Some locals argue that the small businesses comprising Asheville’s mosaic of creative commerce downtown simply can’t compete with chain stores. Still others cite job creation and longer hours as benefits to having chains downtown.
News Bulletins
Anything that Floats Parade and RiverFest, Aug. 8
“Creating and building a raft, float or flotilla with fun-loving friends, family or co-workers is not only a grand excuse to hang out and play on the river, it’s also a unique chance to have a blast while showcasing mind-blowing creativity in a friendly competition,” reads a release from Anything that Floats Parade organizers RiverLink. […]
MetroWines hosts storytelling event with Connie Regan Blake, Aug. 21
MetroWines will host locally based, but nationally known storyteller Connie Regan Blake and six other tale-tellers at the Charlotte Street shop on Friday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. Tickets to the “Slice of Life” event are $15 per person and include a glass of wine. MetroWines is at 169 Charlotte Street. Visit metrowinesasheville.com for more […]
Henderson County and Asheville Area chambers of commerce to host business expo, Aug. 12
More than 100 businesses will exhibit at the first joint expo produced by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce at the WNC Agricultural Center from 1-6 p.m. Although the event will focus on business to business commerce, members of the public may attend to “make quality connections with […]
Air quality forecast for Saturday, July 25: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, July 25th, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the ridge tops and valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Please call WNC Air Quality office if you have any questions. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast […]
Auditions for Trillium Dance Company, Aug. 2
Local collective Trillium Dance Company is auditioning dancers of all backgrounds. Tryouts take place on Sunday, Aug. 2 at The Landing. Press release from organizers:
Master Gardeners award grants to school garden programs
From the Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners Press release During the past school year, twelve public schools in Buncombe County were awarded a total of over $5,000 by the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (EMGVs). The grants were made available through their School Gardening Grants program. Since the program’s inception in 2007, Buncombe County EMGVs have […]
Open mic event Magnetic Midnight returns Friday, Aug. 7
All genres of the performing arts are represented at Magnetic Theatre’s revived monthly open mic, Magnetic Midnight. The first installation is on Friday, Aug. 7, 9:30 p.m. to participate, 10:30 p.m. to watch. Press release from event organizers: Once upon a time, when The Magnetic Theatre had its first home, it presented a monthly event, […]
Saturday, Aug. 8 is Wood Day at the Folk Art Center
Two wood turners will attempt to create 50 bowls in five hours during Wood Day at the Folk Art Center. The Saturday, Aug. 8 includes showcases, demos and many wood-based craft forms. Press release from Southern Highland Craft Guild: Master craftspeople from the Southern Highland Craft Guild will be celebrating the medium of wood on […]
Ashvegas: Citizen-Times reporters call out Carolina Public Press claim
From Ashvegas: Asheville Citizen-Times reporters present and past are calling bullshit on a Carolina Public Press video claim that there’s been a lack of investigative journalism in Western North Carolina until CPP came along. The reporters, including current newspaper reporterJohn Boyle and former Citizen-Times investigative reporter Quintin Ellison, are calling for a retraction and an apology […]
Cheerwine’s Legend Hunter stops at Rhubarb and 12 Bones, July 24
Press release from event organizers: WHO Cheerwine’s “Legend Hunter” Bo Stevenson, restaurant staff and folks who love great food and barbecue. WHAT The Cheerwine team will celebrate Rhubarb and Chef John Fleer as well as 12 Bones as “Local Legends, National Treasures.” WHEN Friday, July 24 at 11 a.m. (Rhubarb) and 2 p.m. (12 Bones […]
Pint Night at Hi-Wire Brewing to benefit Friends of the Smokies
Press release: Hi-Wire Brewing will host a special pint night to benefit Friend of the Smokies on July 30 from 4-11 p.m.
Nominations are open for the Minority Enterprise Development Week awards
Press release: The Minority Enterprise Development Week awards are the only awards which specifically recognize outstanding ethnic minority owned businesses in Western North Carolina. Nominations occur in July and the Awards Event is held in September.
Flat Rock restaurant featured on Carolina’s CW’s ‘The Daily Dish’
Press release: Local restaurant Season’s at Highland Lake was recently featured as “The Daily Dish” segment on Studio 62 on the Carolina’s CW 62 in Spartanburg, SC.
Wine & Food Festival partners with Bon Appétit magazine for Aug. 20 event
From Asheville Wine and Food Festival Press release Join us for the GRAND TASTING as we transform the U.S. Cellular Center into a Culinary Circus for the largest culinary festival in Asheville. Experience a riot of local and international wineries, local area breweries, regional distilleries, restaurateurs, chefs, farmers, and artisan food producers. ELIXIR kicks off […]
Reminder: Public meetings on form-based code project for the RAD begin this Saturday
Press release: Charrettes for River Arts District form-based code project begin on Saturday, July 25.
Duke Energy names new company state president for North Carolina
David Fountain, Duke Energy’s senior vice president of enterprise legal will become the company’s state president in North Carolina, according to a release from the energy provider. “In this capacity, Fountain will be responsible for advancing the company’s regulatory initiatives, while managing state and local regulatory and governmental relations, economic development, community affairs, water strategy, […]
Lenoir-Rhyne University teams up with ETSU to offer Master of Social Work program
This summer, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Center for Graduate Studies in Asheville has partnered with East Tennessee State University to offer an advanced standing Master of Social Work program at Lenoir-Rhyne’s Montford based campus facility, according to a press release by Lenoir-Rhyne University. The new cooperative program is an unusual pairing of a public and private institution, […]
No networking, no cell phones, no dubstep at Hendersonville’s Camp Grounded, Aug. 27-30
What’s the harm in checking your work email while waiting in line at Trader Joe’s? Is it really that crazy to flee to the bathroom to check texts during a date? And what — other than those conniving sidewalk cracks — should prevent one from job hunting, tweeting, and selecting the perfect photo filter during […]
County Chairman David Gantt not seeking re-election
At an emotion-filled press conference Wednesday morning, July 22, long-serving Buncombe County Commissioner and Chairman David Gantt notified the public that he would not seek re-election, leaving office at the end of 2016. He spoke to the measures of success and what he felt were the top accomplishments during his tenure. Thanking all the fellow commissioners and county […]
United Federal Credit Union to break ground on Patton Avenue branch, July 27
United Federal Credit Union — which consists of more than 130,000 member/owners worldwide and $1.83 billion in assets, according to a press release from the financial institution — will break ground at its newest location, 1445 Patton Ave., on Monday, July 27 at noon. UFCU’s North Carolina market vice president Lee Beason and a representative […]