Eastern Cherokee Elder Opens N.C. Senate Here’s the press release from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: CHEROKEE, N.C. – Jerry Wolfe, tribal elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, delivered the opening prayer in the Cherokee language at the N.C. Senate session June 19, 2014. Wolfe, 89, was named a Beloved Man by […]
News Bulletins
AC-T: Councilman Cecil Bothwell charged with impaired driving
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times story: City Councilman Cecil Bothwell was charged with driving while impaired after he was pulled over by a state trooper on Interstate 240 Thursday night. Bothwell’s blood-alcohol content was 0.10 percent, according to a citation filed at the Buncombe County Magistrate’s Office. The legal limit for driving in […]
Air quality forecast for Friday, June 20: YELLOW
Friday, June 20, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREENair quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Please call […]
Books and Brown Bag reading and discussion at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, June 27
From a press release: Books and Brown Bag reading and discussion at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, June 27 On Friday, June 27th acclaimed author and recent Black Mountain resident Shelly Frome will be a reading from his novel Twilight of the Drifter at a 12 p.m. Brown Bag and Books presentation at the […]
Moon Taxi headlines Carolina West RibFest, July 11
From a press release: Moon Taxi headlines Carolina West RibFest, July 11 Moon Taxi will arrive in Asheville on less than a week after opening up for The Motet and Umphrey’s McGee at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. They are the headline act on Friday, July 11 at the Carolina West RibFest which […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for June 23-29
From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 6/23/14 – 6/29/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Health Seminar: Physical Improvement through Total Motion Release Thursday, June 26 12 – 12:45 p.m. Duke Room at Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville Join us for a free presentation about Total Motion […]
Spiritual Steel with The Slide Brothers at Asheville Music Hall on July 5
From a press release: Spiritual Steel with The Slide Brothers at Asheville Music Hall on July 5 Robert Randolph Presents: The Slide Brothers — the greatest living musicians who embody the Sacred Steel tradition, making a rare live appearance at Asheville Music Hall this summer! Asheville Music Hall 31 Patton Avenue Asheville, NC 28801 www.AshevilleMusicHall.com […]
LEAF holds fundraiser “Benefit of Culture: A Pirate Party Hullabaloo,” Aug. 7
From a press release: LEAF holds fundraiser “Benefit of Culture: A Pirate Party Hullabaloo,” Aug. 7 WHAT: The 4th annual Benefit of Culture: A Pirate Hullabaloo WHERE: Highland Brewing Company WHEN: Thursday August 7th 2014, 5 – 10 PM TICKETS: Tickets go on sale Monday, June 23, 2014 through Highland Brewing […]
NC Stage announces 2014-2015 Mainstage Season.
From a press release: NC Stage announces 2014-2015 Mainstage Season Shakespeare is starting the season with the adventurous tale of Pericles, Prince of Tyre. Next up, join two of Asheville’s favorite actors, Scott Treadway and Charlie Flynn-McIver in a hilarious romp through the world of love affairs in farcical Don’t Dress for Dinner. Celebrate the […]
Asheville Creative Arts presents “Charlotte’s Web,” July 17-27
From a press release: Asheville Creative Arts presents “Charlotte’s Web,” July 17-27 Co-Founders Abby Felder and Robbie Jaeger announce Asheville Creative Arts’ (ACA) main stage production of EB White’s classic, CHARLOTTE’S WEB, dramatized by Joseph Robinette, directed and choreographed by Robbie Jaeger, with a sound design of original bluegrass inspired music composed and performed live […]
WNC Health Advocates sponsor rally to expand Medicaid and film screening
Press release from WNCHA: WNCHA TO HOLD EXPAND MEDICAID RALLY AND FILM SCREENING ASHEVILLE – WNC Health Advocates sponsors a rally to expand Medicaid at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the Vance Monument, downtown. The rally will be followed by a screening of the short documentary, “Meet the People,” by North Carolina filmmaker Carol […]
Shiloh Community Association celebrates grand opening of the SCA Little Free Library
Press release from the Shiloh Community Association: Grand Opening of the Shiloh Community’s Little Free Library The Shiloh Community Association (SCA) is excited to announce the grand opening of the SCA Little Free Library, Charter #1471 and you’re invited. Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 12:00 noon Shiloh Community Garden 59 Hampton Street, Asheville What is […]
‘Where do you play’ survey will help create community recreation guide for Buncombe County
From the Buncombe County Health Department: Where do you play? Is there a public place in Buncombe County where you or your family play that is not thought of as a city or county park? Let us know about it! Take the short survey to tell us more about the places you play, recreate, hike, […]
Registration available for WCU annual Dulcimer U Summer Week
Press Release From Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Registration is ongoing for Western Carolina University’s 15th annual Dulcimer U Summer Week, a gathering that brings mountain dulcimer virtuosos and students to the WCU campus in Cullowhee for six days of classes and concerts. The year’s conference, set for Sunday, July 13, through Friday, July 18, […]
Pro-am waterski tournament coming to Lake Lure
Press release from Mystic Waters Lake Lure: Grab your lawn chairs and sit lakeside at the Mystic Waters Ski & Skeet Pro-Am Tournament and family festival at Mystic Waters in Lake Lure, N.C. on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Presented by Carolina MasterCraft with Rutherford Regional Health System, the event continues onSunday, Aug. […]
Appalachian Trail Conservancy seeks volunteer to help remove invasive plants July 12
Press release from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy: The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is seeking volunteers to participate in an invasive exotic plant workday beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12 at Lemon Gap, along the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) on the Tennessee/North Carolina border. Carpooling to Lemon Gap will be available, and those interested should meet at […]
AC-T: WNC teachers cross borders for better pay
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: First-grade teacher Christy McClure will start work at a new school next year. She plans to drive an extra 10 miles — 20 miles round trip — and she estimates she will earn an additional $12,000 a year. McClure will cross the North Carolina border into Georgia, where she says […]
American Red Cross launches ‘100 Days of Summer. 100 Days of Hope.’ blood donation campaign
Press release from the American Red Cross: “Every day this summer is a chance to give a lifesaving gift,” said Sharon Pitt, CEO of the Carolinas Blood Services Region. “Making a blood donation with the Red Cross is an easy way to extend hope and help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients here […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, June 19: YELLOW
Thursday, June 19, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridges of Asheville. 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
Asheville Art Museum holds Visions + Visionaries: Pop Art Gala, June 21
From a press release: Asheville Art Museum holds Visions + Visionaries: Pop Art Gala, June 21 The Asheville Art Museum’s Visions + Visionaries: Pop Art Gala on June 21 will feature an exciting live auction offering a variety of fine art and vacation packages. We now have our full listing of auction items online so […]
FLS Energy begins construction on 38 Megawatts of utility scale solar for N.C.
From press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 18, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FLS Energy hasclosed financing and begun construction on 38 megawatts ofutility-scale solar farms across eight locations in North Carolina. Thesolar energy plants will produce approximately 56 million kilowatthours of electricity per year or enough energy to power over 5000average U.S. homes.The portfolio of projects […]