Flat Rock, NC – Season’s at Highland Lake will start the holiday season in grand style with their annual Holiday Brunch Buffet 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Soup selections will feature sweet potato and cardamom bisque and a hearty white bean and kale soup with smoked ham. Season’s salad bar, elaborate fruit display and house-smoked […]
News Bulletins
Audubon Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 14
From a press release: Audubon Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 14 The National Audubon Society is inviting birdwatchers to participate in the longest-running citizen science survey in the world, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Beginning Sunday, Dec. 14, hundreds of birders and nature enthusiasts across North Carolina will take part in this […]
Forest Service recognizes regional employees
PRESS RELEASE Forest Service Employees Honored by Regional Forester ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 3, 2014 – A number of employees with the U.S. Forest Service in North Carolina recently received special awards for their service and dedication in fiscal year (FY) 2014. Last month, more than 20 employees were recognized by the U.S. Forest Service’s Regional Forester during […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, Dec. 3: Moderate (Yellow)
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and surrounding area. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in […]
The Honeycutters sign with Organic Records
From a press release: The Honeycutters sign with Organic Records The Honeycutters, an Asheville, NC based original country roots band, has signed an exclusive recording contract with Organic Records®. The band led a successful Kickstarter campaign raising $31,317 to help fund their third studio album. They have laid down the tracks in Echo Mountain Recording […]
Santa & Mrs. Claus visit Charlotte Street Computers, Dec. 20
From a press release: Santa & Mrs. Claus visit Charlotte Street Computers, Dec. 20 Charlotte Street Computers is thrilled to announce that Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their annual appearance on Saturday, December 20th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Santa’s official photographer will also be present to take complimentary photos with children of all ages. […]
Metro Wines to host ‘Midwinter’s Night’ benefit for animal sanctuary
Event announcement: Metro Wines will host a benefit for Full Circle Farm Sanctuary on Friday, January 16.
Mission Hospital named among top 50 heart hospitals in U.S.
From a press release: Hospital Spends Thousands Less Per Procedure, Releases Patients Sooner than Peers Mission Heart has been named one of the nation’s Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, a leading authority on clinical quality. Mission Heart is the only hospital in the Carolinas to receive this recognition. This marks the 9th time […]
Season’s at Highland Lake to hold winter cooking class, Dec. 13
PRESS RELEASE FROM SEASON’S AT HIGHLAND LAKE Flat Rock, North Carolina – December 1, 2014 – Season’s at Highland Lake announces the December Cooking Class, “A Hearty Winter Menu,” to be held Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at the restaurant. The cooking classes at Season’s are presented in a relaxed and informative format, and feature delicious dishes paired […]
Local nonprofits may apply for free advertising services with AAFA
Announcement: The American Advertising Federation of Asheville will choose one nonprofit organization to provide free professional advertising and marketing assistance to in 2015 as part of its annual public service project.
“Relieve Holiday Stress” drop-in yoga class, Dec. 11
From a press release: “Relieve Holiday Stress” drop-in yoga class, Dec. 11 One Center Yoga will host a 90 minute yoga class entitled “Relieve Holiday Stress/Level I” with Nicole Lindsay Majer on Thursday December 11, 2014 from 5:30-7pm. The class will also be offered on Thursday December 18, 2014 from 5:30-7pm. With the holidays around […]
CPP: Proposed changes to abortion rules released
Carolina Public Press releases report on changes to North Carolina abortion rules
Cataloochee Ski Area to host Can-U-Ski Food and Coat Drive, Dec. 7
PRESS RELEASE FROM CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA Maggie Valley, NC – Cataloochee Ski Area continues its tradition of holiday giving with their 14th Annual Can-U-Ski Food and Coat Drive for Haywood Christian Ministries, on Sunday, December 7. Record numbers turn out each year for this event as guests are given a free lift ticket valued at […]
GreenWorks announces new director
Announcement: Dawn Chávez will take over as head of Asheville GreenWorks on December 1, 2014.
African Musical Traditions with Chikomo Marimba & Arouna Diarra, Dec. 13
From a press release: African Musical Traditions with Chikomo Marimba & Arouna Diarra, Dec. 13 Aficionados of world music sounds can get a double dose of African traditions as Chikomo Marimba and West African musician Arouna Diarra team up for a special concert at the White Horse Black Mountain on Saturday, December 13 at 8 […]
Sean Gaskell performs solo acoustic set on the Kora, Dec. 19
From a press release: Sean Gaskell performs solo acoustic set on the Kora, Dec. 19 Sean Gaskell will give a solo acoustic set on the Kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. Gaskell features traditional songs of the Mandinka people from Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea Bissau. The show will take place at […]
New Mountain Climate Bash features food, beer, local bands
From a press release: New Mountain Climate Bash features food, beer, local bands Join us for the “New Mountain Climate Bash” at New Mountain Asheville at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4. This event celebrates local music and Asheville Beyond Coal’s efforts to fight climate disruption and stop the poisoning of our rivers from toxic coal […]
Documentary premiere and fundraiser for “Libertad,” Dec. 12
From a press release: Documentary premiere and fundraiser for “Libertad,” Dec. 12 We are hosting a promotional debut for “Libertad” on December 12th at our gallery in Asheville, NC. We will be discussing our work throughout the country and the progress that has been made. We will be selling organic coffee from La Florida and […]
Red Cross asks for holiday blood donations
From a press release: Blood donations often decline this time of year when donors get busy with holiday festivities and travel. Severe winter weather and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can also have a serious impact on blood donations, but the need for blood remains steady. On average, the Red Cross must collect 15,000 blood […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 2: Moderate (Yellow)
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and surrounding area. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in […]
Paste: Wicked Weed is ’emblematic of everything that’s hot’ in beer
Here’s an excerpt from the Paste Magazine article: One might best describe Asheville, NC’s Wicked Weed as “the brewery that most breweries want to be in 2014.” They’re emblematic of everything that’s hot, everything that’s come into favor in American craft brewing, from old standbys like a hoppy, West Coast DIPA to the bracingly tart, […]