Press release from the University of North Carolina Asheville: The crisis in Venezuela, U.S.-Mexican trade, Chinese influence in Africa, and post-Castro Cuba will all be explored in the fall 2018 World Affairs Council lectures at UNC Asheville. The lectures take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center in the Manheimer […]
News Bulletins
The Farm House hosts meet and greet with World Equestrian Games competitors Sept. 7
Press release from The Farm House: Noreen Cothran, Celine Lehner and the entire staff of The Farm House tack shop are pleased to invite the general public and news organizations to a casual Meet & Greet opportunity featuring World Equestrian Games competitors at the Landrum Depot meeting space, Friday, Sept. 7, from 5 p.m. until […]
That Dam Swim raises funds for women with cancer at Fontana Lake Sept. 8
Press release from The Hope Chest for Women: They’re back for a fifth year! On Sept. 8, 2018, Jim Cottam, Steve Bradshaw, and Marty Moran will swim the 18+ mile length of Lake Fontana while Chris Lechner traverses the lake on stand-up paddle board. These intrepid men are returning to Lake Fontana to raise money […]
Haywood Habitat for Humanity hosts Waynesville fundraiser Sept. 6
Press release from Haywood Habitat for Humanity: Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort will host “Raise the Roof”, a fundraising event to provide funds to build a Habitat home in Waynesville, at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15. Don’t miss this fun evening of great food and entertainment to support Haywood Habitat. General admission, transportation included, and lodging […]
Hendersonsonville Green Drinks talks bees Sept. 13
Press release from MountainTrue: On Thursday, September 13, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Jim Poe with the Henderson County Beekeepers Association. He will talk about why bees are getting so much attention these days – what’s the big deal! The immense value of bees to the production of food is difficult to calculate, but suffice it to say, […]
Grandfather Mountain hosts Junior Ranger Day Sept. 8
Press release from the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Grandfather Mountain has an elite team of rangers, dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the park’s numerous ecological communities — and the flora and fauna that call them home. But they can’t do it alone. Looking to the future, the mountain also relies on its ever-growing […]
Asheville Ballet presents “Fall Into Dance: An Artistic Harvest” Sept. 21-22
Press release from Asheville Ballet: The Asheville Ballet, Ann Dunn director, announces its 2018-19 Season – the 55th year for North Carolina’s Oldest Professional, non-profit Dance Company: “Fall Into Dance: An Artistic Harvest” September 21-22, 7:30. Outdoors, Downtown on the Roger McGuire Stage, FREE “Fall Into Dance” features original choreography by Dunn. Fleming Lomax, Tricia […]
Hendersonville Community Theatre opens ‘Cat on A Hot Tin Roof,’ Sept. 21
Press release from Hendersonville Community Theatre: A scorching new production of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof arrives at Hendersonville Community Theatre from September 21 to October 7. Tickets are $12-$22 and are available online at HendersonvilleTheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (828) 692-1082. Tennessee Williams’ literary masterpiece explores family relationships against the […]
Youth auditions for Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker,” Sept. 8
Press release from Moscow Ballet: Moscow Ballet’s community engagement program “Dance-with-Us ” brings the historic Russian Vaganova ballet pedagogy to American children in each city on the N American Tour. Moscow Ballet Audition Director Maria Morari arrives in Asheville on Saturday, September 8 at 12:30pm to audition local dance students for roles in the Great Russian Nutcracker! Maria Morari will audition […]
U.S. Department of Commerce awards $2 million for workforce training in Sylva
Press release from the U.S. Department of Commerce: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to Jackson County, North Carolina, to help build a new workforce training facility. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 236 jobs, retain […]
Haywood Regional Medical Center promotes mental health for National Suicide Prevention Month
Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center: The issue of suicide is a very difficult and concerning topic to address — and, unfortunately, it is on the rise. In fact, a recent survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows suicide rates increasing by 25 percent over nearly two decades through the end […]
United Federal Credit Union holds first responders appreciation Sept. 7
Media advisory from United Federal Credit Union: Date: Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. What: UFCU hosts an appreciation event for Buncombe County first responders. Attendees will enjoy free coffee and pastries in honor of Buncombe County’s police officers, firemen and women, EMTs and safety personnel. Why: United Federal Credit Union wants […]
Indivisible Asheville hosts local candidate town hall Sept. 4
Press release from Indivisible Asheville: The following candidates have accepted their invitations from Indivisible Asheville/WNC to participate in a town hall meeting for local government seats at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Tuesday, Sept. 4 at the Lord Auditorium in Pack Library at 67 Haywood St. in downtown Asheville: District Attorney: Todd Williams Sheriff: Quentin Miller […]
Buncombe County Board of Education announces Sept. 6 meeting
Press release from the Buncombe County Board of Education: The Buncombe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Sept. 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Minitorium. A closed session will be held in the Executive Conference Room at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing confidential personnel, student and attorney client matters. All […]
EQI hosts stream monitoring volunteer workshop Sept. 22
Press release from the Environmental Quality Institute: Western North Carolina rivers and streams have been making headlines recently as economic drivers and recreational outlets, but also for major stormwater runoff and flooding events. Community members are passionate and committed to improving local waterways. For 28 years, hundreds of volunteers have lent their time and skills […]
Transylvania County candidates forum Sept. 20
Press release from the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce: The Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidates Forum on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the Rogow Room at the Transylvania County Library. The event will begin with the Transylvania County Board of Education race with candidates Joe Castro, Courtney Domokur, Marty […]
Asheville Goombay Festival, Sept. 7-9
Press release: The YMI Cultural Center invites you to enjoy wonderful sounds, beautiful sights, and amazing tastes of the African-Caribbean at the Asheville Goombay Festival, September 7, 8, and 9. The free festival will be held on Roger McGuire Green in downtown Asheville on Friday and Saturday, with a local gospel concert at the YMI […]
Asheville Area Piano Forum hosts fall benefit concert Sept. 23
Press release from the Asheville Area Piano Forum: The Asheville Area Piano Forum (AAPF) will present its 18th Fall Benefit Concert at the Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville, on Sunday, September 23rd at 3:00 PM. With two grand pianos on the stage, an exciting variety of music is programmed (from classical and jazz favorites & even a few […]
Document shred and drug take back in Etowah Sept. 14
Press release from United Community Bank: TRIAD Henderson County, United Community Bank (UCB), the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, Hope Rx will offer FREE Document Shred and Drug Take Back Days on Friday, Sept. 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the United Community Bank, Etowah, NC. A shred truck sponsored by UCB will be […]
Rally on Sept. 8 to call for renewable energy to support climate, jobs and justice
Press release from event organizers: On September 8, Rise for Climate, Jobs, and Justice. The weekend before San Francisco’s Global Climate Action Summit, the People’s Climate Movement is leading a national mobilization for climate, jobs, and justice. In Asheville, on Saturday, September 8 from 3-5pm at Pritchard Park, a rally is being cosponsored by Asheville 350 and the Sierra […]
Blue Ridge Taekwondo hosts martial arts tournament, Sept. 15
Press release from Blue Ridge Taekwondo: Blue Ridge Taekwondo will be hosting the Regional “Elevate Your Game” American Taekwondo Foundation (ATF) Tournament, the first of its kind in the region. The tournament will feature students from all around the country participating in competitive forms and sparring, plus creative board breaking, and will be presided over […]