Press release: Remember the Removal Bike Riders Retrace Cherokee History CHEROKEE, N.C. – Six members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians joined 12 members of the Cherokee Nation from Oklahoma in the annual 950-mile, “Remember the Removal” bike ride commemorating the 1839 Trail of Tears on May 30, 2014. The 3-week ride begins with a ceremonial […]
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Western North Carolina Health Advocates sponsors rally to expand Medicaid June 22
Press release from WNC Health Advocates: WNCHA TO HOLD EXPAND MEDICAID RALLY, FILM SCREENING ASHEVILLE – Western North Carolina Health Advocates sponsors Rally to ExpandMedicaid at 2 p.m. June 22 at the Vance Monument, followed by a screening ofthe short documentary film, “Meet the People,’ at 4 p.m. at FirstCongregational Church on Oak Street. The […]
Eliada Homes receives Women for Women grant
Press release from Eliada Homes: Eliada Homes has been awarded $50,000 by Women for Women and accepted this award on May 20, 2014 at the annual Power of the Purse luncheon celebrating women’s philanthropy. Attending the luncheon was Emily Snider, Eliada’s first female student in the Eliada School of Trade Arts (ESTA), for which […]
Western Carolina Medical Society’s Physicians’ Voice: Cataract awareness month
From Western Carolina Medical Society: CATARACT PREVENTION AND TREATMENT Edward K. Isbey, III, M.D. June is Cataract Awareness Month. Most people have a relative, friend, or neighbor who has had to deal with a cataract. 20.5 million Americans age 40 or older are affected by cataracts. When we focus on something, the light […]
Asheville SCORE and AB-Tech sponsor seminar on buying and selling a business June 21
Press release from Asheville SCORE: Buying & Selling a Business, sponsored by Asheville SCORE and The Small Business and Technology Development Center at AB-Tech Date & Time: Saturday June 21, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT Location: AB-Tech Enka Campus 1459 Sand Hill Rd Small Business Center Room 2046 Candler, NC Description: This seminar […]
“Charlotte’s Web” at NC Stage, July 17-27
From a press release: “Charlotte’s Web” at NC Stage, July 17-27 CHARLOTTE’S WEB with original music, July 17-27, 2014 at NC Stage, presented as part of NC Stage’s Catalyst Series Adapted by Joseph Robinette from the book by EB White. Directed and choreographed by Robbie Jaeger, original music by Jonesale. Tickets: $10 (children 12 and […]
AC-T: NC fracking bill heads to governor
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: A bill to allow permits for fracking in North Carolina was all but a done deal Thursday as it heads to Gov. Pat McCrory for his signature. It was a fast turnaround for the bill after being passed with no debate by the Senate hours after the House approved it with […]
Blue Ridge Now: Bold Rock Hard Cider poised to build in Mills River
From Blue Ridge Now: Potential $8M investment would create 50 jobs, company owner says John Washburn walked into The Poe House in downtown Hendersonville on Thursday, past a display table with six-packs of his Bold Rock Hard Cider, then glanced at one of his company’s tall, wooden tap handles behind the bar, carved from a […]
Carolina Public Press: How the NC House, Senate voted on the fracking bill
From Carolina Public Press: How did legislators in the state House and Senate vote on the recent fracking bill? Here are the vote details from the N.C. General Assembly: click here for chart.
