From the Black Mountain News: Montreat board approves new town hall location Town to move forward with Florida Terrace by Fred McCormick By a vote of 4 – 1, the Town of Montreat Board of Commissioners approved three lots on Florida Terrace as the site for the construction of the new town hall. Following months […]
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James McMurtry performs at The Grey Eagle, Nov. 1
From a press release: James McMurtry performs at The Grey Eagle, Nov. 1 Saturday, Nov. 1 at The Grey Eagle Doors/Show: 8:00pm/9:00pm — Tickets: $17.00-$20.00 — with Jonny Burke James McMurtry recently signed with the bourgeoning Los Angeles record label Complicated Game. The legendary songwriter will enter the studio later this month to start working […]
Western regional head archivist co-authors book on Black Mountain College
From a press release: Western regional head archivist co-authors book on Black Mountain College From 1933 to 1957, Black Mountain College was on the leading edge of the avant garde and a pioneering influence in the worlds of art and literature. A new book about the college will be released Oct. 20. It is co-authored […]
Miles Tackett of Breakestra performs at One Stop, Nov. 5
From a press release: Miles Tackett of Breakestra performs at One Stop, Nov. 5 Wednesday, Nov. 5, 10 p.m. One Stop, Ages: 21+ Psychedelic Soul Miles Tackett (aka Music Man Miles) is known best for the Breakestra, a funky soul-jazz project he founded in 1998 as multi instrumentalist, producer, engineer and songwriter. Breakestra has four […]
Congressional candidates McHenry and MacQueen spar at forum
FROM THE DAILY COURIER (RUTHERFORDTON) “McHenry, MacQueen spar at forum” by Matthew Clark Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry and Democrat challenger Tate MacQueen fielded questions ranging from immigration to gun rights during a candidate forum Tuesday afternoon in Rutherfordton. The forum was sponsored by the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. McHenry came out swinging […]
Carolina Public Press receives $25,000 INNovation grant for News Exchange
FROM CAROLINA PUBLIC PRESS: “One of the hardest jobs we have as a regional 501(c)(3) nonprofit online news organization is building relationships with our readers throughout Western North Carolina,” said Carolina Public Press Executive Director Angie Newsome. “2015 is going to be an exciting year, because we’re not only continuing and expanding our News Exchange series, […]
Brevard College cohosts former North Carolina poet laureate
From a Press Release: Brevard College cohosts former North Carolina poet laureate The Brevard College English Department and the Grace Creech West Lectureship are pleased to welcome former North Carolina Poet Laureate Joseph Bathanti to Brevard on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. Bathanti will give a public reading of his selected works in the […]
Oct. 25 symposium draws community into transportation planning
From a Press Release: Oct. 25 symposium draws community into transportation planning Everyone needs to get around. That’s the simple idea behind Asheville In Motion, an evolving and exciting community-based initiative designed to increase access to all forms of transportation. On October 25, the public is encouraged to participate in a symposium on Asheville’s transportation […]
AC-T: Huge sinkhole emerges on county-owned site
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: AC-T: Huge sinkhole emerges on county-owned site by John Boyle and Julie Ball ASHEVILLE – A sinkhole the size of a pickup truck opened up overnight Wednesday on a county-owned parking lot behind the former TK Tripps restaurant at College and South Charlotte streets. Heavy rains Tuesday apparently opened up the […]
Dedication ceremony for the Arthur R. Edington Education and Career Center
From a Press Release: Dedication ceremony for the Arthur R. Edington Education and Career Center Saturday, November 1st, 2014 12pm – 1pm 133 Livingston Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801 The Housing Authority is finishing renovations to the historical W.C. Reid Center. We are renaming the building after Mr. Edington, former principal of Livingston Street School […]
Bagged leaf collection information
From a Press Release: Bagged leaf collection information ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville provides bagged leaf collection service on an alternating schedule and provides reusable leaf bags at City of Asheville fire stations on a first come – first served basis. Bagged leaves are collected twice per month and should be placed to the […]
Western regional head archivist co-authors book on Black Mountain
From a Press Release: Western regional head archivist co-authors book on Black Mountain ASHEVILLE, N.C. — From 1933 to 1957, Black Mountain College was on the leading edge of the avant garde and a pioneering influence in the worlds of art and literature. A new book about the college will be released Oct. 20. It […]
Short Street Cakes announces 6th annual Dias de los Muertos Fundraiser for immigrant rights
PRESS RELEASE from Short Street Cakes Asheville, NC, October 15, 2014: Short Street Cakes, Asheville’s from-scratch, all-natural, Southern-style Cake Shop, celebrates the Mexican holiday of Los Dias de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by creating authentic Mexican Sugar Skulls for the Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 holidays. Starting on Tuesday, Oct. 14 and continuing through […]
See red in Asheville (along with yellow and orange)
From press release The Smoky Mountains host some 120 species of trees; the greatest variety in the United States. That variety gives the southern Appalachians a broader spectrum – a patchwork quilt of mountainside color, including the popular “red leaves” due to an abundance of Red Maple, Dogwood, and Sassafras trees. Experts predict that, if […]
Warren Wilson to host Buncombe Commissioners candidate forum
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College is hosting a Candidate Forum on Oct. 29 featuring District 1 and 2 candidates for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. The forum, open to all interested citizens, begins at 7 p.m. in Canon Lounge of Gladfelter Student Center. District 2 Commissioner Ellen Frost and her […]
UNC Asheville Well-A-Bration 2014 set for Monday, Oct. 20
UNCA announces: UNC Asheville will host its fourth annual Well-A-Bration, celebrating healthful living and wellness, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20. The day-long celebration will feature cooking and exercise programs, health lab open houses, and the fifth annual student-run health fair. Well-a-Bration highlights that are free and open to the public include: […]
Demonstrators to rally outside McCrory / Moffitt fundraiser
Press release from Progress NC Action: Demonstrators to rally outside McCrory / Moffitt fundraiser as Duke Energy has just won yet another windfall at ratepayers expense “Gov. Duke” comes to Asheville to raise money for Rep. Tim Moffitt’s sputtering re-election campaign, as Duke Energy can celebrate another ruling in Raleigh that shovels more money at […]
Asheville Art Museum presents a discussion of two hundred years of the Cherokee language
From a Press Release: Asheville Art Museum presents a discussion of two hundred years of the Cherokee language Thursday, October 23, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. ASHEVILLE—The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present an Up for Discussion event: Two Hundred Years of the Cherokee Language with Dr. Hartwell Francis on Thursday, October 23 at 5:30 […]
Knoxville alt-weekly Metro Pulse ceases publication
According to WBIR TV, “Knoxville’s Metro Pulse alternative weekly newspaper is ceasing operations as of Wednesday afternoon, staff members told 10News.” The paper’s owner, the Knoxville News Sentinel, announced it is laying off 23 employees, according to WBIR. According to the Association of Alternative Newsmedia, “Based in Knoxville, Tenn., Metro Pulse began publishing in 1991 […]
Web app features trails for leaf viewing
From a Press Release: Web app features trails for leaf viewing ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 15, 2014 – The U.S. Forest Service invites national forest visitors to use the new NCtrails.org web application for planning their fall foliage adventures. Unveiled in May 2014, the searchable web application (web app) offers details on three popular trail systems […]
2nd annual Veterans Glassblowing Day event
From a Press Release: 2nd annual Veterans Glassblowing Day event November 8th, 2014, 10am – 6pm. We are very excited for the opportunity to connect with our local veterans to share the joy of Glassblowing, as a form of expression, skill, and even as an art therapy. This event will coincide with the River Arts […]