Press release from Traditional Hands: TRADITIONAL HANDS Jewelry & Art is presenting and selling authentic, handmade Native American Silver Jewelry featuring Wampum, Turquoise, Lapis, Opal and other genuine materials and Art and Crafts on November 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th, 2016 from 10:00am – 4:00pm AT THE VISITOR CENTER OF THE ASHEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The […]
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UNCA to host environmental program with racecar driver Leilani Munter and documentary “Racing Extinction” Dec. 1
Press release: Environmental activist and professional racecar driver Leilani Munter will discuss environmentalism and her role in the internationally renowned documentary “Racing Extinction” on UNC Asheville on Dec. 1. The documentary discusses humanity’s plunge into Earth’s sixth mass extinction deemed the Anthropocene Event. Oscar®-winning director Louie Psihoyos (THE COVE) assembles a team of artists and […]
Crews continue to fight wildfires in Nantahala National Forest
Press release: November 9, 2016 2:00 p.m. Currently at the Nantahala National Forest in Western North Carolina, more than 565 firefighters and support staff from more than 40 states and territories are working to suppress 18 wildfire fires to protect people, structures, and infrastructure. Winds are forecast at three mph increasing to 5-10 mph in […]
Wildfires force Macon County evacuations
Press release: Wildfires force Macon County evacuations November 9, 2016 FRANKLIN, The U.S. Forest Service continues to manage several fires in Macon County. Evacuation notice has been issued to those in immediate danger from the fire in the Queens Creek area of Nantahala. Those affected by the evacuation notice in the Partridge Creek and Deweese […]
Holiday street lighting in Hendersonville, Nov. 25
Press release from Henderson County Tourism: The Christmas season officially begins in downtown Hendersonville Nov. 25, the Friday after Thanksgiving, with the Holiday Street Lighting and Santa’s Arrival. Visitors and residents gather on the Historic Courthouse Square at 5:30 p.m. for carols led by local duo Carver & Carmody, hot chocolate and cider. When it […]
Yule Shoot Yer Eye Out 2016 party at White Horse Black Mountain, Dec. 1
Press release from event organizers: Yule Shoot Yer Eye Out 2016 brings together music from Montreat College favorites Room27; perpetual vagabonds The Rough & Tumble; Greenville SC’s Carpoolparty; Asheville pop- rockers Posh Hammer; and Asheville progressive house DJ trio In Plain Sight to kick off the holiday season. The party starts December 1st at the […]
UNC Asheville hosts talk on ancient Roman craftsmen
From UNC Asheville: Archaeologist Jared Benton Presents a Talk on Ancient Roman Craftsmen, Nov. 17 at UNC Asheville Jared Benton, an archaeologist who excavates in Roman Sicily, will present a talk, Expressions of Pride in the Iconography of Roman Craftsmen, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17 in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library in the Whitman […]
Jazz Is Phsh will play Salvage Station on Dec. 17
Press release from Salvage Station: Salvage Station is proud to announce that JAZZ IS PHSH will be performing on Saturday, December 17th at 9pm. JAZZ is PHSH is an instrumental tribute to Phish inspired by the popular tribute to The Grateful Dead, “Jazz is Dead.” Tickets are on sale now. Full event information can be […]
Foreigner plays Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on February 22
Press release from U.S. Cellular Center: Foreigner will perform live in concert at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville, NC on Wednesday, February 22nd at 8:00pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 18th at 10:00am at the USCC Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 800-745-3000. Ticket prices range […]
Ladies workout Asheville and Asheville Dance Theater host Toys For Tots donations
Press release: LADIES WORKOUT ASHEVILLE & ASHEVILLE DANCE THEATER TO HOLD DONATIONS FOR TOYS FOR TOTS Join us for Fitness Education and Toy Donations December, 2016, Asheville NC- Ladies Workout Asheville, an all women’s full fitness facility for all levels and Asheville Dance Theater, a dance company that provides all age dance instruction, is presenting […]
Santa visitors to receive free photo at Asheville Outlets
