Press release: Ronald A. Paulus, MD, Mission Health’s President and CEO, has been selected to serve on the American Hospital Association’s Committee on Health Strategy and Innovation. In a letter to the appointed members, Nancy Howell Agee, Committee Chair and President and CEO of Carilion Clinic, said, “We look forward to critical and important discussions […]
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Central United Methodist Church celebrates its 180th anniversary
Press release: Asheville’s Oldest Institution Celebrates 180 Years What: Tours for the Community of Historic Central UMC Where: Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street Asheville, 28801 When: February 8th and March 8th, from 6pm – 7pm Who: Open to the Community Central United Methodist Church, Asheville’s first church, has a rich history as Asheville’s […]
Asheville City Schools closed for second day Tuesday, Jan. 10
Message from Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools closed on Tuesday, January 10 Asheville City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 10 due to hazardous road conditions and the current icy status of a few of our schools’ parking lots. The safety of our students, parents and staff are our number one priority. Weather make-up days will be […]
Father-Daughter Dance tickets on sale
Press release from Fletcher Parks and Recreation: The Town of Fletcher will host its popular Father-Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 11th at Calvary Episcopal Church. This is a special opportunity for dads to spend time with their daughters enjoying music, dancing and refreshments. Each daughter will receive a flower, photo by a professional photographer and […]
Security personnel hiring event Jan. 14 in Greenville, SC
Media advisory from Allied Universal: Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, will host a professional security personnel hiring event on Saturday January 14th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Embassy Suites at 670 Verdae Boulevard in Greenville, South Carolina. Allied Universal is […]
Bossert announces 2018 run for Senate seat
Press release: Senate Candidate Norm Bossert Announces 2017/18 Bid for NC Senate District 48 Hendersonville, NC- Candidate Norm Bossert, NC Senate District 48 (Buncombe, Henderson and Transylvania Counties), is announcing today his run for 2017/18 elections for NC Senates 48th District. Norm Bossert, a Democrat from Pisgah Forest, believes it is time now to begin […]
Rescheduled: City of Asheville community input meeting on Equity Manager position
From City of Asheville: City of Asheville community input meeting on Equity Manager position rescheduled Please note: This meeting was originally scheduled for Jan. 9 but due to slick roads following snow the Grant Center is closed today. The meeting has now been rescheduled for Jan. 17. As part of the City of Asheville’s effort […]
Neil deGrasse Tyson gives a science talk at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, June 13
Press release from U.S. Cellular Center: Astrophysicist and New York Times bestselling author Neil deGrasse Tyson will give a science talk in Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Tuesday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 13, at 10 a.m. at the U.S. Cellular Center box office, online at Ticketmaster.com, and by phone […]
Recovery community messaging training set for Friday, Jan. 13
Press release: The training session will be held on Friday, Jan. 13 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Goodwill Career Center on Patton Ave. For more information about the course view the press release here.
Air quality forecast for Monday, Jan. 9: Moderate (YELLOW)
Release from the WNC Regional Air Quality Agency: Monday, January 9, 2017, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected […]
Applicants sought for seats on Asheville City Board of Education
Press release from the office of the Asheville City Clerk: The Asheville City Council is seeking interested individuals to fill three seats on the Board of Education. Two of these seats are being vacated by Board Chair Peggy Dalman, who has completed her two 4-year terms and board member Leah Ferguson, who has opted not […]
Lost hikers rescued from Shining Rock Wilderness area
From North Carolina State Emergency Team: Lost hikers rescued from Shining Rock Wilderness Area Rescue crews locate and airlift men to safety ASHEVILLE – Two hikers lost in the Shining Rock Wilderness area in Haywood County were rescued Saturday evening thanks to the efforts of helicopter crews and nearly 100 ground based rescuers from over […]
Laura Blackley & the Wildflowers host ‘Memphis or Bust’ fundraiser at Tressa’s, Jan. 22
Press release: Asheville, NC-based band Laura Blackley & the Wildflowers won first place in the 2016 North Carolina Piedmont Blues Society’s 31st Annual Blues Challenge. They will travel to Memphis, Tennessee from January 31-February 4 to compete in the International Blues Challenge with musicians from all over the world. IBC gathers the best of the […]
Motorists should avoid leaving vehicles abandoned on roadway
From North Carolina Department of Safety: Motorists Should Avoid Leaving Vehicles Abandoned on Roadway Safety a Top Priority During Winter Weather Raleigh – As the winter weather approaches, the State Highway Patrol along with the N.C. Department of Transportation are reminding motorists to not leave their vehicles abandoned on the shoulders of public roadways. For […]
Montford Park Players open auditions
Press release: Montford Park Players Announces Auditions for The Merchant of Venice The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare Produced by Montford Park Players Auditions at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre Auditions held: Saturday, January 14th & Sunday, January 15th, 6-9pm Hazel Robinson Amphitheater 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, […]
Music Foundation to sponsor three concerts to benefit Hendersonville Theatre
Press release: Music Foundation to Sponsor Three Concerts to Benefit Hendersonville Theatre The Music Foundation of Western North Carolina will present three free concerts this month to benefit the Hendersonville Community Theatre. The “2nd Annual Benefit Concert Series” will be Jan. 14 (classical piano solos), Jan. 15 (classical piano and clarinet), and Jan. 27 (classical/jazz). […]
Special ACS Board of Education meeting called to discuss superintendent selection
Press release from Asheville City Clerk: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Asheville City Board of Education (“Board”) will hold a special meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017, in Training Room 203 of The Asheville City Schools Administrative Offices, 85 Mountain Street, Asheville, North Carolina. The purpose of this special meeting is to hold a discussion on […]
UNC Asheville faculty offer free reading at Malaprop’s
From UNC Asheville: Faculty from UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program Offer Free Reading at Malaprop’s on Jan. 15 Faculty members in UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) will present a free public reading at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, in the next installment of the Writers at Home series at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, […]
UNCA’s annual juried international exhibition of contemporary drawing opens Jan. 20
Press release from UNC Asheville: Drawing Discourse, UNC Asheville’s annual juried international exhibition of contemporary drawing with works by 41 artists, will open Friday, Jan. 20 in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery in Owen Hall, with a 5 p.m. lecture in Humanities Lecture Hall by juror Scott Noel and a 6 p.m. reception in the […]
“Go, Granny D!” performance at Burnsville’s Town Center, Jan. 21
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Transylvania Community Arts Council will host a folk art exhibit
Press release from Transylvania Community Arts Council: The Transylvania Community Arts Council will host an open art exhibit with the theme “Folk Art.” The exhibit will run from February 10 – 28 at the TC Arts Council Gallery. A public reception to meet the artists will be held on Friday, February 10 from 5 pm-7 […]