Press release from event organizers: Historic Biltmore Village celebrates Christmas the old fashion way with tree lighting, carolers, and a special visit from Santa. Friday night: 6:00 PM Over 1000 luminaries will line the streets of Historic Biltmore Village to celebrate the lighting of our 25′ Christmas tree. The event will feature the choirs from […]
News Bulletins
State Board of Elections issues statement on early voting
Press release from the NC Board of Elections: Through early Saturday afternoon, more than 3 million North Carolina voters had cast ballots in the 2016 General Election, either through in-person early voting or by mailing in absentee ballots. That’s 44 percent of the state’s registered voters. Through 2 p.m. Saturday, 2.9 million voters had cast […]
Painter Corey McNabb opens studio and gallery in the River Arts District
Press release from event organizers: Award-winning Asheville artist Corey C. McNabb will celebrate the opening of his River Arts District gallery and studio at 1 Roberts Street, Suite 201, in Asheville, on Friday, November 11, from 6-9 p.m. Open to the public, the reception will feature vibrant paintings by McNabb, refreshments and a photo booth. […]
Holiday greenery and craft sale at Bullington Gardens on Dec. 2-3
Press release from Bullington Gardens: Bullington Gardens, a horticultural education center and public gardens, will hold its 12th annual Holiday Greenery and Craft Sale on Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3. The sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. The Holiday Greenery Sale features premium, freshly-cut Fraser fir trees […]
Toe River Arts Council highlights new participants in their biannual tour
Press release from Toe River Arts Council: Each June and December the Toe River Arts Council offers a bit of insight into the new folks on their bi-annual tour. This year we have two new participants and are excited to welcome them to the free 2016 Holiday Studio Tour that will be held in Mitchell […]
Rainbow Community School to honor veterans and observe Armistice Day, Nov. 11
Press release from Rainbow Community School: Armistice Day is commemorated every year on November 11th. This day is recognized by many allied nations and overlaps with both Veterans Day and Remembrance Day. Armistice Day is significant because it is the day the World War I allies and Germany signed an armistice, or cessation of hostilities. […]
Haywood Regional Medical Center celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week
Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center: National Radiologic Technology Week is celebrated annually to recognize the vital work of Radiologic Technicians across the nation. The celebration takes place each year during the week of Nov. 6 thru 12, which celebrates the discovery of the x-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on Nov. 8, 1895. The […]
Governor McCrory announces North Carolina chosen to host 2018 World Equestrian Games
Press release from the governor’s office: Governor Pat McCrory joined state and local economic development leaders today to celebrate a major economic development announcement that North Carolina was unanimously chosen to host the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring. Administered by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), the WEG occurs […]
Forest fires close WNC sections of the Appalachian Trail
Press releases from National Forests in North Carolina: Fire activity on the Nantahala Ranger District have resulted in trail and closures as follows: The Appalachian Trail from the Nantahala River to Burningtown Gap is closed due to a new fire that started Thursday afternoon. The Tellico Fire is actively burning in that area. The closure […]
Brewing for Greenways Collaboration: Wedge and New Belgium brew a traditional German ale to benefit greenways
Press release from the organizers: Wedge Brewing and New Belgium Brewing have teamed up for a neighborhood brewing collaboration to benefit greenway non-profit, Friends of Connect Buncombe (FOCB) with a take on the traditional German ale, a Dunkelweizen. On Tuesday, November 15, join the breweries for a release party at the Wedge that starts at […]
Buncombe County Health and Human Services cautions public to protect against norovirus
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: There have been reports of norovirus-like symptoms circulating in Buncombe County recently. Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) officials want you to know that simple steps can protect you and prevent the spread of norovirus within our community. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, […]
Chelsea Clinton returning to Asheville afternoon of Nov. 5
Chelsea Clinton is set to travel across N.C., from the coast to the mountains to promote the final day of early voting. Her schedule indicates that the final stop on her whirlwind tour will be a “get out the vote” event at Twin Leaf Brewery on Coxe Avenue. According to a press release from the […]
The Undergrowth hosts benefit auction
Press release from The Undergrowth: On Nov. 6, Asheville-based artist collective The Undergrowth takes over the Block Off Biltmore for an art auction directly benefiting the Ecuadorian community. On April 16, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 on the richter scale devastated the community, resulting in 661 deaths, leaving 27,732 people injured and causing […]
Water Resources Development Grant Program awards grants in 9 counties including one for Black Mountain
Press release from N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: Governor Pat McCrory announced today that more than $945,000 in grants has been awarded for nine projects that will help North Carolina communities restore streams, reduce flooding and erosion, aid in stormwater management, provide recreational opportunities and benefit the state’s water resources. “Our natural habitat is what […]
7,000-acre conservation easement established in Box Creek Wilderness
Press release from Box Creek Wilderness: One of the largest conservation easements donated by an individual in the history of North Carolina was recently recorded in Rutherford and McDowell counties. It permanently protects the 7,000-acre Box Creek Wilderness, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains south of Marion, N.C. Tim Sweeney, Cary resident […]
Pardee Hospital Foundation receives $75,000 to support completion of cancer center
Press release: Pardee Hospital Foundation announced today that the James H. Cummings Foundation has awarded a $75,000 grant to its $6 million Capital Campaign for the new Pardee Cancer Center. In recognition of the Cummings Foundation’s generous support, Pardee Foundation will designate a location in the Center to be named in the Cummings Foundation’s honor. […]
Rep. Turner receives award from YMCA
Press release from the representative’s office: At the YMCA of Western North Carolina annual meeting Thursday night Representative Brian Turner (D) Buncombe was presented with the NC Alliance of YMCA’s Mission Forward Legislator Award. The Mission Forward award is presented to the legislator who through public policy has advanced the YMCA’s mission and cause. Rep. […]
Asheville Chamber Music Series host Aspen String Trio Nov. 11, 12
From event organizers: ASHEVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS THE ASPEN STRING TRIO – November 11 Asheville, N.C. (November 3, 2016) – The Asheville Chamber Music Series (ACMS) will present the Aspen String Trio in concert on Friday, November 11 at 8 p.m. The concert will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, located […]
Tryon International Equestrian Center selected to host FEI World Equestrian Games in 2018
From event promoters: Tryon International Equestrian Center Selected to Host FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2018 Potential to be the largest sporting event in North Carolina history with over $400 million dollars of projected economic impact and 500,000 spectators over the 14 day September 2018 event. Press conference to be held Friday, Nov. 4 at 10 […]
UNC Asheville hosts presentation on child detention in Palestine Nov. 14
From the University of North Carolina Asheville: UNC Asheville to Host Presentation on Child Detention in Palestine, Nov. 14 Azadeh Shahshahani, legal and advocacy director for Project South, will present a discussion of detention of Palestinian children by Israeli security forces, in a free public talk at noon on Monday, Nov. 14 in UNC Asheville’s […]
Reception with David Holt at Mars Hill University’s Ramsey Center, Nov. 9
Press release from event organizers: Attend a talk about folk musician David Holt’s mentors and heroes, as well as his work as a photographer and artist.