Press release from Asheville Outlets: Asheville Outlets, Paramount KIA and iHeart Radio will team up to welcome Santa Claus on Saturday, November 19th. Santa will arrive in an Enka-Candler Fire Truck and will be accompanied by the North Buncombe High School Band as he parades through the center to officially light the 24 foot tree […]
Grovewood Gallery hosts sip and shop events
From Grovewood Gallery: Grovewood Gallery in Asheville Invites You to Sip & Shop December 9 & 10 + December 16 & 17 ASHEVILLE, NC (November 9, 2016) – The Holiday Sip & Shop event at Grovewood Gallery will take place over two weekends: December 9 – 10 and December 16 – 17, from 10am – […]
Wind advisory
From U.S. Forest Service: Northwest winds are expected to start increasing today. Ridge-top wind gusts of 30-35 mph will be possible today. Lower level winds could have gusts to 25 mph. Strong winds continue tonight, becoming more northerly in the evening. Ridgetop gusts of 20 – 25 mph will be possible through midnight. Strong winds […]
YMCA honors Mission Health
From Mission Health: Mission Health Honored for Commitment to Community Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (November 8, 2016) – A commitment to collaboration and improving the health of the community has earned Mission Health the 2016 Champion of Health award from the YMCA of Western North Carolina. The YMCA presented the award at its annual meeting on […]
Pisgah Center offers outdoor cooking workshop
Press release: Outdoor Cooking Workshop Offered at Pisgah Center on Nov. 19 BREVARD, N.C. (Nov. 8, 2016) – Learn how to prepare delicious meals over an outdoor fire at an “Outdoor Cooking” workshop, being held at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education on Nov. 19. The workshop, which is free, will […]
U.S. Forest Service provides updates on Nanatahala National Forest fires in Avey Branch, Maple Springs area
From the United States Forest Service: Nantahala National Forest — Avey Branch, Maple Springs Fire Summary Avey Branch Fire: A Type 3 Incident Management Team (Nevada IMT3 Team 4) is managing the Avey Branch that includes the Avey Branch and Maple Springs Fires. The Fires will likely burn together to form one larger fire within […]
Local doctor describes risks, precautions associated with air quality and wildfire smoke
From Harris Regional Hospital: Wildfires, Smoke and Your Health By Angela Connaughton, MD Harris Pulmonary and Sleep Center Wildfires have been occurring in the western region of North Carolina, producing dense smoke and reducing visibility. Healthy individuals are not at major risk from smoke resulting from these wildfires. However, it is a good idea to […]
Macon County advises residents to exercise vigilance ahead of impending high fire risks
From the United States Forest Service Incident Management Team: Macon County Emergency Management Activated their Reverse 911 today with the following message: “This is a CodeRed message from the Macon County 911 center. Due to an increase in fire danger along with the predicted weather forecast for our area over the next 24-48 hour time […]
UNC Asheville hosts Orthodox Jewish poet Yehoshua November Nov. 14
From the University of North Carolina Asheville: Poet Yehoshua November, Author of Two Worlds Exist, to Read at UNC Asheville on Nov. 14 Poet Yehoshua November will read from his just-published collection, Two Worlds Exist, at noon on Monday, Nov. 14 at UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall, in the Laurel Forum. This reading is free and […]
UNC Asheville hosts artist Pam Longobardi for presentation on “Drifters Project” Nov. 15
From the University of North Carolina Asheville: Pam Longobardi to Speak at UNC Asheville, Nov. 15; Her “Drifters Project” Turns Plastic Ocean Trash into Awareness-Raising Installations Artist Pam Longobardi will discuss and present images from her “Drifters Project,” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, in UNC Asheville’s Humanities Lecture Hall. This […]
N.C. Forest service provides update on Party Rock Fire near Lake Lure
From the N.C. Forest Service: Party Rock Fire Estimated at 300 Acres North Carolina Forest Service fire-fighters worked all night to reinforce containment lines and conduct burnout operations on the Party Rock Fire in Lake Lure, N.C. This overnight work has increased the footprint of the fire to 300 acres with 30 percent containment. There […]