5th Sun Specialties chips, local maker of chips, salsas and hot sauces, is seeking additional capital to expand its operations. 5th Sun Specialties products can be found on local grocers’ shelves, such as Earth Fare, Greenlife, French Broad Food Co-op and West Village Market. The company’s owners, Michael and Adrienne Henzel, relocated to Asheville from […]
Asheville author Tommy Hays announced today that his children’s novel (for ages 10 and up) What i came to tell you is now available in paperback. Hays’ describes the story this way: Since his mother’s death, [12-year-old] Grover has been having a hard time. The only thing that gives him solace is the hours he […]
Press release from Charles George VA Medical Center Asheville, N.C. – The Charles George VA Medical Center will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Medical Center Atrium, which is located just inside the main entrance of the medical center on the […]
Press release from AIA Asheville’s Custom Residential Network : Asheville – AIA Asheville’s Custom Residential Network (CRAN) presents Designing Smaller Homes That Live BIG!, a talk by AIA architect Tina Govan, Thursday, October 2, 6pm at Lord Auditorium, Pack Memorial Library, Downtown Asheville. Tina has been working as principal of her own firm in downtown […]
Press release from NC Sierra Club: Today the North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club Political Committee announced its endorsements for state and local candidates in Western North Carolina. “It is important that we elect candidates who understand how important it is to protect our environment,” said Ken Brame, NC Sierra Club Political Vice-Chair. “If […]
From a press release: Asheville, NC – September 12, 2014 –The Venue is pleased to announce it has received Most Popular All Inclusive Venue North Carolina of 2014 by Wedding Industry Experts, the Best Wedding Venue of 2014 by Wedding Wire Couples’ Choice Awards, and 2013 Best of Weddings by The Knot. Wedding Industry Experts, […]
From a press release: Asheville, NC — The American Advertising Federation Asheville (AAFA) is regenerating, reinvigorating, rejuvenating and reviving the local chapter in response to a surge in interest among members of the local marketing community. The Kick‐Off Event takes place September 30, 2014 from 6-8 PM at Catawba Brewery, 63 Brook Street, Asheville, NC […]
From a press release: GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Fresh Market is proud to continue its national partnership with Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® campaign. This September, The Fresh Market will host its second annual Cupcakes for a Cause event to raise funds and awareness for No Kid Hungry, which is dedicated to ending childhood […]
Press release from Buncombe County Republican Party: Only 28 percent of residents believe Buncombe is headed in the right direction. September 12, 2014 Asheville, NC- The Buncombe County Republican Party recently commissioned a poll and the results are in. Voters believe Buncombe County is headed in the wrong direction with and only 28 percent of likely […]
Press release from N.C. Statehouse Rep. Tim Moffitt: Asheville — This morning, Representative Tim Moffitt sent an open letter to state Attorney General Roy Cooper, calling on him to join with the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in likely legal action against the CTS Corporation. The Board of Commissioners is considering a lawsuit against CTS […]
From Asheville Citizen-Times: By Romando Dixson Buncombe County and Wicked Weed Brewing are prepared to enter an incentive agreement for the company’s multimillion dollar expansion. Wicked Weed is guaranteeing an investment of $6.5 million and 75 full-time jobs, and the parties will enter a leasing and purchase agreement for a building at 145 Jacob Holm […]
From the City of Asheville: The Neighborhood Advisory Committee of the City of Asheville invites residents and business and property owners of West Asheville to a neighborhood meeting Monday, September 22, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road. Please join us for this opportunity to express your ideas for improving […]
From a press release: A regional tour of over 40 family farms in Western NC takes place Sept 20 & 21, 2014. At Living Web Farms, participants will see traditional mountain agricultural techniques, learn cooking and farming skills, and can even enjoy a 4-course meal. Mills River, NC- Jeremy Griste prefers to do everything by […]
From a press release: PISGAH FOREST, N.C., Sept. 12, 2014 — The Cradle of Forestry invites the public to attend the “Bring Back the Monarchs” program on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. in the Forest Discovery Center. Noted naturalist and educator Ina Warren will present this lively multimedia program with assistance from master gardener […]
From a press release: Asheville, NC: Brian Boggs, master chairmaker, plans a celebration of his 30+ years in chairmaking with an Open House at his expanding company’s new location at 239 Amboy Road. The event will take place on Saturday, September 20, from 3:00-7:00 PM. The Open House is free and open to the public. […]
Press release from New Belgium Brewing Co: Ft. Collins, Colo. – September 11, 2014 – New Belgium Brewing is pleased to announce the promotion of long-time Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer, Christine Perich, to the position of President. Perich, who started as CFO with New Belgium in 2004, has overseen all aspects of […]
From a press release: The River Arts District Farmers Market is hosting a Summer Farm to Table Feast on Sept. 24, 7-10 p.m. The RAD Farm Dinner will be held at The Junction with a decedent menu created by Chef Chad Kelly. Join us for our first Farm to Table Dinner in the River Arts […]
Press release from Progress NC Action: A majority of voters in House Districts 116 (Rep. Tim Moffitt) and 118 (Rep. Michele Presnell) oppose fracking, and are less likely to vote for a candidate who supports it RALEIGH — Fracking is still deeply unpopular in Western North Carolina, according to a Progress NC Action/Public Policy Polling […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Asheville will be one of two sites for a new clinical study, funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH), examining the efficacy of neurofeedback as a treatment for children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). This five-year study, a collaboration between UNC Asheville and The Ohio State University, […]
From press release: RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 11, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reaffirming its support of North Carolina college students, State Employees’ Credit Union’s (SECU’s) Board of Directors recently approved the purchase ofup to $50 million in federally insured student loans from the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA). This increase doubles SECU’s original commitment […]
From press release: September 15-19 is Bus Ridership Week in North Carolina. Each year the state determines transportation funding for school districts by how many students ride the bus both to and from school. Joe Hough, Transportation Director for Buncombe County Schools, says, “If a child is going to ride a school bus any […]
