Press Release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Hendersonville, N.C. — Pardee UNC Health Care announced today two new members of its 15-person board of directors: John Bryant, Ed.D., associate superintendent for administrative services of Henderson County Public Schools, and Chip Gould, president and owner of Cason Companies, Inc. Bryant and Gould will fill seats left […]
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Old Edwards Hospitality partners with visual artists for eco-awareness project, “How Many Trees?”
Press release: Old Edwards Hospitality Group will host an eco-art installation on the front lawn of its 200 Main hotel in downtown Highlands. This collaborative, temporary installation by artists Anna Norton and John Melvin called “How Many Trees?” will be constructed of used office paper collected from Old Edwards properties and other local businesses. The […]
WNC mental health advocate receives lifetime achievement award
Press release from Vaya Health: June 14, 2017 – A 99-year-old Macon County advocate for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disability needs has received statewide honors for her lifetime of service to some of North Carolina’s most vulnerable residents. The N.C. Council of Community Programs recognized Dorothy R. Crawford on June 5 in Raleigh […]
Shots fired at APD officer, suspect apprehended
Press release: Shots Fired at Asheville Police Department Officer Results in Pursuit Asheville, NC (June 14, 2017): At approximately 2:45 a.m. an officer with the Asheville Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Brevard Road near I-26. The driver, Justyn David Ladet (39 years of age), refused to stop and shot a firearm several times […]
Haywood County Arts Council seeks work for ArtShare exhibit
Press release: This year marks the fifth year of the Haywood County Arts Council’s (HCAC) ArtShare exhibit. ArtShare is a showing of fine works of art which have been donated to or consigned with the HCAC. The HCAC welcomes pieces from collectors that may be downsizing, changing décor, or who wish to consign estate items […]
Downtown After 5 returns June 16 with Greyhounds
Press release: Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru, continues its 29th season Friday, June 16. Downtown After 5 takes place the 3rd Friday of the month May – September and is held on North Lexington Avenue. Events are free and open to the public. Headliner: Greyhounds Greyhounds are Andrew Trube (Tyler, TX) and Anthony […]
Anam Cara presents ‘Cafe le Monde,’ June 16-July 1
Press release: ANAM CARA THEATRE CO. presents CAFE LE MONDE 6/16, 6/17, 6/23, 6/24, 6/30 AND 7/1 @ TOY BOAT ALL SHOWS 8PM Anam Cara Theatre Company presents Cafe le Monde by Charles L. Mee, directed by Missy Bell. Fridays and Saturdays, June 16-17, 23-24, & 30-July 1, 2017. All shows at 8pm, doors at […]
Asheville Christian Academy announces EXCEL Sports camp schedule
Press release from Asheville Christian Academy: SWANNANOA, NC: This summer, enroll your elementary and middle school aged children in one of Asheville Christian Academy’s Summer EXCEL Sports camps. The EXCEL program provides the young athlete the opportunity to develop athletic skills, team play, and a competitive spirit with a Christian perspective. ACA’s athletics camps are […]
Emerald ash borer found in Asheville
Press release from N.C. Forest Service: RALEIGH – The emerald ash borer has invaded the city of Asheville, on Craftsman Circle, marking the third confirmation of EAB in Buncombe County and the first evidence of ash trees under attack within the city. There are currently 25 counties where ash trees have been attacked in North […]
Park Ridge Health education event about female incontinence June 29
Press release: One in four women ages 30-59 experiences the life-impacting effects of pelvic incontinence. Fear of a sudden sneeze, running or playing leads them to sit on the sidelines, just watching life instead of living it. On Thursday, June 29, the community is invited to the Free Park Ridge Health Education Series event […]
Local activists will protest Duke Energy on July 4
Press release from Community Roots: Asheville — This Independence Day, July 4, 2017, climate activists and concerned citizens will peacefully protest Duke Energy’s construction of a gas-fired power plant in Arden, NC. Local nonprofit, Community Roots are organizing the lake-based event to ask that the City of Asheville and Buncombe county be powered by 100% […]
