Press release JoLynn Bryant, Mountain Roller Girls The Balsam Mountain Roller Girls Want YOU! They are a flat track roller derby league based out of Haywood County and they are looking to grow their teams by holding a Sign-up Event open to the public. The league will explain the game of roller derby, show video […]
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Platinum Exchange: grand opening on Veterans Day
Platinum Exchange will hold its ribbon-cutting grand opening on Nov. 11 From the Platinum Exchange: Platinum Exchange, a new Asheville-based company helping North Carolinians access affordable health insurance, will hold its ribbon cutting grand opening on Veterans Day. What: The ribbon cutting of Platinum Exchange’s office will feature local food & drinks from Ambrozia, Pisgah […]
Evergreen Charter staffer receives Duke certificate
Press Release Evergreen Community Charter School Eleanor Ashton, Director of Development and Communication at Evergreen Community Charter School recently received the Duke University Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership. This highly competitive program admitted 26 students to participate in the five-day session. The 2013 class consisted of students from across the US, as well as from […]
Hendersonville Heritage Museum to host local author
From the press release Discover Historic Hendersonville The Henderson County Heritage Museum invites the public to an illustrated presentation and book signing by local author and Civil War historian Terrell Garren at 2 pm on Saturday, November 9, at the Historic Courthouse on Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville. The featured book is Garren’s latest, Measured […]
River Arts District to hold Fall Studio Stroll
Press Release River Arts District Artists Inc. During the nationally known Studio Stroll, more than 180 artists from the River Arts District, open their studios to the public. Art collectors and enthusiasts come from around the world to view and purchase art as they tour studios in 25 of the district’s historic industrial buildings. Some […]
Sylva’s Harris Regional receives national recognition for quality
Press release WestCare Health System Harris Regional Hospital has been ranked in the top one-third of the nation for clinical quality measures. The hospital was recognized as a ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’ by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in the United States. To receive the designation an organization must […]
Irene Wortham Center: Nonprofit named finalist in Toyota 100 cars for good program
Irene Wortham Center named finalist in Toyota 100 cars for good program From the Irene Wortham Center: ASHEVILLE, NC – NOVEMBER 5, 2013 – Asheville based organization, Irene Wortham Center (IWC) is one of 250 finalists in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, which will award vehicles to 100 nonprofit organizations based on votes from […]
Mast General Store: Share the warmth in Asheville this winter
Share the Warmth in Asheville this Winter From the Mast General Store: ASHEVILLE, NC – As we scurry about enjoying the cool days of fall, we all know that colder temperatures are on the way, and many of us are ready to face whatever weather the coming season has to offer. Unfortunately, there are some […]
2,500 WNC students ready to begin Subway ‘Fit for Life’ challenge
Press Release From The Summit Group for Subway: ASHEVILLE, NC, November 4, 2013 – SUBWAY® national spokesperson Jared Fogle has recruited some help in his fight against childhood obesity, thanks to a new program sponsored by local SUBWAY® restaurants. Local leaders are heading back to the classroom in an effort to inspire students to be […]
Blue Ridge Parkway stretch closes for repairs in Boone area
Press Release From Blue Ridge Parkway: (Boone, NC) – A section of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Milepost 270 to Milepost 281 will close on November 6, 2013, in order to make repairs to a bridge that crosses Highway 421, in Boone, North Carolina. A detour will be signed from Milepost 270, at Phillips Gap […]
Mars Hill University trustee releases ‘Confessions of a Shameless Name-Dropper’
Press Release From Bravo Books: NASHVILLE, TN – The music business has taken Mark Cabaniss on adventures far from his native state of North Carolina…from Nashville to Broadway to Hollywood and back. Cabaniss grew up in Shelby, North Carolina and then obtained degrees in music and communications from Mars Hill University and The University of […]
WLOS: Rutherford Co. rescue squad closes after 52 years
From WLOS: Chief Tommy Raye says the rescue squad has been forced to close after a new county policy choked off revenue by barring the squad from responding to certain calls.
WCU to host art portfolio workshop in Asheville Nov. 8
From the Western Carolina University Office of Public Relations: A workshop focusing on “Creating an Amazing Art Portfolio” will be offered in Asheville on Friday, Nov. 8, by Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education.
The Mountaineer: Local neurologist to serve as guest speaker at support group
From The Mountaineer: James M. Patton, MD, a board certified neurologist, will speak at a support group meeting for those with essential tremors at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at Alliance Bible Church 501 North River Road in Sylva.
Black Mountain News: PETA files lawsuit in protest over ‘Possum Drop
From Black Mountain News: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has filed a pre-emptive lawsuit against North Carolina’s wildlife agency to stop the famous New Year’s Eve ’Possum Drop in Clay County. It is the second lawsuit in two years.
Land of Sky announces road show, creation of research center
From press release Land of Sky AutoGas Industry Leaders Meet in Asheville at Land of Sky Propane AutoGas Roadshow In partnership with Blossman Gas and Alliance AutoGas, the Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition (LOSCVC) is hosting the 2nd Annual Propane AutoGas Roadshow on Thursday, November 21st. The Roadshow will run from 9:30a.m. to 1:00p.m. […]
Buncombe County judicial complex ribbon-cutting Nov. 7
Full announcement from Buncombe County: The ribbon cutting for the new Buncombe County Judicial Complex is on November 7 at 2 p.m. Be one of the first to see this beautiful facility in downtown Asheville. Make sure to bring an item for the time capsule to commemorate the opening of the facility. The first phase […]
Women’s Business Weekend Nov 9 and 10
Women’s Business Weekend 2013 has a theme of “Embracing a Relationship-Driven Economy.” For anyone living and working in Asheville, that’s an idea that really hits home. The event, with panels and presenters, will be held Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mojo Coworking (60 North […]
City of Asheville releases first neighborhood profiles
From the city of Asheville: Neighborhood profile: Five Points This is the latest in a series of profiles highlighting the City of Asheville’s vibrant and diverse neighborhoods. The City of Asheville maintains a list of neighborhoods who have registered as official organizations. Each month we will invite one of these to tell you a little […]
Hendersonville ‘Rally for Education’ today
From press release Dancewater Blog A “Rally for Education” will be held at 4:00 PM, Monday, November 4. Having been denied the right of peaceful assembly in front of the Historic Court House, the rally will be held on the two sides of the 1500 block of Fifth Ave. West in Hendersonville. This is a […]
Activists express concerns about voter suppression
From the North Carolina News Service: Local elections take place in 200 towns and cities across North Carolina on Tuesday, and making sure every registered voter is able to cast their ballot is still a concern. Pasquotank County received national attention over an unsuccessful attempt to keep Elizabeth City State University student Montravias King from […]