Press Release from District Attorney, Buncombe County: Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams and Superior Court Judge Marvin P. Pope announce the third Buncombe County Veterans Amnesty Day to be held Thursday, November 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will be held on the first floor of the old wing of the […]
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Town Hall event on the affordable housing crisis
Press Release from WLOS ABC 13: WHEN: Thursday, November 17, 2016 WHERE: Western North Carolina Agriculture Center, The Virginia Boone Building WLOS ABC 13 is hosting a “Your Voice, Your Future” Town Hall. The topic is the “Affordable Housing Crisis” in Asheville. The purpose of the Town Hall is to address concerns the residents of […]
City of Asheville announces schedule change for Noise Ordinance Appeals Board meeting
From the City of Asheville: The November Noise Ordinance Appeals Board meeting has been changed to November 17, 2016 at 3 p.m. to be held in the Chief’s Conference Room, located on the 3rd floor of the Municipal Building (100 Court Plaza). Please contact Ms. Janet Lampkin at jlampkin@ashevillenc.gov if you have any questions.
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Leaders received “Patriot Award”
Press Release from Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel: Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel leaders were presented with the distinguished “Patriot Award” by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (or ESGR), a program of the US Department of Defense. The ESGR was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding […]
Lovett premieres his music video for “Don’t Freak Out” on Huffington Post
Press release from Mason Jar Media: American recording artist and composer Ben Lovett announces the exclusive release of his music video for “Don’t Freak Out” on The Huffington Post. The song was made in collaboration with legendary composer Van Dyke Parks and performed with the Asheville Symphony. Head over to The Huffington Post for the […]
City Of Asheville announces traffic impacts on Riverside Drive due RADTIP utility realignment
From the City of Asheville: Riverfront Redevelopment Traffic Impacts Updated: November 3, 2016 Hello RAD Stakeholders, Preconstruction activities in the RAD continue. We are committed to consistently communicating with you on the work being done, changes to the schedule and any known traffic impacts. A construction and closures map is available at www.ashevillenc.gov/river. You can […]
U.S. Forest Service provides updates on Nantahala National Forest fires, trail closings
From the United States Forest Service: Nantahala National Forest Initial Attack Fire Summary Firefighters were busy Wednesday on three new fires on the Nantahala National Forest. Initial attack crews responded to the Wine Spring Fire located about 15 miles West of Franklin on the mountain above Dirty John Shooting Range. Containment lines were quickly constructed […]
Black Mountain Center for the Arts showcases local musicians in Acoustic Corner Instructor’s Concert Nov. 17
From the Black Mountain Arts Center: Acoustic Corner Instructor’s Concert 2016 Fans of acoustic music anticipate the Acoustic Corner Instructor’s Concert at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts in November each year. Positioned the weekend before Thanksgiving, the annual event has been showcasing this evolving group of talented musicians since 2007. This year’s concert […]
WCU Fine Art Museum hosts Handmade Holiday Craft Sale Nov. 17
From event organizers: The Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center will present the Handmade Holiday Sale on Thursday, November 17 from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. There is no entry fee to the event, however if you would like to buy handmade items on site, artists appreciate payments made by cash […]
UNC Asheville hosts “Ain’t I a Woman?” lecture on gender Nov. 14
From University of North Carolina Asheville: Ain’t I a Woman? Real Talk on the Metaphysics of Gender – Presentation by Philosopher Robin Dembroff at UNC Asheville on Nov. 14 Robin Dembroff will present a lecture, Ain’t I a Woman? Real Talk on the Metaphysics of Gender, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14 in UNC […]
Handmade Holiday Sale at WCU’s Bardo Arts Center, Nov. 17
Press release from Bardo Arts Center: The Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center will present the Handmade Holiday Sale on November 17, 2016 from 12-7PM. There is no entry fee to the event, however if you would like to buy handmade items on site, artists appreciate payments made by cash or […]
Zine reading and Tall Tall Trees performance at Downtown Books & News, Nov. 12
Press release from event organizers: We’re Katie and Joe, a zine-making couple from Philadelphia, and we’re about to go on tour. We’re excited to announce our show at Downtown Books & News. Saturday, November 12th, 6-8pm. Free! • Performing with us will be Asheville-based musician Tall Tall Trees, aka Mike Savino. He’ll be playing his […]
Brevard hosts 45th annual Christmas parade and Twilight Tour Dec. 3
From event organizers: Community Readies for Christmas Parade and Twilight Tour Annual parade and Christmas festival scheduled for Saturday, December 3 BREVARD, N.C. (Thursday, Nov. 3) – The Brevard/Transylvania County Chamber of Commerce with the Heart of Brevard invite the community to join in Christmas festivities scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. […]
Leicester author Deb Martin-Webster publishes romance western series
Press release from ShorehouseBooks: Shorehouse Books has released Forever, Montana, the third installment of the western/romance series by Deb Martin-Webster. Forever, Montana which follows Love, Montana and Always, Montana, revolves around the lives of fictional western writer Montana Joe, his wife Rose and their spirited set of family and friends. The first two novels were […]
Comic Envy hosts Matthew K. Manning, Nov. 9
Comic Envy hosts Matthew K. Manning for an in-store signing on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m.. The event coincides with the release of Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures No. 1. “The first print run of the title has ALREADY sold out at our distributor, so it’s going to a second print before it even […]
Pardee Hospital to host third UNC Cancer Network Lunch and Learn event Nov. 18
Press release: Pardee Hospital will host a free UNC Cancer Network Lunch and Learn videoconference series for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. The third session, ” Cancer and Blood Clots: Understanding Your Risk,” will take place on Friday, Nov. 18, from 12 to 1 p.m. in Pardee Hospital’s video conference room. Participants will have […]
Friends of Jackson Dog Park sponsors 1st annual Hendersonville Dog Celebration Nov. 12
From event organizers: Hendersonville’s 1st Annual Dog Celebration, Saturday, November 12 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Shelter dogs don’t care who you voted for, they just want a home! The newly formed ‘Friends of Jackson Dog Park’ is sponsoring Hendersonville’s largest dog adoption and education event of the year. Adoption agencies include Blue Ridge […]
Haywood County Master Gardener annual wreath making event returns Dec. 3
From event organizers: COME JOIN US FOR FUN!! MAKE YOUR OWN NATURAL WREATH FOR THE HOLIDAYS!! This year embellish your home with a one-of-a-kind wreath you make yourself! Come to the annual Haywood County Master Gardener Wreath-Making Event on Saturday December 3, 2016. We will provide an incredible selection of fresh greenery, natural embellishments and […]
Forest service agencies warn of fire dangers due to WNC drought
From the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: Western N.C. drought continues to pose fire risk ASHEVILLE – The N.C. Forest Service is joining forces with the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to warn people in Western North Carolina that the lack of rainfall in the […]
Asheville metro area ranks in top 20 percent of cities in 2014-2015 GDP growth
From Johnson Price Sprinkle PA: Asheville Metro’s Economic Size & Growth Johnson Price Sprinkle PA (JPS) provides insight into Asheville metro’s economic size and growth. How big is the Asheville metro economy? Is it growing? How do you measure the size of an economy? You could count the resident population, the number of employed persons […]
Fraser fir tree raised at Biltmore
Announcement from the Biltmore Estate: When a 34-foot-tall Fraser fir tree is brought into America’s Largest Home – Biltmore House – it’s a sure sign that Christmas is just around the corner. Today, Santa Claus, aboard a horse-drawn carriage, ushered the massive tree to the home that George Vanderbilt opened to his friends and family […]