Press release from the Henderson County Education Foundation: The Henderson County Education Foundation scholarship application portal is now open for 2019 graduating seniors with 32 scholarships available, ranging from $250 to $5,000. The Education Foundation is proud to announce three new scholarships available for the 2019 year. The Community Tennis Association will award two $1,000 awards […]
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Lexington Avenue Brewery space sold to CANarchy Collective
Press release from CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective: In an exciting development for an already robust craft beer community, The CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective will launch an innovative new concept in Asheville, NC. The new restaurant and brewpub, dubbed “The CANarchy Collaboratory,” will celebrate experimentation and collaboration in beer, food and culture. The concept will land in […]
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Christmas show starting Nov. 29
Press release from Flat Rock Playhouse: Flat Rock Playhouse launched the premiere production of A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas in 2017 and broke box office records for a seasonal production. Featuring favorite holiday songs, spectacular dance numbers, and sublime vocals, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas had audiences a-ring-ting-tingle-ing for more. This year’s production, A Flat […]
Former Van Winkle lawyer W. Carleton Metcalf named U.S. Magistrate Judge
Press release from The Van Winkle Law Firm: The Van Winkle Law Firm announced today that William Carleton Metcalf, a former senior principal in the firm, has been named United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of North Carolina. Judge Metcalf was sworn in by The Honorable Max O. Cogburn, Jr., U.S. District Judge […]
Asheville City Schools announces two-hour delay for Nov. 15
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay for all students and staff members tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 15. Below is a copy of the message that went out to our families moments ago. Please know we are currently watching local, state and national weather reports. Inclement weather […]
Mission Health releases 2017 annual report
Press release from Mission Health: Today, Mission Health released its 2017 Annual Report, Making Good: Together, Changing Lives and Growing Opportunities for Western North Carolina, which tells the stories of how Mission Health is continuing its more than 130-year legacy of service and caring. In 2017, Mission Health’s total community benefit in serving the needs […]
APD requests assistance to locate Kevin Logan
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing juvenile, Kevin Logan. He was last seen on November 13, 2018 in the area of West Asheville. He might possibly be trying to get to Henderson County. Kevin Logan is described as a white male, 16 years of […]
Buncombe County Schools announces two-hour delay for Nov. 15
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: All Buncombe County Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay for students tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 15, due to a winter storm warning now in effect and a forecast of freezing rain and sleet in our area overnight and tomorrow morning. Also, there will be no buses on icy roads. […]
Historic Johnson Farm hosts Christmas event Dec. 8
Press release from Historic Johnson Farm: Historic Johnson Farm will be hosting its annual Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. For over 25 years, Historic Johnson Farm has celebrated Christmas with an old-fashioned flair. This year, the event will include tours of the decorated 1880s farmhouse, visits with Santa, children’s crafts, wagon […]
Voorhees Family Art Show scheduled for Nov. 17-18
Press release from David Voorhees: The 21st Voorhees Family Art Show and Sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 89 Woodward Avenue in the Norwood Park area of North Asheville. This weekend art show and sale is free and […]
APD requests assistance to locate Dalarion Searles
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing person Dalarion Searles. He was last seen on Nov. 5, 2018, at 133 Livingston Street (Green Opportunities). Searles could possibly be staying in Hillcrest Apartments. Searles is described as a 16 year old, black male, 6’0″ tall and […]
Annual state report on N.C. charities to be released Nov. 19
Press release from the N.C. Department of the Secretary of State: North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall will release the 2017-2018 N.C. Charitable Solicitation Annual Report at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, at a press conference to be held at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina in Raleigh. The […]
Canary Coalition continues Thanksgiving Fast and Prayer to stop climate change
Press release from The Canary Coalition: The clouds did not actually part at Pack Square, in Asheville, NC, for those fasting and praying to focus attention on the climate crisis, on Tuesday. But, neither did the heavy rain that was forecast materialize. The wind did blow, knocking over the beach umbrella erected for protection from […]
Red Cross issues immediate call for Buncombe County blood donations
Press release from the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. Volunteer blood drive hosts are also critically needed to prevent the shortage from worsening this winter. During September and October, the Red […]
“Eyes” exhibition opens at Posana Restaurant Dec. 5
Press release from Constance Vlahoulis: A new art exhibition, “Eyes”, will open its doors on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Adler Gallery in Posana Restaurant. Curator Constance Vlahoulis has invited local artists to create their best work using the theme of EYES as their inspiration. The 20 artists include a host of Asheville’s best and […]
Henderson County reports positive pertussis result
Press release from the Henderson County Department of Public Health: Today the Department of Public Health received a positive laboratory result of pertussis for a school-age child that had contact with other people in Henderson County. The Health Department, the NC Division of Public Health, Henderson County Public Schools and other community partners are working […]
Mars Hill University Theatre Arts Department presents ‘Dearly Departed,’ Nov. 15-18
Press release from Mars Hill University: Award winning New York City director and actor Reginald Wilson will be the guest director of “Dearly Departed,” the next play presented by Mars Hill University’s theatre arts department. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, November 15-17, 2018, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday, November […]
Attic Salt Theatre Company stages “Blue Window,” Dec. 6-16
Press release from Attic Salt Theatre Company: Attic Salt Theatre Company is excited to announce their upcoming production of Craig Lucas’ Blue Window, to be presented December 6th through the 16th at Attic Salt Theatre Arts Space. Attic Salt is coming off the acclaimed Talking with…, presented in August. Their previous work includes How I […]
Center for Craft accepts Curatorial Fellowship program applications
Press release from Center for Craft: 2020 Curatorial Fellowship Deadline: February 8, 2019 at 5pm The Curatorial Fellowship is a yearlong program created to give emerging craft curators a platform to explore and test new ideas about craft. Three Curatorial Fellows will be selected to fully develop and mount their proposed exhibition in the Center […]
Allegiant adds bi-weekly nonstop flight to Sarasota, FL from Asheville
Press release from Allegiant: ASHEVILLE, N.C. Nov. 13, 2018 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces service from Asheville to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) beginning Feb. 22, 2019. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new route as low as $45* “We’re thrilled to grow again in Asheville and offer area residents the […]
Foothills Conservancy grows Burke County preserve
Press release from the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: On Nov. 9, Foothills Conservancy’s Smith Cliffs/Henry Fork River Preserve grew by 26 acres to a total of 259 acres. Using a contribution from conservationist Tim Sweeney, the land trust purchased the property from landowners Jim and Jeanne Simpson. Over the past four years, Sweeney has […]