Press release from Project-Santa.com: Project-Santa.com has been successful because of the public, the media, and our many volunteers. Now in our 5th year, with over 3 tons of food collected over the past 4 years, we are setting a goal of 3000 lbs of food and treats. This is an amazing community and with your help we feel […]
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Halloween costume ideas from Goodwill and local designer McKinney Gough
Press release: Goodwill Industries has become known as the place creative people shop to find a huge assortment of materials to piece together fantastic costumes. To provide inspiration to people wanting to construct their own costumes, Goodwill invited McKinney Gough, a talented up-cycler designer that participated in the Color Me Goodwill event, to use her […]
Homeward Bound to host forum on veteran homelessness
Press release from Homeward Bound of WNC: Asheville, NC (September 15, 2015): Homeward Bound of WNC, a nonprofit based in Buncombe and Henderson counties, works with others to end the cycle of homelessness. We will examine the problem of veteran homelessness in our community, at our Forum on Veteran Homelessness. This year the annual Point […]
Bear license plates grow in popularity
From Friends of the Smokies: WAYNESVILLE, NC – Friends of the Smokies black bear license plates continue to grow in popularity with quarterly sales up $5,000 compared to last year. The sale of specialty license plates in North Carolina support priority projects in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). Projects supported by the specialty plate […]
MountainTrue, Carolina Land Coalition host ‘Protect Our Land Picnic’ against Duke Energy’s modernization plan
From MountainTrue: Residents of Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina will gather for a Protect Our Land Picnic on Sunday, October 18 at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The purpose of the event is to bring residents of the area together and to stand in unity against Duke Energy’s Western […]
Mars Hill University dedicates tree and plaque to first African-American student
From Mars Hill University: A weeping cherry tree and a plaque on the Mars Hill University campus mark a special spot of commemoration for Asheville resident Oralene Simmons. Ms. Simmons, who attended Mars Hill from 1961-1963, was the first African American student to enroll at the institution. The university held a dedication ceremony for the […]
Goodwill conducts national poll on Halloween trends
Press release from Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina: ASHEVILLE, NC (October 12, 2015) – Goodwill Industries has always been the “go-to” place for creative and thrifty costumers, especially during Halloween. It seems natural then for them to hold a national poll to identify the trends that are popular this Halloween. Six different Goodwills, with […]
Governor McCrory expands autism insurance coverage
From Governor pat McCrory: Charlotte, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory expanded insurance coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by signing the Autism Health Insurance Coverage Act into law today at a ceremony in Charlotte. “The families and caregivers of those with autism need every tool we can provide to get their loved ones treatment,” Governor McCrory […]
City of Hendersonville announces board vacancies
Press release from The City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville announces Board vacancies on the following City appointed Boards: Environmental Sustainability Board – two vacancies Planning Board – one vacancy Tree Board – one vacancy For more information about these Boards please visit our website at cityofhendersonville.org or contact Tara Tinsley Ledbetter at tledbetter@hvlnc.gov or […]
Freaksheaux to Geaux and Tinderbox Circus Sideshow come to the Crow and Quill, Oct. 17
From the event organizers Press release Freaksheaux to Geaux and Tinderbox Circus Sideshow Come to the Crow and Quill October 17 for a Night of Sideshow and Burlesque New Orleans-based pioneering circus-inspired vaudeville show teams up with Lexington, KY’s only traditional 10 in 1 sideshow, Tinderbox Circus Sideshow plot their “Swampbilly Tour” across the South […]
Mars Hill University dedicates tree to first african american student
Press release from Mars Hill University: A weeping cherry tree and a plaque on the Mars Hill University campus mark a special spot of commemoration for Asheville resident Oralene Simmons. Ms. Simmons, who attended Mars Hill from 1961-1963, was the first African American student to enroll at the institution. The university held a dedication ceremony […]
CCBdance Project holds free performances at UNCA, Oct. 22 and 23
Press release: CCBdance Project Presents Free Performances at UNC Asheville CCBdance Project, a dance company based in Asheville and Abidjan, Ivory Coast, will present an excerpt of a repertory solo work, Kenbe, Amour Colere Folie: Improvisations for Love, with performances at 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 and 23 in UNC Asheville’s Carol Belk Theater. A […]
Mountain Housing Opportunities recognized again for sustainable initiatives by NeighborWorks
Press release from Mountain Housing Opportunities: Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) in Asheville has been recognized as a NeighborWorks Green Organization for its comprehensive commitment to sustainable operations. To achieve this designation, MHO was required to demonstrate adherence to a set of green business practices across its operations and all of its program areas. This is […]
InnovateHER women’s business idea contest announced
Mountain BizWorks invites local women in business to submit business plans for a chance to win $70,000. Interested applicants must submit a business plan for a product or service that will measurably improve the lives of women and families. Suggested businesses also should be able to be commercialized and should fit a need in the marketplace. […]
Asheville/Buncombe Housing Summit date announced
The Asheville/Buncombe Housing Summit will be held on Monday, November 16th from 2 to 5 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular Center Banquet Hall. Laura Clark, executive director of Renaissance West Community Initiative (www.rwci.org), a Charlotte-based nonprofit focused on the redevelopment of the former Boulevard Homes public housing site into a mixed-use community. The summit will focus […]
City announces new board openings
The City of Asheville today announced new board openings on various committees. The deadline for applying for any of these opportunities is Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. For more details on how to apply, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601 or by e-mail at mburleson@ashevillenc.gov. ABC BOARD – The members oversee the operation and administration […]
Canton Branch Library holds special events for National Novel Writing Month
Want to get involved with National Novel Writing Month, aka NaNoWriMo, this November? The Canton Library offers quiet space for those looking to pen a novel, and also hosts special events during the month. Press release: Participate in National Novel Writing Month this November at the Canton Branch Library Novel writing: you’ve thought about it […]
Biologists to stock lake sturgeon in French Broad River
From U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: WHO: Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will stock 7,000 lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) into the French Broad River. Media are invited to attend for interviews and photo opportunities. WHEN: Approximately 3 p.m., Oct. 21, 2015 WHAT: As part of an […]
Home Movie Day to celebrate amateur films at the West Asheville Library Saturday
In dozens of small local forums across the globe, this Saturday, Home Movie Day will bring together enthusiasts of sometimes grainy, sometimes choppy, sometimes poorly framed- beauty. The Asheville iteration of the group celebrating these personal and yet relatable bits of film will be gathering at the West Asheville Library all afternoon. See the full public […]
Andrea Zonn performs at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall Oct. 24
Violinist and vocalist Andrea Zonn holds an album release show for Rise at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall Saturday, Oct. 24. 8:30 p.m. $15 advance/$20 at the door. From a press release: Most fans of Americana and country know violinist and vocalist Andrea Zonn from her 12-year run as a featured member of James Taylor’s […]
Heritage Day celebrated at Vance Birthplace on Oct 24
Press release: Who: Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace State Historic Site What: Heritage Day When: Saturday, October 24, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Where: 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville, NC 28787 Cost: FREE Vance Birthplace Celebrates its Roots at “Heritage Day” WEAVERVILLE – On October 24, the Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace will be celebrating its roots at “Heritage […]