Press release from Stop 5G Asheville: This Saturday, Jan. 25, 12-2 p.m., Stop 5G Asheville will be holding a rally at Vance Monument in Pack Square Park to protest the irresponsible roll-out of 5G. The rally will be followed by a march downtown. While the media’s attention with regard to environmental issues has been captured […]
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Asheville man pleads guilty to securities fraud and money laundering for $22 million ponzi scheme
Press release from U.S. Attorney for the Western District of N.C., Andrew Murray: Hal H. Brown Jr., 70, of Asheville, N.C., pleaded guilty to securities fraud and transactional money laundering in federal court today before U.S. Magistrate Judge David C. Keesler, for orchestrating a $22 million Ponzi scheme, announced Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the […]
Republican Wayne King gets endorsement nod from Van Duncan
Wayne King, a Republican candidate for N.C.’s 11th Congressional District has announced an endorsement from Buncombe County’s former sheriff, Van Duncan. Duncan was elected three times as a Democrat. Just before leaving office in 2018 he changed his voter registration to be unaffiliated. The Citizen-Times reported at the time that Duncan was citing “an anti-law enforcement […]
WNC Nature Center saw record attendance in 2019
Press release from the WNC Nature Center: 2019 was an exciting year for the WNC Nature Center! In February, a ribbon cutting highlighted a new exhibit and the introduction of two new residents — red pandas named Leafa and Phoenix, who stole the hearts of everyone who attended the event on Valentine’s Day. They are […]
The Center for Craft announces first Craft Research Fund artist fellows
Press release from the Center for Craft: The Center for Craft is thrilled to announce two inaugural awardees for the 2020 Craft Research Fund Artist Fellowship: BA Harrington and Cannupa Hanska Luger. This new Fellowship advances, expands, and supports the creation of new research and knowledge through craft practice. “The Center for Craft is proud […]
MLK Association honors four; hears keynote from Cassius Cash
The 2020 honorees of The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County are social media influencer Aisha Adams; educator of former offenders Philip Cooper; community volunteer Lewis Isaac (1948 – 2019); and advocate for LGBTQ youth Adrian Parra.
Weekend Of Love at The Magnetic Theatre, Feb. 14 and 15
Press release from The Magnetic Theatre: The Magnetic Theatre’s Weekend Of Love will premiere February 14th and 15th, featuring The Great American Strip Off: Valentine’s Edition and The Heartbreak Armando: Improv Workshops + Show! Half-price champagne all-weekend long for this chance to kick back, relax and fall in love with these funny and risky performers. […]
The Collider hosts Climate Change Interagency Council watch party
Press release from The Collider: The Collider will host a live simulcast of the N.C. Climate Change Interagency Council where its organizational member, the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies, will be presenting this Wednesday, Jan. 22, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The Collider has invited members from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as […]
Interfaith Assistance Ministry helps tackle hunger with Souper Bowl of Caring
Press release from Interfaith Assistance Ministry: Super Bowl LIV, is set for Sunday, February 2 with a great showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Did you know that a 30 second Super Bowl ad costs $5.6 million or $186,666 per second. Multiply that $5.6 million times 60 commercials that will air, […]
Flat Rock Backpack Program presents “Empty Bowls”
Press release from the Episcopal Church of Saint John in the Wilderness: For the fourth year, local pottery artists are firing their kilns to help hungry children in the greater Flat Rock area. On Sunday, March 29, EMPTY BOWLS, a community meal benefitting the Flat Rock Backpack Program, will take place inside the Parish Hall […]
Foothills Humane Society to waive adoption fees year-old dogs and cats Jan. 24-25
Press release from the Foothills Humane Society: WHAT: On Friday and Saturday, January 24 and 25, Foothills Humane Society will host Free Love, a special adoption event. All adoption fees will be waived for dogs and cats over one year of age. Dogs and cats in all sizes, colors, ages and breeds will be available for adoption. […]
Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center to lead historical hike Feb. 8
Press release from the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center: The Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center will lead a difficult/strenuous, four-mile hike down the path that led many travelers up into western North Carolina on Saturday, Feb.8. The hike’s leaders will shed light on the natural, social, and cultural history of this once major artery […]
Regional learning sessions to focus on Visit NC Farms app
Press release from N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will host a series of regional learning sessions for the Visit NC Farms app. The sessions offer a chance for agriculture, tourism and economic development leaders across the state to learn more about the app and get involved. […]
Vaya Health Board of Directors 2020 Meeting Schedule
Press release from Vaya Health: The Board of Directors of Vaya Health will conduct its Annual Board Retreat on Friday, January 24th beginning at 4:00 pm and January 25th beginning at 8:30 am at the Biltmore DoubleTree (115 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC 28803), in the Vanderbilt Room. The 2020 Schedule of Meetings is listed below […]
Buncombe County announces MLK holiday schedule
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Government Offices and Buncombe County Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Landfill and Transfer Station will be open regular hours. Emergency services remain open.
Henderson Co. Education Foundation hosts 5th annual Food for Thought week, Jan. 20-24
Press release from Henderson County Education Foundation: The Henderson County Education Foundation will host its fifth annual Food for Thought, dine out for education event, January 20th through January 24th. Participating restaurants spanning the entire county, from Fletcher to Flat Rock to Mills River, will donate a portion of their sales (at least 10%) to support […]
CatVideoFest screens at the Grail Moviehouse, Feb. 29
Press release from Oscilloscope Laboratories: Oscilloscope is teaming up again with CatVideoFest, a Social Purpose Corporation, to delight audiences across the country with joyous communal viewings of cat videos, while raising money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters. CatVideoFest will screen at the Grail Moviehouse in […]
Buncombe County names Van Taylor Jones new Emergency Services Director
Press release from Buncombe County: After a rigorous, nationwide search yielding many highly qualified candidates, Buncombe County is proud to announce that Van Taylor Jones will be our next Director of Emergency Services effective Jan. 21. Jones joins us from Anderson County, South Carolina, where he served as Emergency Services Director for almost 12 years. […]
Rebecca Lynch named Chow Chow executive director
Press release from Chow Chow: Chow Chow, the 501C3 organization which held its inaugural celebration in Asheville in 2019, has hired its first executive director — Rebecca Lynch — in anticipation of this year’s event September 10-13, 2020. Chow Chow has also retained Shay Brown Events of Asheville to oversee festival operations, design and logistics. […]
Aloft Asheville hosts Jan. 18 “Wrecking Ball” party to kick off renovation
Press release from Aloft Asheville Downtown: WHAT: To celebrate the recent kick-off of the hotel’s renovation, Aloft Asheville Downtown invites you to toast to their new beginnings with drinks, DJs and lots of destruction at the W XYZ Wrecking Ball Party, sponsored by Highland Brewery and WNC Billiards. During the event, the hotel will be […]
Asheville Mall launches Youth Escort Policy tonight at 5 p.m.
Press release from Asheville Mall: Asheville Mall today launches its Youth Escort Policy (YEP), which is designed to provide all of its shoppers and retailers with a family-friendly, convenient and enjoyable shopping experience. The new policy – which will be enforced tonight beginning at 5 p.m. – requires all mall visitors under 18 years of […]