Press release from North Carolina State University: The Forestry Extension Department of North Carolina State University will host a one-day workshop for landowners on potential alternative income streams for forest landowners. This workshop will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2019 and will be held at the Mountain Horticultural Center at 455 Research Drive, Mills […]
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Rep. Brian Turner hosts Sandy Mush town hall on May 18
Press release from Representative Brian Turner: Representative Brian Turner will host a town hall meeting at Sandy Mush Community Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, to discuss key pieces of legislation and address questions from community members. “It’s important to me to make sure that I’m keeping in touch with constituents,” Rep. Turner […]
YMCA of WNC offers free water safety lessons
Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: When it comes to teaching kids to be safe around water, you can’t underestimate the fear factor. Take 5-year-old Waylon, who barely put one toe in the pool during his first swim lesson and didn’t speak until his third. As his YMCA Safety Around Water sessions […]
Downtown Asheville Memorial Day Weekend Festival of the Arts debuts May 25-26
Press release from Howard Alan Events: Residents and visitors to scenic Asheville will see some of the finest locally made art alongside national artists’ works during the Downtown Asheville Memorial Day Weekend Festival of the Arts. The free, outdoor event takes place in Pack Square Park from 10 am to 5 pm both Saturday, May […]
NC MedAssist Mobile Free Pharmacy comes to Brevard on May 23
Press release from NC MedAssist: NC MedAssist will hold a Mobile Free Pharmacy Event in Brevard, NC on Thursday, May 23. The event, which is in collaboration with Lake Toxaway Charities, is open to any individual or family needing over-the-counter medications. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Brevard College […]
Bernie Sanders to hold Asheville rally on May 17
Media notice from Cecil Bothwell: Bernie Sanders will pop into Asheville on Friday 5/17, at noon, at the Salvage Station on Riverside. Doors open at 10:30, and my advice would be to show up early. Likely to be an overflow crowd. (2,000 max.) Pre-register here. But note that pre-registration does not guarantee entry. You gotta […]
Asheville Regional Airport shows 45% year-over-year passenger increase in Q1 2019
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: On the heels of the busiest year of passenger utilization, significant growth at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) continues. First-quarter 2019 numbers are in, and the airport served an unprecedented number of passengers. Specifically, AVL served 296,571 passengers January through March 2019, a staggering 45% increase over the same period […]
Chuck McGrady to not seek re-election for N.C. House District 117
Press release from Rep. Chuck McGrady: Serving in the North Carolina House of Representatives has been one of the greatest honors of my life; my gratitude to the people of Henderson County for providing me with that opportunity goes beyond measure. And that journey would not have been nearly as successful without the knowledge and […]
Girls on the Run 5K takes place at Asheville Outlets May 19
Press release from Girls on the Run of Western North Carolina: Inspire local girls to change the world and celebrate all girls being happy, healthy and confident at the Great Beginnings & Great Smiles Girls on the Run 5k run and walk at Asheville Outlets on Sunday, May 19 at 10 a.m. Chip timing will […]
Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus hires Butch Thompson as first executive director
Press release from the Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus: Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus has tapped Butch Thompson to be the organization’s first Executive Director. Thompson joined the chorus as a singer in 2015 and has served as President of its board of directors since 2017. His tenure as president has seen the organization achieve impressive growth […]
Mars Hill University graduates 167
Press release from Mars Hill University: “I urge you to bet on love. Gamble on fullness of life, the reality of calling, and the adventure of purpose. Wager that it matters.” That charge to the Mars Hill University class of 2019 was given by keynote speaker Guy Sayles during the university’s spring commencement on May […]
Annual Flat Rock Ice Cream Social takes place June 1
Press release from the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: Celebrate Flat Rock! Mark your calendars now for the Annual Ice Cream Social, June 1, 2019, on the grounds of the Flat Rock Village Hall from 12–4 p.m. Bring your camp chairs and plan to spend the afternoon, relaxing and enjoying this nostalgic Village celebration. Festivities […]
Voices in the Laurel hosts spring concert May 19
Press release from Voices in the Laurel: Sunday May 19, 2019, at First Baptist Church, Waynesville, 2:30 p.m. 23rd Annual Spring Concert – “Voices in Spring” featuring the music of British, French and American Composers This concert is supported by a Grassroots Grant by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of […]
5G rally held May 15 in Asheville
Press release from event organizers: Asheville, NC — All are invited to join a rally against the rollout of “5G” cell towers on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 4:00 – 5:30 pm at Pack Square in downtown Asheville. As one of at least 25 rallies across the U.S. among 100 organizations on 5G Crisis National […]
Haywood Community College hosts online selling series for small business owners
Press release from Haywood Community College: The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College will offer a free E-Commerce for the Small Business Owner seminar series, Thursday, May 30, in the College’s Public Services Training Facility, room 9105. Current and prospective Small Business Owners will have the opportunity to learn more about increase product sales […]
Hundreds volunteer in United Way’s annual Days of Caring
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: On Friday, May 10th, hundreds of community volunteers came together to work on 33 service projects at 25 Henderson County nonprofit agencies as part of United Way of Henderson County’s annual Days of Caring. A second day of projects will continue on Saturday, May 11th. Projects include […]
Four local attorneys recognized for exemplary pro bono service
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: It’s a well-known fact that if you are a defendant in the criminal justice system in the United States, you are guaranteed free representation if you cannot afford an attorney. But if you are facing a civil case- an unlawful eviction, dangerous threats from an abusive spouse, or harassment […]
Free workshops offered at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in June
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is offering free outdoor-related workshops for people of all ages and skill levels throughout the month of June. Online registration is required for the workshops, which are open on a first-come, first-served basis. June 1 – Women’s Introduction to Fly-Fishing from 9 a.m. to […]
Asheville Tea Co. partners with G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Press release from Two Birds Marketing: Asheville Tea Company is excited to announce the release of Kya’s Blend – a captivating tea blend inspired by the New York Times-bestselling novel, Where the Crawdads Sing. “We are absolutely thrilled to partner with G.P. Putnam’s Sons to create a tea blend for Delia Owens’ incredible book,” said Jessie Dean, […]
The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College to host free marketing summit series
Press release from Haywood Community College: The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College will hold a free Marketing Summit seminar series Thursday, May 23. Geared toward small business owners that are interested in getting more out of marketing, participants will walk through key marketing topics in hands-on workshops while learning how to maximize time, […]
Asheville VAMC hosts event for homeless veterans
Press release from U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs: Charles George VA Health Care Center is helping homeless Veterans and promoting healthy lifestyles are what the annual VA2K Walk & Roll event is all about. The 9h Annual VA2K Walk & Roll will be held on May 15, 2019 at the Charles George VAMC starting at […]