Press release from Folkmoot: On the cusp of celebrating the 35th summer festival, Folkmoot welcomes two new board members, Pam Meister and Kevin Sandefur for two-year terms as members of North Carolina’s International Folk Festival board of directors. With experience in cultural costuming, museum management and dance, Sylva resident and Director of the Mountain Heritage […]
News Bulletins
Weaverville’s Music on Main, June 23
Press release from The Weaverville Business Association: The Weaverville Business Association, sponsors of regional art festival Art in Autumn, is hosting the second annual Music on Main – a one-night, open-air concert on Main Street in Weaverville, featuring Kat Wright, Jesse Barry, and Lyric. The event takes place in front of Town Hall (30 South […]
Polk County residents urged to evacuate before Sunday, May 27 at 5 p.m.
Press release from the American Red Cross: POLK COUNTY, N.C., May 25, 2018 – Beginning today, Polk County officials are recommending a voluntary evacuation in specific areas by Sunday, 27 May at 5 p.m., ahead of the tropical storm conditions that are forecasted to affect the area Sunday night through early next week. This area […]
Uber and Lyft resume service at Asheville Regional Airport
Press release from the Asheville Regional Airport Authority: The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached to return rideshare services to the airport. The airport is amending its ground transportation operating procedures to allow rideshare companies to pick up in a designated pick up area. Uber […]
Park Ridge Health Foundation Gala raises $180,000
Press release from Park Ridge Health: The 25th Annual Park Ridge Health Foundation Gala transported guests back to the era of classic movies to “Experience the Silver Screen.” More than 400 people enjoyed the evening of sophisticated fun at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel in Asheville. The program featured the presentation of the Dr. P.J. Moore, […]
Police group asks city to rescind ‘troubling’ decision on voluntary searches
Letter sent by the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association to Mayor Esther Manheimer and Asheville City Council: NC PBA Letter to Mayor Manheimer & Asheville City Council by David Floyd on Scribd
Asheville Yoga Center returns with 6th annual Yoga in the Park
Press release from Asheville Yoga Center: Asheville Yoga Center invites the community to take their yoga practice outdoors in the heart of beautiful downtown Asheville. The 6th annual Yoga in the Park series kicks off on June 2 with an outdoor yoga class in Pack Square Park, led by AYC instructor Michael Johnson. Now in […]
Pardee UNC Health Care to open new Urgent Care facility in Mills River June 1
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care will open its newest Urgent Care location at 3334 Boylston Highway, Suite 10, in Mills River on Friday, June 1 at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the new facility. Pardee Chief Executive Officer James M. Kirby II, Pardee […]
SAHC ‘Appalachian Spring’ event on May 31 honors volunteers, new land protection
Press release from Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: On Thursday, May 31, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) will host Appalachian Spring, a conservation celebration, from 5 to 8 pm at the Salvage Station in Asheville, NC. The event will celebrate recent conservation success stories across the region, raise support for ongoing land and water protection efforts, […]
Ben Teague to join Biltmore Farms
Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Ben Teague, currently the Asheville Chamber’s Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of the Economic Development Coalition of Asheville-Buncombe County, will be joining Biltmore Farms, LLC as Vice President for Strategic Development starting July 1, 2018. “I’m sad Ben won’t be with us on a day-to-day […]
Reality Check Conference, June 29
Press release from Mountain Area Health Education Center: The Reality Check Conference is designed to encourage, empower, and educate leaders across Western North Carolina and surrounding areas on the cultural diversity challenges within our community. This conference will continue the conversation around building a better community and decreasing the gaps in disparities, education, and […]
Summer Track concerts in Tryon start June 1
Press release from Peter Eisenbrown of Blockparty Productions: The 19th season of Tryon’s most popular summer event – Summer Tracks – kicks off on Friday, June 1. New View Realty of Tryon—this season’s presenting sponsor—the Town of Tryon and series producer Peter Eisenbrown are excited to present an expanded schedule of seven concerts this season, featuring a great […]
Local artist Ursula Gullow is featured in N.C. Museum of Art exhibition ‘You Are Here’
Press release from The North Carolina Museum of Art: The North Carolina Museum of Art presents You Are Here: Light, Color, and Sound Experiences, featuring immersive art installations by 14 contemporary artists, April 7 through July 22, 2018. You Are Here includes large-scale light works, sound installations, video works, room-size environments, and site-specific projects. The […]
Buncombe County issues warning about whooping cough
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is occurring throughout Buncombe County, with 11 confirmed pertussis cases during the month of May. Public health officials, schools and medical providers are actively monitoring and screening for symptomatic patients with suspected pertussis to help reduce exposure and spread of […]
County seeks input on proposed budget
Press release from Buncombe County: County Manager Mandy Stone provided an overview of the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday, May 15, to the Board of Commissioners (see: budget message and an in-depth presentation). The County Manager’s original prepared budget included a one-cent decrease in the property tax rate to 52.9 cents […]
A comedy. About cancer. June 14-24 at N.C. Stage
Press release from N.C. Stage Company: Stages June 14 – June 24, 2018 Thur – Sat at 7:30 PM & Sun at 2:00 PM A comedy. About cancer. From award winning performer David Lee Nelson comes a new play about finding hope in the most unlikely of places. In 2017, award winning performer David Lee […]
Asheville pools to open for the season in June
Press release from City of Asheville: What’s that sound? It’s the sound of splashy fun at Asheville City pools coming your way! Recreation Park Pool will open for the season on June 2 and 3 from noon to 6 p.m. both days. The Malvern Hills and Walton Street pools are set to open June 9. […]
The Wine & Oyster to host a benefit for Asheville Jewish Community Center, June 5
Press release from The Wine & Oyster: ASHEVILLE, NC, MAY 2018 – The Wine and Oyster is proud to announce an upcoming fundraiser to benefit the Asheville Jewish Community Center. The event will be held June 5, from 4 – 10 pm at The Wine & Oyster in Biltmore Village, located in the same shopping […]
Medicare for All Rally to occur June 5 in Hendersonville
The event will occur at 5 p.m. June 5 at the Historic Courthouse on Main Street and 1st Avenue in Hendersonville. Press release from event organizers: Western North Carolinians will show the world their support for Expanded and Improved Medicare for All at the Hendersonville Medicare for All Rally. The rally corresponds with the Poor […]
Staged Readings for new plays-in-progress at The Magnetic Theatre Company
Press release from The Magnetic Theatre Company: Asheville’s Magnetic Theatre Company has nearly a decade under its belt of producing new plays for a growing and diverse Western North Carolina Audience. Many of the plays that have had their world premiere on the Magnetic Stage were written by Asheville area playwrights. The productions mounted at […]
Duck Donuts to offer free doughnuts on National Doughnut Day, June 1
Press release from Duck Donuts: MECHANICSBURG, PA (May 23, 2018) –Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made-to-Order!® donuts, announced today it is celebrating National Donut Day with a free donut offer for customers on Friday, June 1. Visitors will receive one bare, cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar donut, no purchase necessary. In addition, […]