Press Release from Ben’s Tune-up: Ben’s Tune-up, a downtown Asheville restaurant and biergarten, will hold its first annual Oktoberfest Celebration Noon – 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Admission is free. Festivities will begin at noon with the tapping of special Oktoberfest kegs from Heinzelmännchen of Sylva; Pisgah Brewing of Black Mountain; Highland Brewing of Asheville; […]
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UNC Asheville alumna, human rights activist Amber Munger to discuss Haiti
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: Amber Munger, a human rights activist living in Haiti, will compare and contrast the work of Haitian grassroots organizations with that of international development agencies in a talk, “Nothing About Us Without Us.” The event, free and open to the public, takes place at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, […]
ACLU to host ‘Fighting Back Against Voting Suppression Forum’ in Asheville Oct. 17
Here’s the press release from the ACLU of North Carolina: Representatives from ACLU of North Carolina, League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County, and Christians for a United Community Will Discuss Efforts to Combat NC Voter Suppression Law ASHEVILLE – On October 17, 2013, the Western North Carolina Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union […]
Boom in low-wage jobs driving drop in metro unemployment
Here’s the press release from the North Carolina Justice Center: RALEIGH (October 2, 2013) — A boom in low-wage jobs is the leading factor contributing to the drop in unemployment across most of the state’s metros, according to today’s jobs report from the N.C. Division of Employment Security. Although unemployment has dropped in all 14 […]
United Services Credit Union merging with Self-Help Credit Union
Asheville, NC– United Services Credit Union and Self-Help Credit Union are pleased to announce that they are merging, effective October 1, 2013. Approved by a September 24 vote of United Services members, the merger is a proactive step by both credit unions to capitalize on their relative strengths and expand their impact within Western North […]
Buncombe County honored for Health & Human Services ‘Meeting Garden’
Here’s the press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County has been recognized with a Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) Excellence in Innovation Award for 2013. The awards competition is conducted by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and sponsored by the LGFCU. One of two winners in the Human Services category, Buncombe County […]
Altapass Orchard Book Club meets Oct. 16
October Meeting of Orchard Book Club The next meeting of the Orchard Book Club will take place on Wednesday, October 16, from 10:30 to noon at the Orchard at Altapass. The selected book for this month is King’s Mountain, by New York Times bestselling author Sharyn McCrumb. This newly released book is a ballad novel […]
Author Court McCracken releases, “Art Nurture: The Simple Guide to Cultivating Your Creativity”
Local artist and author, Court McCracken, releases of her first book, Art Nurture: The Simple Guide to Cultivating Your Creativity.” The book launch takes place at Biscuit Head (733 Haywood Rd., West Asheville) on Monday, Oct. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event includes live music, local beers, food and a book signing. About the book: “Court […]
Orchid Ensemble performs world music at UNCA on Oct. 10
The Vancouver-based Orchid Ensemble, “which blends modern and traditional Asian music with influences from all over the globe,” according to a press release, performs a Thursday, Oct. 10 concert at UNCA’s Lipinsky Auditorium. 7 p.m., $20 general, $12 UNCA faculty, $7 Asheville-area students, $5 UNCA students. Buy tickets at uncatickets.com or at the Highsmith Student […]
Asheville Ballet and Joyful Noise team up for free concerts on Oct. 3 and 4
The Joyful Noise community music and arts center (which holds classes in Weaverville, Marshall, West Asheville and South Asheville) has just named Jason DeCristofaro as its new artistic director of the Brio Concert Series. Two of DiCristofaro’s compositions, “Que Contiene Una Fantasia,” and “Moto Perpetuo for Solo Viola,” were recently set to choreography by Asheville […]
Mars Hill University begins lecture series with ‘Let’s Save America’ talk
Press release From Mars Hill University: The 17 trillion dollar federal debt of the United States is only the tip of the iceberg, according to CEO and business consultant John Boyle, II, who kicked off the Mars Hill University Lecture Series with a lecture titled, “Let’s Save America,” Monday evening in Broyhill Chapel. When that […]
After more than 90 days of operations, NCTracks processes more than 49 million Medicaid claims
Press release From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Raleigh, N.C. – After 90 days of operations, DHHS and its vendor, CSC, continue to proactively assist providers with utilizing the State’s new Medicaid claims payment system, NCTracks. To date, NCTracks has processed 49 million claims and paid more than $2.6 billion to […]
Mission Health announces new collaboration with Western Carolina’s Women’s Specialty Cen
Press release From Mission Health: Mission Health is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Western Carolina’s Women’s Specialty Center (WCWSC), which has been dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care for women throughout western North Carolina since 2003. This new collaboration will enhance patient access to a broader network of subspecialized gynecologic care. The […]
Novelist Tommy Hays to read from new book on Oct. 20 at Malaprop’s Bookstore
Press release From UNCA News Services: Novelist Tommy Hays will read from his new book, What I Came to Tell You, in the next installment of the Writers at Home series, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., in downtown Asheville. This series, produced by UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies […]
WLOS: Wildlife officials say trend of bears roaming in neighborhoods is on the rise
From WLOS Report by Mike Mason Wildlife officials are putting parts of Buncombe County on high bear alert tonight. They say black bears are roaming residential neighborhoods now more than ever, so we wanted to know why this is happening. We’ve all heard about the times black bears have been seen in Downtown Asheville and […]
DHHS furloughs 337 employees due to government shutdown, funding running out for programs
Press release From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services instructed 337 employees that were immediately impacted by the federal government shutdown not to show up to work tomorrow. These employees are fully funded by federal dollars and will be […]
ADHD awareness events scheduled for the month of October
Press release From the ADHD Center for Success: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – This year ADHD Awareness is being celebrated globally throughout the world during ADHD Awareness Month, October 1-31. There is an estimated 4.4 worldwide population of ADHD children and adults. ADHD is a complex neuro-biological condition with a very high genetic/family history. ADHD can severely […]
Mountain Glory Festival held on Oct. 12
The 30th Annual Mountain Glory Festival celebrates autumn in the mountains. It takes place on Saturday, Oct. 12 on Main Street in Marion. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. From a press release: “The festival covers the courthouse lawn and three blocks of Main Street in Marion. Browsers and shoppers looking for original handicrafts or homespun enjoyment will […]
Gov. McCrory explains hiring of outside attorney to fight federal voting lawsuit
From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, NC – The Office of Governor Pat McCrory released the following highlights from Chief Legal Counsel Bob Stephens’ media availability this morning: On hiring outside counsel: “I recommended to the governor, that in this voter ID litigation, that we needed to have our own outside counsel. I […]
‘Carrotmob’ planned for Saturday, Oct. 12 at Dancing Bears Toys in Hendersonville
Press release From Environmental & Conservation Organization (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, October 1, 2012) – The 4th Carrotmob sponsored by Environmental & Conservation Organization (ECO) is happening at Dancing Bear Toys at 418 N. Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. On Saturday, October 12, help ECO Carrotmob this friendly local toy store by visiting between the hours of […]
Charlotte Observer: Case dismissed in Box Creek Wilderness case, land will stay protected for now
From the Charlotte News & Observer Story by Bruce Henderson RUTHERFORDTON A judge dismissed – for now – a condemnation proceeding to run a power line through a Rutherford County wilderness area. The ruling on Tuesday by Superior Court Judge Hugh Lewis means Rutherford Electric Membership Corp. will have to refile petitions to condemn a […]