From press release Asheville- MANNA FoodBank announced Nov. 12 that it is the recipient of a $25,000 Community Health and Benefit Investment from Mission Health to help fund the MANNA Packs for Kids Program. The program provides emergency food assistance to public school students throughout Western North Carolina, a region in which one in four […]
Press Release From The Museum of the Cherokee Indian: The Warriors of AniKituhwa danced at Smoky Mountain Elementary School on Friday, November 14, as part of Native American Heritage Month celebrations. The whole school observed and some students and teachers participated in dancing. The Warriors are cultural ambassadors for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, […]
Press release from Asheville Outlets: Asheville, N.C. –Construction of Asheville Outlets, the 325,000 square foot outlet center on Brevard Road in Asheville, is on schedule to open in spring of 2015. As part of the transformation of the formerly enclosed Biltmore Square Mall into an open-air center, Winter Construction will use a helicopter to lift […]
From a press release: Tellabration! worldwide storytelling event at Folk Art Center, Nov. 23 WHAT: Tellabration! A Worldwide Storytelling Event WHEN: November 23, 2014; 3:00 PM WHERE: Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway HOW MUCH: General Admission $10. The outstanding and diverse line-up once again showcases accomplished storytellers, headlined by Tennessee’s own nationally […]
From a press release: “American Ride” history show features Asheville, Nov. 17 This past July, American Ride, a refreshingly different TV show about American history, filmed in Asheville. Now in its seventh season and hosted by Stan Ellsworth — the 6’2”, 300lb, Harley Davidson-riding, muscle-clad former football coach and high school history teacher — American […]
From a press release: The Magnetic Theatre seeks submissions for “Brief Encounters” 2015 The Magnetic Theatre is seeking submissions for its third installment of Brief Encounters, a production of new short works for the stage. We are looking for scripts 10-20 minutes in length for production in April at our new space, Magnetic 375, in […]
From a press release: Let’s Twist Again Foundation Inc., a new 501c3 nonprofit based in Hendersonville, provides a unique motorcycle therapy program to those in rehabilitation hospitals and long-term care facilities. Using a virtual riding apparatus that utilizes real motorcycle controls and a variety of courses to ride, director Garry Segal works with recreational/occupational/physical therapy […]
From a Western North Carolina AIDS Project press release: AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibit and World AIDS Day commemoration Asheville, NC (November 14, 2014) – On Sunday, November 23rd a team of volunteers from the Western North Carolina AIDS Project will gather at the Renaissance Hotel, downtown Asheville, to assemble a special exhibit of the AIDS […]
PRESS RELEASE from Biltmore Wines Asheville, N.C. – Biltmore announces the release of its annual Christmas at Biltmore Wine featuring label artwork designed by Swannanoa resident Terry Owensby, winner of Biltmore’s wine label design contest. This year’s Christmas at Biltmore Wines are limited release white and rose blends. Both wines are aromatic, refreshing and slightly […]
From a press release: A Charlie Brown Christmas at Asheville Community Theatre, Dec. 5-21 Asheville Community Theatre is thrilled to present the WNC Premiere of A Charlie Brown Christmas, a family-friendly treat that mirrors the famous television special. From Snoopy the beagle to the beleaguered Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Christmas is a faithful adaptation […]
From a press release: Open Hearts Art Center holds fundraising art exhibit at City Bakery Asheville’s Open Hearts Art Center is holding an art show and opening reception to fund the organization’s ongoing nonprofit work. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday, Nov. 22, at City Bakery downtown from 6-8 p.m with music, food […]
From a press release: Local artist and Asheville City Councilman Cecil Bothwell will be “publicly hung” for the first time during the month of December at the West End Bakery. The oil paintings on display will include landscapes featuring WNC barns and portraits of notable chickens. In an artistic career spanning four decades Bothwell has […]
From a press release: Internationally known author and leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell and the co-founder and executive director of Eblen Charities and the Eblen Center for Social Enterprise William Murdock were awarded the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership during the international broadcast of Lead through Change yesterday in Asheville. The […]
From a press release: NC Technology Association releases IT Job Trends Report and Market Analysis Please see the latest North Carolina Technology Association‘s (NCTA) IT Job Trends Report and Workforce Market Analysis, sponsored by The Select Group. The two sections of this report cover local and national IT employment trends. This month’s report reflects figures […]
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: The $65-million acquisition of downtown-based DoctorDirectory by Everyday Health of New York is believed to be the largest tech-company transaction of its kind in Western North Carolina history, said Josh Dorfman, Asheville Chamber of Commerce director of entrepreneurship development. “A deal like this boosts confidence across our […]
Press release from N.C. Board of Elections: RALEIGH, N.C. — All 100 county boards of election will meet Friday morning to authenticate results from the 2014 General Election. County-level canvass certifies results in most single-county contests. The State Board of Elections will meet Tuesday, November 25 to certify results for all federal, judicial, and multicounty […]
From a press release: Irish guitarist and songwriter Gerry O’Beirne plays house concert, Nov. 23 Irish songwriter and guitarist Gerry O’Beirne will be performing a house concert in Asheville NC. His first concert here in more than a decade. Born in Ennis, County Clare, along Ireland’s music-rich west coast, Gerry O’Beirne is a renowned singer, […]
Press release from North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: WNC Farmers Market seeks input from local consumers ASHEVILLE — The WNC Farmers Market is looking for feedback from area residents on ways to improve the market to better serve the changing needs of Western North Carolina. From now until Nov. 23, consumers can […]
From a press release: Duke Energy announces plans to begin removing coal ash from four NC sites Duke Energy today announced another major milestone in its plan to permanently close coal ash basins and safely store coal ash generated from its North Carolina power plants. The company submitted detailed coal ash excavation plans to the North […]
Press release from Environment North Carolina: New report highlights progress for North Fork First Broad River, calls for more success stories Raleigh, NC.-On the eve of the close of the public comment period for the new Clean Water Rule, a new report tells the story of how the bedrock environmental law has helped to restore […]
From a press release: Mills River Farmers Market announces Nov. 22 holiday market The Mills River Farmers Market will be hosting the annual Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Market shoppers can purchase handcrafted gifts made by our local craftsmen and holiday décor grown by our local farmers. There […]
