Press release from Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte: Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte will host the 13thAnnual Gala for Hope event on Saturday, March 12 at 6:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Tennis & Golf Resort in Asheville. The annual fundraiser aims to raise $110,000 to support life-transforming Catholic Charities programs that fight poverty and support families […]
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Mainspring Conservation Trust earns national recognition
Press release from Mainspring Conservation Trust: Mainspring Conservation Trust, a regional land trust in western North Carolina and based out of Franklin, today announced it has achieved reaccreditation – a mark of honor in land conservation. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission awarded reaccreditation, signifying its continued confidence that Mainspring lands will be protected forever. […]
TEDx returns to UNC Asheville March 26
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville students will bring TEDx talks back to campus on March 26, 2016. Ticket sales start on February 26, and the 100 tickets are expected to sell out quickly. Admission is free, but an RSVP is required. Speakers will focus on the theme of “The Kids Are Not Alright.” […]
UNC Asheville recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars
Press release from UNC Asheville: The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recently announced that UNC Asheville is among the U.S. colleges and universities with the highest number of Fulbright Scholars in 2015-16. UNC Asheville is tied for second among bachelor’s institutions. “UNC Asheville is home to scholars with a global […]
Asheville robotics team wins state championship and raises funds continuing competition
Press release: ASHEVILLE, February 24, 2016—Asheville’s own teen robotics team, Ashebots, won the state FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) championship and are now headed for Super Regionals in San Antonio, TX. This team of 7th-12th graders, hailing from Asheville and surrounding areas, meets weekly at A-B Tech with volunteer mentors to design, build, and program robots for […]
Canceled: WNC’s public lands focus of Friday forum
Due to a prediction of snow accumulations in the Waynesville area, this event has been canceled and will be rescheduled. Press release from Carolina Public Press: Carolina Public Press will hold a free and public Newsmakers forum about issues facing the region’s public lands from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, at the […]
Folkmoot hosts Indian themed dinner and dancing
Press release from Folkmoot: Experience on March 11, the beauty and bounty of India when Folkmoot hosts a community dinner and dance presentation from the land of Buddha and exotic spices. The dinner gets underway at 6 p.m. at the Folkmoot Friendship Center, 112 Virginia Avenue in Waynesville. Tickets are $5 for kids between 4 and 18 […]
Asheville Regional Airport announces a new record year of passenger growth
Press release from the Asheville Regional Airport: (Fletcher, N.C.) Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) served a record number of passengers in calendar year 2015: 392,713 passengers enplaned at the airport in 2015, and 394,324 passengers deplaned, which is an overall 4% increase compared to 2014, the previous record calendar year of passengers served. The air service […]
Comedian Sean Donnelly to perform at The Millroom
Press release: Asheville, NC: On Friday, March 4th, stand-up comedian Sean Donnelly comes to The Millroom in Asheville to perform shows at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. Fresh off the release of his new comedy album, Manual Labor Face and The Half Hour on Comedy Central, Sean Donnelly is breaking out as a top national headliner. He […]
LaZoom offers kids shows with Secret Agent 23 Skidoo March 12 & 13
PRESS RELEASE: LaZoom Tours will host two special rides for kids featuring performances by Secret Agent 23 Skidoo and his band. The rides will be Saturday March 12 and Sunday March 13 from 11:30 am until 1 pm, and will include a stop at a park for cookies and games. Tickets for this special event […]
Buncombe County bus driver hourly pay increases
Press release from Buncombe County Schools (BCS): (ASHEVILLE)- BCS today announces bold moves in an effort to attract and retain drivers for its 250 bus fleet. Beginning February 22, all steps of the bus driver pay scale were increased so that new and current drivers will earn more money. Permanent bus drivers will now earn […]
New Arby’s restaurant to open in Asheville
Press release from Arby’s: ASHEVILLE, NC – In celebration of Arby’s grand opening, guests are invited to a special celebratory event on February 29, 2016 at 268 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville, NC. The new restaurant, the 4th in Asheville, is 2,160 square feet and will employ 20-25 employees and 4-6 managers from the local area. […]
Rep. Chuck McGrady muses: So what did I do wrong?
Yesterday, Representative Chuck McGrady, a Republican legislator serving District 117 in the northern half of Henderson County sent a bulletin to news services and citizens on his mailing list. In it he offered his personal perspective on the committee process and special session that adopted the newly proposed North Carolina U.S. Congressional districts. Rep McGrady was appointed to the […]
Four Seasons Compassion for Life announces 2016 Leadership
Press release from Four Seasons Compassion for Life: FLAT ROCK, N.C. – Four Seasons Compassion for Life is National Partner for Hospice Innovation. The western North Carolina non-profit health care leader partners to positively impact patient and family care experiences during advancing serious illness, setting benchmarks for excellence, quality, and value Four Seasons Compassion for Life […]
Buncombe County Special Olympics photoshoot generates awareness
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: (Asheville, NC) – Athletic stars from Buncombe County Special Olympics were treated to a deluxe photoshoot opportunity on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2016. The photoshoot, a collaborative event organized by Cat Ford-Coates of Studio 828 Photography and Wendy Ballance of Blush Asheville, sought to empower the participating athletes by capturing […]
Our VOICE launches online ‘blind reporting’ option for victims of rape and sexual assault
From Our VOICE: February 24, 2016, Asheville, NC- Our VOICE, Buncombe County’s incorporated rape crisis and prevention center, is proud to announce the provision of an on-line blind reporting option for victims of sexual assault and rape. According to a National Crime Victimization Survey conducted by the Justice Department, 68% of sexual assaults are never […]
Weather advisories are in effect for Western North Carolina until Friday
Get your rain jackets and snow boots ready Asheville — there is some potentially hazardous (and varied) weather on the way later today. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch and wind advisory for much of the Western North Carolina region. The flash flood watch is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening, and […]
Surrealist magician David London coming to Altamont Theatre
Press release: Magician David London presents a two day celebration of wonder, magic, play and creativity to Asheville, NC on March 11 & 12, 2016. David combines magic with storytelling, comedy, puppetry, surrealism, philosophy, and that which cannot be defined, to create original shows of magic unlike anything you have experienced before. David London’s Weekend of Magic at the Altamont […]
2016 Haywood County Garden Tour date and theme announced
Press release from the Haywood County Extension Center: Save the date, Saturday, June 18, for the Haywood County Garden Tour presented by NC Cooperative Extension Foundation, Haywood County Extension Center and Haywood County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. The theme this year is “Pollinate, Propagate, Cultivate.” Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, May 7, at the […]
Black Box Storytelling Theater presents celebration of spoken word, March 16
PRESS RELEASE: Black Box Storytelling Theater presents “WORD” a celebration of the spoken word on Wednesday March 16th at 7pm, Buffalo Nickel 747 Haywood Road in West Asheville. 12.00 at the door or 10.00 online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/blackbox-storytelling-presents-word-tickets-21827583891 Dinner reservations are suggested 828-575-2844 Details for this RARE and IMPORTANT show! Featured will be Raymond Christian, ASU […]
Workshop “Advanced Business Skills for Artists” launches March 7
PRESS RELEASE: A new workshop series developed for craft entrepreneurs will launch on Monday, March 7. Advanced Business Skills for Artists has been developed based on feedback from local artists/creative business owners seeking assistance in growing their business. The five-week series will be comprised of six seminars focusing on operations, finance, marketing, and sales. Deliverables […]