From a press release: Comedian Rob Delaney holds a talk and booksigning at Malaprop’s on Sept. 5 Catch Rob Delaney in Asheville: Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe–Talk/Q&A/ Signing, September 5, 7 p.m. Open to the public. ROB DELANEY Mother. Wife. Sister. Human. Warrior. Falcon. Yardstick. Turban. Cabbage.A Spiegel & Grau Hardcover “Twitter’s most outrageous voice goes big with […]
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Youth OUTright’s Young Voices project premieres Sept. 11
From a press release: Youth OUTright’s Young Voices project premieres Sept. 11 Youth OUTright, WNC, Inc. will introduce its Young Voices project on Thursday evening, September 11, from 7:30 to 9:00 at the Jewish Community Center on Charlotte Street in Asheville. Young poets and actors, including Andi Espenshade, Justin Day, Wesley Stroupe, and Coraline Badgett […]
Celebrate the Block fundraiser at Berry Temple United Methodist Church, Aug. 29
From a press release: Celebrate the Block fundraiser at Berry Temple United Methodist Church, Aug. 29 In an effort to create a more intimate setting for a world class performer to share her talents with the Asheville community, Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation and Asheville Lyric Opera have moved the Celebrate the Block Friendraiser to […]
AC-T: Complaint: Asheville police violated city resolution
From Asheville Citizen-Times: By Romando Dixson ASHEVILLE – Police violated Asheville’s civil liberties resolution by videotaping people attending Mountain Moral Monday rally earlier this month, a resident told city officials Monday. City Councilman Cecil Bothwell, a member of the committee, said the videotaping “would seem to be at odds with our policy.” Read the full […]
AC-T: Small quake rattles Boone area
From Asheville Citizen-Times: By Sabian Warren BLOWING ROCK – Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed a minor earthquake rattled the Boone and Blowing Rock areas of Watauga County on Sunday evening. The 2.4-magnitude quake happened at 7:16 p.m., centered about two miles northeast of Blowing Rock, according to the USGS. Read the full article […]
Warren Wilson College hires new Advancement Vice President
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: K. Johnson Bowles, associate vice president for corporate and foundation relations at Longwood University, has been named vice president of advancement at Warren Wilson College. Bowles’ appointment by President Steven L. Solnick and the Warren Wilson College Board of Trustees is effective Sept. 22. Bowles will […]
New AdvantageWest website recognized as ‘Superior’ by Southern Economic Development Council
Here’s the press release from AdvantageWest: (August 25, 2014 – Fletcher, North Carolina): The new website for AdvantageWest, www.AdvantageWest.com, has won a “Superior” award from the Southern Economic Development Council. SEDC is the oldest and largest regional economic development association in North America with nearly 1,000 members in 17 states and the District of Columbia. […]
Southern rock comes to the RiverMusic stage on Friday, Aug. 29, with the Artimus Pyle Band
From a press release: RiverLink’s RiverMusic series continues on Friday, August 29 with The Artimus Pyle Band and Andrew Scothie and the River Rats. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the music goes until 10 at the RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza, 144 Riverside Drive in the River Arts District. RiverMusic offers local beer, food […]
Bonnaroo Works Fund kicks off back-to-school with lunch boxes and books
From a press release: Manchester, Tenn. — August 25, 2014 — Reusing and recycling are part of Bonnaroo’s DNA, and festival organizers have shown their green colors once again while supporting local schools. Just in time for back-to-school, Bonnaroo Works Fund Director Nina Miller recently delivered 4,000 Bonnaroo-themed lunch boxes to school officials, one for […]
New book on Blue Ridge Mountains released
From press release: The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina is the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History Series. It was released Monday, Aug. 25. The book by local author Janet Morrison uses vintage postcards and images to illustrate the history of the mountains. Running along the western border of the state, the Blue Ridge […]
WLOS: Fairview man arrested for child molestation
From WLOS Thirty-one-year-old Jason Andrew Owenby of Fairview is facing several felony charges. Investigators at the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office were unable to speak to News 13 about this case Friday. But we do have what warrants say about the alleged abuse. See the full story here.
AC-T: City council, Manheimer denounce topless rally
Report: Topless Rally loses mayoral support.
LEAF Schools & Streets present Jabali Acrobats, Oct. 20
From a press release: LEAF Schools & Streets present Jabali Acrobats, Oct. 20 LEAF Schools & Streets brings Jabali Acrobats to The Orange Peel. On Monday, October 20, 2014 the Jabali Acrobats will perform at 11 a.m. at the Orange Peel for families and school field trips. Direct from Mombasa, Kenya these phenomenal acrobats combine […]
2014 Art with Heart to benefit fragile pediatric patients
Here’s the press release from CarePartners Estate Sales Services: Asheville, NC (August 18, 2014) – Small-to-medium sized works from more than 50 regional artists will be featured at the CarePartners Annual Charity Art with a Heart Sale, Thursday October 2, Friday October 3 and Saturday, October 4, along with selected art from area estates. A […]
Moffitt ranked NC’s ‘most effective legislator’
Here’s an excerpt from the announcement via Rep. Tim Moffitt’s political marketing website: Representative Tim Moffitt was ranked North Carolina’s most effective legislator, according to a recent analysis by the Insider State Government News Service. Moffitt represents the western part of Buncombe County. The report ranked legislators in each of five categories, including the percentage […]
North Carolina NAACP appeals federal judge’s ruling on state voting law
Here’s the press release from the North Carolina NAACP: WASHINGTON – Fighting to protect the right to vote for all North Carolinians this November, the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP filed an appeal today in the legal battle over H.B. 589, the state’s voter suppression law. The appeal – which was filed by […]
AC-T: Uber ridesharing service comes to Asheville
From Asheville Citizen-Times: By Carol Motsinger UberX rolled into Asheville at noon Thursday. The San Francisco-based transportation network company makes mobile apps that connect passengers with drivers of vehicles for hire and ridesharing services. Read the full article here.
Whole Foods Market to be the first of Asheville Market’s openings this fall
Press Release Asheville (August 18, 2014) – Autumn in Asheville is the perfect season–cool, crisp air settles in, the leaves turn, and the Blue Ridge Mountains take on a majestic glory. And, just in time to enjoy that scene, Whole Foods Market at Asheville Market opens August 26 at 9 a.m., complete with the Tunnel […]
Asheville manufacturer to donate product to combat Ebola outbreak
Press release: Avadim Technologies will be donating its Theraworx product in the U.S. and abroad.
AC-T: Wake Co. judge says voucher program is unconstitutional
Report: A state program providing tax dollars to allow students to attend private schools has been ruled unconstitutional.
Waldrop holds campaign kickoff event Sept. 6
Here’s the press release from the campaign of Buncombe County Board of Commissioners candidate Nancy Waldrop: CANDLER, N.C. – August 14, 2014 – Nancy Waldrop and her supporters, including Democrats, Republicans, unaffiliated voters and her teaching colleagues will officially kickoff her campaign for County Commission on September 6. Hosted by Clerk of Court Steven […]