For immediate release Asheville Tea Party is hosting a forum with Billy and Karen Vaughn, the parents of fallen Navy SEAL, Aaron Carson Vaughn (SEAL Team VI). The downing of Extortion 17 was the day Aaron’s life ended and the day their lives began again. The forum will be held at the Skyland Fire Department, […]
News Bulletins
American Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers to transport patients to local treatment
Press release From the American Cancer Society: Asheville, NC – April 3, 2014— Like many families, Don Deibert of Asheville’s family has been affected by cancer. So when the American Cancer Society came to his church four years ago looking for community volunteers to drive patients to cancer treatment, Deibert didn’t hesitate. After a short […]
Local businesses will donate 10 percent of sales on Saturday, April 5 to Our VOICE
Press release From Our VOICE: In honor of 40 years of service to our community, on April 5th businesses in West and Downtown Asheville will donate 10% of the day’s sales to Our VOICE. Participating business include (though the list continues to grow) Downtown Books & News, Izzy’s Coffee Den, Harvest Records, Short Street Cakes, […]
Entrepreneurial Spirit Expo scheduled May 10
For immediate release Asheville, North Carolina – While some people think of Asheville as the micro-brewing capital of the world, local speaker/business coach Mandy Wildman feels that Asheville has a higher claim to fame. Wildman, along with members of the WNC Women Entrepreneurs group, will be co-hosting the Asheville Entrepreneurial Spirit Event on Saturday May […]
Lionize at The Millroom on Monday, April 14
Press release Lionize at The Millroom on Monday, April 14 Rock, soul and blues trio LIONIZE will be stopping in ASHEVILLE on MONDAY, ARPIL 14 at THE MILLROOM for a headlining show in support of their new album JETPACK SOUNDTRACK. Co-produced by Jean-Paul Gaster, drummer of the rock group Clutch and Machine (Fall Out Boy, […]
Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema through November
Press release Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema through November Morris Broadband presents the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema, located at 2700 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock, NC. The live concerts, produced by Howard Molton and Tom Fisch, will be at 3:00 pm on the second Sunday of each month […]
Newly renovated Moose Café Asheville re-opens
Press release From Moose Cafe: Ultimate Farm to Table Restaurant Asheville, NC, April 3, 2014– Moose Café will re-open their long time Asheville location on 570 Brevard Road, on April 9th at 11am. After 23 years serving the great people of Western North Carolina the Moose Café is anxious to re-open their doors and welcome […]
ECO to host candidate forum on environment on April 24
For immediate release HENDERSONVILLE, NC – (April 3, 2014) ECO, the Environmental and Conservation Organization, will host primary candidates at a forum on Thursday, April 24, at 6:30pm at the City Operations Center. Our speakers will be competing for House District 117 and county commissioner seats at the May 6th primary. Meet and greet your […]
HT-N: Three local hospitals rated among safest
A recent ranking by Consumer Reports says one of the safest hospitals in the nation and three of the safest in the state can be found right here in Western North Carolina. The Hendersonville Times-News reported Thursday that Pardee Hospital was named the seventh safest hospital in the United States and the safest in North […]
CPP: Stanley Furniture closing in Graham County, where unemployment is one of highest in N.C.
excerpt from Carolina Public Press “In One WNC county, a Jobs Implosion,” by Gwen Albers … The closing will mean the elimination of 400 jobs in the rural Western North Carolina county that, in a string of recent months, has had one of the highest unemployment rates in the state. N.C. Department of Commerce data […]
AC-T: Buncombe Sheriff’s Department moving later this year
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Thursday that the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office plans to relocate from its current location into two other facilities by year’s end. The department made the announcement Wednesday. The transition begins Monday as multiple divisions will move into a satellite office at Leicester Crossing, 339 New Leicester Highway. The rest of the […]
8th West Asheville Urban Plant Walk set for May 3
Press Release Most people who live in urban areas like downtown West Asheville have no idea that they are surrounded by edible and medicinal plants. Examples of this include the garden ornamental forsythia, which is used for fevers and sore throats, and violet, the common lawn weed, which is both edible and useful for treating […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Thursday, April 3
Thursday, April 3 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For more information, contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 250-6777
AC-T: Two hotels planned for BB&T property
Owners of the BB&T Building downtown say they will start work later this year on a 120-room hotel to be located where the building’s parking garage is now, according to reports by the Asheville Citizen-Times. After that, work will begin to make the main building home to an upscale, boutique hotel with 150-170 rooms, MHG-Tower […]
Historic Biltmore Village announces inaugural event Beer, Bites & Bands
Press release From HBV Partnership: Restaurants and breweries in Historic Biltmore Village have come together to create a new and unique event. Two local breweries and 8 local restaurants have joined together to promote ”Beer, Bites, and Bands” to be held April 4 & 5 from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the two brewery […]
Wine dinner with Lachini Vineyards at Fig Bistro April 15
Press release From Fig Bistro: Spring has sprung!!! The weather has been absolutely delightful so far this week and we have spring fever at FIG. What better way to get the season started than with a wine dinner?! On Tuesday, April 15th we have the honor of hosting winemaker Ron Lachini of Lachini Vineyards, Willamette […]
Asheville restaurant, Chestnut, introduces Saturday brunch service
Press release From Chestnut: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April. 01, 2014)— The downtown Asheville restaurant, Chestnut, is pleased to introduce the addition of Saturday Brunch service. Beginning the weekend of April 12th, 2014, brunch will be available Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30pm to 3p.m. “Brunch is a relaxing way to spend time with friends and family and […]
PARI: Travelers to Antarctica may observe 49-second solar eclipse
Press release Rosman, NC (April 2, 2014) – Astronomers at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute announce that on Tuesday, April 29, observers in a tiny part of Antarctica will have the opportunity to observe a rare annular solar eclipse. Unfortunately, however, this interesting phase of the eclipse will appear for only 49 seconds! What causes […]
AC-T: Canton mill closer to meeting new EPA rules
North Carolina and Haywood County are helping Evergreen Packaging meet new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency boiler regulations that will cost the plant $50 million over the next five years, the Asheville Citizen-Times reported Wednesday. The N.C. Department of Commerce has agreed to give the company $2.1 million and the county has committed $700,000 to meet […]
Odyssey Community School hires new directors, signs to stay in Montford
For immediate release As a follow-up to the January sale of 90 Zillicoa to the UNC-Asheville Foundation, we are pleased to announce that Odyssey Community School secured a lease from UNC- Asheville Foundation allowing Odyssey to remain in its current location at 90 Zillicoa Street for the next academic year. “Remaining on the 90 Zillicoa […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Wednesday, April 2
Wednesday, April 2 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