PRESS RELEASE: Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl XII will be airing on Sunday, February 7 from 3-5 PM. Four puppies from Asheville Humane Society were selected to be a part of this adorable sporting event, and Bella will be featured in the coveted Starting Lineup. Animal Planet worked with 44 different animal shelters and rescue organizations […]
PRESS RELEASE: Brevard College and the Transylvania County Library Foundation will bring a new literary tradition to Brevard as they co-host the Looking Glass Rock Writers’ Conference May 20-22. The conference takes place at Brevard College and will consist of readings and workshops from renowned guest faculty. Exploring the theme, “A Sense of Place,” the […]
Press release from the Organic Growers School: Registration is open for the 234rd Annual Organic Growers School Spring Conference. The Conference, for healthy eaters, home growers, and farmers, takes place Saturday & Sunday March 12 & 13, 2016, at UNCA in Asheville, North Carolina. Organic Growers School (OGS) will draw over 2000 gardeners, farmers, and […]
Press release from UNC Asheville- UNC Asheville has earned top marks in the Colleges that Pay You Back: 2016 Edition, ranking No. 1 in the nation for “Best Schools for Making an Impact.” The category recognizes schools with the best community service opportunities, student governments, sustainability, and on-campus student engagement, as well as graduates with high […]
Press release from The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design (CCCD): ASHEVILLE, NC – The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design (CCCD) is pleased to announce its participation in WantedDesign Brooklyn May 7-17, 2016 during NYCxDESIGN, New York City’s official annual citywide celebration of design. CCCD will display Made in Western North Carolina (WNC), an exhibition featuring work by twenty-four regional […]
PRESS RELEASE: LEAF is thrilled to announce its dynamic lineup of performing artists for the Spring 2016 LEAF Festival, taking place May 12-15, 2016 near Asheville at the majestic Lake Eden in Black Mountain, NC. We welcome you to experience ‘World Fusion with Cuban Spice’ with Juan De Marcos & The Afro-Cuban All-Stars (featuring original […]
Press release from Sensibilities Day Spa: Asheville, NC – Sensibilities Day Spa today announced Heart of Horse Sense is the non-profit of choice to receive 20% of its sales as part of Sensibilities Cares, a program dedicated to giving back to the community. On Tuesday, March 15, Sensibilities will donate 20% of its sales to Heart of Horse Sense, a grassroots non-profit organization that provides Therapeutic Horsemanship, […]
PRESS RELEASE: Isis Restaurant and Music Hall Presents The Funky Formal Benefiting Francine Delany New School for Children Friday February 26, 2016 6pm until Midnight Isis Restaurant and Music Hall 743 Haywood Rd. Asheville NC On Friday, February 26th, Isis Restaurant and Music Hall will host the second annual Funky Formal benefiting Francine Delany New […]
Press release from LuAnn Arena: Asheville, NC (February 1, 2016) – Are you looking for a truly unique Valentine’s Day experience this year? This is it! Treat yourself, and a loved one, to a transcendent hour relaxing deeply into your senses with sound, music, vibrations, aromas & tastes. A sensory immersion is much like a […]
Press release from Oskar Blues Brewery: WHAT: In honor of Canned Food Month, Oskar Blues Brewery has partnered with MANNA FoodBank to run a month-long CANned food drive. For every ten cans donated, do-gooders will be entered into a raffle for a chance to brew a beer with an Oskar Blues brewer. There is no […]
Press release from the American Advertising Federation Asheville (AAF Asheville): Public Service Project 2016 One of AAF Asheville’s signature programs is the annual public service initiative benefiting a local non-profit organization. The program allows AAF Asheville to select a non-profit partner that has some marketing budget but has limited resources to make those dollars reach far […]
Press release from the Swannanoa Valley Museum: A familiar sight from Lake Tomahawk, the seven peaks of the Seven Sisters form a northwestern wall between the City of Asheville Watershed and the Swannanoa Valley. While the Seven Sisters span an expanse of only three and a half miles, hiking up to and across the range […]
Editor’s note: links updated 10/18/17 Press release from Minick Law: We are proud to be launching “SLOW DOWN ASHEVILLE”; a public safety campaign designed to help motorists drive safely on Asheville’s busy and narrow roadways. Co-sponsored by N.C. Farm Bureauand FastSigns of Asheville, Minick Law will be distributing FREE “SLOW DOWN ASHEVILLE” yard signs to residents and businesses, to serve as a […]
Tuesday, February 2, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Tuesday, 02/02/2016
PRESS RELEASE: As engagement season ends, brides-to-be are booking venues and making plans for their big days. The first Burnsville Wedding Expo encourages brides and grooms and their friends and families to explore the offerings of more than 30 local vendors. The expo takes place Saturday, Feb. 20, at Burnsville Town Center from 10 a.m. […]
Asheville City Clerk Maggie Burleson announced that the Asheville City Council meeting scheduled for Feb. 9, 2016 has been canceled. Two other meetings planned for the same day, the Governance Committee and the Boards & Commissions Committee, will also be canceled. The next regular meeting of Asheville City Council will be Feb. 23 at 5 […]
From a press release: Pardee Hospital Foundation announced today that the James H. Cummings Foundation awarded $200,000 and The Cannon Foundation awarded $150,000 to support recent operating room renovations as part of the hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Center Capital Campaign. The renovations integrate the latest lights, equipment and computers in Pardee’s 10 operating rooms, making operating […]
PRESS RELEASE: To celebrate spring, Grovewood Gallery in Asheville will be offering 2 days of artist demonstrations, complimentary wine and 10% off storewide discounts on handcrafted jewelry, pottery, studio furniture, outdoor sculpture and more. Metro Wines sommelier Andy Hale will also be on location Saturday, March 26 from 3 – 5pm. Demonstration Schedule: Helen Purdum […]
French Broad Co-op extends deadline for proposals related to its planned expansion to June 1, 2016.
PRESS RELEASE from WNC Agricultural Options: MILLS RIVER, N.C.—Diversifying farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to offset the risk of expanding and trying new ventures. WNC Agricultural Options awarded 33 farm businesses a total of $177,000 in $3,000 and $6,000 grants on Thursday at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills […]
PRESS RELEASE: A familiar sight from Lake Tomahawk, the seven peaks of the Seven Sisters form a northwestern wall between the City of Asheville Watershed and the Swannanoa Valley. While the Seven Sisters span an expanse of only three and a half miles, hiking up to and across the range is a strenuous, 9-mile distance. […]
