Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an Airport Operating Certificate (AOC) to The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) on June 28, 2017, officially recognizing the GARAA as the sole sponsor, owner and independent governing body of the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). “It is a milestone day for Asheville […]
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Senate Leader Phil Berger names Senate Redistricting Committee
Press release from the office of Senator Phil Berger: Raleigh, N.C. – Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) on Thursday announced the following members will serve on the Senate Redistricting Committee: Chair: Ralph Hise (R-Mitchell) Members: Dan Bishop (R-Mecklenburg), Dan Blue (D-Wake), Harry Brown (R-Onlsow), Ben Clark (D-Hoke),Warren Daniel (R-Burke), Kathy Harrington (R-Gaston), Brent Jackson (R-Sampson), […]
Fourth of July anti-nationalist community bike ride
Press release from Asheville Anarchist Assembly: On July 4th, in Montford Park community members will gather with their bikes to ride through the streets of downtown Asheville in an action of collective resistance to the american history of violent oppression at home and worldwide. Especially in the present climate of rising white nationalism, attacks on indigenous […]
Emergency response exercise on the UNC Asheville campus, July 19
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville, Mission Health, the Asheville Police Department, Asheville Fire Department, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office and Buncombe County Emergency Services will together conduct a simulated emergency response exercise on the UNC Asheville campus throughout the day on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. “This full-scale planning exercise comes as part of UNC […]
Street Dance returns to Hendersonville
Press release from Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: Don’t miss the 99th Annual Street Dance on Monday, July 17, featuring Walt Puckett as Caller, Bobby & Blue Ridge Tradition and Lake Lure Cloggers. The Street Dance has been a favorite tradition in Hendersonville, ever since the citizens took to the streets towelcome home the soldiers from WWI. […]
Fireworks prohibited in National Forests
Press release from US Forest Service: US Forest Service officials remind residents, visitors and campers that fireworks are prohibited in National Forests in North Carolina. The possession or discharge of all types of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices is prohibited on all national forest lands year-round, regardless of weather conditions or holidays. High volumes of […]
Grenville Historical Society launches Historic Discovery Event – All About Fraser Fir Christmas Trees
Press release Glenville Historical Society: Fraser Fir Christmas tree fields can be spotted along the back roads and not so back roads all over Glenville. Farmers began growing these beautiful Fraser Fir trees when their money crop, the famous Glenville cabbage , lost favor during the 1970’s. On Saturday July 22nd the Glenville Area Historical Society launches […]
Local painter Joseph Pearson talks about the art of communication
Art, says Joseph Pearson, helps facilitate conversation, which can lead to a better understanding among groups and individuals. The challenge, he notes, is getting people to address and discuss the issues in the first place.
Small bites: Cafe Yuzu celebrates its grand opening in the RAD
Café Yuzu will feature handmade treats by baker and owner Cynthia Pierce along with products from Vortex Doughnuts, French Broad Chocolates, OWL Bakery and Dobra Tea. Also, Fork & Knife hosts a Fourth of July event, Tiki Thursdays returns to Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian and Bone & Broth introduces its early-summer menu.
Tuesday History: Local historian Bruce Johnson discusses the Grove-Seely family feud
On Wednesday, June 28, Bruce Johnson will offer a talk titled “Family Feud: The Bitter Battle Between E.W. Grove and Fred Seely For the Grove Park Inn.” It will take place at the Lord Auditorium, on the lower level of Pack Memorial Library.
Volunteers remove nearly 150 tires from Linville Gorge Wilderness
Press release from the USDA: Linville Gorge Wilderness is now a more beautiful place thanks to the efforts of 85 volunteers who worked over 1,800 hours under the lead of Wild South to remove nearly 150 tires from the deep gorge. In the 1970s a large flood washed the tires down into the Linville Gorge […]
Cottage Cooking adds off-site services
Press release from Cottage Cooking: In response to multiple requests, Cottage Cooking, a cooking class business in Asheville, N.C., has decided to add off-site services. In the past, they’ve given on-site cooking classes in a private home (and still do), but now they’re also taking the show on the road. “Our renovated 1950s-style ranch home in […]
Isaac Coleman Community grants announced
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved the Isaac Coleman Community Innovation Investment Grants on February 21, 2017. These grants, funded through the Health and Human Services budget, are designed to specifically target efforts to rebuild neighborhood communities and connect residents to economic and educational opportunities. […]
Downtown Asheville Festival of the Arts, July 1-2
Press release from Howard Alan Events, Inc: Picturesque Pack Square Park will transform into an art-lover’s paradise July 1 – 2 during the Downtown Asheville Festival of the Arts. One hundred regional, local and national artists and craft artisans are set to display their works in a prestigious show encompassing fine jewelry, exquisite works of […]
Dashboard Blue to perform at Concerts on the Creek in Sylva, June 30
Press release from Jackson County Chamber of Commerce: Dashboard Blue returns to Concerts on the Creek on Friday, June 30 from 7-9 p.m., bringing back the sounds of familiar classic rock and roll favorites. Dashboard Blue is a five piece band based in Asheville, N.C., with 25+ years of professional experience playing and entertaining at […]
Wicked Weed donates $50,000 to YMCA of WNC
Press release from the YMCA of WNC: Asheville, N.C., June 23, 2017 – Wicked Weed cofounder Rick Guthy says the Y may have saved his life, and he’s determined to help local kids get the same chance to succeed. “Growing up in a single parent household in a very poor neighborhood in Queens, N.Y., the YMCA […]
The Canary Coalition to host 2017 “Wake-Up” event
Press release from The Canary Coalition: On Thursday, July 6, from 6:30-8:30 PM, The Canary Coalition will host the 2017 Wake-Up event at the Jackson County Public Library, 310 Keener St, in Sylva, NC. Wake-Up is a gathering of people and organizations featuring Progressive speakers inter-mingled with sing-along sessions of Songs of the Movement. The […]
Magician Zeke Powerz to read minds for The Vanishing Wheelchair, Inc.
Press release from Zeke Powerz: “Magic & Mind Reading Mysteries,” featuring Zeke Powerz, is coming to Asheville this summer! Award-winning magician Zeke Powerz from Blairsville, Georgia will read thoughts, palms, cards, and the future on July 23 at 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte Street in Asheville. The event is geared for adults and teenagers and the $10 ticket price […]
A new season for the Lake Junaluska Singers
Press release from Lake Junaluska: The Lake Junaluska Singers arrived at the lake in June to begin rehearsing for their upcoming performance season under the new leadership of Interim Director Mary Huff. The Lake Junaluska Singers are a 16-voice ensemble dedicated to providing a variety of choral experiences, including classical choral and contemporary works, gospel, […]
July 24 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans in N.C.
Press release from the U.S. Small Business Administration: The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that July 24 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans in North Carolina as a result of the drought that began on […]
Tuesday History: “Death was on his brow,” the discovery of Elisha Mitchell’s body
‘We, the petty actors, will pass away, forgotten; but never, while the everlasting mountains stand, the name of professor Mitchell.’ — The North Carolina Standard, 1857