Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Asheville, N.C. – Folks who need help signing up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act can meet with trained, in-person assisters at free events this Saturday, Nov. 11. Pisgah Legal Services and other ACA Partners of WNC will educate people about their options and help them enroll at events happening […]
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Grove Arcade’s Winter Wonderland returns on Nov. 17
Press release from the Grove Arcade: The historic Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville is a distinctive place to visit any time of year. From Nov. 17 to Jan. 4, Grove Arcade guests also can recapture the holiday magic of yesteryear with the annual Winter Wonderland celebration. The Nov. 17 opening-night festivities from 5-8 p.m. include […]
Local authors join Mountain of Words write-a-thon to benefit Asheville Writers in the Schools and Community
Information from mountainofwords.org: Why are these amazing authors and community advocates donating their time to support the work of Asheville Writers in the Schools and Community (AWITSC)? Why should you sponsor one (or more!) of them with a tax-deductible donation? Because AWITSC ignites social change through the power of the arts, culture and restorative self […]
Warren Wilson College, Vermont Law School partnership expands access to graduate school
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Asheville, N.C. – Entering an undergraduate program at Warren Wilson College now means certain students can simultaneously work toward graduate degrees. A new partnership with Vermont Law School opens pathways to earn a bachelor’s and a juris doctor (JD) in six years or a bachelor’s and a master’s degree […]
Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award celebration, Nov. 11
Press release from WNC Historical Association: The Western North Carolina Historical Association is pleased to host the 62nd annual presentation of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award honoring 2017 winner, Julia Franks for her debut novel Over the Plain Houses! 2017 Finalists for they award are: Wilma Dykeman, Family of Earth; Daniel Pierce, Hazel Creek; […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville: Tuesday, Nov 7: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, November 7, 2017, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.250.6777 Air […]
Native American Music Awards-winner Cody Blackbird plays White Horse Black Mountain, Nov. 18
Press release from Cody Blackbird: Multi-award winning fusion musician Cody Blackbird and his band have received the prestigious “Group of the Year” award at the 2017 Native American Music Awards, and will be bringing their unique style of music to White Horse Black Mountain in Black Mountain NC on November 18th 2017 with the show […]
WORD! hosts Michael Reno Harrell’s “Home For The Holidays” show, Dec. 13
Press release from David Joe Miller: David Joe Miller continues his ever popular WORD! series with Michael Reno Harrell’s “Home For The Holidays” show on Wednesday December 13th at Habitat Tavern and Commons, 174 Broadway St. in downtown Asheville. Doors open at 6:15pm for seating and the show will begin at 7pm. This show will […]
Elizabeth Kostova speaks at Warren Wilson College’s Harwood-Cole memorial lecture series
Press release from Warren Wilson College: The last time alumna Elizabeth Kostova lectured at Warren Wilson College, her discussion focused on Eastern Europe and her first book, “The Historian.” Twelve years later, The New York Times bestselling novelist returns as the Harwood-Cole Memorial Lecturer. This time, Kostova will present “The Moral of the Story: Research, […]
Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency holds next board meeting, Nov. 13
Press release from Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency: Below is the agenda for the WNCRAQA board meeting scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2017 at 4 p.m. in the Buncombe County Planning and Development Board Room located at 30 Valley Street, Asheville, NC 28801. I. Public Comment Protocol Announcement II. Adjustment and approval of […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville: Monday, Nov 6: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, November 6, 2017, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.250.6777 Air […]
Warren Wilson and Duke recommit to dual enrollment program
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Environmental studies, forestry majors can graduate with bachelor’s, master’s in five years Asheville, NC – Nov. 6, 2017 – Warren Wilson College and Duke University have re-signed a decades-old commitment to expand graduate school access to undergraduate students. Part of the Warren Wilson College Advantage Program (WWCAP), the dual […]
Executive director of Safelight moving on
Press release from Safelight: The board of directors of Safelight Inc. announced today that Tanya Blackford will be leaving her position as executive director effective Jan. 23 to assume a new professional opportunity as area director for Crossnore School & Children’s Home. Under Blackford’s leadership since 2003, Safelight and its affiliated programs have significantly expanded […]
Connect Buncombe to host leader of Fonta Flora State Trail
Press release from Connect Buncombe: Connect Buncombe, a greenway advocacy and fundraising organization, celebrates five years of growth and accomplishments at its annual meeting on Nov. 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Comfort Suites Outlet Center on Brevard Road in Asheville. This event is open to the public, and all who are interested are encouraged […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville: Saturday & Sunday, Nov 4-5: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4-5 2017, are code YELLOW air quality forecast days for the valleys and ridgetops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 […]
BMCM+AC announces new home at 120 College Street
Press release from Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center: With help from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA), we will be moving to 120 College Street in September 2018 with the opening of Between Form and Content: Perspectives on Jacob Lawrence and Black Mountain College. We are very grateful and pleased to announce […]
Saluda Train Tales: Remembering E.M. Patterson
Press release from Saluda Historic Depot: SALUDA, NC–The old steam engine helper is gone from Saluda Mountain. Mr. E. M. Patterson, who pushed the trains from Melrose to Saluda, a distance of three miles, for 47 years, retired at the age of 70 years. He only lived two years after he retired. Mr. Patterson went to […]
Culturing Community: Inaugural Ferment Festival of Marshall, N.C.
Press release from Fermenti Foods: MARSHALL, N.C. – A uniquely “tasteful” event will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Madison County Cooperative Extension Center, 258 Carolina Lane. The event is free to attend, with proceeds benefiting the local food pantry, Beacon of Hope. Vendors ranging from local farms to […]
Asheville Museum of Science to build new educational exhibit with $100,000 grant from Duke Energy
Press release from Asheville Museum of Science: ASHEVILLE, NC – November 2, 2017: Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) received a $100,000 Duke Energy grant to continue its commitment to educate and engage the public through interactive STEM experiences. This grant will be used to construct a French Broad River water table exhibit. The river exhibit will […]
Asheville Art Museum to participate in Museum Store Sunday, Nov. 26
Press release from Asheville Art Museum: ASHEVILLE–Every year consumers kick off their holiday shopping during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, starting with Black Friday and continuing through Cyber Monday. Now, there is one more exciting shopping day sandwiched between the two—Museum Store Sunday, scheduled this year for November 26. The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Buncombe County joins with Attic Salt Theatre Company for an evening of stories
Press release from Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC: On Friday, November 17, local nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Buncombe County joins with Attic Salt Theatre Company to present Big Stories From The Attic—a fundraiser for both organizations featuring regional professional storytellers David Joe Miller, Betsy Puckett and Raymond Christian. Slated to take place at Attic Salt’s […]