Full announcement from the Environmental and Conservation Organization: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, January 24, 2014) – Looking for a great way to produce fruits and nuts in your own yard or garden? Look no further than ECO’s annual heritage tree sale! This popular fundraiser is winding down as trees are being sold out. You can still purchase […]
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SAHC works to preserve 62 acres at Hickory Nut Gap
From the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: In mid-December, SAHC protected another tract at Hickory Nut Gap. This new conservation easement preserves 62 acres adjacent to the Florence Nature Preserve and close to the Drovers Road Scenic Byway. The property will remain privately owned, with permanent protection against future development. “You may recall SAHC reporting on […]
The 2014 Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition is open for submissions
Press release The 2014 Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition is open for submissions The 2014 Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition is now open for submissions. This contest awards the first-place winner $200 and publication in storySouth. The 2014 Randall Jarrell Competition is open to any writer who is a legal resident of North Carolina or a member […]
Moose Café on Brevard Road closes temporarily for renovations
Moose Café closes temporarily for renovations Press release: Moose Café will temporarily close their doors at 570 Brevard Road, on January 27th, 2014. After 23 years serving the great people of Western North Carolina they plan to do renovations on the kitchen and dining room. During the renovations Moose Café is proud to announce that […]
AC-T: Escaped inmate sought in Haywood County
The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office is seeking an inmate who walked off from work detail Saturday morning. Alan Scott Beck, 41, was brought by detention personnel to work at the county’s Materials Recovery Facility in Clyde around 8 a.m. He was reported missing around 10:30 a.m., having last been seen […]
Asheville City Poets Meetup will meet Feb. 8 at Metro Wines
Asheville City Poets Meetup will meet Feb. 8 at Metro Wines Press release: The Asheville City Poets Meetup will meet on Saturday, February, 8th from 3 to 5pm at @MetroWines, 169 Charlotte Street in Asheville. This Meetup is open to all and admission is free. Glass of wine is, as always, $5. Parking is free. […]
Kent Paulette exhibits paintings at Pisgah Brewing
Press release Kent Paulette exhibits paintings at Pisgah Brewing Pisgah Brewing Company is currently exhibiting the works of Kent Paulette. Paulette uses uninhibited, energetic brush strokes and knife marks to create paintings with thick icing-like textures. Paulette finds his inspiration from the nature that surrounds him where he lives near Boone, NC. On the weekends, […]
Feds warn North Carolina Food Stamp funding in danger
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Saturday that federal officials are warning that North Carolina has about two weeks to make significant progress toward clearing its massive backlog of food stamp applications or face losing millions in funding. In a sternly worded letter issued Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture gave state Health and Human Services Secretary […]
Callie Walston joins Four Seasons Compassion for Life
Press release FLAT ROCK, N.C. – Four Seasons Compassion for Life announces the addition of Callie Walston, philanthropy coordinator, to its development department. A lifetime resident of Asheville, Buncombe County, Walston holds a 2006 bachelor’s degree in communications from Appalachian State University, and is a 2002 graduate of North Buncombe High School. She is a […]
Youth OUTright announces February programs
Press release Youth OUTright announces February programs Don’t miss Youth OUTright’s great lineup of programs in February. Programs are held every Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in downtown Asheville. Plus, YO’s monthly expressive arts program is happening WEEKLY on Thursdays in 2014! From 5-6:30 pm at […]
Van Winkle Law Firm attorneys named 2014 ‘North Carolina Super Lawyers’
Here’s the press release from Van Winkle Law Firm: The Van Winkle Law Firm announced nine attorneys have been named to the list of 2014 North Carolina “Super Lawyers” including: Jones P. Byrd, Sr., Litigation; Dale A. Curriden, Medical Malpractice – Defense; Stephen J. Grabenstein, Estate & Trust Litigation; Robert H. Haggard, Estate Planning & […]
Mission Health and MAHEC honor employees for diversity
Press release ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 24, 2014) – Mission Health and Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) hosted the 14th Annual Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award Program. Each year, Mission partners with MAHEC to recognize employees for their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion. This year, there were three winners; two from […]
Megan Shepherd releases a sequel to “The Madman’s Daughter,” launch party on Jan. 28
Press release Megan Shepherd releases a sequel to “The Madman’s Daughter,” launch party on Jan. 28 Megan Hansen Shepherd, originally from Brevard and now living in Asheville, announces the publication of her second Young Adult novel, HER DARK CURIOSITY. A party to celebrate the book’s publication will be held at Highland Books in Brevard on […]
Eco’s annual heritage tree sale ending next week
ECO’s ANNUAL HERITAGE TREE SALE ENDING NEXT WEEK (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, January 24, 2014) – Looking for a great way to produce fruits and nuts in your own yard or garden? Look no further than ECO’s annual heritage tree sale! This popular fundraiser is winding down as trees are being sold out. You can still purchase […]
Asheville Symphony announces spring concerts
Press release Asheville Symphony announces spring concerts The Asheville Symphony moves into the spring half of the season with four great concerts coming up. February heats up with Golijov’s tribute to tango giant Astor Piazzolla. Guest artist Elena Urioste, who is as comfortable on violin as she is practicing Bikram yoga atop a waterfall (check […]
Health Department: two deaths from flu in Buncombe
From the Buncombe County Health and Human Services Department: Buncombe County Health and Human Service reports two Buncombe residents who died this week from confirmed cases of influenza. As of 1/24/14, the total number of deaths from flu in North Carolina is 33. Both of the reported flu deaths in Buncombe occurred in people with […]
Rotary Club of Asheville hosts “Casino Rotary Royale” benefit on Jan. 25
Press release Rotary Club of Asheville hosts “Casino Rotary Royale” benefit on Jan. 25 The Rotary Club of Asheville is in its 99th year, counting down the days to 100. The “Casino Rotary Royale: Live and Let Bid” event will raise awareness of the club’s upcoming centennial year while holding its own as the current […]
Comedian Kristine Kinsey performs at Metro Wines tonight, Jan. 24
Kristine Kinsey from Knoxville headlines at The Metro Show friday night Press release: Kristine Kinsey is domestically challenged, romantically depraved, & maternally inept. She manages to find humor in her incompetence, & has brought her twisted observations to comedy clubs across the Southeast. She has also performed in The World Series of Comedy and the […]
Campaign for Southern Equality calls on AG Cooper to cease defending same-sex marriage ban
Full announcement from the Campaign for Southern Equality: As you’ve hopefully heard, Virginia Attorney General Herring announced yesterday that he will not defend the state’s ban on same-sex marriage because he believes it is unconstitutional. This is a critical development in the South that gives us hope. The Campaign for Southern Equality is calling for […]
Historic Preservation Master Plan workshop Jan. 30
From the city of Asheville: The Historic Resources Commission of Asheville & Buncombe County invites the public to participate in a second workshop as they move forward in the development of the Asheville Buncombe Historic Preservation Master Plan. The workshop will be held on January 30 at the Cathedral of All Souls Parish Hall, 3 […]
The Vanishing Wheelchair celebrates one year of magic on Feb. 8
Press release The Vanishing Wheelchair celebrates one year of magic on Feb. 8 Join the magician founders of The Vanishing Wheelchair to celebrate with new friends and old as they produce the first anniversary show of “Magic, Mirth & Meaning” at St. Mary’s Church at 337 Charlotte Street on February 8. The show is a […]