Press Release From National Forests in North Carolina: MARS HILL, N.C., May 7, 2014 – The USDA Forest Service today announced that it will sponsor two fishing days for local children at Carolina Hemlocks Campground on May 17 and Max Patch Pond on June 7on the Appalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest. The events are […]
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Children’s book authors read at Malaprop’s on May 17
From a press release: Children’s book authors read at Malaprop’s on May 17 Children’s author Kate DiCamillo has called upon authors and illustrators to put Indies First and honor Children’s Book Week as volunteer story time readers at their local bookstores. “The point is to show up and to read aloud, to celebrate stories and […]
Soul Purpose of Asheville meeting today
Press release from William Najger: Join us and be part of an amazing experiential experiment with the progressive, cultural creative members of our incredible society. Together we will create our unified mission and vision statement and declare with empowered passion “The Soul Purpose of Asheville”. The time has come to unite all the Green, Sustainable, […]
R.I.D.E. transportation provider participates in Strive Not to Drive event
Press release from Land of the Sky Regional Council: R.I.D.E. Transportation Provider Participates in Local Strive Not to Drive Event (May 16- May 23) Tom Durancik, of Weaverville Cab service began driving as a registered provider in the County’s R.I.D.E (Ridership Independence for Disabled and Elderly Persons) over four months ago and enjoys offering the […]
Hi-Wire announces two big beer releases
ASHEVILLE, NC – May 6, 2014 – Hi-Wire Brewing proudly announces both our latest seasonal beer offering, “Snakedancer” Saison, and an entirely new line of limited-release, truly one-of-a- kind beers – the “Ringmaster’s Reserve Series”. Hi-Wire’s upcoming Spring Seasonal brew is our “Snakedancer” Saison! This saison is a light, highly drinkable spring beer. The yeast […]
Buncombe Discovery Academy principal announced
Press Release From Buncombe County Schools: ASHEVILLE, NC – Today, Dr. Tony Baldwin, Superintendent of Schools, announced that Mr. Nathan Allison will be the principal for of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)-themed high school, Buncombe Discovery Academy. Mr. Allison has been an assistant principal at A.C. Reynolds High School for the last eight years. […]
Asheville premiere of ‘My Toxic Backyard’ set for May 8
From press release: Native Ashevillian and Emmy Award-winning Filmmaker Katie Damien will host the North Carolina premiere of her documentary “My Toxic Backyard” with CTS Corp. v. Waldburger litigant and congressional candidate Tate MacQueen Join Katie Damien and Tate MacQueen this Thursday, May 8th, 7:00pm at the Asheville Fine Arts Theatre, 36 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. Following the screening, Katie, […]
Mars Hill honor society Mu Kappa Lambda inducts new members
From press release: Mu Kappa Lambda, the Mars Hill University honor society for nontraditional students, inducted 15 new student members and one honorary member in a ceremony on Friday, May 2, in Broyhill Chapel on the campus. Mu Kappa Lambda is the local chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, a national honor society devoted to […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, May 7: MODERATE
Wednesday, May 7, 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 or visit N.C. Division of Air Quality
Local Red Cross deploys more volunteer disaster responders
From press release: Red Cross of the Western Carolinas deployed two volunteer disaster case workers this morning to support storm recovery efforts in Alabama. A local registered nurse volunteer deployed to Arkansas last week, shortly after returning from a two-week deployment near the mudslide recovery site in Oso, Washington. A second registered nurse volunteer is […]
Mars Hill University honor society for nontraditional students inducts new members
From Mars Hill University: Mu Kappa Lambda, the Mars Hill University honor society for nontraditional students, inducted 15 new student members and one honorary member in a ceremony on Friday, May 2, in Broyhill Chapel on the campus. Mu Kappa Lambda is the local chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, a national honor society devoted to […]
Local Red Cross deploys volunteer responders to Alabama and Arkansas; more relief funding needed
From the American Red Cross: GREENVILLE, SC, May 6, 2014 – Red Cross of the Western Carolinas deployed two volunteer disaster case workers this morning to support storm recovery efforts in Alabama. A local registered nurse volunteer deployed to Arkansas last week, shortly after returning from a two-week deployment near the mudslide recovery site in […]
Visionary Extravaganza with VibeSquad, GalaxC Girl, Quetzatl and more
From a press release: Visionary Extravaganza with VibeSquad, GalaxC Girl, Quetzatl and more WONDROUS TEMPLE OF BOOM and Area 51 Presents ♪ VIBESQUAD :: Colorado BassLove ♪ GALAXC GIRL :: Audio Visual Experience ♪ QUETZATL :: Live PA ♪ SUGAR KAYNE :: Live Performance ♪ D:RAF :: special DJ set ♪ STEREOSPREAD :: Dreamy Synthpop […]
McCrory applauds high early voting turnout
Here’s the press release from the office of Governor Pat McCrory: Raleigh, N.C.- Governor Pat McCrory released a statement today encouraging North Carolinians to vote in primary elections occurring throughout the state and thanking citizens who have already voted early. “Elections at every level are important to keep government accountable and ensure all of our […]
New beer festival celebrates N.C.-sourced ingredients June 14
From press release: MORGANTON, N.C. – Think local, drink local. That’s the motto for the State of Origin Beer Fest, which debuts Saturday, June 14, on the courthouse square in downtown Morganton. The festival requires all 20 participating breweries to be North Carolina based, and each has to use North Carolina-sourced ingredients at some point […]
WNC doctors, cancer survivors ask NC Senate to ban the tan
Press release: Bill to Keep Kids Out of Tanning Beds Focus of Skin Cancer Awareness Month On Thursday, May 9th at 12:30 p.m., Western North Carolina doctors and skin cancer survivors will kick off Skin Cancer Awareness Month by calling on the state Senate to pass legislation to prohibit kids under 18 from using indoor tanning beds. Dr. Daniel Zivony, an […]
The Southeast Regional Folk Alliance holds conference in Black Mountain, May 14-18
From a press release: The Southeast Regional Folk Alliance holds conference in Black Mountain, May 14-18 SERFA, The Southeast Regional Folk Alliance, is set to hold their seventh annual conference, with this being their fourth to be held at The Montreat Conference Center in Black Mountain, North Carolina May 14-18, 2014. SERFA, one of five […]
Screen Artists Co-op hosts open house on May 14
From press release: Asheville, N.C. – “Get started. Get better. Get work.” That’s the Screen Artists Co-op’s slogan as the group gears up for another series of classes and workshops for actors interested in working in the film and television industry. The group will host an open house on May 14, 6 – 9 p.m. […]
AC-T: Weekday closure takes effect for popular Smokies trail
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK – A popular trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be closed on certain days each week through October to allow crews to begin the next phase of an ongoing rehabilitation of the trail, according to the Asheville Citizen-Times. The Chimney Tops Trail will be closed Monday-Thursday of each week […]
Solstice Arts at Tigg’s Pond Retreat Center, June 21
From a press release: Solstice Arts at Tigg’s Pond Retreat Center, June 21 David Voorhees and Molly Sharp along with Rev. Posy Jackson will be hosting an all-day indoor arts and crafts event at Tigg’s Pond Retreat Center in Zirconia, NC on Saturday, June 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This event is free […]
Hendersonville bears to be revealed May 9
From press release: The bears are ready to take their places back on the sidewalks of downtown Hendersonville! On May 9th, at the First Citizens Bank Plaza on the corner of 6th Ave & Main Street, the 13 bears of 2013 will be revealed. Each bear will be introduced by the local artists and sponsors […]