Press release: Mount Mitchell State Park Celebrates Centennial Anniversary August 27-28 It’s an extraordinary event 100 years in the making. Mount Mitchell State Park will host its Centennial Celebration August 27-28 with a full weekend of activities starting on Saturday, Aug. 27 with heritage demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, live music on stage at the […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA: We are still in need of volunteers for our August service project: “Taking It to the Streets, The Yoga of Service.” Once again we will hit the streets of Asheville to practice compassionate communication with people who live on the streets. We’ll be handing out water, summer supplies, and […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Western North Carolina’s YMI Cultural Center (YMI) is proud to invite the community to the 36th Goombay Festival, to be held September 9th – 11th, with a kick off event on Thursday, September 8th. The festival will be held in Asheville’s Pack Square Park with additional activities at the YMI […]
Press release: Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina Earns National Recognition Accreditation Promotes Public Trust, Ensures Permanence Morganton, N.C. (August 17, 2016) — Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, a nonprofit regional land trust based in Morganton, North Carolina, today announced it has achieved renewed accreditation — a mark of distinction in land conservation. The Land Trust […]
Press release: For Immediate Release August 16, 2016 Asheville VA Doubles MRI Capacity CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville, N.C. – On Monday, August 15, 2016 many drivers traveling on Tunnel Road may have noticed a huge crane beside the entrance to the Charles George VA’s Emergency Department. The crane was there to install a […]
Press release: Asheville law firm Lakota R. Denton, P.A. have released an official Slow Down Asheville Video to help promote safe driving behavior on Asheville’s busy roadways. Locally produced and featuring neighborhood residents and businesses, the short film delves into the practical safety challenges faced by our rapidly growing city. “As Asheville grows and experiences […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Presenting world class musicians offering inspiring performances in one of the best music venues in the southeast… that is the Brevard Philharmonic formula. Opening with a bang, the 40th season of our county’s own professional orchestra kicks off on Sunday, September 11th at 3pm in the Porter Center at Brevard […]
Press release: RiverLink’s Anything That Floats Parade was a blast — again The morning of Saturday, August 13 found 18 teams assembling a series of creative, colorful, unique rafts to float in RiverLink’s 23rd annual Anything That Floats Parade on the French Broad River. Rafters began putting in at 10 a.m. at Hominy Creek Park […]
A “Meet and Greet” reception in support of Andy Millard, the Democratic nominee for North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, will be held Tuesday, August 23 at 5:00 pm at the Monte Vista Hotel. The Monte Vista Hotel is located at 308 West State Street in Black Mountain, NC.
Press release: Asheville and VA police, court counselors boost crisis situation skills Training helps participants respond to people in a mental health or addiction crisis August 17, 2016 – Nine Asheville-area law enforcement officers and juvenile court counselors are now better equipped to respond to people with issues related to mental illness, alcohol or drug […]
Press release: U.S. Cellular Center to hold hiring fair The U.S. Cellular Center (USCC) is hiring part-time, temporary/seasonal staff in multiple positions and will hold a hiring fair Tuesday, Aug. 30. The USCC is owned and operated by the City of Asheville, and provides a fast-paced, engaging environment perfect for experienced workers, as well as […]
Press releases from the National Park Service: Special after hours hike, “Adventurous Eats”: Join Parkway rangers at 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 25th for an easy to moderate, 2 mile round-trip hike that is right in Asheville’s backyard. Nothing says fresh food like harvesting it yourself straight from the source. Come learn some do’s and don’ts […]
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is offering seven workshops in September. The workshops, which are free, are open on first-come, first-serve basis and registration is required by registering online. Sept. 3 and Sept. 13 – Nature Nuts: Coyotes from 9 to 11 a.m. Open to ages 4-7. […]
Press release from the office of Congressman Mark Meadows: Congressman Mark Meadows (R-NC) announced a Town Hall in Western North Carolina on Tuesday, August 23 that will be open to the public and the press. Congressman Meadows will provide a Washington update, discuss issues such as refugee resettlement and the Internal Revenue Service, and solicit […]
Press release from The Preservation Society of Asheville: Charlotte Street in North Asheville is a busy place where past, present and future all seem to collide. It’s a road through electric trolleys, “motor car” neighborhoods, country “way out yonder”, and growth to what’s next. Learn more at an upcoming talk hosted by the Preservation Society […]
Press release from Open Streets Asheville: Grab your walking shoes, bikes and Big Wheels and come play on car-free downtown streets Sunday, September 18 from 1-5 PM. Open Streets Asheville is a free, all-ages event that’s building a healthier, happier Asheville! Join us for an afternoon of free yoga, dance and gymnastics workshops; sport […]
Press release from the Buncombe County Commission on Women: The Buncombe County Commission on Women and the YWCA of Asheville invite women from throughout Buncombe County to the Women’s Agenda Assembly on Saturday, August 27th. By sharing their views and learning about public policy issues of importance to women, participants will have an opportunity to guide the […]
Activists with a nonprofit coalition calling for an injunction to stop the proposed transportation of liquid radioactive waste from Canada to the Savannah River Site near Augusta, South Carolina say the waste could pass through Asheville along its route. Press release from the nonprofit coalition: SIERRA CLUB – SAVANNAH RIVER SITE WATCH NUCLEAR INFORMATION AND […]
Press release from Grove Park-Sunset Mountain Neighborhood Association: Grove Park Neighborhood Tour of Homes Advance tickets are now on sale for the Sunday, September 11, event. Tour 10 fabulous homes at your own pace for just $20 on sale NOW. Trolley transportation between homes included in your ticket price. Two easy ways to purchase: 1) […]
Press release from RiverLink: RiverLink’s 30-year celebration continues with a look at The Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan on Friday, August 19 On August 19, as part of RiverLink’s 30th Anniversary celebration, they’re hosting a panel discussion of the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan. RiverLink Executive Director Karen Cragnolin and Dana Stonestreet, who were both key players […]
PRESS RELEASE: On Sunday, September 11th from 3pm-7pm, Blue Ghost Brewing, 128 Underwood Rd., Fletcher, N.C., will be the new venue of Annie Garic’s annual fundraising event to benefit The National MS Society. This year’s event is a country/western hoedown tribute to Country/Western’s Old Time legends to benefit The National MS Society. The evening’s highlights […]
