Press release from adé PROJECT: THE EVENT + PURPOSE : “If we do what we are called to do, curate events and conversations that lead to actions that lead to decisions about how we should and would live, we will win.” – Patrisse Khan-Cullors, Co-Founder, Black Lives Matter In honor of both Black History Month […]
Press release from Juniper Bends: Join us on Friday, February 22nd for Juniper’s relaunch/winter reading! This free event will feature three incredible readers and two guest curators. Featuring: Brandon Amico Alli Marshall Brit Washburn We will be celebrating Brandon’s Amico’s debut poetry collection, and he will be on hand to read from the collection and […]
Press release from Slow Money NC: On Saturday, February 23, 2019 Slow Money NC will host a lively gathering of local farmers, food entrepreneurs and people who care about sustainable farming and food. Come meet up with folks who care about where our food comes from, join in the fun and learn how you can […]
Press release from Franny’s Farm: Anyone who spends time with animals knows that it just plain feels good! But scientists have proven that this isn’t just in our heads. Animals have a measurable effect on our physiology. Interacting with animals can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels; it can reduce anxiety and depression; improve sleeping […]
Press release from Mission Health: Asheville Cardiology Associates dedicated their annual service project to hosting a “send-off” party for 3 year-old Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina recipient, Bexley Estridge, one of Dr. James McGovern’s patients with complex congenital heart disease. Bexley and her family received a trip to Disney World through Make-A-Wish and celebrations started early with […]
Press release from Blue Ridge Humane Society: Blue Ridge Humane Society is celebrating the love of a rescue pet during February and seeking photo entries of adopted pets for the annual “You Can’t Buy Love but You Can Adopt It” photo contest. Adopters are invited to share photos of their rescue pet and what a second […]
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville will be hosting a Streambank Repair Workshop facilitated by the NC Cooperative Extension on March 13, 2019. This workshop will teach participants how to protect streambanks and improve the environment by stabilizing streams on their property. “This workshop is an excellent opportunity for homeowners […]
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville’s famous native son Thomas Wolfe had a cabin, a place of retreat near what is now Azalea Park in east Asheville. Built in 1926, it was the last place Wolfe called home in his hometown. He spent the summer of 1937 at the cabin. Wolfe’s summer at the […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: With the theme “Embrace Your Inner Superhero,” UNC Asheville alumni, students and families will celebrate Homecoming 2019 with the annual Homecoming Parade, a Bulldog basketball doubleheader, the Alumni Awards Banquet, and much more. David Ramseur, author of Melting the Ice Curtain: The Extraordinary Story of Citizen Diplomacy on the Russia-Alaska Frontier, and […]
Press release from Archetype Brewing Co.: Archetype will be moving into the space recently vacated by Habitat Tavern & Commons, next door to Asheville staple Moog Music, and block down the hill from the Merrimon Avenue Whole Foods. The second location will provide a space close to downtown focused on an intimate, comfortable beer-drinking experience, reminiscent of […]
Press release: Today, the National Endowment for the Arts announced that Brandon Amico is one of 35 poets who will receive an FY 2019 Creative Writing Fellowship of $25,000. Through its Creative Writing Fellowships, the Arts Endowment gives writers the time and space needed to create. Fellows are selected through a highly-competitive, anonymous process and […]
Press release from AdventHealth: Please join AdventHealth in supporting these important community events: FREE Seminar: Living Heart Healthy Wednesday, February 20, noon- 1 p.m. Duke Room AdventHealth Hendersonville Main Campus 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville Join us for a FREE seminar event to hear from AdventHealth Cardiologist, Don Wilkinson, PA-C. Dr. Wilkinson will discuss heart disease […]
Press release from City of Asheville Fire Department: Assistant Fire Marshal Karen Shuart died January 31, 2019 after her battle with cancer. Karen was a career firefighter with the City of Asheville Fire Department for 25 years. She is survived by her mother Adele, brother Mark and fur babies Niko, Harley, Tink and Izzy. A […]
***UPDATE: The missing woman and child have been located and are safe.*** Press release from Haywood County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives with the Haywood County Sheriff’s office are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a woman and her 5-year-old son. Stephanie Michelle Becker, 35, of Waynesville and her son Gabriel were reported missing Wednesday morning (02/13/2019) by […]
Press release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College presents the annual Outstanding Alumni of the Year Award to an HCC alumnus who has attained distinction and success in his or her career field or through community service. The college is now seeking nominations for this award. Nominations are due by Wednesday, March 27. To be considered […]
Press release from Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Accion: Local verifiers have recorded men with ICE jackets, impersonating local worker vans in Hendersonville today, Wednesday, February 13th, with at least one confirmed detention as at least four vehicles were positioned on Ashe Street. At this point, the community is not sure if this is a […]
Press release from Charles George VA Medical Center: The Charles George VA Medical Center will mark National Salute to Veteran Patients Week (Feb. 10-16) by encouraging communities seek out opportunities to volunteer at their local VA facilities. Every year during the week of Valentine’s Day, VA hospitals across the country observe “National Salute to Veteran […]
Press release from City of Asheville: Two sidewalk projects can get under way as soon as Wednesday, Feb. 13, following Asheville City Council’s Feb. 12 resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the construction contract. One sidewalk project is on Hill Street on a section that was identified as an area where a sidewalk should […]
Press release from Western Carolina Rescue Ministries: On Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 4:00-5:30pm Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) will host their first-ever “You Are Loved Valentine’s Day Banquet.” This event will help benefit those in our area who are in need of a warm meal and lots of love on a special day where ALL want […]
Press release from French Broad Vignerons: What: “From the Ground Up: How does Soil Affect Wine” presented by Shruthi Dhoopati, MSc, Viticulture and Enology. The French Broad Vignerons & Addison Farms Vineyards are hosting an interactive class about soil in our educational series “From the Ground Up”. What is the relationship between soil properties and wine […]
Press release from the Henderson County Education Foundation: The Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Education Hall of Fame. Each year, individuals who have demonstrated measurable influence or made significant contributions to the grown and development of education in Henderson County are honored with the Hall of […]
