Here’s the press release from the Forest Service Southern Research Station: Pisgah Forest, NC— On Tuesday, May 6, the U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station (SRS) and the Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association will unveil the Climate Change in the Southern Appalachians and Wildland Fire in the South exhibits in the Cradle of […]
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Kanye West protege CyHi the Prince plays Asheville Music Hall, June 19
From a press release: Kanye West protege CyHi the Prince plays Asheville Music Hall, June 19 Kanye West’s newest protege, grammy-nominated songwriter and rapper CyHi the Prince, signed to West’s G.O.O.D. Music label, brings his Hystori tour to Asheville Music Hall! Asheville Music Hall 31 Patton Avenue Asheville, NC 28801 www.AshevilleMusicHall.com 9pm // 21+ // […]
UNC-TV launches web series — a collaboration with PBS Digital Studios and Beat Making Lab
From a press release: UNC-TV launches web series — a collaboration with PBS Digital Studios and Beat Making Lab North Carolina’s only statewide public television network, UNC-TV, recently collaborated with PBS Digital Studios and Beat Making Lab as part of a groundbreaking project that brings laptops and music production lessons to teenagers across the globe. […]
Franklin VA Clinic seeks donations for Memorial Day display
Press release: CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville – The Asheville VA’s Franklin Community Based Outpatient Clinic is inviting people to honor our Veteran heroes from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., May 23, by donating items that will be displayed in the Clinic. The clinic, located at 647 Wayah St., in Franklin, is asking relatives […]
Master Gardeners to hold compost demo at WNC Farmers Market, May 10 & 24
Press Release Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers The Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (EMGs) will offer free compost demos and plant clinics on Saturday May 10 and May 24 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the WNC Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Road. They will continue on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of […]
Oskar Blues Brevard announces the introduction of ‘Crowlers’
Press Release From Oskar Blues Brewery – Brevard: Brevard, NC — What IS a Crowler™? A) A super big CAN B) A super big deuce C) A new type of growler D) All of the above If you picked D, you’re damn right. A Crowler™ (CAN + growler) is a 32-ounce CAN filled with […]
Poet Pasckie Pascua launches book at NC Stage Co., May 19
From a press release: Poet Pasckie Pascua launches book at NC Stage Co., May 19 ASHEVILLE resident Pasckie Pascua will launch his new book of poems and prose, “Red is the Color of my Night,” at North Carolina Stage Company in downtown Asheville on May 19, Monday, 7:30 PM—as Altamont Poetry Series feature for May. […]
Elected officials reflect on Moogfest impact
Here’s the press release from Moogfest organizers: Kicking off on Wednesday, April 23rd with a panel discussion on the role of innovation and technology in economic development and closing on Sunday, April 27th with a celebration party in the Moog Factory, the re-tooled Moogfest 2014 featured more than 100 musical performances, 105 speakers, panels, multimedia […]
Free natural foods job board launches for Asheville area
PRESS RELEASE from NaturallyAsheville.com ASHEVILLE, NC (April 29, 2014) – Just launched this week, NaturallyAsheville.com is a free job board for Western North Carolina’s growing natural foods and products industry. Local companies can post open positions online at NaturallyAsheville.com, and interested community members can browse and apply for posted jobs or sign up for weekly […]
PARI: Meteor shower may be visible in late May
Press Release Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Astronomers at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) alert the public to the possibility of a new meteor shower in late May. Meteors result from particles of dust causing the atmosphere to glow as the particles enter the upper atmosphere of the Earth. The origins of most meteor showers […]
Youth OUTright programs for May
From a press release: Youth OUTright programs for May Youth OUTright, WNC, Inc., ushers in May with great programming. 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, Express YO-Self, will move to ‘open-mic nights’ over the […]
Vocalist and songwriter Cathie Ryan at Diana Wortham Theatre, May 2
From a press release: Vocalist and songwriter Cathie Ryan at Diana Wortham Theatre, May 2 With a voice of luminous clarity and a gift for unearthing Irish and American traditional music gems, Cathie Ryan and her award-winning band enchant and inspire audiences, 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 2, at Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Presented […]
AC-T: Flash flood leads to evacuation of Woodfin residents
From the Asheville Citizen-Times By Clarke Morrison About 30 Woodfin residents were displaced by the flooding, said Capt. Chris Dorsey of the Woodfin Fire Department, and officials say more nasty weather could be on the way. A flash flood watch remains in effect through Wednesday evening in Western North Carolina. The National Weather Service says […]
APD seeks Asheville man for outstanding warrants
Press Release Asheville Police Department The Asheville Police Department is asking for assistance in locating 22 year old, Joseph Lee Hackett, of Asheville. Hackett has outstanding felony warrants for his involvement in a shooting at Deaverview Apartments on April 28th, 2014. No one was injured in the shooting. Hackett has outstanding felony warrants for possession […]
NC’s March county and area employment figures released
From the North Carolina Department of Commerce: RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 23 of North Carolina’s counties in March, decreased in 59 and remained the same in 18. Three of the State’s metro areas experienced rate increases, while five saw decreases and six remained unchanged. Graham County had the highest unemployment […]
Rumbough Place summer one-way traffic pattern begins May 12
Press release from the City of Asheville transportation department: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville Transportation Department will initiate the annual change of Rumbough Place between Sulphur Springs Road and Harris Avenue to a one-way street for the summer on May 12, with traffic being directed south away from Sulphur Springs Road. This change is undertaken every spring […]
Mountain Heritage Day takes applications for craft vendors
From a press release: Mountain Heritage Day takes applications for craft vendors Artists and craftspeople are being sought to participate in the 40th annual Mountain Heritage Day, Western Carolina University’s annual fall festival of traditional Appalachian culture. Mountain Heritage Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, on the WCU campus in Cullowhee – always the […]
Asheville Fire Department members undergo firefighter survival training
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: ASHEVILLE – Approximately 50 members from the Asheville Fire Department are involved in a week long intensive Firefighter Survival Training which will finalize their 116 hours of rapid intervention training (RIT) requirements to fully staff AFD’s 3 RIT engine companies. The training is local both Monday and Tuesday at […]
Delvecchios and Metro Wines to host pizza pairing party
Delvecchios Pizza and Metro Wines join together for a Pizza Pairing Party on Tuesday, May 27 from 6-8 p.m at Metro Wines on 169 Charlotte Street. Delvecchios will supply 4 different pizzas to choose from, with Metro Wines matching each selection with the perfect wine. Tickets are $10 and wine prices will vary. More information […]
Henderson County honors new Master Gardeners
Press Release North Carolina Cooperative Extension Henderson County Center The North Carolina Cooperative Extension of Henderson County will honor 18 volunteers from the education portion of its Master Gardener program on Wednesday, April 30. The students have successfully completed 40 hours of instruction from Kerrie Roach, Extension Agent, Agriculture – Consumer and Commercial, plus other […]
Prison Yoga Project to offer training in Asheville
Press release from Asheville Yoga Center: Prison Yoga Project Aims to Share Yoga with Underserved Communities ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (April 23, 2013)–Asheville Yoga Center is collaborating with the Prison Yoga Project to offer an in-depth training on teaching yoga to individuals whose lives have been impacted by trauma, including prison inmates. Yoga instructors interested in […]