Press release from Center for Craft: As renovations at the Center for Craft continue, staff and supporters are thrilled to honor arts advocate and luminary John Cram, a key figure in Asheville’s cultural revival in the 1980s and 90s, with a named gallery. The street-level John Cram Partner Gallery, which will be shared by UNC […]
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Asheville City Schools provides superintendent search update
From Asheville City Schools: On behalf of the Asheville City Board of Education, a summary of the Superintendent Search process is outlined below: Campbell Shatley, PLLC Consultants, the acting board attorneys for Asheville City Schools, is facilitating the search process and providing additional support to the Board as it conducts a rigorous, nationwide search for […]
Hot Works art show accepts youth competition entries through Oct. 1
Press release from Hot Works: Hot Works 4th Asheville Fine Art Show, Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27, takes place in Pack Square Park, downtown Asheville. This art show is juried by art professionals and brings artists to sell his/her art in all discipline including paintings, sculpture, clay, glass, fiber, jewelry, wood and more. All art is original […]
Road maintenance continues in Hendersonville
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: During the months of August, September, and October the City of Hendersonville will be doing maintenance on several different streets within the City. The extent of the maintenance will vary depending on the situation. Some streets may simply be given a new layer of asphalt overlaying the existing […]
Engineering competition to showcase skills of Burke County students
Press release from the City of Morganton: Nine Burke County Middle and High School Teams go head to head in an engineering competition this September during the Morganton Festival. The M.A.D.E. (Morganton, Arts, Design and Engineering) Competition will showcase the cutting edge technological skills of Burke County students. Work in Burke, Continental, Leviton, and the […]
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts announces 2019/2020 season
Press release from Wortham Center for the Performing Arts: The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Asheville has announced its 2019/2020 Season schedule, the venue’s first season following the transformation from the single-entity Diana Wortham Theatre into a newly expanded and renovated three-venue performing arts complex. This season, from September 2019 to May […]
New trail opens in Bracken Mountain Preserve
Press release from Conserving Carolina: A new trail for hiking and mountain biking trail just opened in Bracken Mountain Preserve. The approximately 1.5 mile trail, called the Pinnacle Trail, offers a steep climb with 500 feet of elevation gain and creates a new loop. It brings the trail system in Bracken Mountain Preserve to nearly […]
Roots + Wings School of Art and Design celebrates 10 years
Press release from Roots + Wings School: It’s hard to believe 10 years have passed since Roots + Wings, Asheville’s premier art and design school for all ages, first opened its doors to the community. Ginger Huebner, the school’s Founder and Director, started Roots + Wings with one simple concept; nurture curiosity and wonder through creative expression. Originally housed at […]
Saluda hosts first volunteer fair on Sept. 22
Press release from Saluda Lifestyles: Are you interested in volunteering but not sure what’s the right organization for your skills? The first ever Saluda Volunteer Fair is the perfect opportunity to talk with representatives from several community organizations about their volunteer needs. The Volunteer Fair will be held 3-5 pm, Sunday, Sept. 22, at the […]
Inmate suicide at Haywood County Detention Center
Press release from Haywood County Sheriff’s Office: An inmate at the Haywood County Detention Center, Zachary Nathaniel Lambright, 20 years old, was pronounced deceased at Haywood Regional Medical Center on Monday, August 19, 2019, at 3:02 p.m. following an apparent suicide in his assigned cell in the Haywood County Detention Center. Mr. Lambright was found unresponsive […]
Darnell Farms hosts Sky Festival Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Press release from Darnell Farms: Darnell Farms of Bryson City, has extended an invitation to the Jackson County NAACP, and all associated and interested friends and families, to collaborate for their annual Labor Day Celebration. It’s a time to pay tribute to the workers of our country and to have a good time doing it. […]
Asheville area Habitat for Humanity opens second ReStore in Weaverville
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: This Saturday, August 24th, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity will officially open the doors to shoppers at their new Weaverville ReStore at 10am, following a ribbon cutting ceremony with Weaverville Mayor Al Root and others at 9:30am. The Grand Opening celebration will include music from 98.1 The River, […]
Evergreen Community Charter School receives $3K grant from TD Charitable Foundation
Press release from Evergreen Community Charter School: Analyzing economic trends and unveiling media biases might sound like the work of renowned think tank founders. But thanks to a $3,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, students at Evergreen Community Charter School are doing just that. The contribution supports […]
Asheville native among award winners of the 2019 International Young Eco-Hero
Press release from Action for Nature: William David, a sixteen-year-old Asheville native, is one of the sixteen young environmental activists from across the globe honored by Action For Nature as a 2019 Young Eco-Hero, an award that recognizes eco-conscious youth aged 8 to 16 for their creative initiatives aimed at tackling the world’s critical environmental […]
Sourwood Festival Idol Contest winners
Press release from Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce: The Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the following winners of the Sourwood Festival Idol Contest, held on August 9, 2019. Twelve amazing participants included several contestants outside North Carolina. Judges Robert Boer, JoAnn Smith McCollum, and Rusty Owen had a difficult […]
Asheville Fringe accepts applications, hosts Summer Fringe Nights Aug. 28
Press release from Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival is gearing up for its edgiest festival yet. We are seeking to feature artists who are creating bold work in the spirit of experimentation and risk taking. Now in its 18th year, Asheville Fringe will be bringing even more shows, venues and Random […]
Mills River Town Clerk Susan Powell wins state recognition
Press release from the Town of Mills River: Mills River Town Clerk, Susan L. Powell, MMC, NCCMC, is the 2019 Clerk of the Year, as chosen by the North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks. Before a crowded room of over 150 friends, colleagues, elected officials, and clerks from across North Carolina, President of the Clerk’s […]
Rock Out For Kids! music festival benefit for Helping Hand preschool Sept. 7
Press release from Helping Hand Developmental Center: On Saturday, September 7, Guidon Brewing Co. is hosting Rock Out for Kids!, a family friendly music festival benefitting Helping Hand Developmental Center. Helping Hand is a non-profit preschool program in Henderson County for children ages 2-5 p.m. with and without special needs. Rock Out for Kids will […]
“State of Music” TV series receives $15K grant from Community Foundation of Henderson County
Press release from the Community Foundation of Henderson County: The Will & Deni McIntyre Foundation has been awarded a $15,000 grant by the Community Foundation of Henderson County to help fund Season 5 of David Holt’s State of Music, an Emmy-nominated public television series distributed nationally by PBS. “David Holt’s State of Music is proud […]
United Way of Henderson County celebrates school volunteer day
Press release from the United Way of Henderson County: On Friday, Aug. 16, more than 500 community volunteers came together to work on 42 service projects at 22 Henderson County schools as part of United Way of Henderson County’s annual Day of Action. Projects included painting walls, cleaning playgrounds, mulching, and many more. In addition […]
Pisgah-Tuscola football featured on Great American Rivalry Series Sept. 6
Press release from the Great American Rivalry Series: The Great American Rivalry Series will highlight the Pisgah and Tuscola rivalry. WHO: Now in its 16th year, the Great American Rivalry Series® celebrates the passion of high school football. The Pisgah and Tuscola rivalry has been selected as one of the 100 best high school rivalries […]