Press release: Two Western North Carolina art students will have their artwork on view in Art.Write.Now, a prestigious national exhibition that features the most creative visual and literary works by teens from across the country. These young artists received top honors in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition […]
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Blood donors urged to donate blood in aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
Press release: Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding in Texas is currently impacting the nation’s blood supply. The Blood Connection (TBC) is urging eligible donors to make a blood donation as soon as possible and keep any scheduled appointments. TBC is also encouraging local businesses and community organizations to help Texas residents by hosting a blood […]
New Partnership expands WellCare Members’ access to Mission Health System in North Carolina next year
Press release: WellCare of North Carolina, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), a leading provider of Medicaid and Medicare services, announced today that Mission Health will join the health plan’s provider network. WellCare’s members will have full access to Asheville, North Carolina-based Mission Health System’s full spectrum of healthcare services. The […]
Downtown Jimmy John’s sandwich shop gets new owners
PRESS RELEASE: ASHEVILLE, NC (AUGUST 29, 2017) – Today, Erica Cady and Robb, Matt, and Todd Sackett, known as the “Sandwich Squad,” became the proud new owners of the Jimmy John’s sandwich shop located at 5 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. This is the 10th store overall for the Sandwich Squad, who opened their first […]
Asheville Humane Society earns Platinum Nonprofit Profile Seal for transparency
From the Asheville Humane Society: Asheville Humane Society Reaches GuideStar Platinum Allows Donors to Focus on Progress and Results Asheville, NC – Asheville Humane Society recently earned the Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. By sharing metrics that highlight the progress Asheville […]
WNC residents invited to rally for recovery
Press release from Vaya Health The public is invited to join Western North Carolinians from all walks of life on Saturday, Sept. 9, to rally for healthy communities and support recovery from addiction and mental health challenges. The third Annual Western Regional Recovery Rally will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the […]
Visit Asheville’s Pigs on Parade
Asheville’s Pigs on Parade — a collection of pig sculptures decorated by various artists — is part of Farm Sanctuary’s “Meet Your Neighbors” campaign. The project aims to educate people about the plight of the animals. “There are nearly 9 million pigs in North Carolina … and 10 million humans, ” reads the website. “One […]
Yale historian to talk about Frederick Douglass in downtown Asheville
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University-Asheville: Civil War historian David Blight will present a talk on Frederick Douglass on Saturday, September 16, at 7:30 p.m at Lenoir-Rhyne University-Asheville, 36 Montford Avenue. The talk, “My Voice, My Pen, My Vote: The Several Lives of Frederick Douglass,” is sponsored by the Association of Yale Alumni for Western North […]
AC Hotel holds opening ceremony
Press release: AC Hotel Downtown Asheville celebrated its official opening on Aug. 24 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by McKibbon Hospitality Chairman John McKibbon and partner Glenn Wilcox Sr., chairman of Tower Associates. Members of McKibbon Hospitality, AC Hotel Asheville management team, Visit Asheville and the Asheville Chamber took part in the celebration.
Opening Night at Open Hearts, Sept. 14
Press release from Open Hearts: Our second Asheville Affiliates party of the 2017 season will be here before you know! We will be celebrating the “Opening Night at Open Hearts” on September 14, 2017 from 6 pm- 9pm at their new studio and offices on 217 Coxe Avenue! Our parties follow the same format, $25 […]
Workshop offers realtors a better understanding of the impact of climate change on real estate investments
Press release from The Collider: (August 21, 2017 – Asheville, N.C.): Natural disasters have become a significant factor underlying mortgage default. Weather patterns are changing, creating new risks for real estate investing. Traditional risk mitigation strategies such as insurance and disaster relief funds are increasingly falling short leaving homeowners with significant debt and little to no […]
City seeks input on ART bus route evening service time expansions
Press release from the city of Asheville: Good news for ART bus riders: Sunday and holiday service will come to all routes in 2018 and the City of Asheville will add eight additional hours of evening service hours Monday-Saturday, distributed to multiple routes. In the 2017-18 budget adopted by Asheville City Council, additional funding […]
Children’s museum celebrates 10 years
Press release from Hands On: Hands On!, the children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, invites you to celebrate our 10th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 14. Join us for birthday cake, special events, and party favors from 10 a.m. to 6 pm. Events are free with $5 admission and free for members. “We are excited to share […]
4th annual Bracken Mountain Races & Festival returns to Brevard Sept. 2
From Mountain Roots, Inc.: 4th Annual Bracken Mountain Races & Festival to be held Saturday September 2, 2017 Mountain Roots, Inc. is excited to announce the 4th annual Bracken Mountain Races & Festival on Saturday, September 2! Join the Mountain Roots crew in Brevard for a day of true mountain life, adventure and community. The […]
WCU summer interns restore historic steam whistle
From Western Carolina University: Steam whistle once used as signal on WCU campus restored by interns CULLOWHEE – A steam whistle that had collected dust at Western Carolina University’s steam plant is now back in working order, thanks to a summer internship team with the WCU Rapid Center. The whistle once sounded at WCU’s predecessor, […]
Pardee UNC Health Care will host free prostate cancer screenings in September
Press release: Pardee UNC Health Care will host a free prostate cancer educational session on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. and free prostate cancer screenings on Tuesday, Sept. 19 and Thursday, Sept. 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All events will take place at the Pardee Cancer Center, located at 805 6th Avenue […]
Safelight holds “Night of the Child,” benefit for child abuse prevention Sept. 9
Press release: Safelight is excited to invite the community to their upcoming event, “Night of the Child,” a benefit to help Safelight prevent and treat child abuse, Saturday, September 9 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at Burntshirt Vineyards in Hendersonville. This fun gathering will feature a silent auction with art donated by regional artists, delicious […]
Montreat College named a “Best College for Your Money” by Money Magazine
Press release from Montreat College: Montreat College was recently named one of America’s “Best Colleges for Your Money 2017” by Money magazine. Only 23 of North Carolina’s 48 colleges and universities made Money’s list, and Montreat College was ranked 8th among those schools, which included several impressive public universities. And just 44 schools from the 117 […]
The Sundown Band closes out Concerts on the Creek on Sept. 1
Press release from Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center: The Sundown Band will close out the eighth season of Concerts on the Creek on Friday, September 1 with a blend of classic rock and country. The Sundown Band performs music from the genres of Country, Rock, R&B, Motown and 60’s and 70’s Pop. Find […]
Open Streets Asheville’s Shape Your City set for Sept. 17
Press release from Open Streets Asheville: Open Streets Asheville’s SHAPE YOUR CITY 2017 is Sunday, September 17th from 1-5 PM. Your participation builds car-free community downtown while you shop, walk, bike and play! Enjoy no-cost activities for all ages including free yoga, dance and gymnastics, community art projects, and a bike skills clinic especially for […]
Community Foundation of Henderson County announce 2017 Sauer Award winners
Press release from Community Foundation of Henderson County: More than 200 community members gathered together on August 24, 2017, to celebrate the power of giving at Community Foundation of Henderson County’s Annual Luncheon at the Kenmure Country Club. The luncheon included highlights of the Community Foundation’s past fiscal year, an inspirational keynote address by international photographers […]