News Bulletins

Local actress featured in “Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It,” presented at Malaprop’s April 1

PRESS RELEASE: Emily Shaules, a local actress and business owner, was chosen to be one of the authors included in “Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It,” an anthology based on Elizabeth Gilbert’s massive best-selling novel, “Eat Pray Love.” Out of thousands of submissions, less than 50 essays were selected for the publication. Ms. Shaules […]

Nesbitt pledges full county commission chair salary to charity if elected

Press release from Chad Nesbitt campaign: Republican Candidate for Chairman of the Buncombe County Commissioners Chad Nesbitt announced today that when elected he will donate his entire government salary to local charities and scholarships. The roughly $36,000 a year salary is one of the highest paid salaries in the state for this position. Chad Nesbitt said, “Those of […]

Discounted spaces in Penland workshops

PRESS RELEASE: Penland School of Crafts has open spaces in its upcoming one-week sessions available at half tuition to area residents. These long workshops are an unusual opportunity to spend two months working with first-rate instructors in professionally equipped studios. The discount is available to residents of the following Western North Carolina counties: Ashe, Avery, […]

St. Patrick’s Day specials at Corner Kitchen and Chestnut, March 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from Corner Kitchen, Chestnut and Corner Kitchen Catering: Chestnut and Corner Kitchen are offering some special dishes on St. Patrick’s Day as follows: Chestnut’s Executive Chef Joe Mitchell is going to slip some Irish spirit into the menu on the evening of St. Patrick’s Day. Being a good Irish American, Joe is […]

Chattanooga Zine Fest calls for artists

PRESS RELEASE: 3rd Annual Chattanooga Zine Fest Now Taking Submissions Chattanooga Zine Fest is now seeking vendors for the annual independent publishing festival held at the Chattanooga Public Library on the 4th Floor, Saturday, May 14th from 10am-5pm. Chattanooga Zine Fest is a celebration of independent publishing culture including zine-making workshops, vendors selling and trading […]

Air quality: Code YELLOW for Friday, March 11

Friday, March 11, 2016, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenter Please call our office if you have any questions. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 S. Lexington Ave. Ste. 101 Asheville, NC 28801 828-250-6777 828-250-6222 […]

WNC Blue Ridge Forever coalition exceeds five-year goal to protect 30,000 acres

Press release: WNC land trusts exceed goal to protect 30,000 acres Blue Ridge Forever coalition of land trusts announces protection of 31,000 acres over the past five years Asheville, NC – In the past five years, the ten land trusts of Western NC’s Blue Ridge Forever coalition have completed 280 new conservation projects, protecting more […]

Jazz Brunch at The Imperial Life, March 13

FROM A PRESS RELEASE from The Imperial Life: The Imperial Life bar will host a Jazz Brunch featuring five-piece band The Roaring Lions noon-4 p.m. Sunday, March 13. Brunch will be served buffet-style and will include eggs, sausages, home fries, boiled peanut-braised greens, grits and other items made in-house at the downstairs Table restaurant and […]

Kanuga Conference Center announced as filming location for Dirty Dancing remake

PRESS RELEASE: Kanuga Conference and Retreat Center has joined the list of filming locations for the upcoming remake of Dirty Dancing. Kanuga’s Director of Sales Connie Holliday has issued the following statement about the project: “We’re excited to have been selected for this production, and are looking forward to working with the filmmakers in the […]

Berea College Folk-Roots Ensemble to play at Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Press release: The Berea College Folk-Roots Ensemble, directed by Elizabeth DiSavino, will perform in concert at on at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place, Asheville, Sunday, March 20, 3:00. P.M. The Ensemble will present a diverse program of music, including Appalachian, Shape Note, Celtic, African-American, and original works by group members and […]

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson to participate in People for Bikes ride from Asheville

Press release: NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson will be joining PeopleForBikes on its annual fundraising and awareness ride, the Ride on Atlanta, later this month. The Ride on Atlanta will pedal from Asheville to Atlanta over the course of five days. On March 30 (day 1 of the ride), Jimmie will join vice president of PeopleForBikes, cyclocross […]

UNC Asheville Celebrates Women’s History Month

Press release: During March, Women’s History Month, UNC Asheville will present a variety of events with the theme, “Our History is Our Strength.” From deconstructing social gender roles, to examining wage disparities and the intersectionality of feminist movements, these events are presented by UNC Asheville’s Multicultural Student Programs and the university’s Women, Gender and Sexuality […]

UNC Asheville Student Newspaper The Blue Banner Wins 10 Statewide Awards

Press release: The Blue Banner, UNC Asheville’s student newspaper, earned 10 awards at the annual statewide College Media Association conference held on Feb. 27 held at Greensboro College. The Blue Banner received honors for news and feature writing as well as awards for page design, illustrations and photography. Winning awards this year were: Jason Perry, a second […]

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