Press release from Asheville Poetry Series: Asheville Poetry Series proudly presents a reading of new works TO THOSE WHO WERE OUR FIRST GODS (Rattle) by Nickole Brown and TAKE ME WITH YOU, WHEREVER YOU’RE GOING (Four Way) by Jessica Jacobs, and the authors will present new unpublished poems, take questions, and sign books. Doors 7:00 […]
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Community Foundation of Henderson County calls for nominations for Sauer Charitable Leadership Award
Press release from the Community Foundation of Henderson County: Community Foundation of Henderson County is currently accepting nominations for the Richard C. and Vina L. Sauer Charitable Leadership Award. Presented at the Community Foundation’s Annual Luncheon, the Sauer Award celebrates individuals who provide outstanding leadership through their personal philanthropic efforts in Henderson County. Having made […]
City of Asheville seeks boards and commissions volunteers
Press release from the City of Asheville: BE A LOCAL LEADER The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do […]
City of Hendersonville roadside mowing set to begin on May 13
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: On May 13, 2019, the City of Hendersonville Public Works Department will begin roadside mowing on City streets. Vegetation control along roadsides improves the visibility of signs, preserves sightlines for road users and keeps sidewalks clear and free from overhanging limbs and branches. “Managing the vegetation along our […]
Fire on Alex Way Ruled Undetermined
Press release from the Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department responded to a house fire at Alex Way on May 4, 2019, which involved a fire fatality. In coordination with the Asheville Police Department, the identity of the victim is confirmed to be 32 year old resident Erich Doll. This fire, which started in […]
Asheville Art Museum’s Family Art Party May 11
Press release from Asheville Art Museum: Join Museum education staff for a FREE Family Art Party! to engage in hands-on fun with artists Eleanor Annand, Josh Copus, and Valeria Watson, soon to be featured in our opening juried exhibition Appalachia Now! The afternoon includes storytelling and music with the talented Buncombe County librarians. Kids may try their hands […]
Annual Free Sports Physicals are coming to the schools for 2019-2020 school year
Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center: Haywood Regional Medical Center and Haywood Sports Medicine will host their annual sports physicals for area middle and high school student-athletes on a new schedule for 2019! This year, providers, volunteers, and the sports medicine team will be coming directly to the schools. Physicals for Canton Middle School […]
55 South Market awards $10,000 prize to Cleaster Cotton for art installation
Press release from Beverly-Hanks Realtors: 55 South Market developers welcomed several accomplished local artists to propose their ideas for a commissioned art installation on the new condo building’s Beaumont street wall. With great excitement, nationally recognized and locally loved Cleaster Cotton was awarded the $10,000 prize. She will partner with the UNC Asheville STEAM Studio […]
Folkwear opens first store location
Press release from Folkwear: Folkwear, a well-known independent sewing pattern company and clothing brand, has a opened a shop in Fairview, NC in May 2019. The shop, located at 1185 Charlotte Hwy (Unit G), stocks Folkwear sewing patterns, a clothing line, and fabric, and it houses the international office and shipping center of Folkwear. The […]
Hands On Children’s Museum hold 8th annual mud run
Press release from Hands On! Children’s Museum: REGISTRATION ENDING SOON FOR 8TH ANNUAL MUD RUN The Adults’ Mud Run will take place on June 1, 2019, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Hands On! Children’s Museum. HENDERSONVILLE– Registration for the 8thannual Mad Mountain Mud Run is open through May 26th! The muddy race and festival will […]
Historic Johnson Farm seeks volunteers
Press release from Historic Johnson Farm: Historic Johnson Farm is looking for volunteers! Volunteer Training will be on Wednesday, May 22 at 11:00 AM at the farm at 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC . There is something for everyone – whether you want to give tours, help with field trips, or work on the grounds […]
Carl Sandburg Home opens new temporary exhibit May 13
Press release from the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is opening a new temporary exhibit titled “Dressing for the Occasion: Mid-Century Sandburg as Celebrity and Family Man” on May 13, 2019. The exhibit, which runs through October, is part of the Sandburg Home tour and features clothing and […]
Marti Sullivan named ACS’s 2020 Teacher of the Year
Press release from Asheville City schools: The teachers of Asheville City Schools go home with more on their minds than just lesson plans; their compassion and care for students is unending. Asheville City Schools is pleased to announce its 2020 District Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Marti Sullivan. An Academically or Intellectually Gifted Specialist at […]
A-B Tech commencement set for Saturday, May 11
Press release from A-B Tech: A-B Tech Community College will award 1,143 degrees and diplomas to graduates during its Commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in the U.S. Cellular Center. A-B Tech President Dennis King, who is retiring in January 2020, will preside over the ceremony and deliver the keynote address. A-B Tech […]
Cleaster Cotton wins $10,000 prize for 55 South Market installation
Press release from Beverly-Hanks & Associates Realtors: 55 South Market developers welcomed several accomplished local artists to propose their ideas for a commissioned art installation on the new condo building’s Beaumont street wall. With great excitement, nationally recognized and locally loved Cleaster Cotton was awarded the $10,000 prize. She will partner with the UNC Asheville […]
City of Asheville holds Residents Noise Ordinance forum May 16
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville Noise Ordinance Revision Project Team invites everyone to attend a Residents Noise Ordinance Forum May 16 at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center, 285 Livingston St. There will be two sessions — one at 8:30 a.m. and another at 5:30 p.m. In March, […]
Health Equity Coalition to hold forum on connecting community to philanthropy
Press release from Health Equity WNC: The Health Equity Coalition will hold a forum to explore new ways of connecting community to philanthropy. The $1.5 billion trust from the sale of Mission Hospital has created an opportunity to invest in life-changing initiatives for many of the 900,000 citizens in the 18-county Western North Carolina region. Traditional […]
Community members start petition to prevent Flatiron hotel conversion
Petition from Kathy Wienberg: The 93-year-old Flatiron Building currently houses more than 70 small businesses and organizations. On May 14, Asheville City Council will meet and vote on whether or not to convert the Flatiron into a hotel and displace all the businesses there. On April 8, Asheville’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-2 to […]
Buncombe County Schools names two new directors and a new assistant director
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: Superintendent Dr. Tony Baldwin today announces two directors and one assistant director have been selected for central office positions. Kimberly Fisher will be the new Human Resources Director. Brian Propst will serve as the Assitant Director of Human Resources. Taylor Baldwin joins BCS as the Career and Technical Education (CTE) director. […]
Lenoir-Rhyne University to host four commencement ceremonies
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: This week, Lenoir-Rhyne University will celebrate student achievement and success at commencement activities on its three campuses in Hickory and Asheville, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina. University President Dr. Fred Whitt and University Provost Dr. Gary Johnson, among other faculty and staff, will celebrate the graduates’ accomplishments and confer […]
Wilma Dykeman Legacy hosts free events along the French Broad River
Press release from the Wilma Dykeman Legacy: Join us this summer for three Saturdays of French Broad River learning and fun. Our focus will be on a nine-mile stretch of the river between the Smoky Park Supper Club and the French Broad River Academy for Boys. Along the way, we’ll learn more about: Wilma Dykeman […]