YWCA Asheville nominated for top racial justice award
Press release from the YWCA Asheville: ASHEVILLE, NC – We are excited to announce that YWCA Asheville has been chosen as one of the top three nominees for YWCA USA’s nationwide Association Excellence Award for Racial Justice! YWCA USA presents Excellence Awards in three categories: Advocacy, Racial Justice and Women’s Empowerment. Nominations submitted reflect the distinctive […]
Asheville Yoga Center announces Our VOICE as its Charity of the Month
Press release from Asheville Yoga Center: Asheville, N.C., June 13, 2017—Asheville Yoga Center (AYC) announces Asheville-based Our VOICE as its Charity of the Month for June. Through the Charity of the Month, AYC partners with area nonprofits to help generate awareness and drive support for their community efforts. To raise funds for Our VOICE, on […]
Park Ridge Health hosts free education series, June 29
Press Release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville — One in four women ages 30-59 experiences the life-impacting effects of pelvic incontinence. Fear of a sudden sneeze, running or playing leads them to sit on the sidelines, just watching life instead of living it. On Thursday, June 29, the community is invited to the Free Park […]
Center for Cultural Preservation announces June premiere of new music documentary
From the Center for Cultural Preservation: New Mountain Music Documentary’s World Premiere in June (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, May 31, 2017) – The Center for Cultural Preservation is pleased to announce the world premiere of David Weintraub’s new film on the history of Appalachian Music titled, A Great American Tapestry, The Many Strands of Mountain Music screening […]
Spoken word show and writing workshop, July 8 and 9
Press release: David Joe Miller’s WORD series welcomes internationally acclaimed storyteller and writer, Kim Weitkamp for a weekend of WORD! The story journey begins on Saturday July 8th at 1pm. with a four-hour storytelling and story-writing workshop at Thomas Wolfe Center for Narrative at Lenoir-Rhyne University on Montford Ave. Kim will be presenting her highly […]
WNC activist groups to hold town hall on fair voting at Haywood College Auditorium June 14
Press release from North Carolina Coalition for Lobbying and Government Reform: Citizens of western North Carolina counties will meet Wednesday, June 14th from 7:00- 9:00 pm at Haywood College Auditorium for a Fair Vote Town Hall. The town hall will feature a panel of experts explaining the importance of redistricting and the need for nonpartisan redistricting […]
APD requests assistance identifying person who struck officers with a firecracker/explosive device
Press release from APD: On Saturday, June 10 at approximately 9:45 p.m. Housing Unit officers were conducing foot patrol in Livingston Apartments when an unknown person threw a large firecracker/explosive device at the officers, striking them. Four officers were taken to Mission Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. If anyone has any information on […]
Toe River Arts Council opens ‘Inheritance’ exhibition, July 15
Press release: Inheritance is composed of four artists that work independently, but thrive on inherent traits that unify and guide their art. Jill Eberle, Kiki Farish, Jane Wells Harrison and Jerry Jackson share one primary bond, Paul Hartley, painting professor at East Carolina University (1970-2008). “We speak a common language about composition because of Paul,” […]
13 year-old musician Lillian Chase releases her debut album on June 17
Press release: Sixth generation Western North Carolina native, Lillian Chase, may be young, but she’s no stranger to old-time and bluegrass music. She began playing music at 6 years of age and now the 13-year old fiddler from Weaverville, NC will unveil her debut album. The Madison County Arts Center in Marshall, NC, hosts the […]
Asheville Lyric Opera’s Summer Young Artists concert to benefit The Free Clinics
Press release from The Free Clinics: The Free Clinics will be the beneficiary of profits from the June 24 Asheville Lyric Opera’s Summer Young Artists Concert, presented by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hendersonville (UUFH), 2021 Kanuga Road at Price Street in Hendersonville. Suggested donation is $15 and tickets may be purchased at the door. The […]