Press release: Harris Regional Hospital, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 25. All blood types are needed. Donors will need to bring photo identification. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in, according […]
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Cherokee Heritage Day at Cherokee Museum offers food, culture, activities on May 13
Press release from Museum of the Cherokee Indian: Visit the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on Saturday May 13, 2017 for a day of fun activities celebrating Cherokee traditions. All activities are free of charge to the public, sponsored by the North Carolina Arts Council and the Museum. Activities are suitable for all ages and […]
Haywood Regional to offer free sports physicals May 27
Press release: Haywood Regional Medical Center and Haywood Regional Sports Medicine are proudly hosting the annual Free Sports Physicals session on Thursday May 27. Students may arrive according to the following schedule: 3:30 pm Bethel Middle School 4:15 pm Canton Middle School 5:00 pm Waynesville Middle School 5:45 pm Tuscola and Pisgah […]
Historical marker recognizing Pisgah satellite tracking station to be dedicated May 8
Press release from N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: RALEIGH, N.C. – At the height of space exploration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) operated a manned satellite tracking station in Pisgah National Forest. A N.C. Highway Historical Marker will be dedicated Monday, May 8, 4 p.m., to recognize the role of the […]
WTZQ announces Barq in the Parq in Flat Rock May 20
Press release from WTZQ: Everyone’s howling about the Fourth Annual Barq in the Parq event for Dog Lovers! Support local animal non profits, Saturday, May 20th on the green at Mountain Lodge and Conference Center, FROM 10AM TO 3PM. Barq in the Parq is a wag filled community event for dog lovers and dog adopters […]
Authors from UNCA’s Great Smokies Review to read at Malaprop’s May 21
Press release from UNC Asheville: Contributing writers to UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Review literary magazine will share their works when the monthly Writers at Home series has its final public reading of the spring at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., in downtown Asheville. This event, hosted by UNC […]
Asheville Symphony to present Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 “Titan” May 13
Announcement from the Asheville Symphony: MASTERWORKS 7 May 13 • 8 p.m. Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Daniel Meyer, conductor Yevgeny Kutik, violin Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 Mahler Symphony No. 1 “Titan” “Gustav Mahler has always loomed large in my exploration of music. I am deeply attracted to this music that can be as world-embracing as Beethoven’s, […]
Family Business Forum holds talk on preserving family artifacts at Brunk Auctions May 18
Press release from UNC Asheville: The importance of preserving family history, heirlooms, and artifacts will be the subject of a special free public event presented by UNC Asheville’s Family Business Forum from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, at Brunk Auctions in Asheville. John Capers and Andrew Brunk will be featured presenters. Capers, who found […]
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy and Pacolet Area Conservancy announce consolidation
Press release: Announcing a new champion for expanding the protection of our region’s precious natural resources and quality of life After a thoughtful and well-considered process, the board of directors and staff of Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy (CMLC) in Henderson, Transylvania and parts of neighboring counties in North Carolina, and the Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) […]
Caldwell Arts Council sponsoring Art in the Park concert
Press release: ART IN THE PARK CONCERT DOWNTOWN GRANITE FALLS MONDAY, MAY 15, 2017 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM FEATURING THE BAND COUNTRY The Caldwell Arts Council and the Town of Granite Falls are sponsoring the annual Art in the Park concert in downtown Granite Falls on Monday, May 15, 2017, beginning at 6:30 p.m. […]
Our VOICE holds 8th annual Walk A Mile Asheville on May 6
Press release: Our VOICE presents the 8th Annual Walk A Mile Asheville Event The People’s March to End Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence Saturday, May 6th at Pack Square Park The Event Begins at 10 a.m. & We March at 11 a.m. WHAT: Our VOICE, Asheville and Buncombe County’s rape crisis and prevention center, […]
Foothills Conservancy’s Catawba Headwaters Preserve Grows by 259 Acres
Press release: Foothills Conservancy’s Catawba Headwaters Preserve Grows by 259 Acres Acquisition funded entirely through private contributions MORGANTON, NC—Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina is pleased to announce that, in an effort fully funded by private contributions, it has purchased and permanently protected 259 acres in the Catawba River’s headwaters near Old Fort in McDowell County. […]
Parsec Financial expands Parsec Prize
Press release: Parsec Financial Expands Parsec Prize Asheville, N.C., May 4, 2017 – Parsec Financial, a fee-only wealth management firm, continues its commitment to charitable giving with the announcement of the 2017 Parsec Prize. This year Parsec Financial will commit to donating $200,000 to five local nonprofits to further their missions and help improve the […]
Made in Henderson County Job Fair touted as success
Press release: Made in Henderson County Job Fair Connecting Local Employers with Local Talent Hendersonville, NC – The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development and Henderson County Public Schools cohosted the first ever Made in Henderson County Job Fair focused on connecting high school seniors with local employment opportunities. 23 Henderson County manufacturers attended the […]
McHenry statement of approval of AHCA
Press release: McHenry on House Passage of the American Health Care Act Washington – Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act: “Seven years ago, Obamacare was sold to the American people as a plan that would reduce healthcare costs […]
UNC Asheville to celebrate commencement on May 13
Press release: UNC Asheville to Celebrate Commencement on May 13 UNC Asheville will celebrate its May 2017 Commencement, with the ceremony scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 on the University Quad, with Chancellor Mary K. Grant presiding. Alumna Ko Barrett will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary Doctor of […]
Poole’s Diner Cookbook Dinner with Ashley Christensen and Elliott Moss
Press release: Poole’s Diner Cookbook Dinner with Ashley Christensen and Elliott Moss WHEN: Sunday, May 7th, 2017 Cocktails at 6pm Dinner at 7pm WHERE: Buxton Hall Barbecue WHAT: Buxton Hall Barbecue is hosting a coursed dinner with Ashley Christenson of Poole’s Diner, Death & Taxes, and many more fantastic restaurants in Raleigh, NC. The dinner […]
Call for entries for visual art exhibition “Debut”
Press release: Asheville-area artists, this is an open call for visual art in all media for an exhibition entitled “Debut.” This is an opportunity to showcase local artists who have not yet shown in an Asheville area gallery and would like to share their work. The show will be at Push Gallery in downtown Asheville, […]
Violinist with synesthesia gives a talk and demo at Asheville Music School, May 18
Press release: In conjunction with her performance at Diana Wortham Theatre the following night, violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins will be giving a free talk/demo at Asheville Music School at 5:30 PM on Thursday May 18. Kelly is a dynamic, engaging speaker, who has the gift of synesthesia – the ability to perceive sound as color. She […]
Purchase Knob night skies fundraiser set for May 26
Press release: Support the Smokies with an Evening under the Stars WAYNESVILLE, NC – Experience mountain night skies a mile high and support environmental education in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a special stargazing event on Friday, May 26 at 7:00 PM at Purchase Knob. The Astronomy Club of Asheville will be onsite to […]
Gas prices in midst of two-week decline throughout Carolinas
Press release: GAS PRICES IN MIDST OF TWO-WEEK DECLINE THROUGHOUT CAROLINAS CHARLOTTE, N.C. (MAY 3, 2017) – Gas prices have dropped for two consecutive weeks in the Carolinas, according to AAA. Today, North Carolina’s average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.25, a four cent drop from one week ago. South Carolina’s […]