Press release: Asheville-based Blueprint Named to Inc. Magazine’s Top 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies Asheville, NC – August 16th, 2017 – Blueprint Summer Programs, Inc., the leader in pre-college summer programs for high school students, has been recognized as No. 851 on Inc. Magazine’s 2017 list of America’s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies. Blueprint now joins an […]
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Solar eclipse and UNC Asheville move-in weekend leads to record number of Airbnb guests to Asheville
Press release from Airbnb: ASHEVILLE, NC – Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, announced today that the total solar eclipse and move-in weekend at UNC Asheville are expected to bring nearly 4,000 guest arrivals to the region – a 45% increase from the weekend prior. This is the largest number of Airbnb guests traveling […]
Third annual Asheville Outdoor Show returns, Sept. 17
Press release from Diamond Brand Outdoors and Frugal Backpacker: Asheville, NC —Diamond Brand Outdoors and Frugal Backpacker today announced vendors, entertainment, and more details for the Asheville Outdoor Show. In its third year, the free public expo brings top innovators from the most popular outdoor companies to recreation enthusiasts in the playground of the mountains […]
WNC government leaders and health advocates to assemble overdose-reversal kits
Press release from Vaya Health: WHAT: State Sen. Terry Van Duyn is expected to join county commissioners and health advocates from throughout WNC as they assemble opioid overdose-reversal kits for distribution throughout the region. The 1,200 kits will include naloxone nasal spray, also known as NARCAN®, as well as information on local treatment resources and […]
Henderson County’s 2016 domestic visitor spending increased by 6.5 percent
Press release from Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: Hendersonville, N.C. August 16, 2017 – Visit North Carolina announced today that domestic visitors to and within Henderson County spent $274.62M in 2016, an increase of 6.5 percent from 2015. “Tourism is one of the top economic drivers in Henderson County bringing visitors from over thirty-nine countries […]
UNC Eshelman Pharmacy School to hold open house at UNC Asheville, Sept. 16
Press release form UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Asheville Campus: The Asheville satellite campus of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will host an open house on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will take place at UNC Asheville in Karpen […]
Libertarian Party of North Carolina elects Susan Hogarth as new state chair
From the Libertarian Party of North Carolina: Libertarians Elect New State Chair RALEIGH (Aug. 16) – The Libertarian Party of North Carolina elected a new state chair and executive committee Sunday at its annual state convention held at the Lake Lure Inn, Lake Lure. Susan Hogarth of Raleigh is the new state chair. The other executive […]
Lake Logan hosts October Fest on Oct. 1
Press release: Usher in fall by celebrating Oktoberfest at Lake Logan on October 1. The festivities begin at 5 PM with an authentic German 5-course meal prepared by Chef Paul Young. There will also be cooking demonstrations. The party continues with live German music, games, and – of course – beer. Tickets purchased by September […]
UNC Asheville welcomes new students; announces eclipse schedule, fall events
From UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville Celebrates 90th Academic Year with Move-in Day August 18, 2017; Fall Classes Start with Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017 The University of North Carolina at Asheville celebrates 90 years of educational excellence in 2017-18, with the newest class of students moving in on August 18, 2017. “Move-in day is […]
Petition to rename The Montford Community Center to The Tempie Avery Community Center
Press release: The City of Asheville’s African American Heritage Commission and Historic Resources Commission have given their recommendations to approve renaming the Montford Community Center on Pearson Drive as the Tempie Avery Community Center. Tempie was a community nurse and midwife, and a freed slave of the Woodfin family who deeded that property to her […]
MANNA FoodBank partners with Asheville-area hotels for anti-hunger initiative
In September, MANNA is embarking on a month-long collaboration with 29 area hotels to raise funds and awareness to fight hunger in Western North Carolina.
Flat Rock Playhouse receives $30,000 grant for educational & family programming
From the Flat Rock Playhouse: FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE RECEIVES $30,000 FROM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HENDERSON COUNTY The Flat Rock Playhouse honored by generous grant from Community Foundation of Henderson County Flat Rock, NC (August 16, 2017)) – The Flat Rock Playhouse has been awarded a grant of $30,000 by the Community Foundation of Henderson County. […]
Charles George VA Medical Center hosts Veterans Stand Down event Sept. 8
From the Charles George VA Medical Center: Asheville Veterans Stand Down Event CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville, N.C. – On Friday, September 8 the Charles George VA Medical Center Healthcare for Homeless Veterans program will host its annual one-day Stand Down for homeless Veterans, in partnership with the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry. The […]
Asheville Music Hall hosts Vinyl Fetish Record Fair Sept. 30
From event organizers: Hot Space Events and The Asheville Music Hall present the first annual Vinyl Fetish Record Fair on Saturday, Sept. 30. Some of the best vinyl record dealers in the country will join local Asheville stores for a great day of crate digging and vinyl hunting. The One Stop at AMH will be open, […]
Miss Blue Ridge Pride Pageant will be held Sept. 28
Press release: Blue Ridge Pride Center, Inc and Michael-David Entertainment is proud to present our 9th Annual Miss Blue Ridge Pride Pageant! Miss Blue Ridge Pride 2016 – Ginger Von Snap has put together an amazing opening performance. This pageant will feature Miss Blue Ridge Pride alumini* as judges and entertainment for the show. The […]
High Country Quilt Guild will take place Oct. 12-14 in Maggie Valley
Press release: HIGH COUNTRY QUILT GUILD announces its 27th Annual Quilt Show, “High Country Autumn.” We’re getting our quilts ready for the quilt show coming in October. Dates & times are: Thursday October 12, 12 noon-4 pm Friday October 13, 10 am-4 pm Saturday October 14 10 am-4 pm It all takes place at the […]
Lenoir-Rhyne students participate in NASA Ballooning Project for eclipse
From Lenoir-Rhyne University: LRU team to participate in NASA Ballooning Project during eclipse HICKORY, N.C. – For the first time in 99 years, a total solar eclipse will take place in the United States on Monday, August 21. Lenoir-Rhyne University is taking part in the event in a unique way, as a team of students […]
Mission Health President & CEO hold Facebook Live event on Blue Cross Blue Shield dispute
From Mission Health: Facebook Live Event – Get the Facts: Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (August 16, 2017) – What exactly is going on between Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mission Health? Why won’t Blue Cross and Mission Health simply work out a deal? And, more importantly, what does it mean […]
Gov. Roy Cooper issues commentary, video on N.C. Confederate monuments
From the Office of Governor Roy Cooper: In New Medium Post, Gov. Cooper Shares Thoughts on North Carolina’s Confederate Monuments RALEIGH: In a new Medium post, Governor Roy Cooper today shared his thoughts on North Carolina’s confederate monuments. The full text is available below: Last weekend, I watched with horror as events in Charlottesville unfolded. Having […]
Odyssey School celebrates 10 years
Press release from Odyssey School: Since its inception 10 years ago, Odyssey School has followed an integral model, which provides all students from pre-K through 12th grade with multiple perspectives of subjects. Students are encouraged to lead with an authentic sense of self. Odyssey School is a place where students are supported through their strengths […]
Southside Community Engagement Social to take place on Thursday
Press release: The Asheville Housing Authority, SNAP to Skills and Green Opportunities will host a family-friendly Community Engagement Social and resource fair at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This is the fourth and final Community Engagement Social being hosted this summer across Asheville. […]