Press release from Words & Moore: In preparation for moving to their new location at 75 Fairview Road, CarePartners Foundation Estate Sales and Hospice Home Store will close at their current location on November 30. But area treasure hunters need not worry. While the move is taking place, CarePartners Foundation will launch their first on-line shop […]
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North Carolina’s October county and area employment figures
Press release NC Department of Commerce-Public Affairs:
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Hendersonville Rd/HWY 25 closed for Christmas Parade, Saturday Dec. 10th
News release from Fletcher Parks and Recreation: The Town of Fletcher has scheduled the 2016 Christmas Parade for Saturday, December 10th. Area travelers should be aware that Hendersonville Road/HWY 25 and Old Airport Road in Fletcher will be closed, beginning at 10 a.m., the morning of the parade. The roads will remain closed until the conclusion […]
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Girls on the Run 5k
Press release from Girls on the Run: REGISTRATION open at: gotrwnc.org/5ks
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Different Strokes! kicks off 2017 Season
Newsletter from Different Strokes!: Implicit racism. Gender bias. Lesbians. The KKK. And… murder. It’s either the most twisted mystery novel ever written, or just another day at the office for Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective. This little not-for-profit theatre company has been challenging our preconceptions and expectations for six years. And as they prepare for […]
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Assistance needed to identify suspect in armed robberies in Buncombe and Henderson counties
Press release from the City of Asheville and the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect. On the evening of Sunday, Nov. 13, and early morning of Monday, Nov. 14, three armed robberies occurred at the following restaurants: McDonald’s located at 800 Brevard Rd. […]
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World AIDS Day with Cecil Baldwin
Press release from Western North Carolina AIDS Project Join us for World AIDS Day A Day to Honor, Learn, and Engage Thursday, December 1st Renaissance Hotel, Asheville, NC WNCAP has put together a full day of programming to commemorate World AIDS Day this year and we hope you can join us! We are […]
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“The Great American Strip-Off!” comes to The Magnetic Theatre
Press release from The Magnetic Theatre: Even as The Magnetic Theatre prepares to open The 45thAnnual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular, it proudly announces the fun with which it plans to launch the new year: the first-ever Great American Strip-Off! And what is it? It’s burlesque! It’s improv! It’s fierce competition! It’s sexy ridiculousness like you’ve […]
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Gallery Mugen at the Cotton Mill Studios hosts holiday celebration
Press release from Akira Satake: Gallery Mugen – Akira Satake Ceramics and Yuzu Patisserie – is having a party on Saturday, December 10th, 11am to 5pm We will feature new work from Akira and festive Yuzu Patisserie sweets to sample and purchase. Here’s a taste of what to expect: Akira is cooking some Japanese dishes! Enough said! Fukubukuro, or “Good Fortune […]
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Tuesday History: The murder of Will Harris, part III
We continue this week our examination of the murder of Will Harris, as reported on Nov. 15, 1906 in The Asheville Gazette News. This post builds on our previous two posts depicting the events leading up to and ensuing from Harris’ actions. For last week’s post, click here. The material for this article was made available […]
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WNC battles flames, considers fires’ effects
Whether triggered by climate change or normal variability in cycles of temperature and drought, recent wildfires have been some of the most extensive in living memory. With tens of thousands of acres burned, scientists and fire management officials weigh in on the effects of the fires.
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Julian Award winner Susan Sides: Feeding our hunger for food and community
Since she was a child, Susan Sides has had her fingers in the dirt, helping her mother with the family garden. That early experience had a profound impact, fostering a passion that continues to this day: Since its inception in 2009, Sides has worked as executive director and garden manager at the Lord’s Acre in […]
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Asheville Art Talk: The Democratic Cup
Nick Moen and his fellow potters are hoping to spark conversation across party lines.
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Not fade away: Ghost signs haunt downtown Asheville
The Halloween candy is probably gone. Rot has set in on the jack-o’-lanterns. The ghosts, goblins and other graveyard lawn decor have been broken down, boxed up and put to bed till next year. Yet certain other ghosts still linger: ghost signs, those fading advertisements painted on the sides of old buildings. In Asheville they […]
Local book release: Waldo Wisdom: Small Town Lessons for a Big Town World
Press release: Local author and owner of Smiley’s Flea Market in Fletcher, NC, Ben Campen, announced today the release of his book “Waldo Wisdom: Small Town Lessons for a Big Town World.” This book centers around Ben’s upbringing in rural Waldo, Florida in the 50s and 60s where he learned the lessons on small town America: […]
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Girls on the Run 5K on Sunday, Dec. 4
Press release from Inspire PR Group: Chase your dreams and celebrate all girls being happy, healthy and confident at the Girls on the Run 5K run and walk at Asheville Outlets at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4. Hundreds of the participants will be 3rd through 8th grade girls from 11 counties in Western North Carolina who have […]
#GivingTuesday: A global day of giving
Press release from ALAS NC: #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated this year on NOVEMBER 29th, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday […]
Asheville Humane Society offers $4 adoptions
Press release from the Asheville Humane Society: Asheville Humane Society is reducing adoption fees to $4.00 for all dogs over 25 pounds and all cats and kittens for their Fantastic Furry Frenzy adoption promotion presented by Prestige Subaru. This deal runs from Black Friday, November 25th through Saturday, November 26th from 10 AM until 6 PM. “We are excited to […]
Santa and his house come to Hendersonville
Press release from the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: For the first time in decades, downtown Hendersonville will have a home for Santa Claus. A Santa house has been delivered to Main Street. Mark Ray, visionary, and owner of Dad’s Collectibles is the driving force for the house. Ray wanted the children throughout the countty […]
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Harvest celebration marks Thanksgiving at Warren Wilson College, Presbyterian Church
Press release from Warren Wilson College: The shared history between Warren Wilson College and Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church (WWPC) was on full display Sunday. In a nod to the College’s agricultural programs and products, the “harvest celebration” took over the chancel for the Church’s Thanksgiving service. From produce to livestock and products to tools, the […]
Winter’s Tune Concert at Mars Hil
Press release from Mars Hill University: