In an email, Brad Rogers of local space rock outfit A Ghost Like Me writes, “We just wanted to inform the masses about an awesome show happening in Asheville next weekend Friday, Nov. 15 at The Asheville Music Hall. A Ghost Like Me is honored to be playing with one of our favorite bands, Consider […]
News Bulletins
UNCA professor recognized for artistic achievement
Press Release University of North Carolina Asheville Virginia Derryberry, professor and chair of the Department of Art at UNC Asheville, has been recognized for Outstanding Artistic Achievement by the Southeastern College Art Conference (SECAC). This award is given to encourage and reward individuals who have been particularly successful in their creative work as demonstrated through […]
RAD Studio / Gallery will close on Nov. 16
After two and 1/2 years of business, The RAD studio and gallery of photographer David Simchock will close its doors at the end of the month. Due to holiday plans, the last day of business is Saturday, Nov. 16. In an email, Simchock writes, “After juggling the “retail” operation for the past couple of years, […]
HDR: Collected coats donated to Family Care Center of Catawba Valley
From Hickory Daily Record: The coats were donated by the Knights of Columbus, Council 6451. The Knights of Columbus is an international fraternal organization affiliated with St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hickory that serves people in need around the world.
WLOS: Child hit by SUV on Airport Road dies
From WLOS One of the young children hit by an SUV along Airport Road on Wednesday night has died.
Citizen-Times: Cherokee, UT Chattanooga announce new internships
From the Asheville Citizen-Times The Associated Press The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, is planning an internship program with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports this May the school plans to send 24 students to work with the tribe on projects tailored to the students’ majors.
The Mountaineer: Maggie Valley church collects coins for winter heat campaign
From The Mountaineer: Members of the Maggie Valley United Methodist Church collected about six gallons of coins that will help stave off the chill of winter for county residents who can’t afford heat.
Regeneration Station announces opening of new warehouse
Press release Junk Recyclers and The Regeneration Station Grand Opening Announcement: November 13, 2013 4pm-7pm with libations and hors d’oeuvres provided for the event at 26 Glendale Avenue Asheville, 28803 Junk Recyclers is celebrating a huge expansion into Asheville proper: The Regeneration Station is opening a 25,000 square foot warehouse in the Biltmore Antiques District. […]
WLOS: Fire breaks out in Candler
From WLOS: 120 fire fighters from three counties helped fight the fire.
Penland School of Crafts holds early screening of ‘In So Many Words’ today
From Penland School of Crafts: Penland School of Crafts will present a sneak preview of the film “In So Many Words,” a documentary about the life of psychologist Dr. Lucy Daniels on Sunday, November 10 at 1:30 PM at the Northlight building on the Penland campus. the film follows the life of Dr. Daniels from […]
WLOS: Rutherfordton celebrates Veterans Day
Rutherfordton celebrated Veterans Day one day early this morning with music, speeches, a ceremony and a guest performance by International musicians The Celtic Tenors.
Pisgah Forest athlete places 3rd in USATF Masters 5K National Title
Press Release From Rain Tree Management: The 2013 USA Track & Field Masters 5km Cross Country Championship was held on October 20, 2013 in Flemington, NJ. A record number of 450 athletes from all over the country toed the line to compete for national titles in 5 year age divisions. It was a perfect day […]
Brevard College students place first in National Association of Teachers of Singing auditions
Press Release: From Brevard College: Two Brevard College voice students recently took top honors at the Music Theater Auditions held by the North Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) in Greensboro, N.C. Soprano Natalie Comeaux and Tenor Blake Ellege won their respective categories, marking the first time Brevard College has […]
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program budget cuts impact North Carolina
Press Release From North Carolina News Service: Raleigh, NC – It’s been one week since 47 million Americans and 1.7 million North Carolina residents who rely on food stamps – now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – saw their benefit amounts decrease. One-point-seven million North Carolinians who rely on food stamps are […]
WLOS: Dupont Rescue Experience brings in crews from all around
From WLOS: First responders from 6 different states are camping in the Dupont State Forest this weekend.
WCU: Czech Republic professionals to visit WCU for presentation, observation
From the Western Carolina University Office of Public Relations: A team of six allied health professionals from the Czech Republic who have collaborated for nearly 10 years with David Shapiro, professor of communication sciences and disorders at Western Carolina University, will visit WCU for a public presentation and to observe U.S. clinical procedures Nov. 11 […]
Black Mountain News: Youngs Mountain conserved
From Black Mountain News: Deciding, ultimately, that pretty mountains and sparkling lake views are best enjoyed by bunches of people, rather than a few, a Rutherford County family sold nearly 100 acres of prime real estate for eventual inclusion in a long-distance trail system and county park in one of the region’s most scenic spots. […]
Elementary school kids in Illinois want to learn about Asheville
The editors at Xpress received an exceptionally cute plea in our mailbox this week from a group of fourth-graders in Illinois. The kids are learning about the 50 states, and they hope that citizens throughout the country will help them by mailing small items such as postcards, souvenirs and various resources. The letter reads: The […]
Proformance joins Girls on the Run as sponsor
From Girls on the Run: ASHEVILLE, NC, October 25, 2013 – Girls on the Run® of Western North Carolina (GOTR of WNC) is pleased to announce Proformance as a Presenting Sponsor for their organization. Sponsorships are a very important part of accomplishing the GOTR of WNC’s mission of inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and […]
The Mountaineer: New Pigeon River land under protection
From The Mountaineer: Rural preservation leaders in the Bethel community of Haywood County have announced the permanent protection of 29 acres through two separate conservation easements.
Buncombe County Chair Gantt’s remarks on the opening of the new courthouse complex
From Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Chair David Gantt: Welcome on behalf of all Commissioners, including Frost, Newman, Belcher, Jones (critical business trip and very disappointed that unable to be here), King, Fryar and Stanley, Peterson, and Bailey who with Vice Chair Jones and I were on Commission that actually started and approved building process […]