Press release J.C. Walkup reads at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville on Saturday, March 29 J.C. Walkup will read from her novel, Partners, at Blue Ridge Books on Saturday, March 29 at 3 p.m. In the novel, Partners murder, obsession and revenge drive young Ian McPhelan to flee Scotland for 1868 Texas. His one remaining […]
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Full Moon Farm to host first ‘Howl In’ open house and potluck of 2014 on April 12
Press Release From Full Moon Farm: Full Moon Farm is an organization dedicated to the well-being of the wolfdog (wolf hybrid). A wolfdog is a dog that has a pure wolf ancestor within the last 5 generations. Situated on 17 beautiful mountain acres in Black Mountain, NC, Full Moon Farm operates as a federally recognized […]
Best-selling author Dr. Dean Ornish to lecture at Asheville Community Theatre, March 27
Event description From MAHEC: Forbes calls Dr. Dean Ornish “one of the seven most powerful teachers in the world,” and he was selected as one of the “TIME 100” in integrative medicine. Join the best-selling author as he explores the relationship between the food you put into your body and its influence over chronic disease […]
WLOS: Buncombe County boy told not to wear ‘My Little Pony’ backpack to school
From WLOS: A mother and her 9-year-old son say school officials won’t let him bring a My Little Pony bag to school. The boy and his mother say he’s getting shoved around because bullies think his pick of a favorite toy is for girls. Click here for full story. The Huffington Post also picked up […]
Falconry: The Sport of Kings program brings Jeff Curtis to Wild Birds Unlimited
Press Release From Wild Birds Unlimited: ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA – The Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited store in Gerber Village will be hosting Jeff Curtis with Curtis Wright Outfitters for a special program on falconry Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 5:30pm. Jeff will be bringing his red-tailed hawk Rocket Girl for the free educational program on […]
Cherokee Dance Group performs March 25 at UNC Asheville
Press release Cherokee Dance Group performs March 25 at UNC Asheville Cherokee Dance Group, Warriors of AniKituhwa, to Perform March 25 at UNC Asheville The Warriors of AniKituhwa, Cherokee dance group and official cultural ambassadors for the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will perform at 12:30 Tuesday, March 25 at UNC […]
AC-T: Duke writes letter to state officials saying Asheville power plant closure is an option
Asheville Citizen-Times By Clarke Morrison: Duke Energy says in a letter to state officials that it would consider shutting down its Asheville power plant as part of a plan for dealing with coal ash contamination. The utility also said it might convert to producing dry ash at the Lake Julian plant rather than the wet […]
Concert organist Dongho Lee performs at First Unirted Methodist Church, Brevard, March 16
Press release Concert organist Dongho Lee performs at First Unirted Methodist Church, Brevard, March 16 The Beulah McMinn Zachary Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce that Dongho Lee will present an organ concert on Sunday, March 16, 2014, at the Brevard First United Methodist Church. The concert will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will be […]
Local filmmakers Gorilla With a Mustache win at Filmapalooza 2014
Press release Local filmmakers Gorilla With a Mustache win at Filmapalooza 2014 Locally made shorty film, “Joint Effort,” by Gorilla With a Mustache Films, won Film Challenge Best Film of 2013 at this year’s Filmapalooza. More than 120 films were submitted for the National Film Challenge. The jury narrowed that list to 15 to be […]
The Big Crafty’s Big Day returns on April 13
Press release The Big Crafty’s Big Day returns on April 13 The Big Day brings together the best that Asheville has to offer to couples, friends and families…and to those who just like to throw a good party. Join us at the Asheville Art Museum and Pack Place for a fun and inspiring day of […]
WLOS: Brian Turner files Board of Elections complaint against Rep. Tim Moffitt
WLOS has released a copy of the North Carolina Board of Elections complaint filed by candidate Brian Turner against state Rep. Tim Moffitt. Turner, who’s challenging Moffitt for the 116th State House District alleges that Moffitt offered him a job at UNC-TV in exchange for withdrawing from the race.
AC-T: Developers plan to build Hilton Garden Inn on old TK Tripps restaurant property
Asheville Citizen-Times By Mark Bennett: Developers of downtown property where a TK Tripps restaurant once stood have submitted plans for a Hilton Garden Inn, four-story office building and 320-space parking garage to city government for approval.
WCU School of Nursing to host March 29 Education Fair
Press release Western Carolina University School of Nursing: Prospective nursing students can learn about career opportunities in the field as Western Carolina University’s School of Nursing hosts its sixth annual Education Fair on Saturday, March 29, at WCU’s instructional site at Biltmore Park Town Square in Asheville. The event will be held from 10 a.m. […]
Workers demolish buildings across from the U.S. Cellular Center
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Friday that workers began demolishing two dilapidated buildings on Haywood Road across from the U.S. Cellular Center. The job of demolishing that building and the former Handipark parking garage next door is scheduled to be completed by the end of the month, city government says. The city has owned the land […]
Preventive cardiology services now available via MY Health-e-Schools
Press release From Mission Health: Technology helps save time and money by making follow-up visits with specialist physicians more convenient for families living in rural communities. MY Health-e-Schools, Mission Children’s Hospital and the Mission Center for Telehealth are pleased to announce that Brad Friedman, MD, board certified in pediatric cardiology and lipidology, and Bridget Hansel, PNP, of […]
Interventional cardiologists at Mission Health lead enrollment in national clinical device trial
Press release From Mission Health: Cardiologists with Asheville Cardiology Associates, an affiliate of Mission Health, are leading the way in the number of cases performed in a national clinical trial of a novel net-covered stent used in patents who have just experienced an ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), better known as a heart attack. More […]
Student food drive brings in more than 12 tons of food
Press Release Asheville, NC: March 13, 2014. The Western North Carolina Student Food Drive was a huge success. The combined total for the schools was 24,634 pounds. This year the competition was fierce and creative, and included a game of Jeopardy, a Quidditch Match, a rapping teacher and a virtual food drive. Awards are being […]
RiverLink announces RiverMusic 2014
Press release RiverLink announces RiverMusic 2014 The first two years of RiverMusic brought thousands of smiling faces to the French Broad River toenjoy its splendor, and RiverLink will host five nights – plus a full Saturday of fun at RiverFest — of live music this summer. As in past years, there will be live music […]
RiverLink announces RiverMusic lineup for 2014
Press Release From RiverLink: The first two years of RiverMusic brought thousands of smiling faces to the French Broad River to enjoy its splendor, and RiverLink will host five nights – plus a full Saturday of fun at RiverFest — of live music this summer. As in past years, there will be live music from […]
Special Asheville City Council meeting March 18 to appoint new City Attorney, consider legislation
From the city of Asheville: The Asheville City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. in the First Floor North Conference Room of City Hall, to (1) adopt a Resolution in Memory of Laurey Masterton; (2) adopt a Resolution in Memory of Martin Nesbitt; (3) adopt a Resolution […]
HT-N: State trying to put together a beer deal
The Hendersonville Times-News reported Friday that North Carolina is making a push to land another major craft brewer. Two years after scoring a double victory with the recruitment of New Belgium and Sierra Nevada, North Carolina is among several states now trying to lure Stone Brewing Co. of Southern California, one of the 10 largest […]