Press release from Asheville City Schools: Attention Cougar Fans: Asheville High School’s football team has its next coach, Cort Radford. Currently the Head Football Coach at Rutherford County’s Chase High School, Radford is an Asheville native who’s looking forward to “coming home to the mountains.” “Asheville High School’s Football Program has a huge depth of […]
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Corinne Duncan appointed director of Buncombe County Election Services
Press release from Buncombe County: On Jan. 14, the Board of Elections officially approved the appointment of Corinne Duncan as Director of Buncombe County Election Services. The selection comes following a nationwide search featuring many qualified candidates. Previously an Elections Technical Specialist for Buncombe County, Duncan’s appointment brings a significant amount of institutional knowledge and […]
Sly Grog Lounge hosts Odyssey School’s Body Image Art Show, Feb. 1
Press release from Sly Grog Lounge: On Feb 1st 2020 from 3pm to 6pm Sly Grog Lounge will be hosting an art opening for a group of students from Odyssey High School. “During the Odyssey High schools Minimester period, a two week period dedicated to student driven projects. Classmates Jessica Albright, Iris Parrish-Workman, Rose Chameides, […]
Mars Hill and AB Tech create direct-entry admission program
Press release from Mars Hill University: AB Tech Community College graduates who want to continue their education with a bachelor’s degree now have a direct pathway to do so at Mars Hill University. Mars Hill President Tony Floyd and AB Tech President Dennis King signed paperwork this afternoon creating the Mountain Lion-Trailblazer Promise: A Direct-Entry […]
Golden LEAF Foundation launches GLOW grant initiative to build rural workforce
Press release from the office of Sen. Chuck Edwards: Senator Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson) announced today that the Golden LEAF Foundation officially launched the Golden LEAF Opportunities for Work (GLOW) initiative, a $5 million strategic grant initiative to help grow North Carolina’s available skilled workforce to meet urgent industry needs. He encourages 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, businesses, and […]
Saluda accepting applications for May 16 arts festival
Press release from the Saluda Downtown Foundation and Saluda Business Association: The annual Saluda Arts Festival held in May each year attracts many repeat artists, and 2020 will not be different. This year’s 17th annual festival will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, in historic downtown Saluda. Spartanburg, S.C., artist Chloe […]
Call for entries for Tryon Arts & Crafts School’s LEAP exhibition
Press release from Tryon Arts & Crafts School: Tryon Arts & Crafts School presents LEAP, a Side Gallery exhibit of art submitted in response to the below call to artists. Call to Artists In acknowledgement of the bonus day we have this Leap Year, add one more New Year’s resolution to the docket – take a LEAP […]
Buncombe County opens Isaac Coleman grant applications Feb. 3
Press release from Buncombe County: The application process for Buncombe County’s Isaac Coleman Economic Community Investment Grants officially opens on Monday, Feb. 3. Isaac Coleman Economic Community Investment funding is available for three years and is subject to Buncombe County’s annual budget approval. Awards available range from $50,000 to $150,000. Organizations are required to apply […]
Sheriff Miller appointed to State Judicial Council by Gov. Cooper
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller to the State Judicial Council. The Council meets four times per year as “an advisory and oversight body for the Judicial Branch.” The duties of the council are laid out in NCG.S. 7A-409.1. “It’s an honor to be appointed […]
Burnsville and Canton students win national theater awards
Press release from Ravenscroft PR: Parkway Playhouse Junior student Leif Cedergren won a Freddie G Outstanding Performance by an Individual Performer award, and theater groups from Parkway Playhouse Junior in Burnsville and Music Works! Studio of Performing Arts in Canton earned praise and other recognition at the 2020 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta, which happened January […]
Closure of Duke coal plant to impact Lake Julian fish population
Press release from Buncombe County: As Duke Energy’s Lake Julian coal-fired plant shutdown approaches, Buncombe County would like to make the public aware that we do anticipate changes to the ecology of the lake once the coal plant goes offline. Lake Julian was built in the early 1960s by Carolina Power & Light, a predecessor […]
Asheville Humane Society extends $10 adoptions through Jan. 25
Press release from the Asheville Humane Society: We’ve extended last week’s special (and added ALL adult pets) because we still have SO many wonderful animals looking for loving homes! Adoption fees are just $10 for all pets age 6 months and up through Saturday, Jan. 25. AHS is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., with animal rooms […]
Urban Land Institute to present Asheville hotel and tourism recommendations Jan. 30
Media advisory from the City of Asheville: Following a community conversation on the impacts of hotels, the Urban Land Institute will be back in Asheville to present recommendations on best land use practices and strategies to better plan for and regulate hotel development. The meeting will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, […]
Heart & Soul exhibition opens at Grand Bohemian Gallery, Jan. 31
Press release from Grand Bohemian Gallery: Toronto-based glass artist Amber Higgins will appear with a new collection of glass jewelry at the Grand Bohemian Gallery Asheville for the annual Heart & Soul Exhibition. The opening reception and a trunk show take place Friday, January 31 and Feb 1. The exhibition will also debut River Arts […]
‘The Fantasticks’ opens next at ACT, Feb. 7
Press release from Asheville Community Theatre: Moonlight and magic, heartbreak and hope: The Fantasticks is the longest running musical in history, and for good reason – its moving tale of young lovers is both nostalgic and universal. Asheville Community Theatre’s production of The Fantasticks opens on the Mainstage February 7, 2020 and runs through March […]
Downtown Saluda opens new visitor center May 1
Press release from the Saulda Downtown Foundation: The Saluda Downtown Foundation, Inc. has announced that a Visitor Center will open at 20 West Main Street on Friday, May 1. The realization of a Visitor Center with public restrooms in downtown is the result of the financial support and work of three organizations – the Saluda […]
WCU traditional music series features Frogtown on Feb. 6
Press release from Western Carolina University: The Mountain Heritage Center holds the next concert in its annual First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam series on Thursday, Feb. 6, starting at 7 p.m. at HomeBase on the Western Carolina University campus. Frogtown will continue the series of concerts and open jams that includes some of the […]
N.C. DOT opens public comment for Asheville-area projects Jan. 27
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: Area residents will get a chance to provide input on what transportation projects they would like to see included in the next North Carolina Department of Transportation’s 10-year transportation plan for 2023-2032. With a goal of increasing safety, reducing congestion and promoting economic growth, NCDOT uses data […]
Buncombe County seeks applicants for Library Advisory Board
Press release from Buncombe County: The Library Advisory Board has vacancies for three members, one to represent each district in Buncombe County. If you live in Buncombe County and would like to apply to serve on the Library Advisory Board, please visit the Buncombe County web page to apply. Applications are also available at the […]
Piedmont Rising hosts health care town hall at Grant Center Jan. 23
Press release from Piedmont Rising: In response to recent attacks on North Carolinians’ health care, local advocates are gathering together and fighting back. Piedmont Rising, a North Carolina nonprofit advocating for lower health care costs, will host a town hall at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr. Southside Center […]
UNCA announces annual alumni awards
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville celebrates Homecoming Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 20-22, and will recognize six outstanding alumni and faculty at the annual award ceremony on Friday, Feb. 21, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., in the Highsmith Student Union, Blue Ridge Room. Tickets are $25, and tables for eight can be purchased for $200, with […]