Asheville is one of the smartest small towns in the nation, according to Forbes’ latest research. The poll of “America’s Smartest Cities,” which considered 380 metropolitan areas in the country, ranked Asheville eighth in its “small smart set,” pointing to significant growth in the college-educated population. Methodology for conducting the research included consideration of three […]
Asheville filmmaker Katie Damien took up directing, filming and production duties for her most recent short film project, entitled The Perfect Spot. The film follows three young men on a night out downtown, which unfolds outrageously successfully shortly after, and seemingly due to, their securing the perfect parking spot on Wall Street. The Perfect Spot, submitted […]
From Asheville Citizen-Times: By Jon Ostendorff Chief promises not to sue city in retirement agreement Police Chief William Anderson promised he would not sue the city under labor laws and accepted a payment of $35,000 in exchange for his retirement, according to the settlement agreement. He also agreed to help the city defend against any […]
Press Release From the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: HENDERSONVILLE, NC – As the day’s get shorter and the temperatures drop we begin to think about one of our favorite times of year here in downtown. Fancying ourselves as your hometown we look forward to the holidays each year because it engenders such a wonderful […]
Concerned citizens gathered both inside and outside the Lee County Government Center for the Monday, Nov. 17, Board of Commissioners meeting. At the meeting, Duke Energy presented plans to store millions of tons of coal ash in Lee County over the next five years, causing citizen protests. The plans, which were released to the public […]
From the New Mountain website: New Mountain Climate Bash: a local music loves our planet shindig, Dec. 4 On Dec 4th, join us for the first-ever “New Mountain Climate Bash” – a local music loves our planet shindig at New Mountain Asheville! This bash celebrates both local music and Asheville Beyond Coal’s efforts to move […]
From a press release: Asheville Art Museum presents American Abstraction After 1950, Nov. 28–March 15 The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present What You See Is What You See: American Abstraction After 1950, on view November 28, 2014 – March 15, 2015. This vivid and dynamic exhibition considers the phases of Color Field painting […]
From a press release: Sixth annual Asheville Bookfest, Dec. 6 It is said that everyone has a remarkable story to tell, and some actually get them into print. Such is the case with almost two dozen area authors and several local publishing companies as they gather to share stories and publishing insights on December 6th […]
Press release from city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Asheville Police Chief William Anderson announced Friday, November 14 his plans for retirement effective December 31. A recruitment process is underway for his replacement. City staff expect to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) by the end of November for a high-quality professionally managed recruitment process that […]
From a press release: This November, Smoky Mountain LME/MCO (“Smoky”) is recognizing both National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Caregiver Month by highlighting how Smoky’s geriatric teams are helping both professional and family caregivers better understand and respond to older adults under their care. An estimated one in seven adults age 71 or older in […]
From press release: Asheville, NC (November 17, 2014) – The Board of Directors of Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. / WCQS named WCQS Program Director Barbara Sayer as Interim President and CEO, following the resignation of WCQS President and CEO Jody Evans. Evans’ last day at WCQS is December 5. WNCPR Board Chair Chuck […]
From a press release: A veterans’ town hall meeting will be held at 5 p.m., Dec. 10, at the Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, to allow veterans and their families a chance to present questions and concerns about their VA health care and services. The town hall-style session is open to the […]
From a press release: The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to the Charles George VA Medical Center (CGVAMC) Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s accreditation programs. The CGVAMC’s Chief of Pathology and Laboratory, William E. […]
From a press release: Dr. Ed Reilly of Fairview Chiropractic Center has scheduled several lectures for November and December. All sessions will be held at Fairview Chiropractic Center, 2 Fairview Hills Drive, Fairview, NC. Attendance is free, but reservations are required. Avoiding Back & Neck Surgery: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 5:15-6:00 p.m. Learn about several technologies […]
From a press release: Gram Parsons & Gene Clark tribute at the White Horse 1960s rock blazed a number of new trails, but it’s not an exaggeration to say that members of the Byrds often flew ahead of the flock. November marks the birthdays of two ex-Byrds pioneers, Gene Clark and Gram Parsons, whose music […]
From a press release: UNCA interim chancellor Doug Orr discuss new book, Nov. 18 Doug Orr, UNC Asheville interim chancellor, will discuss his new book, Wayfaring Strangers: The Musical Voyage from Scotland and Ulster to Appalachia (UNC Press, 2014), in a free public talk at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Humanities Lecture […]
From press release: UNC Asheville students will present more than 140 research projects at the university’s Fall Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Community Engagement Symposium, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1. Also that day, UNC Asheville students will showcase their work in service learning projects and internships at a celebration with community partners from 3-5 p.m., […]
From press release: With the Thanksgiving weekend just around the corner, Great Smoky Mountains Association plans to say “thank you” to national park visitors with several special activities in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Fast becoming a much-anticipated tradition in the park, GSMA will host a three-day end-of-the-season sale on select merchandise at its Clingmans […]
From Hendersonville Times-News: Conservation groups are raising the alarm after the U.S. Forest Service unveiled a draft proposal to designate nearly 700,000 acres of the Pisgah-Nantahala National Forest as suitable for logging in its new management plan for the next 15-plus years. Environmental leaders say the proposed “suitable timber base” puts logging ahead of restoration […]
From press release: Join RiverLink and Brenda Mills to find out how as an artist you can become a contractor for the city. We are pleased to offer these special two hour interactive FREE information sessions at RiverLink’s Warehouse Studios, 170 Lyman Street from 10 to 12. The next programs will be November 19 and […]
Summary from National Weather Service bulletin: The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the North Carolina mountains beginning mid-day on Monday and continuing through 6 a.m. on Tuesday. Affected areas include northern Buncombe County and surrounding counties to the north. Freezing rain could start Monday afternoon, the weather service said, and accumulations […]
