Press release from Carolina Public Press: Carolina Public Press, a nonprofit online news service in Western North Carolina, will hold a free and public conversation about the welfare of WNC children during the organization’s next Newsmakers forum, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Center for Graduate Studies […]
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Asheville Board of Education to hold mid-year retreat, info session
Notices from the office of the Asheville City Clerk: Jan. 19, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: The Board of Education will hold their Mid-Year Retreat on January 19, 2017 from 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Administrative Offices Board Room, located at 85 Mountain Street. Jan. 26, 4-6 p.m.: There will […]
UPDATED: Police identify homicide victim killed at Deaverview Apartments
Press release from Asheville Police Department: (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Jan 17, 2017) – On Monday, January 16, 2017 at approx.. 8:39 pm; Asheville Police received a call reporting that a man had suffered a gunshot wound in a vehicle near the 8 building of Deaverview Apartments located at 275 Deaverview Rd. The man was found […]
Pardee Hospital to host UNC Cancer Network Lunch and Learn event, Jan. 27
Press release: Pardee Hospital will host a free UNC Cancer Network Lunch and Learn videoconference series for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. The session, “Clinical Trials 101,” will take place on Friday, Jan. 27, from 12 to 1 p.m. in Pardee Hospital’s video conference room. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end […]
Lady Slipper Speaker Series at Brevard College kicks off Jan. 24
Press release from organizers: Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy (CMLC) in partnership with Brevard College will be launching their new lecture series, the Lady Slipper Speaker Series at Brevard College on January 24th, 2017. This speaker series will feature various regional experts and take place every 3rd Tuesday of the month, during the academic semester. If […]
Haywood Regional Medical Center recognizes Birth Defects Prevention Month with preventative info
From the Haywood Regional Medical Center: Birth Defects Prevention Month — Increase your Likelihood for a Healthier Baby! (Clyde, N.C.) January is designated by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as Birth Defects Prevention Month. It is national health observance and Haywood Women’s Medical Center wants to shed light on ways you can […]
Letterpress artist Macon York hosts a studio party Feb. 5
Press release: Asheville artist Macon York, 31, has been through many life changes in the seven years since starting her bold and colorful line of hand-cranked letterpress greeting cards and stationery known as Macon York Letterpress and Design. Over the years, she began to feel confined by sharing her personal name with her business’ brand, […]
Master kalimba player Kevin Spears and Roy “Future Man” Wooten at the White Horse, Jan. 28
Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: It seems a wonder that the walls of the White Horse Black Mountain have been able contain the the sheer mass of talent that has appeared on its stage over its eight years of operation. That ability may be put to the test on Saturday, January 28th at […]
APD investigates suspicious death, seeks information
Press release from Asheville Police Department: On Sunday, January 15, 2017 at approximately 4:49 p.m.; the Asheville Police Department received a call at 21 Eagles Nest Lane, for a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival officers discovered a deceased female inside the vehicle. The victim is Patricia Patterson, 54 years old, of Asheville. The death is being ruled as suspicious at this time and the […]
Call for artists: Saluda Arts Festival
Press release from Saluda Lifestyles: The Saluda Arts Festival is now accepting applications for the prestigious spring event celebrating the town’s heritage and arts culture. The Saluda Business Association is pleased to announce its 14th annual Saluda Arts Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2017 in historic downtown Main Street in Saluda. The festival host […]
Duke Energy receives preliminary approval of plans for permanent water supplies for coal ash basin neighbors
Press release from Duke Energy received Jan. 13: Duke Energy moving forward with permanent water solutions; details financial supplements State issues preliminary approval of plans to offer eligible neighbors new, permanent water supplies Company will engage communities to gather input CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy today received preliminary approval from the North Carolina Department of […]
Mission Health’s Jonathan Brown ranked as a top health system CIO
From Mission Health: Mission Health’s Jonathan Brown Ranked as A Top Health System CIO by Becker’s Hospital Review Asheville, Jan. 13, 2017 – Jonathan Brown, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Mission Health, was recently recognized as one of the country’s “Top 113 Hospital and Health System CIOs to Know in 2017,” as named by the respected […]
City offices closed Jan. 16 for MLK day; ART buses on holiday schedule
Press release from the city of Asheville: Asheville city government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage collection schedules will continue as normal over the holiday. City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department recreation centers will be closed with the exception of the Montford Centers, which […]
School of Integrated Living offers only community-based, off-grid permaculture immersion program
Press release: No Grid, No Problem for Sustainability Education School of Integrated Living offers only community-based, off-grid permaculture immersion program in Eastern US Black Mountain, NC (1/11/17) — From June 10 to Aug. 11, SOIL (School of Integrated Living) is offering the only community-based, off-grid residential permaculture program in the Eastern U.S. through its Permaculture […]
New online resource to match new volunteers with local nonprofits
Press release: New Online Resource to Match New Volunteers with Local Nonprofits HENDERSONVILLE, NC – Henderson County residents can now visit one website to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities at local non-profit agencies. United Way of Henderson County is administering this Volunteer Matching Program through their website, liveunitedhc.org. The Volunteer Matching Program (supported […]
Buncombe County TDA announces new CVB office location
Press release from Lewis Real Estate and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: ASHEVILLE, NC (January 11, 2017) – Lewis Real Estate and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) announced plans for the relocation of the Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) to the Asheville Office Park at College Street and Town Mountain Road. Previously […]
Abby The Spoon Lady performs at The Mothlight on Sunday Feb. 12th
Press release: Abby The Spoon Lady stays warm at The Mothlight on Sunday February 12th, 7:30pm Wintertime is tough for Asheville’s busking community. The steady stream of people on downtown streets dwindles to a trickle as the cold winds find their way through the streets of downtown Asheville. Street music, street entertainment is almost non-existent […]
HART’s Cold Mountain-era Romeo and Juliet continues through Jan. 22
Press release: HART’s Cold Mountain ROMEO AND JULIET Continues Through Jan. 22 HART’s unique production of “Romeo and Juliet” set in Cold Mountain during the American Civil War, will continue through January 22. The show, which features mountain music and period costumes met with broad laughter and standing ovations in its opening weekend in the […]
MetroWines offers Stag’s Leap wine dinner at the Grove Park Inn, March 7
PRESS RELEASE FROM METROWINES: Please join MetroWines for a Stag’s Leap Wine Pairing Dinner at Vue on March 7th from 6:30 to 8:30 at Grove Park Inn. Featuring five stunning wines from the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, including the 2012 Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon, this five-course dinner crafted by Executive Chef Jake Schmidt and Vue 1913 […]
Applications to page for Senator Chuck Edwards now open
Press release: APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SENATE PAGES Raleigh, N.C. – Applications are now being accepted from high school students who may be interested in applying to become a Senate Page. Senate Pages may be between the ages of 15 and 18, or in the ninth grade. Pages must have prior approval from their principal and […]
Charles George VA to host mental health resource fair
Press release: Charles George VA Mental Health Resource Fair ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Charles George VA Medical Center is hosting its Third Annual Mental Health Resource Fair, January 26, 2017 from Noon to 2 p.m. in the medical center atrium. The fair will share VA and community resources with Veterans and staff members. The event […]