Press release from The Grey Eagle: Asheville, NC: One of stand-up comedy’s all time greats, Emo Philips, will perform in Asheville at The Grey Eagle on Saturday, October 7th. Described by Jay Leno as “the best joke writer in America,” by British comedian Gary Delaney as the best joke writer in the world, and by […]
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U.S. News and World Report’s ranks UNC Asheville No. 7 in public liberal arts colleges
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has tied for the seventh spot among public liberal arts colleges in U.S. News and World Report’s new “2018 Best Colleges,” released online today. The university also earns recognition as one of the 25 National Liberal Arts Colleges where students graduate with the least amount of debt – an […]
Asheville Archives: Asheville’s streetcars take a farewell tour, Sept. 6, 1934
After 45 years of service, the final seven street cars departed from Pritchard Park on Thursday, Sept. 6, 1934, heading toward West Asheville for one last ride.
Vintage trailers return to Maggie Valley
Press release from Haywood Waterways Association: Southern Vintage Trailer Friends is hosting a Vintage Camper Show on Saturday, September 23 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event will be at Stonebridge Campground, 1786 Soco Road (Hwy 19) in Maggie Valley. Over 50 trailers will be on display with owners on hand to answer questions […]
Jim Casada presents: “The Legacy of a Mountain Man: True Adventures in the Smokies,” Sept. 28 at Western Carolina University
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library will host a free program Thursday, Sept. 28, titled “The Legacy of a Mountain Man: True Adventures in the Smokies,” and presented by Jim Casada, a noted outdoors writer and Smokies enthusiast. The program will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the […]
Submit your stories to the NC State Fiction Contest
Press release from NC State: RALEIGH — The NC State Fiction Contest is accepting entries for its 2017 competition. Drawing more than 300 entrants last year, this free literary contest is open to North Carolina residents and is one of the largest free-to-enter writing contests in the South. This year’s guest judge is Tania James, […]
Car-free downtown arrives Sunday, Sept. 17
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Southern Region of the USDA Forest Service waives campground fees on National Forests
Press release from the USDA Forest Service: ATLANTA (September 7, 2017) -The Southern Region of the USDA Forest Service is immediately waiving fees and making all campgrounds available for individuals displaced by the recent and forthcoming hurricanes, including Hurricane Irma. Many National Forests were impacted by the recent storms and as a result, some of the […]
Special Olympics North Carolina names new co-coordinator for Buncombe County
Press release from Special Olympics North Carolina: Raleigh, NC – Karla Furnari of Asheville has been named the new co-coordinator for Special Olympics Buncombe County effective immediately, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne. In this volunteer position, Furnari will assist fellow co-coordinator Josh O’Conner as they manage a volunteer committee that carries out Special […]
Hungry for History: Anne Penland
Press release from The Edward Buncombe Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution:
Better Business Bureau offers suggestions for concerned consumers about identity theft
Press release from Better Business Bureau: Credit Monitoring Equifax announced Thursday that approximately 143 million Americans have had their personal information exposed due to an attack on their system between May and June of this year. The theft obtained consumers’ names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some cases, driver’s license numbers. BBB offers […]
Asheville Museum of Sciences hosts teacher open house, Sept. 15
Press release from Asheville Museum of Science: ASHEVILLE, NC – September 8th– On September 15th, Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) is excited to host an evening at the museum, for elementary and middle school educators. This free event will showcase the museum’s new program offerings and host ignite talks from leaders in the STEM education […]
Phil Jamison to present Southern Appalachian dance traditions, Sept. 16
Press release from UNC Asheville: Phil Jamison, the nationally known dance caller, musician, flatfoot dancer and historian, will demonstrate and discuss the history of Southern Appalachian dance, in a Saturday afternoon presentation, from 2-3:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. Tickets are available at the door; a $5 donation to the Western […]
GreenWorks 5th annual Root Ball, Sept. 23
Press release from Asheville GreenWorks: The staff and volunteers of longtime environmental nonprofit Asheville GreenWorks are known for getting down and dirty – whether it’s cleaning up litter and trash from city streets, digging tree pits or pulling filthy tires out of the French Broad River. But the fifth annual Root Ball is a chance […]
Seed Swap to honor Dr. Vandana Shiva’s visit to Asheville
Press release from Sow True Seed: Bountiful Cities, Sow True Seed, Slow Food Asheville, Organic Growers School, Southern Seed Exchange, Appalachian Institute for Mountain Studies, ABFPC Resilience Cluster, and Southern Seed Legacy, in partnership with UNCA, are excited to present a regional Seed Swap to honor Dr. Vandana Shiva’s visit to Asheville! Shiva is spending […]
Small bites: Goombay Festival celebrates diversity in the mountains
African and Caribbean flavors return to Pack Square Park during the Goombay Festival. Also: Catawba Brewing hosts Grill & Chill; Olivette Riverside Community and Farm hold a benefit dinner for Asheville GreenWorks; The Hop Ice Cream raises money for and awareness of multiple sclerosis; and plenty more.
Carolina Mountain Literary Festival takes over Burnsville
The list of participating writers is diverse and extensive, featuring local, national and international authors. These individuals range from award-winning poets and historians to first time novelists and cookbook authors.
Senator Edwards appointed to four interim committees
Press release from Senator Chuck Edwards: Raleigh, N.C. –Sen. Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson, Transylvania and Buncombe) announced today that he has been appointed member to four (4) Senate Interim Committees by Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham). Sen. Chuck Edwards has been appointed to the following committees: Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee, Joint […]
Zebulon B. Vance Reconsidered at UNC Asheville
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Department of History and the Vance Birthplace State Historic Site will present a two-day symposium, Zebulon B. Vance Reconsidered, Sept. 14-15. The symposium, which has been in the planning stages for almost a year, will take place as the region and the nation discuss and debate the fate of the […]
Grandfather Mountain presents Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Visitors are familiar with Grandfather Mountain’s resident animals, including black bears, bald eagles, cougars, river otters and more. But what do they do after dark? Guests can find out Saturday, Sept. 30, at Grandfather Mountain’s annual Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight, a nighttime event that features […]
Organic Growers School offers third year of Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training in WNC
Press release from Organic Growers School: Asheville, NC: Organic Growers School’s Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training is entering its third year, having graduated 45 farmers in the last 2 years. Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training is a 12-month training that uses a mix of farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, and an extensive farmer network, tapping into the […]