News Bulletins

Lazy Diamond hosts fundraiser for The Center for Participatory Change

Press release from Lazy Diamond:  Lazy Diamond has a benefit coming up for The Center For Participatory Change on Tuesday, March 14th at 10pm. CPC is a grassroots organization dedicated to transforming systems of oppression and igniting collective power in Western North Carolina. Their work is rooted in education and focuses on racial equity, language […]

Warmer winters create uphill battle for NC ski resorts

From North Carolina News Service: by Stephanie Carson When Boone businessman Mike Doble started his website Ski Southeast more than 20 years ago, North Carolina had eight ski resorts. Now, the state is down to six. With interest in skiing and snowboarding still consistent among outdoor enthusiasts, Doble and other insiders don’t attribute the decrease to declining […]

Pardee Hospital names new oncology service line leader

 Press release:   Pardee Hospital announced today that it has hired Debra J. McDaniel to lead its oncology operations, effective Feb. 28. As administrative director of oncology, McDaniel will work with oncology providers as well as acute care nursing and ancillary service leadership to ensure patient engagement, clinical quality, survivorship and affordability are central to […]

Danish National Performance Team to put on show at Warren Wilson

Press release from The Danish National Performance Team: The National Danish Performance Team is arriving in Asheville on March 3, 2017 to perform IMANI a spectacular performance showcasing the best of Danish gymnastics, tumbling, dance and acrobatics. Furthermore, the renowned team will conduct fun and energetic workshops to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. They will […]

Jewish Family Services announces opening of Hendersonville Elder Club

Press release: Jewish Family Services Announces the Opening of the Hendersonville Elder Club March 1, 2017 Hendersonville, NC: Hendersonville is home to a new Elder Club opened recently by Jewish Family Services of WNC (JFS). The Hendersonville Elder Club, is held on Wednesdays from 11am until 2pm at Agudas Israel Synagogue, 505 Glasgow Lane. The […]

Green Party to announce Asheville City Council candidate

Press release: This Sunday, March 5th, 3:00 pm At The Block off Biltmore 39 S. Market St. Downtown Asheville 28801 WE’RE INTRODUCING ASHEVILLE’S FIRST GREEN PARTY CANDIDATE! Yes, friends, we are running our own candidate for Asheville City Council. And once you meet this outstanding individual, you’ll know that we’re in this race to WIN. […]

Transylvania County Board of Education seeks feedback on facility needs

Press release: Public Input Sought On School Facilities: First In A Series Of Presentation and Forum Sessions During its upcoming meeting on March 6 at Brevard High School, the Transylvania County Board of Education welcomes the public for the first in a series of extended opportunities to discuss the facilities needs for Transylvania County Schools. […]

Asheville Area Chamber pushes back on plan to poll public on district elections

From the newsletter of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Asheville Districts? Last night, City Council voted unanimously to hire a professional polling company to gauge municipal citizens’ opinion on whether Asheville should be divided into districts for City elections. Currently, all members of City Council are voted on citywide. Prior to the vote, Mayor Esther […]

Three area writers to present their works during Writers at Home series

Press release: Three Area Writers – A.K. Benninghofen, Lockie Hunter and Beth Keefauver – Present their Works in Next Writers at Home Reading on March 19 A.K. Benninghofen, Lockie Hunter and Beth Keefauver will offer a free reading at the next installment of the Writers at Home series, presented by UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing […]

SoCon Basketball Tournament to help Eblen Charities

Press release: Southern Conference Basketball Championships Return to Asheville to Help Benefit Eblen Charities Hoops Against Hunger The Southern Conference has been known for decades for their high academic standards, tremendous faculty, staff, and their nationally recognized athletic teams. And once again, SOCON is bringing their highly contested conference basketball championships to Asheville this March, […]

Moog Foundation to raffle vintage Minimoog synthesizer signed by Jan Hammer

Press release: Bob Moog Foundation Announces 2017 Raffle for Vintage Minimoog Synthesizer Signed by Legendary Synthesist Jan Hammer Asheville, NC – March 01, 2017… The Bob Moog Foundation proudly announces the launch of its annual raffle for a highly coveted vintage Minimoog® Model D synthesizer. This year’s iconic instrument has been signed by legendary keyboardist […]

McHenry on President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress

Press release: McHenry on President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress Washington – Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement in reaction to President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress: “Tonight, President Trump laid out a clear and unifying vision for our country, a vision focused on […]

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