From BlueRidgeNow: Sierra Nevada amphitheater ahead of schedule; sales, employment numbers strong By Renee Bindewald Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s Mills River brewery has had 5,204 guests since September, coupled with 5,311 transactions in its gift shop, which the town benefits from in sales tax, Co-Manager Stan Cooper told town council members during their meeting Thursday […]
Press release from the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County: In conjunction with the Buncombe County Commission, Asheville City Council, and the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC), Hi-Wire Brewing announced today it will add 15 jobs and invest $1.62 million in a new brewing facility and equipment. Hi-Wire’s investment will increase capacity from […]
From a press release: Please join us in celebrating one year of helping folks from near and far ‘Build Better Brains’ – APEX Brain Centers is a revolutionary, life-changing program providing individuals of all ability levels a richer experience of life through targeted Brain Training. Light Refreshments and appetizers will be provided and guided tours and […]
From a Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC press release: Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC celebrates National Mentoring Month Asheville, NC – Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC marks National Mentoring Month in January with a call to action to mentor and help youth become successful and productive citizens. Independent studies find Littles are […]
From a press release: A-B Tech employee decorates governor’s residence Brinda Caldwell-Ramsey, Director of the Community Enrichment Programs at A-B Tech Community College, was selected as the Artistic Designer for the Governor’s Western Residence annual Christmas Open House. Members of the non-profit Governor’s Western Residence Association had witnessed Caldwell-Ramsey’s decorating talents at the college’s historic […]
From a press release: Nature Conservancy acquires 800 acres in Ashe County Property will become part of the Conservancy’s Bluff Mountain Preserve DURHAM – The Nature Conservancy has acquired 800 acres in Ashe County. The new property, which includes rare mountain bogs, will be added to the Conservancy’s Bluff Mountain Preserve. “The New River Headwaters […]
From BlueRidgeNow: Testing, excavation next with NC coal ash removal By Gary D. Robertson RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A state regulator told lawmakers Wednesday that groundwater monitoring beneath Duke Energy’s toxic coal ash sites and testing of hundreds of nearby wells are key to safeguarding the public’s health and determining which ash pits must be […]
From BlueRidgeNow: BlueRidgeNow: Brevard man arrested in Little Caesars armed robbery Brevard police charged 55-year-old Barry Glenn Wyrick with one count of felony robbery with a dangerous weapon on Tuesday after a nearly four-day investigation led detectives to his door. Read the full story here.
From City of Asheville website: Community Development and Housing Trust Fund applications now open The City of Asheville’s Community and Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for CDBG and HOME grant funds, and for the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) for FY 2015-2016. The Community and Economic Development Department manages and administers programs for Asheville […]
From Flirting with the Globe blog post: Asheville is a weird, cool city By Karisa Klee As I stood in line eagerly awaiting entrance into Wicked Weed Micro Brewery in Asheville, NC, I couldn’t help but notice not one, but two gentlemen walking down the street barefoot. Nope, they weren’t homeless… just hippies. Asheville is […]
From an OnTrack WNC press release: OnTrack WNC restructures to respond to needs Asheville – OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling announced a strategic restructuring which is designed to position the agency for emerging community needs. “In the last two years, we’ve seen a gradual shift in demand and our mix of services,” said Celeste Collins, […]
From a press release: Monthly Thomas Wolfe book club begins in January The Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site in downtown Asheville will host a monthly book club beginning in January. Each month a different local author, educator or historian will lead discussion of a pre-selected Wolfe short story from “The Complete Short Stories of […]
From a press release: Netflix comedy special star Shane Mauss to perform in Asheville On Friday, Jan. 16, comedian Shane Mauss, hot off his the release of his new Netflix special ‘Mating Season,’ is set to perform in downtown Asheville at The Millroom for one show at 7 p.m. Having just released his first hour […]
From a press release: Gray Line set to begin new Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley Tour Gray Line Trolley Tours announces a new tour for the holidays – The Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley Tour. The tour is designed to be a fun and festive celebration of the season featuring the lights and sights of the holidays, […]
PRESS RELEASE Public Safety Support Rally Canceled A public rally in support of police and public safety officers scheduled for Thursday, December 11 has been canceled. Organizers noted concerns conflicting with the original intent of the event. Former Buncombe Republican Party Chairman Chad Nesbitt and former Asheville City Councilman Carl Mumpower have voiced concerns for […]
From a Great Smoky Mountains Association press release: Great Smoky Mountains Association completes $3.4M investment in North Carolina side of the Smokies With the opening of the Swain County Visitor Center in downtown Bryson City this past September, Great Smoky Mountains Association wrote its final check toward a $3.46 million investment in projects located in […]
From a WNC Food Policy Council press release: WNC Food Policy Council awarded $10,000 for agribusiness and food bank training CULLOWHEE, N.C. – The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) has awarded $10,000.00 to the Western North Carolina Food Policy Council (WNCFPC). The funding will coordinate multiple local efforts in agribusiness training and food […]
From a press release: Comedian Shane Mauss performs at The Millroom, Jan. 16 On Friday, January 16th, Comedian Shane Mauss, hot off his the release of his new Netflix special ‘Mating Season,’ is set to perform in downtown Asheville at The Millroom for one show at 7:00pm. Having just released his first hour special ‘Mating […]
PRESS RELEASE from New Belgium Brewing Asheville, NC, December 9, 2014 – New Belgium Brewing’s Brewhouse vessels start rolling into their new home on Craven Street in Asheville, NC, the second week in January. New Belgium’s 200 hectoliter Brewhouse system departed from GEA Brewery Systems (GEA) in Kitzingen, Germany in mid-November to arrive to the […]
From a press release: Holiday brass concert at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville North Carolina-based musicians, educators, and recording artists, Carolina Brass, will perform in the sanctuary of the Waynesville First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 17 at 6:30pm. The program, which will feature a variety of holiday and classical songs, is free […]
From a press release: The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design receives a National Endowment for the Arts grant National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu announced on December 2nd that The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design (CCCD) is one of 919 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant. […]
