Press release from Mission Health: Are you a registered nurse with less than one year of experience? Or will you graduate from a nursing program by May 2019? Mission Health invites you to learn more about our New Graduate RN Residency Program at an Open House on Monday, Jan. 14 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The event […]
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Registration opens for ASAP’s 2019 Business of Farming Conference and Farmers Market Summit
Press release from Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASHEVILLE, NC (Dec. 11, 2018)—ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) is kicking off the 2019 farm planning season with its annual Business of Farming Conference, Feb. 23, 8–4 pm at the AB Tech Conference Center in Asheville, NC. The conference focuses on the business side of farming, offering beginning […]
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy hosts energy efficiency webinar Dec. 13
Press release from the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy: On Thursday, Dec. 13, at 2:00 p.m., the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy will host a webinar to present the release of a new report detailing the latest data findings, policy insights, and energy efficiency trends for utility companies and states in the Southeast. Customers in […]
Grammy nomination for Mars Hill University history professor
Press release from Mars Hill University: A Mars Hill University history professor is among the nominees for the 61st annual Grammy Awards. David Gilbert is nominated in the category of Best Album Notes for the album “The Product of Our Souls: The Sound And Sway Of James Reese Europe’s Society Orchestra.” The album is a […]
Western Weirdos #6: WNCAP Benefit
Press release: WHAT: Western Weirdos #6: WNCAP Benefit WHO: Laurel Lee and the Escapees; Jessie and the Jinx; Great Dismal; A Mac with Mr. 1ne 5ive WHERE: Static Age Records, 110 N Lexington Ave., Asheville WHEN: Saturday, December 15th 9 PM / $5 – ALL AGES//21+ to drink INFO: Event series exploring the outer edges […]
De la Noche Tango music performances, Dec. 29 and 30
Press release from De la Noche: Announcing two tango music performances of De la Noche featuring Lew Gelfond and Paul Stroebel, violins; Patrick Kukucka, bandoneon, Marilynn Seits, piano and Jeffrey Hersk, bass. Saturday December 29, 2018 at 8:00 at Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC. Dinner is available and reservations recommended at Isis. […]
Saint Nicholas Project Book Drive returns
Press release from Eblen Charities: This Christmas Season marks our fourth year for our wonderful partnership with Barnes and Noble in Biltmore Park for their Annual Saint Nicholas Project Book Drive and have already collected more than 1,800 books for the Ingles Toy Store with still more than three weeks to collect. The books are […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Wednesday, Dec. 12: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, 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. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Wednesday, […]
UNC Asheville Board of Trustees to meet, Dec. 14
Press release from UNCA: The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees will meet on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Sherrill Center, Ingles Mountain View Room, on the university campus. Standing committee meetings will take place on Thursday, Dec. 13. UNC Asheville board meetings are open to the public. Portions of […]
Fed Cup ball person tryouts to take place Sunday, Jan. 6
Press release from USTA Public Relations: WHAT: Youth ages 12-18 are invited to tryout to serve as a ballperson for the 2019 Fed Cup First Round tie between the U.S. and Australia Feb 9-10 at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville. Prospective ballpersons will work on running, rolling and catching, while also showing their skills […]
Real estate firms merge in Transylvania County
Press release from Beverly-Hanks & Associates: Steve Owen & Associates and Beverly-Hanks & Associates, Realtors® are joining hands to better serve the real estate needs of Transylvania County. “We are proud to have Steve and Jeremy Owen and their team of agents affiliated with our organization,” said Neal Hanks, Jr., President of Beverly-Hanks & Associates. […]
Steep Canyon Rangers host box office party Dec. 12 at US Cellular Center
Press release from US Cellular Center: BOX OFFICE PARTY December 12th, 2018 with the STEEP CANYON RANGERS at the US Cellular Center from 11 am – 3 pm The Steep Canyon Rangers with be onsite with giveaways from Eagle Nest Outfitters to connect with fans and spread the word about their upcoming show at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena […]
Asheville Police request assistance to locate Anthony Orlando Bowers
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department (APD) is requesting assistance to locate Anthony Orlando Bowers. Bowers is the suspect in a hit and run that caused serious injury to an APD officer on December 7. If located, please exercise caution and contact 9-1-1 immediately. Bowers is described as a black […]
“99 Bottles” group art show opens at PUSH Gallery Dec. 14
Press release from PUSH Skateshop & Gallery: The “99 Bottles” group art show is inspired by the old classic song “99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall” and will feature over sixty different artists’ work with an eclectic mix of mediums. Curated by longtime Push employee and owner of Brainstorm Skateboards, Eric Hunt, the show […]
Upcoming events at Mars Hill University
Press release from Mars Hill University: Thursday, December 13 SART Presents “Smoke on the Mountain: Sanders Family Christmas” Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Owen Theatre Sanders Family Christmas is the sequel to Connie Ray and Alan Bailey’s wildly successful bluegrass gospel musical Smoke on the Mountain. It’s December 24, 1941, and America is going to war. […]
Diana Wortham Theatre announces 2019 scholarship program for Young Emerging Artists
Press release from Diana Wortham Theatre: The Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville, North Carolina announces the 2019 Y.E.S. Emerging Artists Fund, a program to support young performers by providing scholarships for graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in the performing arts. A limited number of Emerging Artists Fund scholarships beginning at $1,000 each […]
Ingles Toy Store at Westgate Shopping Center opens Tuesday, Dec. 11
Press release from Eblen Charities: This Tuesday, December 11th, one of Asheville’s finest Christmas traditions returns, as Ingles Markets has again joined the Eblen Charities St. Nicholas Project in the Ingles Toy Store at the Westgate Shopping Center. For the sixth year, the Ingles Toy Store is the site of thousands of toys, games, dolls, […]
City resumes modified ART bus service
The city of Asheville announced its ART transit service will resume on modified routes at noon on Monday, Dec. 10, following weather-related service interruptions.
Senator Terry Van Duyn announces run for lieutenant governor
Press release from candidate’s office: Raleigh, NC: State Senator Terry Van Duyn (D-Buncombe) has announced that she plans to run for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina. In a statement released to the media, Senator Van Duyn remarked, “Today, I’m announcing my candidacy for Lieutenant Governor, where I will work closely with Governor Cooper to advance […]
UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center Singers concert rescheduled for Dec. 17
Press release from UNCA: Now celebrating 20 years as the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s community chorus, the Reuter Center Singers, are directed by Chuck Taft and accompanied on piano by Nora Vetro. On Monday, Dec. 17 (RESCHEDULED FROM DEC. 10.), the Reuter Center Singers will present a free concert (with donations welcome) starting at 7 […]
NCDOT: Most roads covered with snow, some with trees
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: ASHEVILLE – N.C. Department of Transportation crews across western North Carolina will continue pushing snow and fallen trees from interstates and primary highways on Sunday. Clearing interstates and primary highways will remain the top priorities from the far western edges to Surry County. All interstate routes have at […]