Funny Business at the Millroom hosts two Valentine’s Day comedy shows on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ryan Dalton headlines both. Press release from Funny Business at the Millroom: On Saturday, February 14th, Funny Business at the Millroom Presents two very special Valentine’s Day Comedy Shows featuring national headliner Ryan Dalton in […]
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WNC Historical Association honors teacher Gordon B. McKinney with Outstanding Achievement Award
WNC Historical Association honors teacher Gordon B. McKinney with Outstanding Achievement Award Press release: Dr. Gordon B. McKinney has been selected winner of the 2014 Outstanding Achievement Award by the Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA). Since 1954 WNCHA has presented this annual award to recognize the significant contributions of both individuals and organizations in […]
Burial releases new bottle series
Burial Beer Co. is bottling a new series of small-batch beers created on the company’s original one-barrel system. Wolf Moon, a rose-hip imperial stout, will be released on Friday, Jan. 30. The February installment is Snow Moon, a wine-barrel-aged wit. Each of the 750-milliliter bottles will come with a trinket unique to that specific month. The cost […]
New study outlines pedestrian safety issues on NC streets
The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is a nonprofit organization that improves the quality of life for kids and communities by promoting active, healthy lifestyles and safe infrastructure that supports bicycling and walking. The group recently produced a report outlining pedestrian safety issues on North Carolina streets and highways. Here’s an excerpt: In the […]
BlueRidgeNow: County wooing foreign firm to Mills River
Mills River may soon be home to a new foreign manufacturing operation — one the city hopes will create some 172 full-time jobs and $27.1 million in local investment, according to an article by Nathaniel Axtell of BlueRidgeNow.com. The public, however, isn’t privy to which firm the city is courting due to requests of anonymity […]
Western Carolina Medical Society recognizes Current Medical Services as preferred vendor
From a press release: Kelly T. Custer, J.D., founder and CEO of Current Medical Services, announced today that they have been recognized by the Western Carolina Medical Society (WCMS) as a Preferred Vendor. The WCMS Preferred Vendor Program is dedicated to offering competitive prices and discounts to WCMS members on various products and services […]
Jonesborough (Tenn.) distillery, The Salt House, to open soon
Corn-mash liquor from nearby the Jonesborough, Tenn., distillery, The Salt House, will be available in a few months, according to the Johnson City Press. Owner Stephen Callahan said the combination production facility, tasting room and retail store will open sometime in February. Jonesborough is just west of Johnson City. The business is located in a […]
Downton Abbey costumes to be displayed at Biltmore House
Press release: Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times makes its world premiere at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, February 5, 2015.
Concordia Choir to visit Asheville with stop at Central United Methodist Church
Press release: The Concordia Choir from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., will present a concert in Asheville, N.C., at 4:00 PM, Sunday, February 22, 2015, at Central United Methodist Church
Land of Sky Chorus offers Singing Valentines
If chocolate and flowers won’t cut it this Valentine’s Day, perhaps the gift of song will. Land of the Sky chorus is offering in-person Singing Valentines this year, with prices starting at $50 per order. Each serenade, available for delivery to most addresses in Buncombe, Haywood and Henderson counties, comes complete with at least one […]
Hall Fletcher students to compete in junior cooking competitions
Hall Fletcher Elementary’s garden-based education program announces second annual “Star Chef Junior” cooking competitions.
Historical Association present outstanding achievement award to Gordon McKinney
Press release: Dr. Gordon B. McKinney has been selected winner of the 2014 Outstanding Achievement Award by the Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA).
Asheville Darkroom announces workshops for February
Announcement from the Asheville Darkroom.
Air quality forecast for Thursday, Jan. 22: YELLOW
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, 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 […]
Asheville’s American Meteorological Society plans 2014 climate data meeting
The American Meteorological Society’s Asheville chapter will hold the group’s January meeting at the Twisted Laurel on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m. Jake Crouch of National Climatic Data Center’s Climate Monitoring Branch will give “a sneak peek” of 2014 climate data, addressing whether 2014 was truly the warmest year on record. Twisted Laurel is […]
AC-T: Bodies of 2 missing teens found in French Broad River
Reported at the Asheville Citizen-Times: The bodies of two missing teens, both 19, were found in the French Broad River Tuesday night after a crash that apparently happened more than three weeks earlier. Aida Bytyqi, of Asheville, and Swayne Forsythe, of Arden, were reported missing Dec. 29; she was reported missing to the Asheville Police […]
“Front Row Focus” music photography exhibition at Green Sage Café (Westgate)
Local concert photographers Nick King, David Simchock, and Frank Zipperer present their work in the group show, Front Row Focus. The exhibit is on display at Green Sage Café in the Westgate Shopping Center through April 15. A reception takes place on Sunday, Feb. 8, 4-6 p.m. Press release from David Simchock: The Green Sage […]
WNC Film Society and Grace Centre co-sponsor Short Film Challenge
Short films of eight minutes or less can be submitted to the Short Film Challenge until Sunday, Mar. 29. The top-10 will be screened on Saturday, May 2, at 7 p.m., at Grace Centre. Info from graceinfo.org/film: Jurors: Greg Kinnear, Tom Anton, Blair Daily Short films (less than 8 min). One entry per film maker. […]
Asheville’s Balsam Range nominated for 41st annual Bluegrass Music Awards
Asheville’s Balsam Range nominated for 41st annual Bluegrass Music Awards Press release: Mountain Home Music Company congratulates label artists who received award nominations this week for the 41st annual Bluegrass Music Awards by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA). SPBGMA awards will be selected by a vote by attendees during […]
MountainTrue environmental organization gains official name and nonprofit status
From MountainTrue: At the Nov. 20 Annual Fall Gathering, the boards and members of WNCA, ECO and Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance enthusiastically agreed to move forward as one united organization: MountainTrue. The merger and name change became official on Jan. 1. We are very grateful to the more than 100 people who came to celebrate this […]
The Caldwell Arts Council presents Natural Connections art exhibit, Feb. 6-28
The Caldwell Arts Council presents Natural Connections art exhibit, Feb. 6-28 From The Caldwell Arts Council: During the month of February, visitors to the Caldwell Arts Council will experience an exhibit of original artwork, created by five artists from Western North Carolina. High definition photography by Wink Gaines (Connelly Springs, NC), fiber art by Sandy […]