Press release from Warren Wilson College: The shared history between Warren Wilson College and Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church (WWPC) was on full display Sunday. In a nod to the College’s agricultural programs and products, the “harvest celebration” took over the chancel for the Church’s Thanksgiving service. From produce to livestock and products to tools, the […]
Press release from Mars Hill University:
Press release: “Creating Recovery” CooperRiis Art Exhibition Opening Reception: Sat Dec. 10th 5 – 9pm Show dates: Dec 10-Dec 17th Upstairs Art Space 49 S. Trade St. Tryon, NC 28782 Please join us, December 10th, for an opening reception at Upstairs Art space in Tryon from 5 to 9pm as the CooperRiis healing community celebrates our […]
Press release from the Biltmore Farms Hotels: Biltmore Farms Hotels continues its commitment to the Asheville Community by again partnering with MANNA FoodBank and Feeding America to launch FEED A FAMILY, an effort to impact the fight against hunger in Western North Carolina. The FEED A FAMILY program will be offered to guests at each […]
From Buncombe County Health & Human Services: Buncombe County partners pitch in 45 turkeys at the Pisgah View Fresh Food Pop-up “One day with food is much better than one day without, and that’s why I’m here,” says Pop-Up volunteer Wakina Norris, as she makes phone calls to the 45 winners at a free turkey […]
Press release from the The Madison County Arts Council: According to the New York Times, as a child growing up in Switzerland, Jens Kruger was so fascinated by a broken tenor banjo owned by his father — actually, just the neck of it — that he nailed strings to it and silently taught himself the fingering […]
Press release from Rocky Mountain Blue Team: Command of the Maple Springs and Old Roughy fires transitioned from the Type 2 Rocky Mountain Incident Management Blue Team to the Type 1 Southern Area Blue Team at 7:30 a.m. today. There will be no change in strategy or tactics with the new team coming in. Firefighters are […]
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Immigration is the topic of conversation as Warren Wilson College concludes its free lecture series. Faculty member Christine Nugent explores Germany’s current refugee policies in a multimedia presentation set for Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. Nugent also discusses the most recent wave of immigrants and Dresden’s anti-refugee Patriotic […]
Exhibit announcement from the Asheville Area Arts Council: Beauty + Function: Ceramic Arts in Western North Carolina Akira Satake Ceramics Invitational December 2, 2016 – January 7, 2017 Reception: Friday, December 2 5:00 – 8:00 pm Gallery Talk at 5:45 pm The Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC) is teaming up with local ceramicist Akira Satake […]
Press release from the Center for Cultural Preservation: International Bluegrass Award-winning musicians Marc Pruett and Darren Nicholson, both members of Balsam Range, will be the featured mountain cultural heroes at December’s Center for Cultural Preservation’s cultural series on Thursday, December 8th at 7PM. In a program titled, Haywood County Musical Traditions, Grammy-awarding winning Pruett and Nicholson will […]
Press release: Pardee Hospital will host a free UNC Cancer Network Lunch and Learn videoconference series for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. The fourth session, “Finding Hope in the Midst of Living with Cancer,” will take place on Friday, Dec. 9 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Pardee Hospital’s video conference room. Participants will have […]
From the Asheville Police Department: Update in Hit and Run suspect vehicle Asheville Police have identified the vehicle involved in a hit and run that took place on Sunday, Nov. 20 at approximately 2:24 a.m. as a silver Saturn Vue model years 2002-2007. The vehicle would be similar to the vehicle in the picture above. […]
Press Release from local artist: Coloring Book Mania in Mars Hill, NC announces the release of Exquisite Designs, their newest coloring book for grownups. Exquisite Designs, printed in Asheville, is now available at selected stores, at local craft fairs and online at www.ColoringBookMania.com. Coloring books make great gifts for family and friends. Studies have shown […]
The forecast for Wednesday, November 23, 2016, is code red for most of Western North Carolina, including Asheville and Buncombe County. Air quality will be unhealthy in these areas. Everyone should avoid prolonged outdoor activity. Other areas around Western North Carolina are forecast code orange or code yellow. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, […]
Press Release from Warren Wilson College: How do you feel about cultural appropriation? It’s a question Warren Wilson College students asked the crowd during a workshop earlier this month. Not only were the undergraduate presenters aware the topic conjured strong feelings in some, but they also knew others might have never encountered the terminology. That […]
From Oskar Blues Brewery: KICK OFF 2017 WITH OSKAR BLUES BREWERY AT THE 5TH ANNUAL NYE HOOTENANNY SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS, JONNY FRITZ, PRETTY LITTLE GOAT TO PERFORM BREVARD, N.C. — Keeping alive their half-a-decade long tradition of hooking you up with the most bodacious New Year’s Eve throwdown this side of Clingman’s Dome, Oskar […]
From Buncombe County: County Holiday Closings Buncombe County Government Offices will be closed November 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving and December 23, 26 & 27 for Christmas, and January 2 for New Year’s. The Landfill & Transfer Station schedule as follows: Closed on Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving Open Regular hours on Friday, November 25 Open Regular hours on […]
From the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: Public hearing on draft cleanup plan for former DuPont Corporation site planned for Dec. 1 WHAT: Public hearing on draft cleanup plan for former DuPont Corporation site WHO: Hosted by N.C. Division of Waste Management WHEN: 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1 WHERE: Transylvania County Public Library, 212 […]
From Cleveland Construction, Inc.: Cleveland Construction Announces Local Business Outreach Event for the Renovation of the Former BB&T Tower Asheville, N.C. (November 22, 2016) – Cleveland Construction, Inc. will hold a local business outreach event for subcontractors, vendors and tradesmen in the Asheville area interested in participating in the construction of the Arras Residences and […]
From the City of Asheville: Asheville/Buncombe County Code Purple has been extended In response to predicted severe cold weather, the Code Purple that was been issued for Asheville and Buncombe County for Nov. 19-21 has now been extended through Nov. 22. Everyone is urged to encourage people to seek safe shelter in the below-freezing temperatures. […]
From the Town of Weaverville: Weaverville, N.C. – The Town of Weaverville Town Council adopted the following resolution against discrimination, harassment and intimidation at its November 21, 2016 meeting: WHEREAS, the Town of Weaverville takes great pride in being a welcoming and diverse community where all citizens can live and work without fear of physical […]
