Press release from event organizers: SisterCare was formed to serve the LGBTQ community and provides free short-term, in-home non-medical care as well as transportation to doctor appointments and errands for folks recovering from accidents, illness or surgery. To help raise money to provide training, pay insurance premiums, and offer gas cards and T-shirts to volunteers, […]
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State officials issue air quality advisory for Western North Carolina
From the North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Press release: Air quality officials issued a Code Orange advisory today for air pollution in parts of western North Carolina as smoke from wildfires drift downwind. Residents in Alexander, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, McDowell and Watauga counties could experience unhealthy air quality, depending on wind directions. Two […]
Highland Brewing hosts third BaconFest, Aug. 29
In its third year, BaconFest promises “more bacon, more barbecue and shorter beer lines,” according Highland Brewing Co.’s online page for the event, which the brewery hosts on Saturday, Aug. 29, from noon to 4 p.m. The outdoor festivities include family-friendly activities and live music by Bayou Diesel in addition to plenty of bacon samples […]
Genre-bending blues artist Nick Moss plays New Mountain, Aug. 22
Chicago blues musician Nick Moss’ early years were spent with a cassette tape in his pocket, “so if I was at a friend’s house, and they had something new, I could make a copy,” he explains. That auspicious beginning was only one aspect of a youth full of music, as Moss’ parents fed the youngster […]
Highland Brewing products among The Wright Club’s first batch of NC-made goods shipped across the nation to subscribers
The Wright Club — a monthly subscription service that applies the ‘go local’ ethos on the state level by shipping NC-made products to users — recently solidified the lineup for its first box of products. Items from Highland Brewing Co. will be among the inaugural batch of goodies sent out to users across the country […]
Hendersonville tea purveyors JAS-eTea expand product line, launch new website
JAS-eTea — named for Janice and Steve, the Hendersonville couple that owns the tea retail company — has announced a recent business milestone, including an expansion in the company’s product lines and a streamlined, new website design. Visit JAS-eTea.com/ to learn more about the local tea purveyors. Here is the full release from the company: […]
Local artist David Berry holds exhibit at Hilton Asheville Biltmore, Sept. 27
Local artist David Berry will exhibit his work at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 4-6 p.m. His abstract pieces will be displayed on the lobby level, adjacent to the Pisgah Ballroom, during the event, which is free and open to the public. “Berry is best known for his landscapes that explore […]
Air quality forecast of Thursday, August 6: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, August 6th, 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 (although borderline) air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Please call our office […]
Drought causing water supply problems in Hendersonville
Voluntary water conservation efforts could soon be in order for the Hendersonville area as drought conditions deepen the supply problems of the area. See some of the suggested mitigation measures below. From the City of Hendersonville Press Release The City of Hendersonville is currently experiencing lower than normal levels in their water supply (Mills River) due to […]
One thousand women gather to celebrate earth-based healing and women’s wisdom at 11th annual Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference, Oct. 2-4
As the summer draws to a close, herbalists, healers and wise women of all ages and stages look forward to the 11th annual Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference, held from October 2-4 at Lake Eden in Black Mountain, NC. For over a decade, the conference has drawn women from around the region and beyond–women coming […]
Harris Regional Hospital presents free “Lunch and Learn” with orthopaedic surgeon Ryan Slechta, August 7
From a press release: Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva is presenting a free Lunch and Learn session with orthopaedic surgeon Ryan Slechta, MD, from noon to 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7, in the Harris Regional Hospital boardroom. This session will focus on total hip replacement and the options available. Dr. Slecta practices at Harris Orthopaedics […]
Asheville Music Professionals hosts free workshop on music marketing, Aug. 25
The best musicians get the most exposure, right? Wrong. That’s why local networking and career development group Asheville Music Professionals (AMP) is hosting a free workshop on best practices in music marketing at the Grey Eagle on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 6-8 p.m. Geared toward musicians, the event calls on the expertise of Mason Jar […]
Asheville Fire Department to lead Pink Heals Tour, Aug. 7
From the Asheville Fire Department Press release The Asheville Fire Department supports the National Pink Heals Tour as they make their way into Asheville on Friday, August 7 starting at 10:30 a.m. AFD will meet the tour at the city line near Canton and will proudly lead the tour to the Asheville Outlets for a […]
CPP: Declassified FBI file shows probe of Black Mountain College
From Carolina Public Press By Jon Elliston The Federal Bureau of Investigation probed Black Mountain College during its waning days and may have accelerated its demise, according to a recently declassified FBI file. Previously released records have shown that several of BMC’s faculty members came under FBI scrutiny over the years, but the newly released file, which can be read below, […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, August 5: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, August 5th, 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. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Please call our office if you have […]
Veterans Healing Farm seeks to grow one ton of food for local charity
Veterans Healing Farm, a nonprofit 10-acre farmstead in Hendersonville added a donation garden to its land this season and is well on track to make an impact in the local war on hunger.
Allegiant will make AVL a base of operations beginning in September
The Asheville Regional Airport receives a boost as an airline that takes off and lands in Asheville between 2 and 5 days per week will begin basing two aircrafts at the airport next month. Allegiant specializes in shuttling people to and from warm sunny places. The company’s destinations currently available from Asheville are Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, […]
New Belgium Brewing to diversify shuttle truck routes
With the New Belgium opening growing closer every day, a looming source of trepidation for the West Asheville community in particular has been the coming influx of large delivery trucks on roads that some see as crowded enough. In answer to concerns about the truck traffic, New Belgium announced today that they will be varying […]
James Brown dance party at Asheville Music Hall, Aug. 12
Members of Trey Anastasio Band, Cage The Elephant, Aretha Franklin, Lauryn Hill, Yo Mamas Big Fat Booty Band, The Fourchestra and more will all take the stage as part of the James Brown Dance Party at Asheville Music Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Press release from event organizers: The James Brown Dance Party has just […]
Montford Hot August Night 5K Race- Saturday, August 15 at 7 p.m.
Press Release from Asheville Parks and Recreation Department: Asheville, NC – The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for the 2015 Hot August Night 5K Race to be held Saturday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m. The race begins and ends in front of the Montford Recreation Center located at 34 […]
Warren Wilson College Bluegrass Band plays Billingham International Folklore Festival
The proteges of Warren Wilson College Appalachian music professor Wayne Erbsen are departing to cousin England for a large folklore festival in the town of Billingham in North East England. The Warren Wilson Bluegrass Band will be performing in tandem with the champion Bailey Mountain Cloggers of Mars Hill University. The two groups will then make a small European […]