Metro Wines closes out its week-long anniversary celebration on May 9 with the Blue Ridge Roller Girls pouring some of the best selling wine from Metro Wines’ first year in business. The wine flows from 5-7 p.m. followed by a performance by Asheville comedian Peter Smith McDowell. Tickets are free. Other events in the Metro Wines […]
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Rainbow Community School earns highest recognition as NC Green School of Excellence
Here’s the press release from Rainbow Community School: Asheville, NC – April 29, 2014- Six North Carolina schools received NC Green School awards this year in recognition of the schools’ environmental leadership and engagement in sustainability activities. Rainbow Community School is the first school to earn the highest recognition as a NC Green School of […]
NY Times: Geekiness reigned at Moogfest
Here’s an excerpt from the New York Times’ coverage of Moogfest: Geekiness reigned, proudly and openly, at Moogfest 2014, the largest iteration yet of a festival created by Moog Music, which makes all of its synthesizers and other equipment by hand at a small factory here in downtown Asheville. The festival connected current music to […]
Children First to hold Child Watch tour May 13
Press Release Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County Have you ever been late to school or work, had trouble taking your kids to the doctor, or struggled to make a trip to the grocery store because you had to use public transportation? These are struggles that non-elective (not by choice) bus-riders in Asheville, NC […]
Mountain Roots to host farm tours and seed planting May 4
Press Release Mountain Roots, Inc. Are you interested in learning more about local farms and the gardening process? Perhaps you are, but don’t know where to get started. It can be daunting to figure out what it takes to put together a successful garden for your family. Thanks to a grant from the Henderson Community […]
Asheville Parks and Recreation therapeutic program wins state award
Press release: Asheville, NC – The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation’s Therapeutic Recreation Program was the recipient of the Best New Program award at this year’s North Carolina Recreation and Parks Association’s Therapeutic Recreation Conference. The winning program is the new Therapeutic Recreation and Drums (TRAD) class held at the West Asheville Recreation Center and […]
‘ReAsonCon’ to be held May 3 in Hickory
Press Release MythUnderstood Alliance On May 3rd the Hickory Humanist Alliance and the MythUnderstood Alliance, will be holding “ReAsonCon,” the first conference of its kind in the area, including a celebration of the National Day of Reason with a Rally on the Square in Hickory. This event is FREE and open to the public. Free tickets […]
Barq In The Parq in Flat Rock, May 17
From a press release: Barq In The Parq in Flat Rock, May 17 There’s a new bark in town. The inaugural Barq In The Parq event for dog lovers is coming, May 17th to the Mtn Lodge and Conference Center in Flat Rock. Barq In The Parq is a wag-filled community event for dog lovers […]
Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival in Tryon named a North Carolina State Championship
From a press release: Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival in Tryon named a North Carolina State Championship The Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival will once again be the home of the State Championship. Governor Pat McCrory has formally decreed that the Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival held annually in Tryon, North Carolina, […]
Six schools recognized as NC Green Schools, Rainbow Community School earns highest recognition
Press release: Six Schools Recognized as NC Green Schools, Rainbow Community School earns highest recognition as NC Green School of Excellence Asheville, NC – April 29, 2014- Six North Carolina schools received NC Green School awards this year in recognition of the schools’ environmental leadership and engagement in sustainability activities. Rainbow Community School is the first […]
Red Cross update on Woodfin flash flood victims
RED CROSS UPDATE, as of 8:55 a.m.: · 25 displaced residents have been offered assistance by the Red Cross · 2 individuals are currently being treated at Mission Hospital. A Red Cross Disaster Health Services Responder is on-site to provide assistance as needed. · 21 people have been provided temporary lodging · 1 declined assistance Red Cross […]
Western Carolina Medical Society: Teens and skin cancer protection
From Western Carolina Medical Society: Teens and Skin Cancer Protection by Dr. Currie Custer May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time to remind our patients and our friends to protect their skin and to be screened regularly. This year, however, doctors across North Carolina are also using May to focus on legislation to […]
AC-T: Storm causes Buncombe flooding
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: ASHEVILLE – Heavy rain caused flooding overnight in Buncombe County, primarily in the Woodfin area, authorities said. The American Red Cross says they have offered assistance to 25 Woodfin residents who were displaced by flooding, spokesman John Wareham said in a news release. He added that two people were being treated […]
Carolina Public Press: As state committee approves draft drone legislation, WNC reps Moffitt, Whitmire weigh in
From the Carolina Public Press: Known most commonly as drones, the emerging technology of unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, will soon see widespread commercial use in the United States. In response, states across the nation are scrambling to craft legislation to regulate how UAVs can and can’t operate within their borders. In North Carolina, where a […]
Asheville Area Pet Sitters to hold food drive for Brother Wolf
Press Release Asheville Area Pet Sitters Brother Wolf Animal Rescue saves over 3000 lives every year. Feeding all of those beloved dogs and cats takes a big chunk of the budget. The Asheville Area Pet Sitters are hosting a Pet Food Drive May 11-16. Food drop off barrels will be placed at Edna’s of Asheville, […]
UNCA to hold Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage May 2-4
Press Release University of North Carolina Asheville UNC Asheville’s Biology Department and the Botanical Gardens at Asheville will celebrate Appalachian nature with the 42nd annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage, May 2-4. This weekend of special events, including talks and guided tours, will focus on local flora and fauna. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. […]
Echoview Fiber Mill Holds benefit for employee battling cancer, May 3
From a press release: Echoview Fiber Mill Holds benefit for employee battling cancer, May 3 When Marilyn Rogers was diagnosed with cancer back in 2009, she fought it courageously and ended up beating it. This past February, Marilyn, who is a single mom of two girls, ages 9 and 17, and a spinning machine operator […]
Center for Diversity Education at UNC Asheville hosts ‘Me2We’ fundraiser luncheon
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: The Center for Diversity Education at UNC Asheville will host a fundraising luncheon for the “Me2We” summer youth leadership program, from 12-1:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, in the Sherrill Center on campus. This event will be held in recognition of young adult leaders in the community […]
Western North Carolina has presence at LA film industry conference
Here’s the press release from AdvantageWest: The world’s largest tradeshow of its kind in the film industry was held recently in Los Angeles and AdvantageWest’s Western North Carolina Film Commission was there. The annual Association of Film Commissions International’s (AFCI) Locations Tradeshow took place at the Hyatt Century Plaza in March, and WNC Film Commission […]
French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization issues call for projects
Here’s the update from the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization: To French Broad River MPO Regional Transit Operators, Human Services Transportation stakeholders list, media partners and PIOs: This announcement is to let you know that the 2014 French Broad River MPO Jobs Access Reverse Commute call for projects is now open. Applications are due […]
NC Stage offers summer camp
From press release: Asheville, NC—North Carolina Stage Company (NC Stage) is excited to announce a two week summer camp in late July and early August where your student will learn, grow, and have fun on stage! We are offering a camp for students in elementary school and a camp for students in middle and high school. All students will participate in workshops […]