Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 5, 2017) —The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds hunters that, starting this fall hunting season, all big game harvests must be reported either by phone at 800-I-GOT-ONE (800-446-8663), online at “Report a Harvest” or at a participating Wildlife Service Agent location. The Commission no […]
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Preservation Society hosts 2nd annual Time Traveling Gala on Sept. 23
Press release from the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County: Asheville, NC – August 20, 2017 – For over 40 years, The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County has been focused on maintaining and enhancing the special charm that Asheville holds. On Saturday September 23, PSABC will be celebrating our successes and looking towards […]
Calling all bulldogs: UNC Asheville homecoming & family weekend scheduled for Sept. 22-24
Press release from UNC-A: UNC Asheville is calling all Bulldogs back to campus for Homecoming & Family Weekend, September 22-24, 2017, as part of the year-long celebration of the university’s 90th anniversary. Weekend festivities are open to families and friends of the university, with special ticket packages for parents and alumni available for $35. Tickets […]
Celebrated Young Elvis comes to Asheville High School for instrument fundraiser
Press release from All Star Publicity: Travis LeDoyt, who has been called “the World’s Best Young Elvis,” will be performing at the Asheville High School Auditorium on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 7 pm. The event is sponsored by the Asheville High School Band Boosters Association to help raise funds to purchase new instruments. Tickets are $15 […]
Registration open for Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation’s inaugural 5k run/walk, september 10
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, established in memory of a fallen 9/11 firefighter, whose mission is to honor and support first responders and the military, today announced plans to hold its inaugural Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk in Asheville on Sunday, September 10. The event will honor and celebrate Buncombe County’s first responders—fire, […]
Catholic Committee of Appalachia Annual Gathering Sept. 15-17 in Black Mountain
Press release from Catholic Committee of Appalachia: “Mountain Strong: Resilient and Sustainable” is the theme of the Catholic Committee of Appalachia (CCA) annual gathering of members and friends to be held September 15-27, 2017 at YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, NC. Presenters include storyteller David Novak, Eastern Band of Cherokee members Rev. Dr. […]
Buncombe County Recreation Services offers Community Recreation Grants
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Buncombe County Recreation Services has opened the 2017-2018 cycle of Community Recreation Grants. The grants focus on supplemental funding for qualified organizations within Buncombe County to promote recreational, fitness, and health and wellness initiatives as well as community-based activities and capital improvements that increase recreational opportunities for the […]
Biltmore set to host new exhibit of Chihuly glass sculptures in 2018
Press release from Biltmore: Chihuly at Biltmore, a new exhibition opening at Biltmore in 2018, will feature the work of multi-media artist Dale Chihuly’s monumental glass sculptures. Opening on May 17, 2018, the exhibition will be set throughout areas of Biltmore House, gardens, and grounds. Running through Oct. 7, 2018, the exhibition will display Chihuly’s sculptures in […]
Scotland and Appalachia meet for an evening of fun, food and friendship
Press release from Folkmoot: The connection between Scotland and North Carolina dates back to the 17th century, when immigrants settled in the smoky mountains, far away from their home land. Making America “home” was made easier by the Scots bringing to the region their music style, craft making, and storytelling, all of which have had a […]
Native plants to be featured at the Cherokee Heritage Festival on Sept. 16
Press release from event organizers: The Cherokees lived in a “magnificent landscape,” which late 18th century naturalist William Bartram described as “infinitely varied and without bound.” With such a richness of vegetation, it is little wonder the Cherokees found so many uses for native plants: food, shelter, fiber for clothing, rope and baskets, medicine, ceremony, […]
VF Outlet to host promotion benefiting the American Cancer Society
Press release from VF Outlet: Asheville, NC—September 4, 2017—VF Outlet will host “Fall Fest” on Saturday, September 16th, 2017 from 10am-4pm in their Asheville, NC store located at the Asheville Outlets at 800 Brevard Road, Suite 850. The event kicks off the fall fashion season with a fun shopping experience with a rock ‘n’ roll […]
Rainbow Community School announces education conference, 40th anniversary
Press release from Rainbow Community School: Asheville, North Carolina, September 5, 2017 — 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. Rainbow Community School was founded on LOVE and mindfulness and has for 40 […]
River Ride Festival promotes safe spaces
Press release from Our Voice: Our VOICE, in partnership with French Broad Outfitters, will hold its first annual Our VOICE River Ride a festival of outdoor river-sports that promotes safe spaces on the water, trail and everywhere. The family-friendly festival will start at 4 p.m. on Sept. 9 at French Broad Outfitters’ Hominy Creek’s location, […]
Rhythm & Brews concert series concludes with Backup Planet, Sept. 21
Press release: Rhythm & Brews Concert Series in Downtown Hendersonville, NC wraps up the 2017 season with an unforgettable night of extraordinary music on Thursday, September 21. Headlining from 7-9 PM is the progressive-funk band Backup Planet, based out of Nashville, TN. Elements of jazz, funk, roots, blues, electronics and rock will emerge during the […]
Local artist Charles Josef will be featured in PLITZS New York City Fashion Week Designer Showcase
Press release: Asheville based designer shows New York how things are made in North Carolina. “Where are you going in that Get Up” is the theme for the 2018 Charles Josef Bridal Collection because it’s all about going somewhere. The Charles Josef Brand focuses on luxury attire for people who are fun loving, confident and […]
Crafted Strangers, an exploration of identity and alienation, opens at CCCD on Sept. 15
Press release: Questions of immigration, citizenship, belonging, and identity are more pressing and complicated now than ever. Using a variety of mediums, seventeen established and emerging artists from across the United States and Canada will exhibit work that problematizes identity stereotypes and opens up new notions of the self at The Center for Craft, Creativity […]
Isis Music Hall celebrates its 5th anniversary throughout October
Press release: Isis Music Hall and Kitchen 743 celebrate their 5th Anniversary with a star-studded line-up featuring many of the musicians that helped shape the famed music hall’s history. Throughout the month of October, Isis Music Hall celebrates, captivates, and commemorates five years in the West Asheville Community with special guests, door prizes and much, […]
Groups to gather in Asheville to support DACA
Press release from Compañeros de las Montañas en Acción: By Tuesday, Sept. 5, President Donald Trump will announce whether or not he will continue or cancel the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which provides temporary protection and work authorization to over 800,000 immigrant youth across the nation. A coalition of state attorneys general from 10 […]
Sierra Club: Duke postpones plans for gas-fired peaker plant in Buncombe County
Press release from the Sierra Club: ASHEVILLE, N.C.—The plan to build a new fracked gas plant at the Asheville coal plant site at Lake Julian has been postponed by at least four years, according to a Duke Energy Progress filing today with state regulators. Duke’s plan to build a “peaker” gas plant that would be […]
Senator Edwards appointed to four interim committees
Press release from Senator Chuck Edwards: Raleigh, N.C. –Sen. Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson, Transylvania and Buncombe) announced today that he has been appointed member to four (4) Senate Interim Committees by Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham). Sen. Chuck Edwards has been appointed to the following committees: Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee, Joint […]
Zebulon B. Vance Reconsidered at UNC Asheville
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Department of History and the Vance Birthplace State Historic Site will present a two-day symposium, Zebulon B. Vance Reconsidered, Sept. 14-15. The symposium, which has been in the planning stages for almost a year, will take place as the region and the nation discuss and debate the fate of the […]