PRESS RELEASE FROM MADISON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL: Tribute to Fiddler Paul Crouch 05/28/2016 7:30-10 pm Location The Madison County Arts Center 90s. Main Street Marshall, NC 28753 Saturday, May 28th 2016 7:30pm Our friend fiddler, Paul Crouch, passed away recently. Paul has been a part of The Madison County Arts Council’s annual Fiddlers of Madison […]
Press release from Buy Haywood Project: Buy Haywood’s “Find your Adventure! 2016 Agritourism Guide” has been released. Printed guides are free and can be found at locations across Haywood County including the Haywood County Visitor Center, Haywood Chamber of Commerce and other sites throughout the county. Locations listed at www.BuyHaywood.com Agritourism as an enterprise is […]
The Asheville Police Department has charged Nathaniel Elijah Dixon with 1st Degree Murder of an Unborn Child. Dixon was taken into custody in Columbus, Ohio on the evening of Thursday, May 12th and charged with 1st Degree Murder, Attempted 1st Degree Murder and Child Abuse resulting in Serious Bodily Injury for the murder of Candace Elaine Pickens and attempted murder of her son, Zachaeus Latese Waters.
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2016 4th of July Fireworks display at Lake Julian park On Monday, July 4, Buncombe County Recreation Services presents the Annual Fireworks Display at Lake Julian Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join the fun. The fireworks display is one of the largest in the area and this […]
Press release: “To Preserve the Blessings of Liberty” State Constitutions of North Carolina on Exhibit at the Western Office of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources in Asheville May 16 to June 17. Asheville, N.C. – North Carolina’s early constitutions, the original Declaration of Rights and amendments to the state and U.S. […]
Press release: Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Help for Western North Carolina at www.acahealthcarehelp.org Offers Free Health Insurance Help and Resources for the Uninsured Visitors will find extensive resources for both uninsured and underinsured (by county and type of help such as free clinics, prescription medicine assistance, community health centers, dental and mental health services, […]
Press release: Asheville School of Film FREE Open House, Student Film Screenings and Upcoming Classes ASHEVILLE, NC – June 14: Asheville School of Film is pleased to announce its next FREE Summer Open House and Filmmaker Mixer on Sunday June 5, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Co-owners Brad Hoover and Bill Pivetta, as well as […]
Media Statement from Asheville City Schools May 13, 2016 Today we received the 8-page joint guidance from U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Education designed to help us ensure the civil rights of transgender students. Although we are still reviewing that document, we are pleased that it appears to be aligned with our […]
From a press release: Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC), a Duke LifePoint hospital, announced today that Rod Harkleroad has been named chief executive officer (CEO), effective June 6. Harkleroad most recently served as CEO of Riverview Regional Medical Center (RRMC) and Trousdale Medical Center (TMC), both of which are part of a four-hospital regional healthcare […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will offer two creative writing summer camps – Write Now for high school students, and All Things Writing for middle school students – with separate sessions for each age group in June and July. These week-long programs are designed for writers of all skill levels and offer instruction […]
Press release from Hendersonville Water and Sewer: North Carolina environmental officials announced today that 56 water systems are being honored for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards. The facilities received the N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award from the state environmental department. The awards are part of an initiative to enhance the performance of existing surface […]
Press release from Office of the Senate Democratic Leader: Following Governor McCrory’s lawsuit against the federal government and the subsequent suit filed by the U.S. Justice Department over the unconstitutionality of HB 2, Democratic Senate leaders have grave concerns about the continued threat to federal funding in their districts and across the state. Who: Senator […]
PRESS RELEASE: Evergreen Community Charter School’s EMBE Marimba Band will be giving a farewell concert on Saturday, June 4th at Evergreen beginning at 6:00 pm. The event is a CD Release Party and Reunion Concert. After 14 years of directing EMBE, Sue Ford is stepping down as Evergreen’s band director. This event is open to […]
Press release from North Carolina League of Conservation Voters: As two candidates who ran in 2014 on the values of protecting North Carolina’s natural resources, Representatives John Ager and Brian Turner turned those promises into action during the 2015 legislative session. Those efforts earned them recognition as “Rising Stars” at the NC League of Conservation […]
From Community Foundation of Henderson County: Community Foundation of Henderson County Launches New Application Form for June 1 Competitive General Grants Cycle HENDERSONVILLE, NC, MAY 13, 2016: Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations or IRS-equivalent or accepted fiscal agents wanting to be considered for Community Foundation of Henderson County’s next competitive General Grant cycle are invited to submit […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION: Oskar Blues Brewery and the Asheville Downtown Association will present a free community concert with hometown favorites, Steep Canyon Rangers, on Saturday, June 11 from 6-9pm at Pack Square Park in Downtown Asheville. The event is produced in partnership with the City of Asheville. Other sponsors include: Mosaic Realty, […]
Press release from North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State: The Buncombe County and Henderson County Registers of Deeds are taking a big technological step into the future. NC Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall announced today that each county has electronically recorded its first real estate plat. Buncombe and Henderson are part of an […]
Press release from Grail MovieHouse: Calling all Asheville makers… the screen is yours! Share your work with a live audience! Maximum length is 10 minutes. Any genre! Any style! It can be old, new, or a work-in-progress. We want to see it. Formats accepted: DVD, QuickTime or MPEG file, 16mm, and Super 8Submit work early by […]
Nathaniel Elijah Dixon, 24, of Asheville, has been charged in connection with the murder of Candace Elaine Pickens and the attempted murder of her son, Zachaeus Latese Waters. Dixon is charged with First Degree Murder, Attempted First Degree Murder and Child Abuse resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.
Chad Nesbitt, Andrew Sluder, Wendell Runion and Carl Mumpower are inviting what they term the “disorganized conservative movement” to stage a counterprotest to an alleged progressive demonstration at the Governor’s Western Residence this Saturday, when Gov. Pat McCrory will be staying there. Here’s the email from Carl Mumpoweer: — Our Elected Officials Are Right on […]
PRESS RELEASE: Brevard 4th Friday Gallery Walk Kicks-Off White Squirrel Weekend Enjoy an evening stroll in downtown Brevard, NC as you explore art, music, wine, beer and White Squirrels. Twenty five downtown art galleries, retail stores and restaurants will be participating in the May 27 Gallery Walk from 5pm– 8pm. Also that night is the […]
