Press Release Western Carolina University Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education is offering a series of three workshops in Asheville to help business owners and employees learn to communicate more professionally and effectively through their writing. Each session will be held on a Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at WCU’s […]
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Warren Wilson to host “Small Stories, Big Changes” Feb. 10.
Press Release Warren Wilson College A panel discussion and book signing featuring five contributors to “Small Stories, Big Changes,” a book about community sustainability change-makers, will be held Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Canon Lounge at Warren Wilson College. Subtitled “An Evening of Personal Empowerment and Community Inspiration,” the free public event will be […]
Carl Sandburg’s last surviving daughter dies at 95
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Monday that the last surviving daughter of world famous poet and historian Carl Sandburg, Helga Sandburg Crile, died Sunday in her home outside Cleveland, Ohio. An accomplished writer in her own right, Crile lived at Sandburg’s estate, Connemara in Flat Rock, from 1945-1952. The author of 17 books, including novels, memoirs […]
City cautions of water interruptions near North Oak Forest on Feb. 3
Full announcement 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 […]
PARI to host Valentine’s love story event
Press Release Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute The public is invited to a special Valentine event Friday, February 14 at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI). Registered attendees will be treated to an evening of storytelling involving love stories associated with the night sky, followed by a tour of the campus and a trip to the […]
Asheville City Council will hold joint Feb. 10 meeting with city school board
Announcement from the city of Asheville: The Asheville City Council and Asheville City Board of Education will hold a joint meeting on Monday, February 10, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. at Isaac Dickson Elementary School located at 90 Montford Avenue, Asheville, N.C., to discuss items of mutual interest.
Meals on Wheels announces Polar Bear Plunge benefit
Press Release Meals On Wheels of Asheville and Buncombe County The Asheville Racquet Club (ARC) will host the 6th Annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Meals On Wheels of Asheville and Buncombe County on Saturday, February 15, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Located off Hendersonville Rd. at 200 Racquet Club Road in South […]
Expect a return of cold weather
Enjoying the relatively warm weather today? Best be prepared for a return of cold along with a threat of snow. The National Weather Service says to expect a return to mostly cloudy skies later today with a low tonight around 17. Expect north northwest winds of 14 to 18 mph with gusts as high as […]
Riverlink seeks name for W. Asheville creek
Press Release RiverLink Westwood Place is a neighborhood in East West Asheville, bounded by Haywood Road, Craven Street, I-26 and Patton Avenue. RiverLink seeks to name the stream that flows through the neighborhood into the New Belgium Brewing site on Craven Street as part of its “Name that Creek” program. RiverLink is currently taking suggestions […]
McDowell News: Chef Bruce Brown on Spike TV show
From the McDowell News McDowell County chef Bruce Brown is getting ready to enter his tasty creations in a new competition reality show on Spike TV. Brown is the owner and chef at Bruce’s Fabulous Foods. Brown and his wife, Barbara Jean, will fly on Sunday to New York City, where Brown will compete on […]
UNCA to hold World Affairs Council talk on Feb. 4
Press Release University of North Carolina Asheville “Economic Statecraft and Trade,” a talk by Debra Sabia, will be the first event in the “Great Decisions 2014” series, sponsored by the WNC chapter of the World Affairs Council. Sabia’s talk, co-sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNC Asheville, and the university’s Department of […]
HT-N: McGrady will see re-election to state House of Representatives
State Rep. Chuck McGrady announced Monday he will seek re-election for the 117th District seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives. McGrady said he still has “unfinished business” in the Legislature. A former Henderson County commissioner, McGrady told the Hendersonville Times-News he will continue to focus on issues important to local governments. He chairs […]
HART stages Tony Award winning drama “Other Desert Cities” beginning January 31
Press release HART stages Tony Award winning drama “Other Desert Cities” beginning January 31 HART’s Winter Studio Season continues with the Tony Award winning drama “Other Desert Cities” beginning January 31, and running potentially through February 9. The show premiered at Lincoln Center in January 2011 staring Stockard Channing and Linda Lavin and Stacey Keach. […]
Mars Hill student chosen for SAMHSA internship
Press Release Mars Hill University Ashley Garner, a senior social work major at Mars Hill University, has been chosen from a national pool of college students for a prestigious internship with SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration). The internship will take place during the spring 2014 semester, from January 13 – April 25, […]
Altrusa Club of Waynesville to host scholarship benefit
Press Release Altrusa Club of Waynesville Altrusa Club of Waynesville will be hosting the Seventeenth Annual Soup and Cornbread Benefit Scholarship Fundraiser on Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The lunch or dinner will include: homemade soup (vegetable or potato), fresh cornbread, a beverage and your choice of homemade dessert. Advance […]
Asheville Startup Weekend winners launch Local Flavor AVL app
Press Release Asheville, N.C. (Jan. 27, 2014) – Today the winners of Asheville Startup Weekend launched Local Flavor AVL, a first-of-its-kind mobile app that showcases only locally-owned Asheville businesses, non-profits, shops, services, musicians and artists. Designed to provide an authentic Asheville experience for locals, transplants and visitors, the free app is available for download at […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Monday, Jan. 27
Monday, Jan. 27 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
Carter to speak at Swannanoa Valley Martin Luther King, Jr. prayer breakfast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Rev. Michael J S Carter will be the keynote speaker for the 24th annual Swannanoa Valley Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. prayer breakfast on Saturday, February 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Camp Dorothy Walls in Black Mountain. His speech is entitled “Dreamer.” Everyone is cordially invited to attend this […]
Firestorm Books & Cafe to close March 1; hopes to reopen at another location
Firestorm Books & Cafe announced by email Saturday, Jan. 25, that the downtown store will be closing March 1. The cooperative will remain open until then, and the owners of the collective hope to reopen at a new location A public meeting is planned for Feb. 12 to discuss Firestorm’s future. Off the Map Closing […]
Afternoon of Baroque music, held at The Congregation Beth Israel on Feb. 2
Press release Afternoon of Baroque music, held at The Congregation Beth Israel on Feb. 2 EVENT: A Glimpse of Baroque: An Afternoon of Music on Authentic Instruments February 2, 2014, 2:00 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804 Tickets: $18 reserved; $22 at door; Students: $12 Phone: 828-252-8660; Email: admin@bethisraelnc.org When music […]
“In Public,” curated by Frank Meadows, opens Feb. 7 at Asheville Area Arts Council
Press release “In Public,” curated by Frank Meadows, opens Feb. 7 at Asheville Area Arts Council The Asheville Area Arts Council Gallery will host In Public curated by Frank Meadows February 7th through March 8th as part of our continued “Point of View” exhibition program. In Public exhibits new works by young local artists across […]