Cellist Franklin Keel and pianist Bradley Martin will present two music concerts by Ludwig van Beethoven on Thursday, Jan. 22, and Thursday, Feb. 26. The concerts will be held in Brevard College’s Porter Center. Both concerts are free and open to the public. Brevard College press release: The Brevard College Music Department will host cellist Franklin […]
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Jan. 29 info session about Converse College’s MFA in Creative Writing program
Ever considered an MFA in creative writing? Converse College in Spartanburg is home to South Carolina’s only low residency MFA program in creative writing. For those who would like to learn more, the information session on Thursday, Jan. 29, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Ezell Conference Room. Press release from Converse College: South Carolina’s only low […]
Trombonist Charlie Vernon to be artist-in-residence at Brevard College
Brevard College has announced that Charlie Vernon, bass trombonist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and a graduate of Brevard, will be artist-in-residence Feb. 10-14. Brevard College press release: Charlie Vernon, bass trombonist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and a graduate of Brevard College, will be Artist-in-Residence at Brevard College from February 10 through February 14, […]
Submissions accepted for Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition
Submissions are being accepted for the Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition The winner receives $200 and the entry will be published in storySouth. Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition press release: GREENSBORO, NC—The Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition is now open for submissions. The Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition accepts one-poem submissions. The contest awards the winner $200 and publication […]
Rupert Wates performs at White Horse Black Mountain, Feb. 8
Award-winning guitarist and singer-songwriter Rupert Wates returns to White Horse Black Mountain on Sunday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. He’s currently on tour in support of The Rank Outsiders Ball. Press release from Dave Turner Creative: Award-winning guitarist and singer-songwriter Rupert Wates, touring nationally to support his latest album The Rank Outsiders Ball, will perform at […]
RiverLink invites student entries for Voices of the River program
RiverLink is inviting students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade to submit are and poetry about our local rivers in its annual Voices of the River program. RiverLink press release: RiverLink’s annual program, Voices of the River, would like to invite all students (K-12) of the French Broad Watershed to participate in creating art and […]
HT-N: Fire destroys three businesses in Edneyville
From Hendersonville Times-News (blueridgenow.com) Firefighters from nine departments battled a fire in Edneyville Tuesday morning that destroyed three businesses, including Griffin’s Grocery. Regina Fowler, who was living in an apartment attached to the business, called 911 after her smoke detector went off around 2:30 a.m., Edneyville Fire Chief Robert Griffin said. Fowler was able […]
Red Cross announces blood donation opportunities
The American Red Cross is seeking blood donations, saying inclement weather often leads to a drop in donations. Red Cross press release: Start a lifesaving habit by giving blood with the American Red Cross Buncombe County —The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to start a lifesaving habit by becoming a regular […]
WLOS: Leicester 6-year-old receives heart transplant
From WLOS: LEICESTER, N.C. — A little girl was recovering Monday after receiving her second heart transplant late last week. Family says 6-year-old Olivia Landreth is making friends with all the nurses at her Atlanta hospital. Photos show the little girl – who family describes as a “firecracker” – smiling and wearing pigtails four days […]
Free financial planning offered for gay and lesbian couples in WNC
Gay and lesbian couples in Western North Carolina can take advantage of a free financial planning workshop on Feb. 4. The workshop will explore legal, tax, retirement and issuance issues. The event will be held in Brevard at Unitarian Universalists of Transylvania County. Encompass Advisors press release: Encompass Advisors of Brevard will offer a free […]
Season’s at Highland Lake announces winter hours
Season’s at Highland Lake in Flat Rock has announced winter hours for its restaurant. Following is a press release from Season’s at Highland Lake about the new hours: Flat Rock, North Carolina – January 17, 2015 – Season’s at Highland Lake announces its 2015 Winter Restaurant Hours: Open for Lunch Wednesday through Saturday 11:30-2:30 Open for Dinner Wednesday through Saturday 5-8 […]
AC-T: Land trust sells Sandy Mush land to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy
From Asheville Citizen-Times: By Karen Chávez The Grateful Union Family Inc. is downsizing the family farm. Now that most of the children have moved out of state, along with the former resident peacocks, ducks, goats and turkeys, the clan elders decided to sell the mountainside land adjoining Little Sandy Mush Bald in northern Buncombe County. […]
Duke Energy assistance program available for income-qualified customers
Duke Energy says as many as 4,000 households in North Carolina may qualify for assistance with making their homes more energy efficient. Qualified customers can receive up to $10,000 in upgrades, Duke said. Duke Energy press release: RALEIGH – As many as 4,000 households may be eligible for an energy makeover, courtesy of a new […]
Open forum set for Jan. 29 to discuss ideas for WCU’s next Quality Enhancement Plan
From a Western Carolina University press release: Open forum set for Jan. 29 to discuss ideas for WCU’s next Quality Enhancement Plan CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University will host a forum open to everyone interested in helping shape the university’s next Quality Enhancement Plan – a plan centered around a single theme to improve the […]
Applebee’s hosts ‘Flapjack Fundraiser’ for adults with disabilities in WNC
Announcement from The Apple Gold Group: (ASHEVILLE, N.C.)— The Apple Gold Group, a franchisee of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, is proud to partner with Liberty Corner Enterprises to host a Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday, January 24, 2015. All proceeds raised will be used to support adults with disabilities throughout Western North Carolina by helping […]
Asheville resident has helped one million movie-goers decide when to pee
Software engineer and Asheville resident Dan Florio gets paid to tell people when to pee — lots of people. Over one million smart phone users have downloaded his RunPee app, a movie-goers best friend when it comes to predicting films’ dullest moments. The idea struck Florio after a traumatizing viewing of King Kong in 2008, […]
Mother Earth News announces date for its annual green-living fair, April 11-12
Announcement from Mother Earth News: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 19, 2015) — Want to grow and prepare your own food, raise backyard chickens, or save money on your utilities? Then mark your calendar for the Mother Earth News Fair. Mother Earth News, the largest and longest-running publication about self-sufficient lifestyles, will hold its Mother Earth News […]
Haywood County welcomes new K-9 team
Story from The Mountaineer: When Deputy Ryan Smith with the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office signed up for the K-9 unit, he never imagined he’d have to learn German. “There’s also homework,” said Smith, laughing, who, along with his dog, Reno, is the newest K-9 team with the department. The new addition has been welcomed by […]
Asheville Board of REALTORS announces 2015 president and awards 2014 Realtor of the Year
Asheville Board of REALTORS announces 2015 president and awards 2014 Realtor of the Year From Asheville Board of Realtors: The Asheville Board of REALTORS held their annual inauguration gala for the 2015 President and Directors of the Board on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove. The annual event named David Wall, […]
‘Girl Trouble’ plays for Social Justice Film Night, Feb 13
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Weaverville resident launches petition aiming to reduce sexual assault in NC
Weaverville resident Bailey Townley has launched a petition at moveon.org to combat the “gray zones” in North Carolina’s interpretation of sexual consent.