY: Seven years ago, Buncombe County Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator Jay Nelson had an idea: lots of people come to the Buncombe County Sports Park to […]
BMN: Wine from nine: Local vineyard supplies grapes for wines
From the Black Mountain News: BMN: Wine from nine: Local vineyard supplies grapes for wines by Fred McCormick A short drive down N.C. Highway 9 will take you by an up and coming vineyard in Black Mountain. J.D. and Jan Diefenbach have dedicated much of the past six years to studying, planting, and ultimately growing […]
EXHIBIT 23: The newest airport art exhibit featuring WNC artists
From a Press Release: EXHIBIT 23: The newest airport art exhibit featuring WNC artists (Asheville, N.C.) Exhibit 23, the newest Art in the Airport exhibit at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is now open through January 30, 2015. The exhibit features scale in a literal way with extra-large art canvases that showcase captivating perspectives of our […]
Joint reading and discussion of LGBT History Month
From a Press Release: Joint reading and discussion of LGBT History Month Friday, October 10th at 6:30 p.m. In celebration of October being LGBT History Month, J. Robin Whitley and Paula Offutt will offer a discussion and reading on Friday, October 10th at 6:30 p.m. at City Lights Bookstore. They will read from their work […]
Carolina Public Press holding community meetups in Buncombe County
From a Press Release: Carolina Public Press holding community meetups in Buncombe County ASHEVILLE — Please join the award-winning journalists with Carolina Public Press for two meetups in Buncombe County — the eighth and ninth in The News Exchange series — to discuss in-depth and investigative news across Western North Carolina — especially the people, […]
Release: Oskar Blues REEB Ranch showcases Red Bull dreamline ultimate BMX dirt jumping event on October 11
From a Press Release: Oskar Blues REEB Ranch showcases Red Bull dreamline ultimate BMX dirt jumping event on October 11 Western North Carolina–The 2014 Red Bull Dreamline BMX competition will take place at Oskar Blues REEB Ranch on October 11 in Henderson County, North Carolina, just down the road from Asheville and the Oskar Blues […]
Arts and Crafts Bazaar Historic Seventh Avenue District In Hendersonville, NC
From a Press Release: Arts and Crafts Bazaar Historic Seventh Avenue District In Hendersonville, NC Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM The annual Seventh Avenue Arts and Crafts Bazaar will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Maple Street in front of the train […]
Advisory: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy a stop on the National Solar Tour
From a Press Release: Advisory: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy a stop on the National Solar Tour Half-a-dozen area homes and businesses to showcase solar energy advances this weekend Asheville, N.C. (October 1, 2014) – This weekend, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) will proudly join neighboring businesses and homes for the Asheville portion […]
Conscious Party: Asheville is pretty in pink
Hue Thairapy will be the host sight for the Asheville stop of the Pink Heals Tour, which raises awareness and funds for women and children battling cancer.
Rural Heritage Museum at Mars Hill University opens new exhibition
From a Press Release: Rural Heritage Museum at Mars Hill University opens new exhibition “Our Story – This Place” The History of African American Education in Madison County, North Carolina: The Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School Exhibition dates: September 14, 2014 – February, 28, 2015 Reception: September 14, 2015, 1-3 p.m. MARS HILL, NC. August […]
The Lot: Food truck controversy
Organizers at The Lot, the downtown Asheville venue for food truck operators, posted the following as an open letter today on their Facebook page: Dear City of Asheville and supporters of food trucks, we are asking for help, As of October 1st, 2014, The Lot at 51 Coxe Avenue will be under new management. This […]
Community garden conference October 25 in Asheville, NC
From a Press Release: Community garden conference October 25 in Asheville, NC The annual conference of the North Carolina Community Garden Partners (NCCGP) offers unique learning and networking opportunities for North Carolina’s growing number of community gardeners. The organization’s 2014 gathering – Growing Garden Connections – will take place Saturday, October 25, in the Sherrill […]
Asheville Chamber holds Mega Networking
From a Press Release: Asheville Chamber holds Mega Networking: “speed dating for businesses” Asheville, NC (Sept. 23, 2014) – Members of the business community will connect at Mega Networking Thursday, Oct. 9th hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Asheville Event Centre. “Mega Networking […]
Learn how to be a city art contractor
From a Press Release: Learn how to be a city art contractor Join RiverLink and Brenda Mills to find out how as an artist you can become a contractor for the city. We are pleased to offer these special two hour interactive FREE information sessions at RiverLink’s Warehouse Studios, 170 Lyman Street from 10 to […]
CPP: Enterovirus D68 confirmed in 6 NC patients
From the Carolina Public Press: Enterovirus D68 confirmed in 6 NC patients by Angie Newsome RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday confirmed the presence of enterovirus D68, or EV-D68, in six patients from North Carolina. The specimens that tested positive for EV-D68 were obtained from children ages 10 and […]
Highlands on the Half-Shell benefit for Highlands Biological Foundation
From a Press Release: Highlands on the Half-Shell: Oyster Roast & Live Jazz to benefit the Highlands Biological Foundation HIGHLANDS, NC — On Sunday, October 5th a group of Highlands residents are hosting “Highlands on the Half-Shell” in the amphitheatre behind the Nature Center to support the Highlands Biological Foundation. Feast on oysters, shrimp and […]