The Associated Press reports that Duke Energy officials have said the company expects to settle the federal criminal investigation, following last year’s coal ash spill in North Carolina, for $100 million.
News Bulletins
WNC artists featured in new airport art exhibit
Waiting for a plane? Here’s one way to spend your time at the Asheville Regional Airport: Checking out the newest art exhibit. The show, Locality, features the work of local artists and is on display through Sunday, June 7. Press release from Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority: Locality, the newest Art in the Airport exhibit […]
POSTPONED: Asheville chapter of the National Organization for Women events calendar
THE FEB. 19 EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED: “The Asheville National Organization for Women Power Hour, scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday at Avenue M on Merrimon Avenue, her been postponed. A new date will be announced.” — organizer Leslie Boyd, Feb. 18 From press release: FEB. 8 – Come to our 2nd Sunday monthly meeting at 2:30 […]
Movie night at Metro Wines to benefit the WNC Cheese Trail
The Cheese Store of Asheville and the Asheville School of Wine team up for a movie night on Friday, Feb. 27. The film “The Cheese Nun” will be show at 6 p.m. at Metro Wines (169 Charlotte St.). Tickets are $20, funds benefit the WNC Cheese Trail, which promotes the production and sale of WNC […]
WLOS: WNC feeling the coldest temperatures in more than 50 years
By this time, it’s not news to any of you that we’re in the middle of some arctic weather. However, WLOS reports that we could be seeing the lowest wind chill temperatures in decades. More from WLOS: The arctic chill returns tonight. Low air temperatures will drop below zero with wind chills from -15 to […]
Harrah’s Cherokee hosts job fair to fill 800 positions, March 16
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino and Hotel, still under construction, will have space for 800 new employees at the remodeled facility — and on March 16, the casino resort will host a job fair looking for candidates. More from Harrah’s: As Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel continues with construction, recruiters are kicking off a […]
Altamont Theatre rises again, announces upcoming shows
From Altamont Theatre co-owner Sam Katz: The Altamont Theatre, a gorgeous event space and listening room in downtown Asheville, has been re-opened and is busier than ever! Three new partners have taken over the briefly closed venue as of January 1st of this year. Sam Katz, a local music promoter, Richard Barrett, The Altamont’s front […]
Asheville officials urges residents to stay off roads tonight
As N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory also urged today, Asheville city officials asked residents to stay off the roads tonight: “As temperatures drop overnight, many roads are expected to refreeze creating dangerous driving conditions. Any unnecessary travel on roads is strongly discouraged. Additionally, extreme low temperatures and wind chill will make exposure a danger unless multiple […]
Extension office to host Winter Vegetable Conference Feb.25-26
Press release: The largest commercial vegetable growers’ event in the region will include a high quality educational program put together by extension specialists and agents at NC State University.
Pisgah Brewing celebrates 10 years of beer
Announcement from Pisgah Brewing: BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC – Pisgah Brewing Company stands out as a leader in the craft scene of WNC, as its flagship Pisgah Pale Ale has been unofficially considered one of the most recognized beers of the region. 2015 marks the 10-year anniversary of serving craft brews in Asheville and WNC for […]
Southeast Regional Folk Alliance holds conference for Music Professionals, May 13-17 at Montreat
The eighth annual Southeast Regional Folk Alliance conference for Music Professionals, held May 13-17, takes place at Montreat Conference Center. The event includes Panels, mentorships, keynote speakers, awards, performances and networking opportunities, as well as a showcase. Showcase applications can be submitted through Saturday, Feb. 28 and conference registration is discounted through Monday, May 4 […]
The Altamont Theatre announces comedy series lineup
Recently-reopened venue The Altamont Theatre, now under new ownership, is hosting Thursday comedy nights. Shows at 8 p.m., ticket prices vary. Press release from The Altamont Theatre: THURSDAY NIGHT COMEDY: THURS FEB 19 – comedian Tim Northern – best known from appearances on Last Comic Standing and Star Search, his enthusiasm for words and language […]
NC governor urges caution as weather problems continue
Stay off the roads if possible, says N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory: “This is not your typical North Carolina winter storm where the sunshine melts the snow and ice in a day or two. The extended low temperatures and black ice likely will make this a dangerous situation for several days.”
What’s plan for managing Cold Mountain Game Land? Public meeting March 9 in Clyde
Wildlife Commission Seeks Comments on Cold Mountain Game Land CLYDE, N.C. (Feb. 17, 2015) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is holding a public meeting on March 9 in Clyde to seek input on developing a management plan for Cold Mountain Game Land located in Haywood County. The meeting will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and will […]
RiverLink and Falconhurst team up for a stream cleanup
From a RiverLink press release: RiverLink and Falconhurst team up for a stream cleanup ASHEVILLE, NC — On Saturday, February 7, RiverLink and the residents of the historic Falconhurst neighborhood in West Asheville teamed up for a cleanup of Smith Mill Creek. Inspite of temperatures in the 20s, 18 residents of Falconhurst and RiverLink volunteers came […]
Brevard College hosts 5th annual Fine Arts Gala Feb. 21
From a Brevard College press release: Brevard College hosts 5th annual Fine Arts Gala Feb. 21 BREVARD – Brevard College’s Friends of Fine Arts hosts an elegant evening of dining, dancing and entertainment on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Paul Porter Center for Performing Arts. Art exhibitions, musical performances, silent and live […]
Area shelters continue CODE PURPLE, offering emergency services
Area shelters continue CODE PURPLE activation and offer emergency cold weather services ASHEVILLE – In response to anticipated wintry weather, area shelters will offer emergency cold weather services to people who are currently experiencing homelessness and would not otherwise have a safe, warm place to stay. To minimize risk to people in Asheville and Buncombe County, when the temperature falls […]
Veda Studios opens on the northside
From a press release: The much anticipated opening of Veda Studios is here. Housed in the upstairs of one of Asheville’s older historic buildings on Merrimon Ave. (formerly the Northside Grill location), is a new movement studio. Opening day will be on February 28th and Veda Studios is offering free classes all day long. […]
Authors of best-seller ‘Picking Cotton’ to give March 2 public lecture at WCU
From a Western Carolina University press release: Authors of best-seller ‘Picking Cotton’ to give March 2 public lecture at WCU CULLOWHEE – The co-authors of the New York Times best-seller “Picking Cotton” will visit Western Carolina University to give a public lecture Monday, March 2. “Picking Cotton” is the joint memoir of Jennifer Thompson, a […]
Park in the Moonlight offers chance to see Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park after hours
From a press release: Park in the Moonlight offers chance to see Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park after hours Friends of Chimney Rock State Park to hold inaugural after-hours event at the Park CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (February 16, 2015) — On Saturday, March 7, from 7-10 p.m., visitors to Chimney Rock at Chimney […]
RiverLink announces minority and women-owned business seminars
Join Riverlink and Brenda Mills as they team up once again to provide a 2-hour session for minority and women businesses or those who are considering a business