Press release from Mainspring Conservation Trust: A conservation solution to private property surrounded by U.S. Forest Service in Clay County could lead to a happy ending for everyone. Mainspring Conservation Trust, a regional land trust serving the six western-most counties in North Carolina, has entered into a contract with four landowners to purchase fifty acres […]
Press release from Land & Lore Ecotours: With the unique animal and plant life in the Appalachians and people moving to Asheville to enjoy it, local businesses feel it is time to celebrate nature! On September 30th, 3:00 pm-7:00 pm, Land & Lore Ecotours and the Bywater are sponsoring the 1st Annual Nature Festival in Asheville. This event is open to the […]
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has set Saturday, Sept. 23, as a Youth Deer Hunting Day. On this day, youth 17 and younger may use any legal weapon to hunt deer of either sex and are not required to be accompanied by an adult if they have completed a […]
Press Release from David Joe Miller: David Joe Miller Presents SCARY WORD! with internationally acclaimed, master storyteller, David Novak on Thursday October 12th, 7pm at Pack Memorial Library, Haywood Street in downtown Asheville. Doors will open for seating at 6:30 in the Lorde Auditorium and the show will begin at 7pm. The show is best […]
Press release from Purple Crayon: This fall, Purple Crayon will become Asheville’s first communal “she shed,” offering women hobby artists a place to create art, connect with other women, and collaborate with more experienced artists. The membership-based business, which is located just outside the River Arts District, will contain all of the comforts of home — […]
Press release: The ninth annual ReVIEWING Black Mountain College conference in Asheville, NC, celebrates and bolsters the undying relevance of the spirit of the legendary artistic hub, a forerunner in progressive interdisciplinary education. Black Mountain College’s legacy is wrought from the union of influential American artists and European refugees, who came together and developed new […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: The Student Government Association (SGA) and the Political Science Club at UNC Asheville will host a mayoral and city council candidate forum on Monday, Sept. 18, at UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center, Room 417 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to everyone and is part of SGA’s […]
Press release from Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority: The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority has been awarded $5,053,216 of discretionary grant funds by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allocate the funds, which will be used for the current airfield redevelopment project nearing completion at the airport. “It is good news […]
Press release: Jugglers from all around will come together and attempt to defy gravity at the 7th annual Asheville Juggling Festival. The festival is free and open to the public, with a large indoor juggling space, variety shows, workshops, and a “Construction Zone” where the non-juggler can receive instruction from a seasoned practitioner on the […]
PRESS RELEASE from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville Dining Services – operated by Chartwells – is proud to announce that the university’s Brown Dining Hall is now certified as a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant® by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA). Operating in 47 U.S. states and in Canada, GRA encourages restaurants to green their operations using […]
Press release from Chimney Rock State Park: Birders at all levels will enjoy visiting Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park on Saturday, Sept. 16, during the Park’s ninth annual Flock to the Rock Event. Not only can Park guests enjoy 75-mile views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge, but they can also take […]
Press release from North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: A weakened Hurricane Irma brought strong winds and rain to North Carolina that could have affected forestland and trees. The N.C. Forest Service encourages landowners and others to exercise caution when assessing storm damage to their woodlands or trees around their homes. Those concerned about […]
Press release from MountainTrue: Duke Energy customers and environmental, consumer and welfare advocates are calling on the North Carolina Utilities Commission to reject a proposal by Duke Energy to make consumers pay for the company’s coal ash cleanup through higher bills and fees. Duke customers can make their opposition known at a public hearing of the […]
Press release from The Alzheimer’s Association: WHO: Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter WHAT: Asheville Walk To End Alzheimer’s® This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Participants will complete a 2 walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and […]
Press release from Targeted Persuasion: Asheville City Council and Mayor Esther Manheimer recognized the contributions Hispanic people have made to the city, the state, and the country at the city council meeting on Tuesday evening with a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation. September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. The proclamation […]
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: The Asheville Habitat ReStore is pleased to announce the winners of its fifth annual ReStore ReUse Contest. The entries, ranging from benches to bathrooms and everything in between, were built using predominantly reused materials. The panel of five judges selected winners in four categories: Furniture, Homesteading, Live/Work Space, […]
Press release: Pardee UNC Health Care announced today that the hospital, urgent care centers, cancer center, and all primary care and specialty care offices are open and seeing patients. If any appointments need to be rescheduled due to developing weather conditions or loss of power, patients will be called. Additionally, office closings will be posted […]
Press release: Pardee Hospital Foundation is now selling copies of all three of Women Helping Women keynote speaker Lee Woodruff’s bestselling books: In an Instant, Perfectly Imperfect and Those We Love Most. Woodruff will speak at this year’s 20th Annual Women Helping Women luncheon on Friday, Oct. 20 at Blue Ridge Community College. Hardcover books are $15 each […]
Press release from Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: Farm City Day is a free, family-oriented educational event that offers both urban and rural displays, antique and modern farm equipment & tools, live music, square dancing, clogging, arts and crafts, children’s activities, games, wagon rides, demonstrations, displays, competitions, food and learn about agriculture. Animal lovers will […]
Press release from Asheville Music Hall: For more, visit facebook.com/events/1548695445185874.
Press release from Rep. Patrick McHenry’s office: Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) announced $52,858 in a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant to a local fire department in the Tenth Congressional District. The grant will go to the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department in Buncombe County, and comes in the sixteenth round of the 2016 […]
