The Western Women’s Business Center, in partnership with Mountain BizWorks and the A-B Tech Small Business Center, has announced it will host the Small Business Administration’s InnovateHER Challenge for 2016, according to a press release from the organization. Part of a national prize competition, InnovateHER seeks submissions from local female entrepreneurs showcasing their innovative ideas and […]
Press release: PRESS RELEASE 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 […]
The aSHEville Museum in downtown Asheville will host an evening lecture on October 20 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. focused on Asheville residents Jennifer MacDonald and Vanessa Bell‘s work and experiences assisting Syrian refugees in several camps in Lebanon over the course of this past summer. MacDonald and Bell will share their reflections and […]
Local nonprofit Homeward Bound has announced it will hold a community forum addressing epidemic homelessness among veterans in the Asheville area beginning at 5:30 p.m. on November 12, 2015 at Celine & Co in downtown Asheville, according to a press release from the organization. A survey of sheltered and un-sheltered homeless individuals conducted by Homeward […]
Recent record flooding across South Carolina has displaced residents throughout the state and caused severe damage as the waters begin to recede. Among the crises to arise from the natural disaster is the displacement of hundreds of pets lost during the flooding and evacuations. As animals recovered by South Carolina authorities begin to stream into […]
Local bluegrass outfit Town Mountain will release Town Mountain: The Dead Session, in honor of The Grateful Dead’s 50th anniversary. The recording includes versions of “Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo” and “Big River,” and comes out Friday, Nov. 13. Press release: Town Mountain is excited to announce the independent release of Town Mountain: The Dead Session on […]
Press release: Phutureprimitive is bringing his “dripping wet love drops of nasty mind-melting sonic bliss” to the New Mountain Theater, all the way from the Bay Area. Producer and songwriter Rain will put you under his spell with his intricate melodies and rhythms, creating a lush atmosphere of sound. Lucky for Asheville, Phutureprimitive just dropped […]
The City of Asheville has embarked on a form-based code process for the River Arts District. A form-based code provides a way of regulating growth and development to promote a specific form, such as a mixed-use walkable community. Building heights, setbacks, in-fill development that’s in character with the community are components of form-based code planning. […]
Asheville, NC …. October 11, 2015 … Youth Outright WNC, Inc., is offering two full scholarships for the 2016 Creating Change Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois January 20 – 24, 2016. Creating Change is the premier annual organizing and skills-building event for the lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender, and queer community and their […]
Press release: Nano Stern Sun, November 1, 2015 Show: 8:00 pm New Mountain Asheville $10.00 – $13.00 NANO STERN TOURS USA IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM RELEASE, MIL 500 VUELTAS (#1 ITUNES MAINSTREAM CHILE) FEATURING JOAN BAEZ, JORGE DREXLER AND MANY OTHERS Nano Stern launches into his 2015 USA TOUR in support of his new […]
From The Sketchbook: Hey, everybody! I apologize for my brief absence, but ca-raaaaazy things have been happening in the Cheap Joe’s world: namely, we opened a brand new store in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina! I was part of the team who worked diligently to get everything up and running ASAP for the townsfolk, who have […]
From CARING for Children Development Director: ASHEVILLE, NC (October 9, 2015) – CARING for Children recently received a $1,500 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities to support the construction of a new playground at its 50 Reddick Road office in East Asheville. The location is home to CARING’s Foster Care and ACE Outpatient Counseling Programs. […]
From Just Us United: Across the state this week and next, concerned citizens will be gathering at one of 8 events across NC to support the newly formed organization, Just Us United. The organization was formed in early September by concerned citizens and committed organizers. These individuals were inspired by the Moral Monday movement to […]
From Madison Fall Festival: October 8, 2015 – Marshall, NC — The first ever Madison County Colors of Adventure Fall Festival will be held at French Broad Rafting and Ziplines (9800 U.S. 25, Marshall, NC 28753) on Saturday, October 17th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The family-friendly festivities will include: Local music: The Sweet Treats (12-2 p.m.) and country music […]
From MetroWines Press release MetroWines is now a permanent collection point for donations to The Locker at AB Tech of gently worn, professional clothing. Offering students, both men and women, clothing to wear at interviews, The Locker at AB Tech gives students an advantage because you only get one chance to make a first impression! […]
Press release: 4TH ANNUAL CELTOBERFEST, OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1, 2015 Advance Tickets on Sale Now Just the Facts: Celtoberfest — All events at Highland Brewing Company (12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville) Friday, October 30 (6pm to 10:30pm, *Event Center) Saturday, October 31 (Noon to 5pm, Meadow … 5pm to 10pm, *Event Center) Sunday, November 1 (Noon […]
The Writers’ Workshop, a non-profit center since 1985, will be sponsoring Autumn writing classes. The classes will meet at 387 Beaucatcher Rd., Asheville. Registration is in advance only, at www.twwoa.org. For more information, contact writersw@gmail.com or 828-254-8111. Financial assistance is available for low-income writers. Press release from The Writers’ Workshop: Oct. 17: Writing Your Memoirs with Karen […]
The $55 million dollar endowment of Warren Wilson College is being pulled out of the fossil fuel industry. Following a vote by the school’s Board of Trustees, the portion of the endowment that has been diversified to include fuel commodities, and other non renewable energy, will be removed over the course of the next five years. […]
Press release from Brevard College: BREVARD – Brevard College’s Campus Life, in partnership with the Institute for Women in Leadership program, will host a screening of Girl Rising, a feature film from Academy Award−nominated director Richard E. Robbins, Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in Dunham Hall’s Ingram Auditorium. There will be an informational gathering […]
Press release from the organizers: FLETCHER, NC, October 13, 2015 – On Saturday, November 21, 2015, The 2015 Henderson County Toy Run gives participants the opportunity to provide toys and cash donations to make Christmas a truly joyous time for Henderson County abused and neglected children while enjoying the 24-mile parade route from Fletcher Park, […]
From Governor Pat McCrory: Garner, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory announced today that online driver license renewal will now be available statewide by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The improvement is part of the governor’s “Driving Change” initiative which is focused on improving customer service at the DMV through technology and increased efficiencies. “Renewing […]
