PRESS RELEASE from Gan Shan Station: Chef Khan Kogure of Izakaya Rintaro, San Francisco, CA brings Japanese gastropub fare to Asheville on Sunday July 30th! The event will be a follow up to April’s sold out izakaya-style pop up Sunday Supper at Patrick O’Cain’s Gan Shan Station. Izakayas in Japan are small, informal restaurants where people gather […]
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Festival celebrates story 450 years in the making
Press release: One of the most important yet least-known chapters of American history took place just north of Morganton, NC. You can celebrate this 450-year-old piece of Carolina history at the Remembering the Encounter: 450th Festival on Saturday, August 5 from 2pm-8pm at Catawba Meadows Park in Morganton. Burke County is home to the site of the first […]
Mahindra locates North American sales headquarters to Henderson County
Press release from Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development: Hendersonville, NC — Mahindra Vehicle Sales and Service, Inc. (MVSS) announced their North American office headquarters today in Henderson County, North Carolina. Mahindra has an established reputation for their farm equipment brand in the US, and is gaining attention for their internationally-recognized presence in the automotive […]
Trauma Intervention Program of WNC seeks volunteers
Press release from Trauma Intervention Program: The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Western North Carolina, a national nonprofit organization, works with local public safety officials in Buncombe County and the city of Hendersonville to provide emotional and practical support of citizens experiencing trauma 365 days per year, 24 hours a day. A TIP Chapter is a […]
Johnson Farm hosts two end-of-summer events for kids
Press Release from Johnson Farms: As summer winds down and families prepare for the new school year, Historic Johnson Farm celebrates the last of summer fun with two long-standing events. The LEGO Blast Competition to be held on Thursday, August 3 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. is open to rising 2nd through 6th grade […]
Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care expands hours of operation
Press release: To better serve the community, Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care recently expanded its hours of operation at three of their four centers in Buncombe County. The East location on Tunnel Road, South location on Hendersonville Road and the North location on Weaver Boulevard are now open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. […]
Overnight fundraiser at Fontana Lake to support Smokies
Press release: Special Overnight Fundraiser at Fontana Lake to Support the Smokies WAYNESVILLE, NC – Discover the remote southern boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park this summer at Friends of the Smokies’ Fontana Lake Overnight Experience on August 28-29th. This special fundraiser includes guided Classic Hikes of the Smokies, meals, cocktail reception, overnight accommodation […]
MetroWines hosts fundraiser for Asheville Sister Cities, Aug. 13
Press release: Please join The Asheville Sister Cities Committee for Karpenisi, Greece, on Sunday, August 13th from 5:30 to 7pm @MetroWines for a Fundraiser to help provide much needed funding for the exchange students program. Your $20 donation at the door to The Asheville Sister Cities Committee for Karpenisi includes Greek Wine from the shelves […]
Western Regional Archives celebrates its fifth year
Press release from N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – When Heather South arrived at the Western Regional Archives (WRA) five years ago, she was quickly immersed in the history and culture of the North Carolina mountains and quick to welcome the many researchers who came seeking information. South and the staff […]
Wood Day at the Folk Art Center, Aug. 5
Press release: On Saturday, August 5th from 10 am to 4 pm, master woodworkers of all techniques will convene at the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s headquarters at the Folk Art Center. Demonstrating and sharing their processes with one of the first original craft mediums, visitors will be able to experience a range of interactive activities […]
Free Entrepreneurial Event Series at the Hatch
Press release: Free Entrepreneurial Event Series at the Hatch Pitch Party When: 8/2/17, 6pm – 7:30 pm Where: Anthroware’s Office at The Hatch (45 S French Broad Ave Suite 145) Description: Open-Mic Night for Entrepreneurs One of the most important skills an entrepreneur needs to develop is their pitch. While there are several kinds of […]
Animal Enrichment Day Aug. 2 at Grandfather Mountain
Press release: Animal Enrichment Day Aug. 2 at Grandfather Mountain This August is for the birds. And the bears. And the otters. And the cougars. Animal Enrichment Day returns Wednesday, Aug. 2, promising a day full of fun and educational activities, all about the furry and feathered denizens of Grandfather Mountain’s environmental wildlife habitats. The […]
Asheville man will spend more than a year and a half in prison after pleading guilty to one count each of felony hit and run with serious injury, speeding, possession of marijuana, and possession of marijuana paraphernalia
Press release: Asheville man will spend more than a year and a half in prison after pleading guilty to one count each of felony hit and run with serious injury, speeding, possession of marijuana, and possession of marijuana paraphernalia On July 24, 2017, Superior Court Judge Marvin P. Pope sentenced Joseph Tyler Henry, 28, of […]
McHenry on the Passage of Russia, Iran, and North Korea Sanctions Package
Press release: McHenry on the Passage of Russia, Iran, and North Korea Sanctions Package Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3364 Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act: “Yesterday, the House took bipartisan action to hold rogue regimes in Russia, North Korea, and Iran accountable for their […]
Flatiron Writers Room hosts “Legal Issues for Writers: Copyright and Defamation” workshop, Aug. 26
Press release: Legal Issues for Writers: Copyright and Defamation Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noon. $35-$40. Flatiron Writers Room 5 Covington Street Asheville, NC 28806 This class will discuss legal issues writers commonly encounter in the areas of copyright and defamation. Come learn what your copyright protects, what constitutes “fair use” of […]
Join Buncombe Recreation Services for summer entry-level hikes
Press release: Join Buncombe Recreation Services for Summer Entry-Level Hikes! Media Contact: Lynn Pegg, 828.250.6707, lynn.pegg@buncombecounty.org Event Contact: Josh O’Conner, 828.250.6703, josh.oconner@buncombecounty.org Following a series of hikes this spring, Buncombe County Recreation Services has added additional community hikes this summer across Buncombe County. These hikes will showcase some of our local parks hiking trails as […]
Rainbow Community School to host mindfulness conference Oct. 6-7
Press release: The Rainbow Institute, an arm of Rainbow Community School (RCS) of West Asheville is hosting its annual More than Mindfulness (MTM) Conference on October 6th and 7th, 2017. The conference will celebrate the sacred art of education as it shares its 40-year holistic educational legacy. School based mindfulness programs are […]
Alderman sculpture on display at The Haen Gallery
Press release from The Haen Gallery: BREVARD, NC (July 24, 2017) – A one-ton bison sculpture, part of a commission awarded to Brevard-area sculptor J. Aaron Alderman, will be on display at The Haen Gallery in the Brevard Lumberyard Arts District beginning Friday, July 28. A reception will be held at The Haen Gallery on […]
Larry and Linda Cammarata join Kalimba Master Kevin Spears at White Horse Black Mountain
Press release White Horse Black Mountain: Kalimba master Kevin Spears has become a familiar and beloved figure at the White Horse Black Mountain through “Masters of the Moment”, an innovative concert series that pairs Spears with various collaborators in an atmosphere that encourages improvisation and exploration. Spoken word and song become part of the mix as Kevin hosts Asheville’s Larry […]
Buxton Hall Barbecue and High Five Coffee team up for “Hog-ust” festivities
PRESS RELEASE: ASHEVILLE (Tuesday, July 25th, 2017) – Hold on to your hats, Asheville. This August, Buxton Hall is teaming up with High Five Coffee to spawn the first ever ‘Hog-ust’, a month-long celebration dedicated to what each does best – great BBQ and killer coffee. Though barbecue and coffee aren’t the most typical pairing, both teams are eager to partner […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, July 26: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, July 26, 2017, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.250.6777 […]