From UNC Asheville Press release For the ninth consecutive year, the UNC Asheville Singers are headed to Washington, D.C. to perform at the White House, entertaining visitors at the Holiday Open House in December. “This is a great honor for our students to travel to D.C. as ambassadors for UNC Asheville,” said director Melodie Galloway, […]
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Biltmore Farms Hotels closes Biltmore Village Lodge to make way for Hampton Inn & Suites
From Biltmore Farms Hotels Press release Biltmore Farms Hotels announces the closing of the Biltmore Village Lodge, formerly the Sleep Inn Biltmore, located in Biltmore Village. The property will be repositioned to make way for a new Hampton Inn & Suites, which will open in Spring of 2017. The Sleep Inn Biltmore opened in 1994 […]
North American Roofing partners with ABCCM to support Christmas Angel program
From North American Roofing Press release North American Roofing’s Star Wish Foundation funded a shopping spree for over 40 local employees in support of the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry Christmas Angel program. The employees split up into 10 teams. Each team shopped, wrapped and delivered gifts to families across Buncombe County. “We feel so lucky […]
Death penalty use at all-time low in North Carolina
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 16, 2015 Death penalty use falls to all-time low in North Carolina, in step with U.S. trend No new death sentences in 2015; only four capital trials; nearly a decade with no executions DURHAM – Use of the death penalty reached historic lows in 2015, as North Carolina passed […]
WNC residents among those appointed to officer positions, Board of Trustees for Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Press release: Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation announces new board officers, trustees, and advisors New members bring wealth of knowledge in philanthropy, environmental protection, health, business, law and marketing (WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.) – The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of new officers and the addition of members to its board of trustees […]
North Carolinians’ deadline for heath coverage enrollment extended
Press release from Enroll America: Tuesday night, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it would extend the initial December 15 deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act coverage that begins on January 1, until December 17. North Carolinians who want their new coverage to begin on New Year’s Day must enroll through the Health Insurance […]
N.C. Representative John Ager files for re-election
Filing press release (per John Ager): Today I am proud to announce that I am filing to ask the voters of North Carolina House District 115 to send me back to Raleigh in November of 2016. I worked long and hard for my constituents, serving on eight committees and missing only one vote. (And I […]
UNC Asheville earns top grade for Education Program from National Council on Teacher Quality
Press release: UNC Asheville’s Education Program Earns “A” from the National Council on Teacher Quality UNC Asheville’s Department of Education has earned an “A” from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) and is named as one of 35 schools most effective at preparing high school teachers with content knowledge. “It is truly an honor […]
Riverlink removes invasives from Malvern Hills Park in W. Asheville
Press release: RiverLink works to remove invasives from Malvern Hills Park ASHEVILLE, NC – Porcelain Berry is an invasive vine that was introduced to the U.S. in the 1870’s as an ornamental. It’s beautiful blue, white, and purple berries made it very desirable for gardens. Unfortunately, the woody vine forms a matted net as it […]
Winter Boutique Wednesday at Town and Mountain Realty Training Center today
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Call for artists for Rosen Sculpture Competition
PRESS RELEASE: The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts is proud to announce that the Mississippi-born artist and educator Willie Ray Parish has agreed to serve as juror for the 30th Anniversary Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition. Sculptors may begin submissions on January 4. Deadline for submissions, which will be accepted online only, at […]
Van Winkle Law Firm’s Mark A. Pinkston recognized by Best Lawyers directory
From The Van Winkle Law Firm Press release The Van Winkle Law Firm is pleased to announce that attorney, Mark A. Pinkston, has been recognized by the Best Lawyers directory as “Lawyer of the Year” for serving Asheville in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights for 2016. Mark Pinkston is a partner with The […]
Youth Outright holds “Creating Safe Spaces forLGBTQ Youth” workshop at McDowell Hospital January 12
Press release: CREATING SAFE SPACES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH WORKSHOP AT MCDOWELL HOSPITAL ASHEVILLE, NC (December 15, 2015): Youth Outright (YO), the leading advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in WNC, will present “Creating Safe Spaces: Working with LGBTQ Youth in Western NC” on Tuesday, January 12 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. […]
Accelerating Appalachia announces new partnerships, seeks nature-based business applicants for next accelerator program
From Accelerating Appalachia Press release Applications are now being accepted until January 15, 2016 for Accelerating Appalachia’s spring 2016, hosted in Kentucky and North Carolina. Businesses may apply from anywhere, but preference is given to Appalachian regions of Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee and Ohio. Accelerating Appalachia connects nature-based businesses from the rural […]
Jackson County teen recognized for heroic display of life saving response to man in need
Press release: On October 21, 2015 at around 16:14, Jackson County 911 Center received a call for a cardiac arrest at Ingles in Sylva. Upon EMS’ arrival they found a male subject lying on the floor in the care of a young lady. The young lady stated that her name was Mary Kelly and that […]
North Carolina History Center launches statewide Civil War story project, seeks oral histories
Press release: For Immediate Release History Center Launches Statewide Civil War Story Project Fayetteville — The North Carolina Civil War History Center announced today plans to collect 100 family Civil War stories from each of the 100 counties of the state over the next year – up to 10,000 stories total. Everyone who provides a […]
Asheville School debuts Wide-Eyed Surprise children’s book
From Asheville School Press release Asheville School is pleased to announce the release of Wide-Eyed Surprise, a children’s book celebrating creation and community, written by humanities teacher Christopher Arbor and illustrated by Asheville School artists. This book is available in the school store and here. All proceeds go to Asheville School’s art department. Wide-Eyed Surprise […]
PETA calls on Feds, Eastern Band of Cherokee to address conditions at Cherokee Bear Zoo
Press release: PETA ASKS FEDS TO HELP LAME BEAR VIDEOTAPED AT CHEROKEE BEAR PIT Animal Seen Struggling With Stiffness and Having Difficulty Walking Cherokee, N.C. — Following new video evidence that shows a bear struggling with a significant right forelimb limp at the much-criticized Cherokee Bear Zoo (CBZ), PETA is calling on the U.S. Department […]
Sylva Meditation center hosts grand opening events
Press release from The Meditation Center: The Meditation Center announces its grand opening with an open house, Tuesday December 15 through Friday, December 18, as well as Tuesday and Wednesday, December 22 and 23, 2015 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Visitors will be able to learn more about our services to the Jackson County community […]
David Mamet’s “Oleanna” Opens in 35below, Jan. 8
PRESS RELEASE: Language, power, and truth: David Mamet’s provocative Oleanna comes to 35below Called “a clenched fist to the gut, and intellect” David Mamet’s tense, electrifying play Oleanna opens January 8 in the black box theatre 35below at Asheville Community Theatre. An examination of power and language, of relations and perceptions, this two actor drama […]
Asheville Artist Mark Flowers receives 2016 Golden Foundation Residency
PRESS RELEASE: Asheville, NC artist Mark Flowers is chosen for the 2016 Golden Foundation Residency (http://www.goldenfoundation.org/residency/about-the-golden-foundation-residency/). Eighteen artists were chosen from a pool of 250 artists for the prestigious residency in New Berlin, NY. He will attend the residency for four weeks starting June 20th and running until July 17. “The opportunity to create works […]