From Thirsty Monk Press release Taught by Certified Cicerone and Draught Quality Manager, Jeremiah Tracy, this informative tasting session will take place every first Tuesday of the month, and is complimentary to patrons, who need only reserve their tasting flight in advance. Thirsty Monk, in pursuit of “beerducation” for all, is excited to announce the […]
From Asheville Police Department Press release The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office and the Asheville Police Department are conducting a joint investigation regarding missing persons, Alexandra Brooke King and Tatianna Dis, who were last seen on October 27th leaving Canterbury Place Apartments in between the hours of 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. The number one priority for […]
From UNC Asheville Press release The UNC Asheville Department of History will present a panel discussion, ISIS: Terror in the Name of Islam, at noon on Thursday, Nov. 5 in UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum. This event is free and open to the public. The panel discussion aims to address the causes leading to […]
From RiverLink Newsletter Want to avoid the mayhem of Black Friday? Come join us for the 5th Annual Green Friday at one of 5 zipline/canopy tour locations and help the environment at the same time! 50% of the proceeds from the canopy tours on Green Friday go to RiverLink. Also other regional organizations will also […]
Western North Carolina Citizens Ending Institutional Bigotry coordinator Monroe Gilmour recently attended a reception in the capital to accept an award on behalf of local “media and internet pioneer” Wally Bowen, who was the recipient of the United Church of Christ’s Donald H. McGannon Award. Among other achievements, Bowen founded the Mountain Area Information Network, […]
From Lawson Chiropractic Press release Lawson Chiropractic is holding its 11th annual Coats 4 Kids collection during the month of November. The collection will take place in the Asheville office of Drs. Kenton Lawson and Sara Lawson. Approximately 18.5 percent of the Asheville population is comprised of persons under 18 years of age. The most […]
From Asheville Outlets Press release WHAT: Boo Bash WHO: Asheville Outlets and Asheville Humane Society WHERE: Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806. WHEN: Saturday, October 31st from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Pet adoption from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. INFO: It’s a Halloween celebration for pets and people of all ages with […]
Eliada is holding a job fair for multiple positions on the organization’s campus on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 3-5 p.m., or 6-8 p.m. Attendees should plan to stay for an entire two-hour session, during which Eliada representatives will conduct interviews and tours with the potential to hire on the spot, according to the organization’s newsletter. […]
Press release: Arts Council of Henderson County Announces 4th annual Holiday Gift & YART Sale Hendersonville, NC – The Arts Council of Henderson County is planning its fourth annual Holiday Gift & YART Sale to be held Saturday, November 21, from 9am to 3pm, at the First Congregational Church Hall in Hendersonville. Area artists will […]
The city of Hendersonville announced earlier today that it will lift water restrictions in place since August 5, 2015. The restrictions had been put in place due to lower than normal rainfall totals during the summer, in accordance with the city’s Water Shortage Response and Conservation ordinance. City Manager John Connet had declared a Stage […]
Press release from the John C. Campbell Folk School: November’s cooler temperatures and falling leaves encourage a return to festive indoor gatherings. The John C. Campbell Folk School’s annual Blacksmith & Fine Craft Auction has become a premier seasonal event, drawing area residents, Folk School supporters, and regional visitors. This year’s auction, set for Saturday, […]
Press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville will host its fourth annual Bioneers Conference on the evenings of November 6, 11 and 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The conference, a Resilient Communities Network Event, will take place on the Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville campus located at 36 Montford Avenue. […]
Press release: Free Family Fun Day at Carolinas Medical Center Door prizes, great kids’ activities, free flu shots, and more. Marion, North Carolina, October 27, 2015 — The Corpening YMCA and Blue Ridge, an affiliate of Carolinas HealthCare System, are partnering to offer a free Family Fun Day for residents of McDowell County on Saturday, […]
Earlier today, the Buncombe County Tourism Product Development Fund Committee approved funding for Asheville’s River to Ridge greenway project, in addition to providing funding for two city-owned facilities, according to a press release from the City of Asheville. The grant money allocated to these projects includes a recommended 1.7 million dollars of the $2.2 million […]
Press release: TOURISM AWARDS NEARLY $3.9 MILLION TO COMMUNITY PROJECTS ~ City of Asheville projects to receive 80 percent of 2015 tourism product funding ~ ASHEVILLE, N.C. (October 28, 2015) — The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) awarded six community projects $3.9 million in funding today from the Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF), including […]
The 2015 Veteran Jam 5k Race Against PTSD has been set for November 28 at the Fletcher Community Park, according to a press release sent out by the organizers. The 5k benefit run will begin at 10 pm, with check-in beginning at 8 a.m. on site. The race is organized by the Asheville nonprofit Veteran […]
Press release: Performance Loft. Each night will feature different performers along side of Harvey, showcasing the many branches of the large tree that is Jazz Music. Attendees are welcome to bring their own beer or wine, and a snack. The Loft is an intimate room with limited capacity- a perfect room for listening to world-class […]
Press release: Legendary bluegrass fiddler and Marshall, NC resident, Bobby Hicks, has just released a new recording for Rebel Records. Entitled “Down Memory Lane,” the CD is a collaboration with high-lonesome singer, Mark Kuykendall. Hicks started working with Bill Monroe in 1954. “The Father of Bluegrass,” Monroe, called Bobby Hicks “the truest fiddler I ever […]
The Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services has announced it is partnering with WNC Safety School to offer bloodborne pathogen training to local tattoo and piercing artists, according to a press release from the Department of Health and Human Services. A free workshop will be offered to artists in the tattoo and piercing […]
From the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee Press release (Franklin, NC)— The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee (LTLT) is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2016 it will become Mainspring Conservation Trust. The new name is the result of a multi-year process, and was formally adopted by the board of directors at […]
From The Garage Shop Press release Catawba, NC. October 27, 2015 – The Garage Shop owner Aaron Brown and his 1939 Ford street legal land speed truck are looking to tackle SEMA Battle of the Builders. The World’s Fastest Rat Rod dubbed “The Uncatchable” will be making its first national show appearance after setting five […]
