Press release from Friends of the WNC Nature Center: On Saturday, Dec. 1, the WNC Nature Center will host their annual holiday celebration, A Winter’s Tail, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be festive crafts, photos with Santa, games and educational animal programs. Photos with Santa will be available from 12-4 p.m. Other event activities […]
Press release from Smiles Change Lives: Dr. Timothy Scanlan, DDS, MS, in Asheville, Marion and Rutherfordton, was honored at the Smiles Change Lives (SCL) 8th Annual Gini Awards, on Oct. 27, 2018, in Kansas City, MO. The Gini Awards honor those who have gone above and beyond to inspire hope, raise self-esteem and help change […]
Press release from the North Carolina Arboretum: Western North Carolina will shine brighter this holiday season as the North Carolina Arboretum celebrates the fifth anniversary of its Winter Lights holiday light show. On display nightly, Friday, Nov. 16, through Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, from 6 to 10 p.m., Winter Lights is an outdoor walking tour of the Arboretum’s nationally […]
Press release from the Shelton House Museum: The Shelton House Museum will hold an “Old-Fashioned Christmas and Grand Illumination” event on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Shelton House, 49 Shelton Street. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join in with the carolers on the Shelton House front lawn. […]
Press release from the Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center: A Season of Light Multicultural Holiday Celebration featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, music and sharing of customs from holidays around the world will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center. “We love to host this event because […]
Press release from Joshua P. Warren: Tuesday, November 13, 2018, will be the 112-year anniversary of Asheville’s largest murder spree, the Will Harris rampage. That night, for the first time ever, Haunted Asheville Ghost Tours is producing a special 8pm walking tour, tracing the killer’s path, and featuring a psychic/medium who will reveal her impressions […]
Press release from Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort: On Thursday, Nov. 8, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC hosted a forum on drug and human trafficking with local law enforcement and social service organizations. Seventy attendees representing 17 organizations from across Western North Carolina gathered for the event. The intertwined issues of drug and human […]
Press release from the Vecinos Farmworker Health Program: Farmworkers and their families in Western North Carolina received some relief from high prescription drug prices with a recent grant of $2,500 from the Jackson County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. Vecinos Farmworker Health Program Executive Director Marianne Martinez accepted the grant, […]
Press release from Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams: On Friday in Buncombe County Superior Court, Judge Alan Z. Thornburg re-sentenced death row prisoner James Morgan to life in prison without parole. Morgan, who is African American, was sentenced to death by an all-white jury in 1999 for the killing of Asheville resident Patrina King. […]
Press release from Mars Hill University: A rainy day did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm as John Anthony “Tony” Floyd, J.D., was inaugurated as Mars Hill University’s 22nd president on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. In his address to the assembled audience, Floyd laid out his vision for the institution’s future—a vision that puts its focus […]
Press release from Mast General Store: You don’t have to be a fan of Game of Thrones to know that winter is coming. It’s in the air, fogging up the window panes and biting at noses and hands. And that means coats and warm accessories are needed in the community. Mast Store is ready to […]
Press release from the N.C. General Assembly: Leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly invite North Carolina high school students to apply for the 49th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA). “North Carolina’s Youth Legislative Assembly offers students a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about the legislative process and to develop leadership skills that will help […]
Press release Ann Sharpsteen: Author Ann Sharpsteen has announced the launch of her new book, How to Leave an Asshole: A practical guide on how to heal from a toxic relationship and #leavetheasshole, on Jan. 31, 2019. The book is described as “a woman’s book of step-by-step how to identify assholes, detach and run for the […]
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: After a second incident involving a resident and black bear this week, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds the public to be BearWise, particularly this time of year, as bears are on the move, often with cubs, and searching for food. Elmer Pumphrey, of Waynesville, was standing […]
Press release from the Southern Highland Craft Guild: The gallery of the Southern Highland Craft Guild in Biltmore Village invites craft enthusiasts and members of the public to join them in celebrating the holiday season over the coming weeks. Starting on Nov. 17 at 10 a.m., the gallery will host their annual Holiday Open House. […]
Press release from Transition Asheville: The basic definition of “potlatch” from Wikipedia says, “A potlatch is a gift-giving feast practiced by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of Canada and the United States, among whom it is traditionally the primary economic system.” To experience this type of sharing economy, we’re asking people to bring food and […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: On Wednesday, Nov. 14, the City of Asheville will host an open house about the potential to create affordable housing on two City-owned properties. Everyone is invited to attend! The drop-in style event happens from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Asheville Public Works Building, 161 […]
Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: November is National Military Family Month. The YMCA of Western North Carolina is showing its appreciation to all active military members, veterans, and their immediate families with a special offer to visit any of the eight YMCA of Western North Carolina locations for free Nov. 9-12. […]
Press release from Asheville Outlets: The Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry’s (ABCCM) Patriots & Legends Car Show at Asheville Outlets is presented by Ingles, Blossman Gas and Paramount Kia. There is no fee for spectators. Attendees can view hundreds of classic cars and NASCAR show cars, as well as enjoy a live Joe Lasher concert. […]
Press release from Christ School: Christ School sophomore William David ’21 would be the first to admit that the William T. Hornaday Silver Medal in Conservation is more than an individual honor. Inspiring others to follow his lead now, and into the future, may ultimately be the real mark that William leaves on Asheville with […]
Press release from Kick It Event Management: Now in its 12th year, the Asheville Hot Chocolate Races (Jan. 26, 2019) is one of the most beloved running events in Asheville and has consistently been voted a favorite by its participants. Last year saw the addition of a 5k race and a sellout of both the […]
