Press release: The Historic Barns Photo Contest with the Madison County Fair is gearing up. So, get out your cameras and camera phones and drive the rural roads for the best shots of Madison County barns. Or, go through previous photos and find 2 of your favorites to submit. The Appalachian Barn Alliance is sponsoring […]
Press release from NC Education Lottery: The North Carolina Education Lottery is getting reports of scammers sending fake emails to people across the state. The emails claim a person has won a prize of over $1 million in an online drawing called the “Legacy Prize.” The email asks for a player’s personal information to be […]
Press release from the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross is mobilizing trained Red Cross disaster relief workers to support the response as Hurricane Harvey bears down on Texas and Louisiana. At least 16 volunteers from the Western North Carolina Region are making their way to Texas to support a variety of roles. Several evacuation […]
Press release: Sep. 13: Asheville Democratic Socialists Hold City Council Candidate Forum Councilmember Cecil Bothwell, Rich Lee, Kim Roney, Sheneika Smith and Dee Williams vie for Socialist endorsement, more candidates expected to participate Asheville, N.C. — The Asheville chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (AVLDSA) will host an Asheville City Council candidate forum at […]
Press release: Range Urgent Care to Provide a Convenient, Affordable Health Care Option for City of Asheville Residents New Urgent Care Center to Offer Convenient Injury and Illness Care (ASHEVILLE, NC) August 21, 2017 – Asheville residents will soon have a new option for their urgent healthcare needs. Local startup, Range Urgent Care will open […]
Press release: UNC Asheville Receives $76,527 Grant from NC Biotechnology Center for Cell Biology Equipment UNC Asheville has been awarded a $76,527 grant from North Carolina Biotechnology Center to purchase a CytoFLEX flow cytometer, a laser-based, biophysical technology employed in cell counting, cell sorting, biomarker detection and protein engineering. “The CytoFLEX allows us to analyze […]
Press release: Julie Armbruster Debuts “Parallel Play” in Sept. 14 Art Opening at Asheville School ASHEVILLE, N.C. (August 24, 2017) Asheville artist Julie Armbruster creates imaginative, often eccentric characters who speak volumes to observers through her unique illustrative style. On Thursday, September 14, join Armbruster for an opening of her newest exhibition, “Parallel Play,” in […]
Press release: Telethon Raises $208,000 Towards New Radio System in Smokies WAYNESVILLE, NC – Friends of the Smokies collected $208,321 in donations Wednesday during its 23rd annual Friends Across the Mountains Telethon from hundreds of callers, online donations and support from sponsors Dollywood, Mast General Store, Pilot Flying J, and SmartBank. Since 1995, Friends of […]
Press release: WORKSHOP TO ADDRESS REAL ESTATE INVESTING AND THREATS POSED BY SEVERE WEATHER AND CLIMATE CHANGE Event takes place Sept. 7 at The Collider in downtown Asheville (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. […]
Press release: DOWNTOWN “RAD FAIR” SHOWCASES LOCAL ACTIVIST PROJECTS From community defense to herbal medicine, anarchists build power for collective liberation On Sunday, September 3rd, members of the Asheville Anarchist Assembly are inviting curious members of the public to learn more about local anti-authoritarian projects at the second Asheville Anarchist Rad Fair (AARF!). AARF! In […]
Press release: Movin’ on Up: Chimney Rock Activities will Take Families to New Heights Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park invites visitors to get their bodies moving and hearts pumping at Movin’ on Up on Saturday, Sept. 9. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kids in Parks, North Carolina State Parks, KidSenses, Rutherford County […]
PRESS RELEASE from Farm Sanctuary: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – In North Carolina, one of the largest pork-producing states in the nation, pigs practically outnumber people, yet these neighbors rarely if ever meet (outside of the supermarket) because the pigs are hidden away inside the state’s more than 2,100 industrial farm facilities, where they never experience sunlight, […]
Press release: UpCountry Brewing, August 30 Careers in Music Free Event! Please join us at UpCountry Brewing for a job fair and panel discussions on careers in music outside of performance. The three panels will cover Live Production at 5pm, Marketing Booking & Publicity at 6pm and Event Coordination at 7pm. We will have members […]
Press release: Hiker and Author Jennifer Pharr Davis to Speak at UNC Asheville on September 25 Hiking icon Jennifer Pharr Davis will speak at UNC Asheville on Monday, September 25, in a three-part series combining practical advice and personal stories. From 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. she’ll share her experiences as a solo thru-hiker in “Adventure […]
Press release from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: MORGANTON, N.C.—Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce its next executive director, Andrew Kota, who currently serves as associate director of Foothills Conservancy. Kota was unanimously selected by the search committee after it conducted a nationwide search for the 22-year-old regional land […]
Press release from Pardee Hospital Foundation: Hendersonville, N.C. — Pardee Hospital Foundation has welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors: David Amsler, a retired public school administrator and development director at Wheaton College; James “Flip” Fisher, a pharmacist and owner of Whitley Drugs; and Ali Thomas, a broker associate at Beverly-Hanks & Associates. Amsler, Fisher […]
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Lake Julian Park Kids Fishing Tournament will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2017. The semi-annual event is open to all children ages 15 and under and is sponsored by Buncombe County Recreation Services. The Kid’s Fishing Tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. and the last fish will be […]
Press release: The Folk Art Center is the final stop on a listening tour to help create a new craft trail across our mountains. The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area seeks ideas and suggestions to develop the Blue Ridge Craft Trails. People interested in Western North Carolina’s rich craft heritage are invited to attend the […]
Press release from AIA Asheville: Asheville NC – The American Institute of Architects, Asheville Section (AIA Asheville) will celebrate architecture, architects, and great design at their 2017 Architecture Celebration and Design Awards on Thursday, September 7, 7:00pm at City County Plaza. The evening begins with a social hour followed by a video awards presentation. Residential […]
Press release from TRIAD Henderson County: Henderson County, NC, August 23, 2017 – TRIAD Henderson County, United Community Bank Etowah Branch, HOPE RX and Henderson County Sheriff’s Office are partnering with a FREE document shredding and drug take back day on Friday, September 22nd from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the United Community Bank […]
Press release: Park Ridge Health continues its dedication to empower people to experience their healthiest lives possible through its Free Education Series. BPH, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or enlarged prostate occurs in almost all men as they age. It causes urinary problems such as trouble getting a urine stream started and completely stopped, feeling like […]
