From a press release: Opal String Quartet performances Oct. 25 & 26, Nov. 8 The Opal String Quartet starts its 9th season with three performances in Western North Carolina October 24, 25 & 26. An additional performance will take place on November 8. The chamber group will perform romantic masterpieces by Brahms and Bloch, as […]
News Bulletins
David LaMotte book release for “Worldchanging 101” at White Horse, Oct. 12
From a press release: David LaMotte book release for “Worldchanging 101” at White Horse, Oct. 12 Montreat singer-songwriter David LaMotte has been a force on the local scene and beyond for over eighteen years, not only for his acclaimed songs but as a voice for positive change. His songs, tireless touring and gentle authority have […]
Duke Energy submits plans for groundwater assessment at coal ash facilities
From a press release: Duke Energy has provided state officials with its plans for assessing groundwater quality at the utility’s 14 coal-fired power plants in North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources required Duke Energy to submit Groundwater Assessment Plans as part of the effort to cleanup or mitigate groundwater contamination […]
Radio interview with Men’s Wisdom Works founder on Oct. 4
From a press release: Men’s Wisdom Works founder Chuck Fink will be interviewed live on WRHI’s Radio 4 the Ages program Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10:20 a.m. The program will be available online at wrhi.com.With ten groups operating out of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville and one at Givens Estates, Men’s Wisdom Works […]
Courthouse shines purple in October
Courthouse shines purple in October If you’re downtown at night in October and the Buncombe County Courthouse looks like its glowing purple, it’s not your imagination. We’ve gone purple for October to draw attention to our community’s efforts toward Domestic Violence Prevention. Earlier this year, Buncombe County Government, with the help of community partners, the […]
Broadcast students to chronicle WCU marching band appearance in Macy’s Parade
From a Press Release: Broadcast students to chronicle WCU marching band appearance in Macy’s Parade CULLOWHEE – A team of students studying communication at Western Carolina University will be accompanying WCU’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band to New York City for the 2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but not as merely spectators. Instead, the […]
WHIST holds first anniversary celebration in West Asheville
From a press release: WHIST of West Asheville will hold its first anniversary party on Friday, Oct. 10, from 5-8 p.m at its 428A Haywood Road store. “We’ll have Bellinis, beer and little bites for all! We’ll also have special giveaways and other treats to add to the festivities,” say the organizers. “It’s been a […]
Community partners help keep Buncombe seniors safe at home
From a Press Release: Community partners help keep Buncombe seniors safe at home ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Increasing numbers of western North Carolina’s senior citizens will now be safe at home thanks to Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc., or COA, and its newest community partners, Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. The initiative, “Seniors […]
Mars Hill University announces groundbreaking for new business facility
From a Press Release: Mars Hill University announces groundbreaking for new business facility During upcoming homecoming festivities, Mars Hill University will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its next building project, a three-story, state -of-the-art complex, designed to hold both classrooms and retail spaces. The public is welcome to the ceremony, which will take place on […]
BMN: Wine from nine: Local vineyard supplies grapes for wines
From the Black Mountain News: BMN: Wine from nine: Local vineyard supplies grapes for wines by Fred McCormick A short drive down N.C. Highway 9 will take you by an up and coming vineyard in Black Mountain. J.D. and Jan Diefenbach have dedicated much of the past six years to studying, planting, and ultimately growing […]
EXHIBIT 23: The newest airport art exhibit featuring WNC artists
From a Press Release: EXHIBIT 23: The newest airport art exhibit featuring WNC artists (Asheville, N.C.) Exhibit 23, the newest Art in the Airport exhibit at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is now open through January 30, 2015. The exhibit features scale in a literal way with extra-large art canvases that showcase captivating perspectives of our […]
Joint reading and discussion of LGBT History Month
From a Press Release: Joint reading and discussion of LGBT History Month Friday, October 10th at 6:30 p.m. In celebration of October being LGBT History Month, J. Robin Whitley and Paula Offutt will offer a discussion and reading on Friday, October 10th at 6:30 p.m. at City Lights Bookstore. They will read from their work […]
FernLeaf Community Charter School applies to create public charter school in Henderson County
From a press release: The Board of Directors of FernLeaf Community Charter School is pleased to announce it has submitted an application to the NC Department of Public Instruction Office of Charter Schools to operate a new public charter school in Henderson County. FernLeaf is a different kind of public school created by local educators, […]
Carolina Public Press holding community meetups in Buncombe County
From a Press Release: Carolina Public Press holding community meetups in Buncombe County ASHEVILLE — Please join the award-winning journalists with Carolina Public Press for two meetups in Buncombe County — the eighth and ninth in The News Exchange series — to discuss in-depth and investigative news across Western North Carolina — especially the people, […]
Release: Oskar Blues REEB Ranch showcases Red Bull dreamline ultimate BMX dirt jumping event on October 11
From a Press Release: Oskar Blues REEB Ranch showcases Red Bull dreamline ultimate BMX dirt jumping event on October 11 Western North Carolina–The 2014 Red Bull Dreamline BMX competition will take place at Oskar Blues REEB Ranch on October 11 in Henderson County, North Carolina, just down the road from Asheville and the Oskar Blues […]
Arts and Crafts Bazaar Historic Seventh Avenue District In Hendersonville, NC
From a Press Release: Arts and Crafts Bazaar Historic Seventh Avenue District In Hendersonville, NC Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM The annual Seventh Avenue Arts and Crafts Bazaar will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Maple Street in front of the train […]
Advisory: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy a stop on the National Solar Tour
From a Press Release: Advisory: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy a stop on the National Solar Tour Half-a-dozen area homes and businesses to showcase solar energy advances this weekend Asheville, N.C. (October 1, 2014) – This weekend, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) will proudly join neighboring businesses and homes for the Asheville portion […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, Oct. 2: YELLOW
Thursday, Oct. 2, 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 GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
Prescribed burning season to begin
Press Release From the U.S. Forest Service: ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 1, 2014 – The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina plans to conduct prescribed burns in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests later this month and into November if weather conditions are favorable. The agency will conduct burns on approximately 4,000 acres in […]
Community High to hold haunted house fundraiser
Event announcement: On Tuesday, October 28, guests are invited to take a guided tour of the hundred-year-old school, restored to its former, fictional glory: a “haunted” medical and psychiatric facility.
Gov. McCrory proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Press Release From the State of North Carolina: Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed October 2014 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in North Carolina, urging citizens to reach out and offer safety and support to friends and family – or anyone – they believe to be in danger of abuse. “Domestic violence is something […]