Press release from Park Ridge Health: Park Ridge Health continues its commitment to meeting the growing need for behavioral health care as it welcomes Christi Oates, NP to Park Ridge Health Psychiatry. Oates earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Florida State University and her Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of […]
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147 acres near Great Smokies National Park preserved by Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
From the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: Land trust conserves 147 acres adjoining Great Smoky Mountains National Park Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy protects land for wildlife corridor, elk habitat Asheville, NC – The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) recently purchased 147 acres at Stevens Creek, a quiet cove on the eastern edge of the Great Smoky […]
Asheville Taxi Co. obtains rideshare permit
Press release from Asheville Taxi Co.: Asheville Taxi Co., a local car service, has obtained a permit from the State of North Carolina to operate as a Transportation Network Company, also known as a “Rideshare” like multinationals Uber and Lyft. Passengers looking for a ride hail drivers in their own private vehicles through a smartphone […]
N.C. managed care organizations announce coalition
Press release from Vaya Health: Leaders of three North Carolina managed care organizations (MCOs) announced a new partnership to leverage strengths and expertise in response to Medicaid reform. The coalition will unite the efforts of three high-performing MCOs—Alliance Behavioral Healthcare, Trillium Health Resources, and Vaya Health—to address significant, statewide health policy issues that impact North […]
City of Asheville lists openings for various committees
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be […]
Small business pop-up shop at Haywood Community College, Nov. 25
Press release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College’s Small Business Center and Haywood County Arts Council to Hold Small Business Saturday Pop-Up Shop November 25 Haywood Community College’s Small Business Center and Haywood County Arts Council will hold a Small Business Saturday Pop-Up Shop at the Arts Council on Saturday, November 25. The Pop-Up […]
Science Pub: Sociology of Racism
Press release from Asheville Museum of Science: The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) and The Collider announce their next co-hosted installment of the Science Pub, a free Friday night guest speaker series. Sociology of Racism will be presented by Megan R. Underhill, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology at UNC Asheville. This program will take place on Friday, November […]
Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Asheville campus to host open house
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Asheville campus invites the public to an open house event on Wednesday, November 29, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The event will be held on campus, in the second-floor boardroom at 36 Montford Avenue. Attendees are invited to hear from current students as they discuss their experience pursuing […]
Asheville Fire Department hosts cancer awareness and prevention training
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department will host cancer awareness and prevention training on November 15 and 16 for all members and several county fire members. The delivering agency is the NC Firefighter Cancer Support Network firefightercancersupport.org/request-assistance-state/nc/ who’s mission is to provide timely assistance to fire/EMS personnel and their family members […]
Cameron Maybin and Maybin Mission accepting nominations for holiday gifts for children in need
Press release from media representative for Cameron Maybin: The Holiday Project – founded and run by Major League Baseball outfielder and 2017 World Series Champion Cameron Maybin and his organization the Maybin Mission – will brighten the holidays for children in need. First launched in 2016, the Holiday Project was started by Cameron Maybin and […]
Warren Wilson College will relaunch its music degree program in 2018
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Forty-six years ago, a new president came to Warren Wilson College with big plans. From academic building construction to fundraising, the similarities between now and then are striking. But the introduction of a new music major in 1971 is perhaps the most interesting connection across time as Warren Wilson […]
Friends of the Muse: A six-week writing coaching group, Jan. 14-Feb. 18
Press release from Flatiron Writers Room: Have you become disconnected from your writing? Do you long to get back into creative flow? Join us for this six-week group on Sundays 3pm to 4:30 pm as we immerse ourselves in the creative process, reconnect with the Muse and navigate through the landscape of the imagination to […]
Asheville School students will perform at Asheville Art Museum, Dec. 1
Press release from Asheville School: Students involved in Asheville School’s art offerings learn from local artists and gain hands-on experience in galleries and museums across the area. As part of this initiative, on Friday, December 1, Asheville School students will perform original, multidisciplinary responses to artwork at the Asheville Art Museum on the Slope. Their […]
Ingles Giving Tree marks 25th anniversary with Nov. 20 lighting celebration
PRESS RELEASE from MANNA FoodBank: ABOUT THE EVENT: Ingles Giving Tree Lighting Celebration! Monday, November 20, 5:00 PM Ingles Markets and MANNA FoodBank invite the community to attend a very special 25th annual lighting of the Ingles Giving Tree at the Asheville Mall on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. The Ingles […]
City asks residents for input on prioritizing shovel-ready greenways
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville would like input on which shovel-ready greenway projects residents would like to see funded the fastest. So we have launched a survey on Open City Hall Asheville. The City has four greenway projects ready to construct, but do not have capital funding for them at this […]
Alzheimer’s Association launches Direct Connect Referral Program to WNC health care professionals
Press release from the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter: Health care providers can now get resources and support for their Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers through the Direct Connect Referral Program. This free service is designed to work together with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure that individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related […]
WCU Bardo Arts Center presents Rhythmic Circus, Dec. 5
Press release from WCU Bardo Arts Center: WCU Bardo Arts Center, Cullowhee, NC December 5 at 7:30PM | Rhythmic Circus: Red and Green Next up in the 2017-2018 WCU PRESENTS Performance Series from the WCU Bardo Arts Center is Rhythmic Circus: Red and Green on Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. This performance is a […]
Flatiron pop-up art show takes place Saturday, Nov. 18
Press release from Flatiron Building Condominium Association: The historic Flatiron Building is hosting a Series of Pop-Up Shows celebrating its 90th anniversary. This series of art, culture, and environmental events will be hosted in the lobby of the Flatiron Building at 20 Battery Park Avenue, Downtown Asheville. Additional spaces for these events include the Green […]
Asheville Bookfest will take place Saturday, Dec. 2
Press release from Grateful Steps: The Eighth Asheville Bookfest Event, hosted by Grateful Steps, is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Banquet Hall. The banquet hall is adjacent to the Asheville Civic Center, which also be hosting an arts and crafts show the same day. […]
Comedy showcase Talk About Funny moves to the LaZoom Room
Press release from Marquee Comedy: Marquee Comedy moves monthly comedy showcase, Talk About Funny with Jason Scholder, to the LaZoom Room in Downtown Asheville. Talk About Funny Part Stand Up Comedy • Part Talk Show • All Hilarious! Thursday, December 7th 8-10 pm (Doors at 7:00) LaZoom Room (Downtown Asheville) 76 Biltmore Ave. • Asheville, […]
Catawba Brewing Co. to purchase Charleston-based Palmetto Brewing Co.
Press release from Catawba Brewing Co.: Catawba Brewing Co. of Morganton, NC (Catawba) and Palmetto Brewing Co. of Charleston, SC (Palmetto) are excited to announce the two companies are being joined into a single entity. Catawba intends to finalize the purchase of Palmetto by the end of 2017 with the Pyatt family retaining 100% ownership. […]