Press release from Asheville Aerial Arts: On Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., join us for a fun-filled evening of acrobats, aerialists, juggling, a silent auction and more! Asheville Aerial Arts invites you for an evening of spooky fun at the Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top. All proceeds will benefit our founder, Christine Aiken, who has […]
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Arden-based Eaton wins DEQ environmental award
Press release from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: State environmental officials today recognized Eaton, located in Arden, for its outstanding environmental performance. Michael S. Regan, Secretary of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, presented company officials with a plaque recognizing the facility as a 2019 Environmental Steward – one of only 31 facilities in […]
Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration Sunday, November 17, 5 pm, Congregation Beth Israel
Press release from The Rev. Brent Norris: The United States is a nation whose people belong to many different faith traditions or to no particular faith tradition. Giving thanks is a common element to all faith traditions. Different traditions have particular ways of expressing thanks. This Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration provides an opportunity to experience the variety of ways […]
Disability Rights North Carolina calls for jail reforms
Press release from Disability Rights North Carolina: A report issued today by Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) on suicide and overdose rates in NC jails includes statistical information for years 2017-2018, and documents continuing lethal conditions in NC jails as previously outlined in DRNC’s 2013-2016 report. “As the data shows, suicide levels in NC jails […]
Color Me Goodwill accepts designer applications
Press release from Pam Cook Communications: Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is looking for fashion designers to compete in the 6th Annual Color Me Goodwill fashion show, which will take place on Friday, March 20, at The Orange Peel. Each designer will receive $125 to shop for clothing and materials at local Goodwill stores […]
Artisans Of Madison County Holiday Market, Nov. 10
Press release from Artisans Of Madison County: The 2019 Artisans Of Madison County Holiday Market sponsored by The Forest Faire and Sister Of Mother Earth will be held, Sunday, November 10th from 12pm to 5pm at The Forest Faire in downtown Mars Hill, NC at 144 Mountain View Road across from the Mars Hill Library. More […]
Big Bradley Falls investigation continues
Press release from Polk County Sheriff’s Office: On Saturday October 19, 2019 the Saluda Fire and Rescue Department, Polk County Rescue Squad, Polk County Emergency Management, and other mutual aid agencies responded to a report of a person having fallen at Big Bradley Falls. The fallen hiker was identified as Aaron Post of Charleston, SC […]
Asheville community yard sale returns, Nov. 2
Press release from Robert Nicholas: It’s time for our bi-annual Community Yard Sale @ Asheville Outlets on Saturday, 11/2 from 8 am – 1 pm hosted by Splurge & Uncommon Market. Spaces are $25 (9’x18′). The event will be held in the parking lot to the right of Field & Stream. Asheville Community Yard Sale […]
Transgender activist Candis Cox holds Nov. 7 talk at UNCA
Press release from UNC Asheville: Candis Cox, a lecturer and LGBTQ advocate, will present a free public talk, “This is Me: Musings about Co-starring with Cate Blanchett, RuPaul’s Drag Race and Being a Black Transgender Woman in the South,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. This lecture is presented […]
Mission Health increases minimum wage for staff
Press release from Mission Health: As of October 2019, HCA Healthcare will be implementing an enterprise-wide minimum wage of $12.50/hr. At Mission Health, this will be an increase from our current division-wide minimum wage of $11.00/hr. At this time, only employees who are below the new range minimums will be adjusted. The Federal minimum wage is […]
Buncombe County Public Library celebrates National Novel Writing Month
Press release from the Buncombe County Public Library: The Buncombe County Public Library system is supporting Asheville writers during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) by offering quiet writing spaces, raffle prizes, and a NaNoWriMo NoMo’ party in early December. NaNoWriMo is a writing challenge to write 50,000 words of a novel during the thirty days […]
Christmas at Biltmore includes Downton Abbey exhibit
Press release from The Biltmore Co.: Known for its monumental scale of traditional holiday décor and dazzling lights, this year Biltmore’s annual Christmas at Biltmore celebration will offer even more than ever before. A yuletide feast for the senses, Christmas at Biltmore begins Nov. 1, 2019. One week later, on Nov. 8, the estate will […]
$5,000 reward offered for information on Grove Street shooting
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Asheville-Buncombe Crime Stoppers is facilitating a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in a shooting that occurred on October 5 in the area of 11 Grove Street in Asheville. At approximately 2:00 a.m. the Asheville Police Department responded to reports of multiple gun […]
Over $57,000 raised for local nonprofits during Bearfootin’ Public Art Walk auction
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Downtown Hendersonville is proud to announce the total bear sales from the Bearfootin’ Auction held on October 19 totaled $57,400 benefitting local non-profits and the downtown program. This year set a record high even in light of the change of venue due to the weather. Downtown Hendersonville would like […]
George Ellison and Janet McCue earn the 2019 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award
Press release from the WNC Historical Association: The Western North Carolina Historical Association has announced the 64th winner of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award, an annual recognition of distinction for qualifying works of fiction, nonfiction, drama or poetry, is “Back of Beyond: A Horace Kephart Biography,” by George Ellison and Janet McCue. A prize […]
Manheimer joins over 230 mayors in call to extend solar tax credit
Press release from the Solar Energy Industries Association: A bipartisan group of 231 mayors from Tacoma, Wash to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. sent a letter to Congress today urging them to pass the Renewable Energy Extension Act (HR 3961/S. 2289), a five-year extension of the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC). “More than 200 mayors from 39 […]
Hendersonville issues drought conditions and advisory update
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville would like to update the public on the ongoing drought conditions and advisory issued on Sept. 28. The City remains in a Stage 1 Water Shortage Advisory consisting of voluntary conservation recommendations. The Mills River is continuing to experience lower than normal levels due […]
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries hosts coat giveaway Nov. 2
Press release from Western Carolina Rescue Ministries: On Saturday, Nov. 2, from 12:00-2:00 p.m., Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) will host their annual “Coats for the Cold.” This event will help benefit anyone in Western North Carolina who is in need of winter gear such as coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and hand warmers. All sizes […]
APD seeks community assistance in locating dog owner
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is seeking information on the identity of the owner of a dog who was in the area of 873 Merrimon Avenue (Mod Pizza) on Sunday, October 20 at approximately 2:00 p.m. The owner’s dog bit a victim, causing a minor injury. If the owner is not located within the next […]
Mills River Partnership clears log jam
Press release from the Mills River Partnership: A large log jam on the Mills River near the confluence of the French Broad River has impeded boaters for over a year. This massive jam was not only a boating hazard but was also causing severe erosion to adjacent riverbanks. Through the cooperative efforts of the City […]
National League of Junior Cotillions plans Asheville expansion
Press release from the National League of Junior Cotillions: The National League of Junior Cotillions (NLJC), a program of etiquette, character education and social dance training for middle school students, has announced plans to reestablish its national program in Asheville, NC. Says Charles Winters, President of the National League of Junior Cotillions, “We will be […]