Local musician and author David LaMotte shares the work of PEG Partners, a group based in Guatemala. During a special event on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at All Souls Cathedral, four young Guatemalan musicians will perform and a Gauatemalan-style dinner will be served. Press release from event organizers: Four young Guatemalan musicians will soon be visiting […]
News Bulletins
Gov. McCrory declares state of emergency across state in anticipation of Hurricane Joaquin
From Governor Pat McCrory Press release Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency in all 100 counties in preparation for severe weather that is predicated to cause severe flooding throughout the state. At a news conference at the North Carolina Emergency Operations Center, the governor said that weather systems, independent […]
Henderson County News: Park Ridge Health owner agrees to $115M fine
From Henderson County News “The corporate owner of Park Ridge Health has agreed to pay a $115 million fine for filing false or inflated insurance claims and paying kickbacks to physicians for hospital referrals in violation of state and federal law,” according to a recent story by Bill Moss of Henderson County News. Moss writes […]
Clyde-based author releases autobiography Life in Mikey’s Mind
From author Joseph M. Edwards’ team Press release CLYDE, N.C. — This week marks the nationwide release of “Life in Mikey’s Mind,” an absorbing new autobiography by author Joseph M. Edwards. “Life in Mikey’s Mind” is an account of a child growing up in the late ‘40s and the early ‘50s when life was much […]
Blue Ridge Parkway announces road advisory
From National Park Service Press release (NC/VA) – Based on recent and forecasted weather conditions and in the interest of visitor safety, the Blue Ridge Parkway is issuing a road advisory for the entire 469-mile route through Monday, October 5, 2015. Drivers are encouraged to use extreme caution and be aware of the potential for […]
Metro Wines to host forums for Asheville City Council candidates
PRESS RELEASE from Metro Wines: Thursday Think Tank Meetup is a new interactive forum for candidates and voters to meet and discuss the issues. Candidates for Asheville City Council are asked to join us from 5:30-7 p.m. every Thursday starting Oct. 8 until the general election on Nov. 3. Topics for discussion will be included in […]
UNCA to host kid-friendly BooFest event, Oct. 25
From UNC Asheville Press release The UNC Asheville Athletics Department and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will again sponsor BooFest. BooFest will take place on Sunday, October 25th from 4-5 p.m. Each of our athletic teams will have a booth set up with holiday games and activities, free tickets to sporting events, along with goodies and yummy […]