Press release Voices in the Laurel Holiday Concert, Dec. 15 and 16 Voices in the Laurel’s annual Holiday Concert will be on Sunday December 15th, 2013 at 3pm at the Lake Junaluska Memorial Chapel. (24 Chapel Drive, Lake Junaluska). The concert features all three choirs, Treble Makers, Concert and Chamber choir and features the music […]
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WCU to hold commencement ceremony Dec. 14 for fall graduates and alumni
Press Release From Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University will hold commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 14, to recognize its fall graduating class and a group of new WCU alumni who received degrees after this year’s summer school sessions. The 2 p.m. ceremony at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center is open to everyone and […]
Muddy Roots Festival announced for 2014
Press release Muddy Roots Festival announced for 2014 In this world today you’d be forgiven for thinking of roots music as the homogenized overalls-and-handclaps folk singing of Hollywood dilettantes, but that’s certainly not the vision of the folks at Muddy Roots Music Festival. Their idea of roots music is music torn from the groundsoil of […]
North Buncombe High School’s Blackhawk Marching Band seeks funds for 2014 parade trip
Press Release From Buncombe County Schools Weaverville, NC – The Blackhawk Marching Band of North Buncombe High School is currently raising funds to participate in an exciting and educational opportunity – the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade on December 7, 2014, in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Blackhawk Marching Band is the first band to represent North […]
WCU Board of Trustees approves tuition and fees for the 2014-2015 academic year
Press Release From Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees approved a schedule of tuition and fees for the 2014-15 academic year that includes no change in the cost of tuition for students from North Carolina and a 1.85 percent increase in mandatory fees. The proposal, unanimously approved by the […]
Pan Harmonia announces two January concerts
Press release Pan Harmonia announces two January concerts Thursday, January 16, 8 p.m.: Full Moon Concert Rhythmic and singing – Pan Harmonia musicians create an unforgettable evening of music with with an unexpected dreamscape created by flute, bassoon and guitar. Let go of any preconceived notions of classical music with this ensemble! The music by […]
WCU’s Biltmore Park campus to host TESOL conference
From Western Carolina University: Western Carolina University’s graduate program in teaching English to speakers of other languages will host a conference for students and professionals in the field at the university’s instructional site at Biltmore Park in February.
Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize accepts submissions through Jan. 30
Press release Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize accepts submissions through Jan. 30 The 2014 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize is now open for submissions. And for the first time ever, entrants may submit their short stories electronically through Submittable.com. The Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize honors internationally celebrated North Carolina novelist Thomas Wolfe. The winner receives $1,000 and […]
WLOS: Hendersonville Police Department receives new motorcycle
From WLOS: The $30,000 motorcycle was paid for by the governor’s Highway Safety Program.
Black Mountain News: Arcade to close at the end of the year
From Black Mountain News: Arcade, a downtown Asheville nightclub on the corner of Spruce and College streets, will hold its last day of business Dec. 31 with a ticketed New Year’s Eve bash.
TDB: Polk Co. applies for FEMA funding after summer floods
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: Polk County agencies are applying for a total of $5,252 in reimbursements from work conducted because of floods in July.
WLOS: Bank presents MANNA with largest donation of year
From WLOS: TD Bank presented MANNA Foodbank with a $40,000 check Friday.
Black Mountain News: Federal heating program loses funds
From Black Mountain News: A change in the requirements for an emergency heating assistance program is making it harder for families to get help, according to local nonprofits.
Business of Farming Conference set for Feb. 22
Press release from ASAP: ASAP’s annual Business of Farming Conference returns in time for the 2014 growing season, February 22 from 7:30 am until 5:30 pm at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa. While the conference—which focuses on the business side of farming, covering topics from recordkeeping to marketing—has always included workshops for both beginning and […]
News and Observer: ALEC documents show strong ties to N.C. lawmakers
From The News and Observer: A business-backed, limited-government group that counts House Speaker Thom Tillis as a leader is exerting increasing influence in North Carolina, according to newly disclosed records. The American Legislative Exchange Council counted 54 out of 170 North Carolina lawmakers as members through June, or roughly one-third of the General Assembly. The […]
Agenda for Dec. 10 Culture and Recreation Authority meeting
From the Buncombe County Culture and Recreation Authority: The Buncombe County Culture and Recreation Authority will meet for a regular board meeting at the East Asheville Library, located at 902 Tunnel Road • Asheville, NC 28805. Call to Order It is the duty of each Culture and Recreation Authority Board Member to avoid both […]
Flat Rock Playhouse presents O Holy Night, Dec. 12-22
Press release Flat Rock Playhouse presents O Holy NIght, Dec. 12-22 Flat Rock Playhouse presents a traditional holiday show, O Holy Night, from December 12 – 22 at the Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown. O Holy Night is presented by TD Bank and ACE Hardware. For two weeks in December, Playhouse Downtown will host a new musical adaptation […]
Gov. McCrory releases statement on passing of Nelson Mandela
From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela: “The world has lost a champion for the cause of freedom,” said Governor McCrory. “President Mandela’s strength in leading South Africa out of apartheid was only exceeded by […]
Eclectic Ensemble Option 22 plays Timo’s House on Dec. 7
Press release Eclectic Ensemble Option 22 plays Timo’s House on Dec. 7 The eclectic music group Option 22 will re-visit Asheville for the first time since the festival Three Days of Light on Saturday, Dec. 7th with a show at Timo’s House. The band recently released an album, The Change, and has been touring regionally […]
Environmental activists claim 300 locals ready to get arrested if Keystone XL passes
Full announcement from Pledge of Resistance: Over three hundred people in WNC have signed a pledge to engage in nonviolent arrestible actions if President Obama approves the Keystone XL pipeline. This is part of the national Pledge of Resistance campaign organized by Rainforest Action Network, CREDO and the Other 98%, in which over 75,000 people […]
Pilot involved in small plane crash survives
From The Associated Press via WRAL: A pilot has survived after his plane crashed near the state line between North and South Carolina.