Press release from Asheville Area Arts Council: The North Carolina Arts Council has awarded $75,000 in grants to support four arts programs that will serve military personnel, veterans and their families in the state. “We are grateful that the North Carolina General Assembly funded this new program to support the men and women who make […]
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Asheville Police requesting public assistance to locate missing person
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC – (February 14, 2018): The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance in locating a missing person. Candice James was last seen at Trader Joes in N. Asheville approx. 2 weeks ago. Local family members last had phone contact with James on Feb. 10. Candice James is described […]
UNC Asheville student wins Community Impact Award
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville student Kayla Taylor has been recognized for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities with a shared commitment to civic engagement. Taylor, a junior from Raleigh double-majoring in international studies and political science, is a recipient of the network’s […]
Interfaith Peace Conference offers special session in Asheville, concert at Lake Junaluska
Press release by Lake Junaluska: LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. – On March 1-4, Jews, Christians and Muslims are gathering at Lake Junaluska to promote peace. The theme of the 2018 Interfaith Peace Conference is “Meeting the Other: Can We Talk?” and the conference will discuss how, in polarizing times, we can learn to communicate with civility and […]
Nelson chooses Valentine’s Day to file for county office
Press release from candidate Nancy Nehls Nelson: At 9 a.m. on Wednesday, 14 February 2018, I will file to run again for County Commissioner in District 2. I have chosen this date to honor Curtis, my late husband, the love of my life, and my strongest supporter, who died in 2016. This was right before the […]
Quentin Miller files for Buncombe County Sheriff
Press release from Miller’s campaign: Asheville, N.C. (February 14, 2017) – Quentin Miller will file as a Democrat to run for the office of Buncombe County Sheriff at 10 a.m. today at the Buncombe County Board of Elections (77 McDowell Street in Asheville). Quentin’s policy platform is based on six pillars of modern policing and […]
Inaugural entrepreneur’s workshop: Craft Your Commerce series, March 1 and 15 and April 10
Press release from JB Media Group: The Center for Craft, UNC Asheville, and Mountain BizWorks announce Entrepreneur’s Workshop: Craft Your Commerce, a new pilot program to connect, elevate, and advance emerging and established makers/designers who have craft-inspired businesses. Using research responses from over 300 area makers/designers, the series is designed to address top identified craft […]
Asheville’s YMCA winter markets now accept SNAP payments
Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: Asheville, N.C., Feb. 14, 2018 – The YMCA of Western North Carolina’s Winter Markets now accept SNAP payments, making fresh, healthy, local food more accessible to everyone in the community. The Y hosts weekly markets in south and north Asheville, featuring dozens of vendors selling cheese, meat, […]
Saturdays at ACT series
Press release from Asheville Community Theatre: Two Saturday mornings, two new plays, two more chances to make a play date! Asheville Community Theatre (ACT) continues its family-friendly theatre series Saturdays at ACT with performances in February and March. On Saturday, February 24, 2018, ACT will present Bright Star Touring Theatre’s Barnyard Bully. And then on […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville: Wednesday, Feb.14: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 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. The rating is based on particulate matter in the air. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality […]
Benefit for Asheville Lyric Opera
Press release from Gavin Dillard: Gavin Geoffrey Dillard–the New American Art Song a benefit for the Asheville Lyric Opera’s premiere of Gavin’s award-winning opera, “When Adonis Calls” with Jennifer Bryant Pedersen, soprano; Matthew Queen, baritone; and Chelsea Henley, piano Featuring the world premiere of a new cantata by Clint Borzoni and Gavin Dillard, compositions by […]
Homegrown Babies celebrates the dad community
Press release from Homegrown Babies: Homegrown Babies is throwing a kickback for FATHERS ONLY, to honor and celebrate your awesomeness and how much you are appreciated and needed in the world! We love and appreciate dads and the work they do supporting their families in numerous ways. We are excited to celebrate fathers and help […]
Asheville City Manager Gary Jackson to retire
Press release from the city of Asheville: Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer announces City Manager Gary Jackson’s retirement: Gary Jackson today is publicly announcing his retirement as City Manager of Asheville. Gary has served Asheville faithfully and effectively since June 27, 2005. He has served with dignity and integrity. The City of Asheville owes Gary a […]
Celebrate African-American entrepreneurship with the Altitude Accelerators
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville: Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville is excited to host the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville for a celebration of Black History. Join us in welcoming a group of young men known as the Altitude Accelerators as they make a special presentation about the history of local African-American entrepreneurship. Musical […]
Asheville School artist-in-residence to host two free dance workshops open to the public
Press release from Asheville School: From February 26 to March 2, Asheville School will host artist-in-residence Anabella Lenzu. Lenzu is a New York based dance teacher and choreographer who will work extensively with Asheville School students and host two community dance workshops that are free and open to the public. Lenzu has worked across Argentina, […]
UNCA’s OLLI hosts free workshop on end-of-life medical treatment decisions
Press release from UNC Asheville: To help people think through end-of-life medical treatment decisions in advance, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNC Asheville will hold a free workshop, open to everyone, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Reuter Center on the university campus. Assistance will be provided so that attendees […]
Franny’s Farm is now Certified Animal Welfare Approved
Press release from A Greener World: The flock of broilers and laying hens at Franny’s Farm is now Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW). This certification and food label lets consumers know these animals are raised outdoors on pasture or range in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards in the U.S. […]
Scheduled water interruption in South Slope
Press release from South Slope Neighborhood Association: South Slope Neighbors: To repair leaking infrastructure, the City of Asheville has issued a Water Interruption for Buxton Avenue scheduled for Monday, February 19. The area affected includes Buxton Avenue from Church Street to Coxe Avenue, as well as Millard Avenue and Collier Avenue. The shutdown is scheduled […]
T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating brings Fattitude and its creators to Asheville for NEDAwareness Week
Press release from T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating: As part of *NEDAwareness Week 2018, T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating is bringing Fattitude and its creators to Asheville! WHAT: Screening of Fattitude followed by 30 min. Q & A with documentary directors, Lindsey Averill and Viridiana Lieberman WHEN: March 1, 2018 @ 6pm WHERE: Grail Moviehouse, […]
Submit your poems to the NC State Poetry Contest
Press release from NC State: The annual NC State Poetry Contest is a free literary competition open to all North Carolina residents (including out-of-state and international students who are enrolled in North Carolina universities). It remains one of the largest free-to-enter poetry contests in the South. This year’s guest judge is award-winning poet Marianne Boruch […]
Love’s Kitchen in Hendersonville honored for work feeding the hungry
Press release from Food Lion: SALISBURY, N.C.–This Valentine’s Day week, select soup kitchens that do outstanding work for their communities will receive some love from Food Lion Feeds as they are recognized as “Souper Star Kitchens.” As part of the recognition, Food Lion associate volunteers will donate soup and other food items as well as […]