Press release Tryon Arts and Crafts School holds a holiday gift show Are you looking for a unique handcrafted item as a special holiday gift? Tryon Arts and Crafts gift shop and gallery have many choices of art from local artisans. Many medias are represented from a variety of artists. Their work will be on […]
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Holiday Lighting Celebration in Biltmore Park Town Square
Biltmore Park Town Square holds a holiday lighting celebration on Friday, Nov. 22 Press release: Biltmore Park Town Square is welcoming the holiday season with its fifth annual Holiday Lighting Celebration on Friday, November 22nd. This old fashioned holiday event will take place along Town Square Boulevard from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The evening’s pivotal […]
Human Rights Campaign rates NC cities on LGBT equality
Press Release Human Rights Campaign A report on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) equality in America’s cities by the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, rated 291 cities across the nation, including six cities in North Carolina. The 2013 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) is the second edition of the only […]
Action for Children North Carolina receives $150,000 grant from Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust
Press Release From Action for Children North Carolina RALEIGH–Action for Children North Carolina announced today that it has received a multi-year grant for $150,000 from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for general operating support of its work to improve the health, safety, education and economic security of children in North […]
Diamond Brand Outdoors announces downtown Asheville expansion
Here’s the press release from Diamond Brand Outdoors: Leading Outdoor Retailer To Open Adventure Boutique In Downtown Asheville ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Diamond Brand Outdoors, Asheville’s leading outdoor retailer for nearly 50 years, announced plans to open a new downtown adventure boutique in early summer, catering to Asheville residents’ and visitors’ active lifestyles. Diamond Brand Outdoor’s […]
City of Asheville schedules Nov. 22 water interruption for South Charlotte Street
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville has scheduled the following water interruptions for water valve and hydrant replacements, general system maintenance, or connection of a new water line by a contractor into the city’s water system. Surrounding areas may experience no water to low pressure during these interruptions. When the work is […]
Sen. Hagan’s office announces transportation grants for WNC vets
Full announcement from the office of Sen. Kay Hagan: Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kay Hagan announced today three federal transportation grants that will be used to aid homeless veterans in North Carolina. Three organizations in North Carolina were awarded grants to purchase a van to provide outreach to homeless veterans and to assist with […]
APD announces two promotions
From the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM, the Asheville Police Department will hold a promotional ceremony in Council Chambers located on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Fifteen year veteran, Detective Ricardo Martinez and Senior Police Officer Shaun Ward, an 11 year veteran, will be promoted to […]
Open house for Nantahala, Pisgah forest plan changes tonight
From the U.S. Forest Service: BREVARD, N.C. – The next open house, held as part of the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests management plan revision process, will be held tonight in Brevard from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. The open house will be held at: Transylvania County Library 212 South Gaston Street Brevard, N.C. 28712 […]
December events at the Weinhaus
Friday, December 6th Join the Weinhaus on our annual Holiday tour of the winery facilities at the Biltmore Estate with winemakers Bernard Delille and Sharon Fenchak. After the tour, we will adjourn to Cedric’s Tavern Loft for a six course small plate dinner and wine pairing. This is a special opportunity to view the processes […]
Community discussion of preservation plan set for Thursday night
Press Release Asheville City On Thursday November 21 from 5-7 p.m. at the Basilica of St Lawrence, the Historic Resources Commission of Asheville & Buncombe County invites you to participate in a public kick-off meeting to develop Asheville and Buncombe County’s new Historic Preservation Master Plan. Come share your ideas, insights, and concerns regarding the […]
ASU students celebrate “Hunger Games” release by fighting hunger
Press Release Hospitality House of Boone On the release day of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Appalachian students will be celebrating by fighting hunger in the high country through an interactive game based on the book series. The event will take place on Nov. 22 at 5 pm on Duck Pond Field off Stadium Drive […]
Buncombe County calls for holiday gifts for kids
Press Release Buncombe County Government Each year, children in foster care (ages 5-18), need sponsors to help fulfill their Christmas wish lists. Give a gift that really counts this holiday season – sponsor a wish list for a child, a teen, or a sibling group of children in foster care! By making the small choice […]
Just Us For All will hold LGBTQ Thanksgiving event Nov. 28
Full announcement from Just Us For All: Gobble Til’ You Wobble : A Thanksgiving for LGBTQ Chosen Family Asheville, NC, November 28, 2013 The Asheville, NC, activist group, Just Us for All, has organized an event to give people in the community a place to eat on Thanksgiving. This holiday JUFA will bring together folks […]
WLOS: Rangers say euthanizing elk was ‘last choice’
From WLOS: Rangers say the animal was aggressive because it’s mating season and because visitors had been feeding him. They say it was their last choice to put the elk down.
TDB: Tryon Elementary School recognized by state
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Tryon Elementary School was recently recognized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Federal Programs Division as the second top Title 1 school in the state for the school year 2012-2013.
Black Mountain News: Local pharmacy recalling products
From Black Mountain News: Nature’s Pharmacy and Compounding Center is voluntarily recalling all lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy and distributed over the last six months.
Forest Service program accepting Arbor Day Photo Contest entries
Press release from the North Carolina Forest Service: The N.C. Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program is accepting entries for its 2014 Arbor Day Photo Contest through Feb. 28. The contest is open to North Carolina students in fifth through 12th grades, including public, private and home schools. The theme is “Young and Old.” […]
AC-T: Warren Wilson to close business department
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Officials with Warren Wilson College announced this week that they will likely shutter the school’s business department, citing financial concerns and a “philosophical” decision to eliminate the major at the semester’s end. The private four-year college, known for its unique work-service program and progressive, community focus, informed […]
Accordion Time Machine presents “Animals Wearing Clothes”
Accordion Time Machine, the experimental theatre ensemble of local troupe Anam Cara, will stage “Animals Wearing Clothes” on Saturday, Dec. 7. 8 p.m., $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Held at Anam Cara Theatre 203 Haywood Road, West Asheville. “Expect profundity, absurdity, and silliness in the original, collaboratively created pieces,” says a press release. […]
Carolina Chocolate Drops to play Orange Peel in farewell tour
Here’s the press release from the Carolina Chocolate Drops: Carolina Chocolate Drops Bid Farewell to Founding Member Dom Flemons with December US Tour Led by co-founder Rhiannon Giddens, the band will tour throughout 2014 with Hubby Jenkins and new bandmates Malcolm Parson and Rowan Corbett “The Carolina Chocolate Drops are…revisiting, with a joyful vengeance, black […]