Vocalist Valerie Sneade, who has been compared to Liza Minnelli and Bette Midler, takes on another diva: Babs. “A Tribute to Barbra Streisand,” which has its local debut at Asheville Community Theatre, was first staged in 2000. The show has already received raves in Bay Windows and Edge Magazine. According to a press release, songs […]
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The Daily Courier: Company to relocate national headquarters to Rutherford County
From The Daily Courier: Trelleborg Coated Systems US, Inc. announced its plans to expand its operations to [its] existing … facility [and] plans to create 76 new jobs and invest nearly $11 million over the next four years in [Rutherford] county.
Last beam goes up at Angel Medical Center’s Cancer Center
Press release From Angel Medical Center: (Franklin, NC) It was a beautiful afternoon as Vannoy Construction raised the last beam on the new home for Angel Medical Center’s Cancer Center on Wednesday, October 9th. Approximately 125 Franklin folks, AMC staff, volunteers, and physicians were in attendance for the event and each person was asked to […]
WCU: Homecoming festivities to kick off Oct. 24
From the Western Carolina University Office of Public Relations: The Western Carolina University community will gather to celebrate Homecoming 2013 over a four-day period – Thursday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Oct. 27 – with events ranging from a parade in downtown Sylva and a golf tournament to a stepping competition and a concert by one […]
Black Mountain News: McCrory: NC could be forced to expand Medicaid eligibility
From Black Mountain News: Gov. Pat McCrory suggested Monday that new federal regulations could force North Carolina to expand Medicaid eligibility to more low-income people under the Affordable Care Act.
HDR: Lenoir-Rhyne sets new enrollment record
From Hickory Daily Record: Lenoir-Rhyne University has more students enrolled today than at any time in the school’s 123-year history. For the first time LR’s enrollment has surpassed 2,000, reaching 2,005 this fall.
The Mountaineer: Drivers needed for Meals on Wheels
From The Mountaineer: To help to deliver meals on any route, call Program Manager Jeanne Naber at 356-2442.
Downtown businesses to host blood drive
Press release from The Van Winkle Law Firm: The law firm of Roberts and Stevens, Pisgah Legal Services and The Van Winkle Law Firm will host a Red Cross blood drive. The blood drive will be held October 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Van Winkle Law Firm located at 11 N. […]
Buncombe Republicans request public records from Cooper, Reisinger
Press release Buncombe County Republican Party Makes Public Records Request to NC AG Roy Cooper and Register of Deeds Drew Reisinger October 21, 2013-Amendment One Asheville, NC- Buncombe County Republican Party Chairman Henry Mitchell has announced an official probe into the recent actions of Buncombe County Register of Deeds Drew Reisingers acceptance of marriage license […]
UNC Asheville’s 2014 weather calendar goes on sale
Press release UNC Asheville 2014 Weather Calendar Goes on Sale Just in time for the changing seasons, UNC Asheville offers the 2014 Western North Carolina Weather Calendar, complete with daily average high and low temperatures, phases of the moon and daily sunrise and sunset times. Published by UNC Asheville’s Atmospheric Sciences Department, the unique 12-month […]
New Belgium: We’re on track to open Asheville facility in 2015
Renderings courtesy of Perkins + Will Press release from New Belgium Brewing New Belgium Brewing Begins Asheville Brewery Construction Brewer on track to open new facility in late 2015 Fort Collins, Colo., October 22, 2013 – New Belgium Brewing will resume site work this November on its Asheville location along the French Broad River in […]
NC Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Funding recipiants
Sixteen Buncombe County organizations will receive 2013-14 North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program grants. According to a press release, they are: “Amici Music, Anam Cara Theatre Co., Asheville Area Arts Council, Asheville Choral Society, Asheville City School Foundation, Asheville Community Theatre, Asheville Fringe Arts Festival, Asheville Lyric Opera, Asheville Puppetry Alliance, Black Mountain Center […]
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus returns to Asheville Oct. 24-27
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, a non-profit, state-of-the-art recording and video studio, makes its way back to Asheville this week. The bus that travels to schools, festivals and conferences around the U.S. According to the website, “In its sixteenth year, with the very newest technology and gear, the Bus continues to be dedicated to […]
The LACS perform at The Showtime Saloon in Fletcher on Oct. 25
Country music The LACS (Brian King and Clay Sharpe) have been making a name for themselves with songs like “Shake It” and performing the opening theme for reality show, “Mud Lovin’ Rednecks.” They” perform at The Showtime Saloon (97 Underwood Rd., Fletcher) on Friday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. From a press release: “The LACS […]
WNC Alliance: ‘Muddy Water Watch’ closes 24 illegal roads, helps restore watershed
From the WNC Alliance: ASHEVILLE – Muddy Water Watch is a program adopted by Riverkeepers across the nation to help eliminate sediment pollution into streams. WNCA’s French Broad Riverkeeper program, with a grant from the National Forest Foundation, has been working to improve Hurricane Creek, a pristine trout water in Pisgah National Forest. The Hurricane […]
PARI: Girls ages 9-14 invited to SciGirls weather balloons program Tuesday, Nov. 5
press release from PARI GIRLS AGES 9-14 INVITED TO SCIGIRLS WEATHER BALLOONS PROGRAM Rosman, NC (October 21, 2013) – Area girls ages 9-14 are invited to a SciGirls program Tuesday, November 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at PARI. The program will feature weather balloons and how a local student used them to study lightening […]
McDowell Hopsital President Lynn Boggs named Senior VP of System Operations for Mission Health
Press release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 18, 2013) – Mission Health announced today that Lynn Boggs, MBA, MSN, RN, President and CEO of McDowell Hospital, has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President, System Operations, for Mission Health, while remaining president and CEO of McDowell Hospital. A proficient health care executive […]
Angel Medical Center emergency room nurse Mandy Wishon honored with DAISY Award
Press release From Angel Medical Center: During the prestigious nationwide DAISY program at Angel Medical Center, hospital officials presented an emergency room nurse, Mandy Wishon, R.N., with the Fall DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing. Nominated by a patient, and two co-workers, Mandy is recognized for being a nurse is consistently goes beyond, and for giving […]
ASU: Report shows WNC economy improved in August
From Appalachian State University News: The Western North Carolina Economic Index increased by 0.2 points in August. This was the seventh consecutive monthly gain in the index, which tracks the level of economic activity in 25 western North Carolina counties. The report is compiled by the Center for Economic Research and Policy Analysis at Appalachian […]
The Mountaineer: Operation Stop Arm in effect
From The Mountaineer: In an effort to promote traffic safety around North Carolina schools, school buses and school bus stops, the Highway Patrol will conduct Operation Stop Arm the week of October 21-25.
Black Mountain News: Officials to consider naming WNC bat species endangered
From Black Mountain News: The deadly white-nose syndrome decimating bat populations across the Eastern United States is leading one bat species in Western North Carolina to federally endangered status. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the northern long-eared bat as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.