Press release from The Yoga Wellness Center: The Yoga Wellness Center to Open Its First Location in Asheville, NC A Holistic Healthcare Facility Based on the Vedas, the Ancient Healing Science of India Today, The Yoga Wellness Center, LLC, a full-service holistic healthcare facility, announced that they have opened their first location in Asheville, NC. […]
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Study shows strength of heritage tourism in WNC
Press release from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership: Economic Impact Study Shows Strength of Heritage Tourism in Western North Carolina An economic impact study commissioned by the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership (BRNHA) showed that heritage tourism contributes $2.39 billion to the economy of Western North Carolina, supporting more than 30,000 jobs […]
AC-T: Mountain BizWorks gets a fresh start
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: Mountain BizWorks, a nonprofit that helps local small businesses start, grow and create jobs through loans, classes and coaching, had a big wake-up call in November, said Siegel, who is on the agency’s board of directors. The 25-year-old nonprofit suffered a severe liquidity crunch after a drop-off in revenues. Around that […]
Four Seasons to receive $9.5 million to pilot Medicare reform
Press release from Four Seasons: Four Seasons to Receive $9.5 million to Pilot Medicare Reform through Innovative Community Palliative Care Model Four Seasons Compassion for Life today was notified they are the prospective recipients of a $9,596,123 grant award from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, a program of the federal Department […]
SAHC announces hikes for June
Press release Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Land Trust Day Open House and Guided Hike at SAHC’s Community Farm Date: Saturday, June 7 Start Time: 10 am (approximately 2 hours) Difficulty: 3 Leaders: Yael Girard, SAHC Community Farm & Food Assistant and Anna Zanetti, SAHC AmeriCorps PR & Outreach Associate Please bring: Sturdy hiking shoes, camera […]
Moog factory to show ‘Early years of the Moog Synthesizer’ photo exhibit
Press Release Moog Music, Inc. May 23rd – June 23rd, 2014 Open Mon-Fri | 4:00 – 6:00pm 170 Broadway St. Asheville, NC 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the first modular voltage-controlled synthesizer, an instrument that forever changed the course of modern music. Today, on May 23rd, Moog Music celebrates what would have been the […]
Blue Ridge Now: New partnership for Henderson County schools means increased funds
From the Times-News By Molly McGowan Each of Henderson County’s public schools and education centers will receive $1,000 and a community sponsor next school year through a public-private partnership initiated by the Henderson County Education Foundation. Read the full story here.
Sylva Herald: Possibility of natural gas deposits in Jackson County sparks fracking debate
From the Sylva Herald By Quintin Ellison Rock samples collected this summer or fall in the northernmost part of Jackson County will be analyzed to help determine whether natural gas is present here, the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources confirmed today. The geologic formation, called the Great Smoky Mountains Group, starts north of […]
Carolina Public Press: Raleigh judge hears arguments in municipal water system case
From Carolina Public Press By Kirk Ross At the end of nearly two hours of oral arguments, Judge Howard Manning Jr. offered little confirmation of how he would rule. But there was one thing both sides seemed to agree on — any ruling is likely to be appealed and the suit may, eventually, find its […]
WNCA organizes carpools to Coal Ash Lobby Day in Raleigh, June 4
Press Release Western North Carolina Alliance Duke Energy’s Feb. 2 Dan River coal ash spill was yet another horrible wake-up call about how this toxic waste shouldn’t be stored near our precious rivers and waterways.< Across North Carolina, Duke Energy is storing coal ash (the toxic waste left over when coal is burned for energy) in unlined […]
Harrah’s Cherokee plans to break world record for largest gathering of Elvis impersonators
Harrah’s Cherokee will attempt to assemble the largest gathering of Elvis impersonators in the world. The first 1,400 ticket holders for the finale of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition will receive a complimentary full Elvis costume, or guests are also invited to bring their own (to include hair or wig, sun glasses, top and […]
David Holt: Fully Exposed Mixed Media Paintings and Photographs at Pink Dog Creative
From a press release: David Holt: Fully Exposed Mixed Media Paintings and Photographs at Pink Dog Creative Fully Exposed, an exhibition of mixed media paintings and black and white photographs by David Holt will open at Pink Dog Creative, 348 Depot Street, Asheville, NC on Friday, June 6, 2014 with a public reception from 6-8 […]
Mission Health Heart Center receives 13th ‘3 Star’ rating from Society of Thoracic Surgeons for coronary artery bypass grafting surgery
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 22, 2014) – Mission Heart has received a “3 Star” rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery, placing it once again in the top tier of heart surgery centers across the United States that perform such procedures. A 3 Star rating is the […]
Fallen Asheville firefighter Jeff Bowen to be honored Memorial Day in Charlotte
Press Release From Asheville Fire Department: May 22, 2014 (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) – Jamie McMurray, LiftMaster, and the No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) team will honor fallen Asheville, North Carolina firefighter, Captain Jeffrey Bowen, by racing with his name above the passenger side door of McMurray’s car in Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at […]
EVENT POSTPONED: “Celebrate the Block” aids revitalization of historic Eagle and Market Streets neighborhood
Update: This event has been postponed until the end of the summer # # # From a press release: “Celebrate the Block” aids revitalization of historic Eagle and Market Streets neighborhood Downtown neighbors are celebrating the revitalization of the block at the intersections of Eagle and Market Streets! Asheville Lyric Opera (ALO) and Eagle Market […]
Local author Susan Reinhardt wins international publisher’s award for “Chimes from a Cracked Southern Belle”
From a press release: Local author Susan Reinhardt wins international publisher’s award for Chimes from a Cracked Southern Belle Grateful Steps Publishing House is very proud to announce that as author of the Asheville publishing house has been honored with a bronze medal award by the world’s largest international and regional book awards competition. Independent […]
“Ponder Anew: A WWII Warrior’s Story” Memorial Day show at ACT
From a press release: Ponder Anew: A WWII Warrior’s Story Memorial Day show at ACT Join us Memorial Day weekend for an inspiring performance of Ponder Anew: A WWII Warrior’s Story, a riveting performance with songs and underscoring based on the memoir of Lt. Herschel Ponder, a WWII fighter pilot in the European Theater and […]
Jeff Austin at Pisgah Brewing, June 1
From a press release: Jeff Austin at Pisgah Brewing, June 1 Mandolinist, vocalist and songwriter Jeff Austin is unstoppable. He is celebrated for his fleet fingers and penchant for improvisation on stage, but those qualities also speak volumes about how he chooses to live. Austin has cultivated his natural musical abilities and allowed himself to […]
Park Ridge Health announces events May 26-June 1
From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 5/26/14 – 6/1/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Wellness On Wheel Screenings Free Cholesterol Screening Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. FREE. Thursday, May […]
City of Asheville swimming pools ready to open
Here’s the press release from the city of Asheville: Asheville, NC – The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department announces the following schedule for the 2014 swimming pool season. Recreation Park Pool, located at 65 Gashes Creek Road, will open Memorial Day May 26 at 11 a.m. for military personnel only, with regular admission […]
AC-T: What’s next for Caleb? Lots, but no trip to Asheville
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: So what’s next for newly crowned “American Idol” winner Caleb Johnson? Tons of work, but probably not a visit home to Asheville. Asked Wednesday when he’ll get back to his roots again, he said sadly, “You know, I don’t know. I don’t know. I have no idea. […]