Trust announces more than $450,000 to help Spanish-speaking and rural residents find health insurance
Press release from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust: Trust Announces More than $450,000 to Help Spanish-Speaking and Rural Residents Find Health Insurance; Support Medicaid Expansion Nearly $1.5 Million in Trust Funds Invested in Affordable Care Act Implementation to Date WINSTON-SALEM, NC—The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust announced grants of more than $450,000 to support the […]
AC-T: Asheville tops NC in per capita pedestrian accidents
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: A steady increase in the number of vehicle/pedestrian collisions in recent years has earned Asheville a dubious distinction — that of the most dangerous city in the state, per capita, for people on foot. Despite myriad efforts by city leaders ranging from sidewalk improvements to stepped-up police enforcement of traffic rules, […]
WNC Jews for Justice meeting June 8
Press release: Join Jewish Leaders in WNC Sunday, June 8th from 10am- noon WNC CJJ will meet at Congregation Beth Israel 229 Murdock Ave in Asheville. Join us at the next meeting of the WNC Carolina Jews for Justice to explore, prioritize and create action plans around issues of major importance to us in WNC. […]
Bluff Mountain Festival, June 14
From a press release: Bluff Mountain Festival, June 14 Foot-tapping bluegrass and old-time music, a silent auction of beautiful local and regional items, and artists’ market, good food, a beautiful setting, and much more make the Madison County Arts Council’s Bluff Mountain Festival a special community event. This year’s annual festival will be held June […]
City of Asheville Parks and Recreation seeks public input on Montford Center Complex master plan
Press release: CITY OF ASHEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT MONTFORD CENTER COMPLEX MASTER PLAN Public Drop-In Meeting June 3, 2014 ASHEVILLE, NC – The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department is developing a master plan for improvements of the Montford Center Complex, and planning for future programs at the Montford Recreation Center and surrounding park. The final public input session will be Tuesday, […]
“Magic, Mirth & Meaning” announces summer magic show dates
From a press release: “Magic, Mirth & Meaning” announces summer magic show dates “Magic, Mirth & Meaning” continues monthly at St. Mary’s Church at 337 Charlotte Street as a fundraiser for The Vanishing Wheelchair, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Bring the whole family to see story tellers, singers, magicians, and jugglers on June 28 at 6:30 p.m. […]
WNC AIDS Project announces annual Raise Your Hand Auction and Gala
Press release from WNC AIDS Project: The Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) is gearing up for its annual Raise Your Hand Auction and Gala scheduled for October 11, 2014 at the Doubletree Hotel, Biltmore. The cornerstone of the auction is the Signature Piece of art. The Signature Piece competition is now underway. Artists from […]
Blue Ridge Rollergirls bout Ithaca on May 31
From a press release: Blue Ridge Rollergirls bout Ithaca on May 31 On May 31, 2014, the Blue Ridge Rollergirls (#43) will face the Ithaca League of Women Rollers (#79) at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The first bout will begin at 6 p.m., and the second bout will begin at […]
Asheville joins cities around the world and hosts first annual ShareFest on Saturday May 31
Press release from SHARE Asheville: Asheville, NC – On Saturday May 31st SHARE Asheville will host the first annual Asheville ShareFest to promote cooperative business, collaborative consumption and the sharing economy in Asheville, NC. This interactive co-created event features a showcase of local organizations, projects and knowledge and will be free and open to the […]
Asheville Music School Presents WINDSONG 2014, June 19
From a press release: Asheville Music School Presents WINDSONG 2014, June 19 Asheville Music School is proud to premiere WINDSONG 2014- the first in a series of historically-informed concerts. WINDSONG is a celebration of Celtic music: the folk and dance tunes of Galicia, Brittany, Ireland, Ulster, Scotland, Australia, and North America. The concert also features […]
Penland School of Crafts offers discounts to area residents
From a press release: Penland School of Crafts offers discounts to area residents Penland School of Crafts has open spaces in a number classes in two upcoming summer session available at half tuition to residents of the following Western North Carolina counties: Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Graham, Clay, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, […]
Sean Michaels reading & theremin performance at the Moog store, July 2
From a press release: Sean Michaels reading & theremin performance at the Moog store, July 2 Sean Michaels, author of Us Conductors, will be reading at the Moog Store on 7/2. Sean will be accompanied by a theremin performance by Atlanta musicians Duet for Theremin and Lap Steel, as Us Conductors is a fictionalized account […]