From Buncombe County DA’s office: BUNCOMBE COUNTY COURTHOUSE HOSTS FIRST “BEGIN AGAIN” AMNESTY DAY ASHEVILLE, NC — Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams, with the assistance of Chief District Court Judge J. Calvin Hill and Clerk of Superior Court Stephen D. Cogburn announce the first Buncombe County “Begin Again” Amnesty Day to be held Wednesday, […]
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Stuart Dunn is the new director at Corner Kitchen Catering
From Corner Kitchen: Stuart Dunn is the new Director at Corner Kitchen Catering Stuart Dunn, an alumnus of the iconic Corner Kitchen restaurant in Biltmore Village has taken the reins at Corner Kitchen Catering, considered by many to be Asheville’s best full service caterer. Stuart has a wide range of experience in the Hospitality industry, […]
AAFA hosts holiday party and toy drive Dec. 15
Press release: AAFA Holiday Party and Toy Drive ASHEVILLE, N.C. – December 8, 2016 – The American Advertising Federation of Asheville (AAFA) invites the community to an evening of networking opportunities with industry professionals, delicious brews, and a chance to give back to the community.The club will be holding a toy drive for the Saint […]
UNC Asheville named Green University of the Year by WNC Sierra Club
From UNC Asheville UNC Asheville Named “Green University of the Year” by WNC Sierra Club UNC Asheville has been named the “Green University of the Year” by the Wenoca Chapter of the Western North Carolina Sierra Club. The award was presented at the Dec. 7, 2016 meeting. The award recognizes community organizations and volunteers who […]
Steve Davidowski Christmas concert at the Marshall Presbyterian Church, Dec. 22
Press release from event organizers: Steve Davidowski Christmas Concert Thursday, December 22, 2016, 7:00 p.m. Marshall will be musical for the 7th Annual Christmas Concert by the multi-talented, Steve Davidowski and Friends. The lineup this year includes: Steve Davidowski, Mary Eagle, Darius Hill, Rodney Sutton, Players from Madison High, Don Petty and others. The concert […]
Great Smokies Writing Program announces additions to spring 2017 classes
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) has added new workshops with new faculty to its spring semester lineup of workshops for local writers of all levels. Joining Tommy Hays, Megan Shepherd, Heather Newton and other popular GSWP faculty, will be newcomers Meta Commerse of Story Medicine Asheville, and Dale […]
Get Up Stand Up South: A comedy showcase and open mic, Dec. 19
Press release from event organizers: Get Up Stand Up South: A Comedy Showcase and Open Mic will take place on Monday December 19th, 2016 at 8pm at Sanctuary Brewing Company in Hendersonville. Get Up Stand Up South will feature Andy Slye and welcomes a rotating list of open mic performers. The open mic list goes […]
Lyft launches service in Asheville and Hickory
Lyft, a competitor to rideshare company Uber, announced that it will begin operating in Asheville today, Dec. 8, at noon.
Haywood Regional Medical Center earns March of Dimes recognition
From Haywood Regional Medical Center: Haywood Regional Medical Center Recognized by March of Dimes for Giving More Babies a Healthy Start in Life Clyde, NC – December 6, 2016 – Haywood Regional Medical Center has been recognized by the March of Dimes for its work to give babies a healthier start in life. HRMC earned […]
A-B Tech culinary team brings home 18th state title
From A-B Tech: Culinary Team Brings Home 18th State Title A-B Tech Community College’s Student Culinary Team won its 18th state title after competition December 3 at Central Piedmont Community College. Team members Emma Wieber, Jessica Olin, Habiba Smallen, Nina Patterson and Emily Welch also received gold medals for high scores. Max Theofrastous serves as […]
Bone & Broth announces management change
From Bone & Broth: Bone & Broth announces management change After steering Bone & Broth Restaurant on Charlotte St. to a great start up, Kim Murray will be leaving and turning over management of the restaurant to Damon Brown. Damon has recently relocated from Savannah Georgia, with his wife, Marie, who has taken the position […]
Applications sought for 47th annual Youth Legislative Assembly
Press release: APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR 47th ANNUAL YOUTH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Raleigh, N.C. – Leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly invite North Carolina high school students to apply for the 47th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA). “North Carolina’s Youth Legislative Assembly offers students a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about the legislative process and to […]
EPA, DOJ announce 30 day public comment period on CTS superfund site’s Interim Cleanup Plan
From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4: Public Comment Period Now Open for EPA and DOJ Settlement to Conduct Interim Cleanup of CTS Site in Asheville, N.C. ATLANTA – On November 22, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that CTS Corporation, Mills Gap Road Associates and […]
After the Wildfires: Mitigating Climate Change and Adapting to the New Normal
Press release from MountainTrue: Jim Fox, Director of UNC Asheville’s National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center, and Josh Kelly, Public Lands Field Biologist at MountainTrue, will discuss how climate change is impacting Western North Carolina at the Climate Collider on Monday, December 19 at 4 p.m.. In the wake of a historic wildfire season that […]
Asheville Police and Mothers Against Drunk Driving host Evening of Remembrance
Press release from City of Asheville: The Asheville Police Department, in coordination with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), will be conducting an Evening of Remembrance this Sunday, December 11th at 5:30pm. The Event will take place at the NC Justice Academy located at 3971 Chimney Rock Rd., Edneyville, NC 28727. During this program, we […]
North Carolina Glass Center offers two new classes
Press release from North Carolina Glass Center: North Carolina Glass Center debuts two new classes! Festive Fused Ornaments- Our Festive Fusing class is a great way to spend time with family and friends creating fused glass ornaments for your tree or to hang in a window. Layer glass to create winter scenes or iconic holiday […]
AC Hotel Asheville Downtown will feature local artists
Press release from McKibbon Hospitality: McKibbon Hospitality today announced that its AC Hotel Asheville Downtown will feature the work of ten local and regional artists in its public spaces, guestrooms and suites. The unique program is part of McKibbon’s commitment to creating top-notch guest experiences in its hotels and will bring a local flair to […]
Anam Cara seeks submissions for 2017-18 Season
Press release from Anam Cara Theatre Co: Anam Cara Theatre Company is currently accepting play proposals for our 2017-2018 Season. Proposals will be accepted from directors interested in directing a specific play, directors open to directing any play, and playwrights interested in having Anam Cara Theatre Company produce a play they have written. Performances will occur […]
The 2017 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize is now open for submissions
Press release from NC Writers’ Network: The 2017 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize is now open for submissions. Awarded to a short story of 3,000 words or less, the Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize honors internationally celebrated North Carolina novelist Thomas Wolfe. The winner receives $1,000 and possible publication in The Thomas Wolfe Review. The postmark deadline is January 30, 2017. […]
The SuperHappy Trivia Show returns next week for an all-star holiday extravaganza
Press release: We’ve never been so lucky to have a lineup like this one. We’ve packed the night with some of our best performers to give you, the audience, a holiday experience like no other. It’s guaranteed to be a night of wild comedy, drunken elves, live music, obscure trivia, and prizes. Did I […]
Jennythreads print parties for charity, Dec. 10 and 17
Press release from Jennythreads: Announcing the 7th Annual Print-Your-Own T-shirt Party at Jennythreads Studio in West Asheville on two Saturdays: December 10 and December 17 from 10am to 6pm. All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Western North Carolina and Appalachian Wildlife Rescue. How it works: On two Saturdays December 10 & 17, Jennythreads […]