Press Release Thompson’s Store This time of the year the quaint mountain village of Saluda, NC has fewer visitors and becomes a “sleepy” community until visitors and day trippers return in the spring. As part of Historic Thompson’s Store’s “Let the Good Times Roll” music series, organizers will be hosting a Mardi Gras Masquerade party […]
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Red Herring Puppets presents “Eletricity” at Diana Wortham Theatre, Feb. 21 and 22
Press release Red Herring Puppets presents “Eletricity” at Diana Wortham Theatre, Feb. 21 and 22 Lewis Latimer and Thomas Edison test filaments for the light bulb. Red Herring Puppets’s latest production “Eletricity” will premiere at the Diana Wortham Theatre as part of he Asheville Puppetry Alliance’s Young Audience Series Friday, February 21, 2014 at 10:00 […]
Merrimon recycling center closing
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: The recycling center on Merrimon Avenue behind the Asheville Pizza & Brewing will close at the end of February. If you use this facility, please consider taking your recyclables to Curbside Management 116 N Woodfin Avenue, Asheville.
Environment NC: Global Warming could hurt local ski business
Here’s the press release from Environment North Carolina: Raleigh, NC – As the world turns its attention to the Sochi Olympic Games, Environment North Carolina revealed a summary of global warming impacts on Winter Olympic sports, and highlighting the need to act urgently to reduce the carbon pollution fueling global warming. “North Carolina may be […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Monday, Feb. 17
Monday, Feb. 17 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. There is no forecast data for the ridge tops. For more information, contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 250-6777
Water interruption on Lakeshore Drive
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Water Resources Department has reported a water interruption on Lakeshore from Osborne Road to Lakeview Road due to a main line repair North District. The anticipated time of repair is 6:00 pm. Surrounding areas may experience no water to low pressure during the interruption. When the […]
Ashvegas: outpouring of love for local activist Laurey Masterton
Ashvegas rounds up local appreciation appreciation, love and support for local activist and business owner Laurey Masterton, whose health is waning. Laurey Masterton, the owner of a popular downtown cafe who has publicly battled cancer for years and is known for living her life by the catchphrase “Don’t postpone joy,” is facing declining health. Masterton’s […]
Pisgah Legal continues to make navigators available to help with healthcare concerns
Full announcement from Pisgah Legal: Asheville, N.C. – Pisgah Legal Services has certified navigators available to assist uninsured area residents access affordable coverage through the new health insurance marketplace created by the federal Affordable Care Act. Navigators can help individuals and families determine if they are eligible to receive financial assistance to pay for health […]
Red June performs at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Feb. 22
Press release Red June performs at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Feb. 22 Photo by Zoe Leath Ryan. The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is please to welcome back Asheville-based acoustic Americana trio Red June on February 22 at 7:30 pm. Tickets for this extremely popular event are $15 on sale now and […]
Opera Creations with Deerfield Chorus presents HMS Pinafore, Feb. 28 & March 1
Press release Opera Creations with Deerfield Chorus presents HMS Pinafore, Feb. 28 & March 1 Opera Creations, Deerfield Chorus and Friends will present a concert version of Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore on Feb. 28 and March 1 of 2014. The production will include professional singers, aspiring professional singers from the area, the Deerfield Chorus, […]
Reward offered in 96 New Leicester Highway arson
Here’s the information via the Buncombe County website: Asheville-Buncombe Crime Stoppers and the Asheville-Buncombe Arson Task Force are offering a joint reward in the amount of $1,500 for any information that leads to an arrest in the arson that occurred at 96 New Leicester Highway in Asheville on January 28. “On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, […]
WLOS: Woman rescued from SUV in French Broad
Here’s an excerpt from the WLOS story: A woman was pulled from the French Broad River this morning after her car slid off the road. Officials said Doray Woods’ vehicle slid off Emma Road due to ice or snow just after 8 a.m.
AC-T: Bellydancer, teacher Lisa Zahiya means to empower
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Lisa Newton Zahiya loses herself in dance. She wondrously wanders through other worlds. In other times, cultures and continents — all with the shake of her hips. Zahiya, an internationally recognized bellydancer who operates Studio Zahiya in downtown Asheville, found her true self, her best self, in […]
AC-T: Many choosing to ‘bank local’
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Across the Asheville metro area, nearly two-thirds of consumers bank locally with community banks versus national or regional banks — a higher percentage than other metro areas across the state, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. National bank Wells Fargo has the most FDIC-insured deposits locally […]
Asheville Design Center seeks community proposals
Here’s the message from the Asheville Design Center via its email newsletter: Greetings Community Leaders, Does your community have a great idea, but needs some help putting it into action? This summer, the Asheville Design Center will be hosting a ten-week program (June 2 – Aug 8) comprised of collegiate level students in the fields […]
Asheville Schools Foundation: Grove Park gingerbread fundraiser helps nonprofits
Photo courtesy of Children First Communities in Schools The following commentary was submitted by the Asheville City Schools Foundation: Remember when you could get a parking spot anywhere in Asheville in the dead of winter? You never had to pay for parking. Ever. Those days are long gone and paying to park has become commonplace. […]
YMCA of WNC urges heart health
Here’s the press release from the YMCA of WNC: February is American Heart Month—Are you Heart Healthy? February is American Heart Month and as a leading voice on improving the region’s health and well-being, the YMCA of Western North Carolina urges everyone in the region to take steps to make sure they are heart healthy […]
Appalachian Trail Conservancy reports record number of volunteer hours
Here’s the press release from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy: The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce that volunteers devoted a record number of hours last year to maintaining and protecting the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) for hikers to use. For the federal fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2013, close to 6,000 volunteers reported approximately […]
Biltmore Farms Hotels job fair Feb. 17-18
From Biltmore Farms Hotels: Asheville, N.C. – Biltmore Farms Hotels, the largest locally-owned hotel group in Asheville, will be holding a Spring job fair on Monday, Feb. 17 from 1 – 5:30 pm and Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 9 am – 5 pm, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore in Biltmore Village. The Hotel group […]
WLOS: Thousands of gallons of fuel spill into Hominy Creek
From WLOS: The City of Asheville says several thousand gallons of oil leaked from an above ground tank at a business on Smoky Park Highway Friday afternoon. The leak was discovered by workers at a nearby business. The City of Asheville says it appears the leak started after a piece of equipment malfunctioned. The City […]
Second Amendment rally Feb. 22
Full announcement from the Mountain Area Citizens’ Political Action Committee: The Mountain Area Citizens’ Political Action Committee (MACPAC) is holding their second annual Second Amendment rally in Downtown Asheville on February 22, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Turnout is expected to be very large following the hundreds of attendees at last year’s event. Citizens embrace their […]