PRESS RELEASE from WNC Cheese Trail Tickets for the WNC Cheese Trail’s first annual Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest are on sale starting today through the Festival website www.mountaincheesefest.com. Adult tickets (ages 13+) will be $12.00 and children under 13 are free. The fest will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Highland Brewing Company […]
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VET FEST 2014 benefits veterans services, Nov. 9
From a press release: Sunday, November 9th, from 2-6pm – Highland Brewing will host VET FEST 2014, a concert celebration honoring two local non-profit organizations serving disabled Veterans in Western North Carolina–Helios Warriors, offering alternative holistic healing therapies, and Heart of Horse Sense, providing equine-assisted therapies. Both organizations offer their services at low to no […]
Fundraiser for local child with leukemia on Nov. 2
From a press release: A fundraiser for Jacob Vanlandingham, who has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, will be held at the Millroom at Asheville Brewing Company, 66 Asheland Ave., on Sunday, Nov. 2 from noon to 7 p.m. The fundraiser is hosted by the Underdog Crew, a youth breakdancing troupe based in Asheville that has […]
Mechanical Eye Microcinema presents Asheville premiere of ‘OUR NIXON’
Press release from Mechanical Eye Microcinema: Tuesday, November 18 at 8pm BeBe Theatre 20 Commerce Street, Asheville $5 (No one turned away for lack of funds) Mechanical Eye Microcinema presents the Asheville premiere of OUR NIXON, an all-archival documentary consisting of Super 8 home movies filmed by three of Nixon’s top White House aides who […]
Moffitt renews call for investiation of APD
Press release from N.C. House Rep. Tim Moffitt: MOFFITT RENEWS CALL FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF APD AMID CHARGES OF POSSIBLE OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE, FAILURE TO DISCHARGE OFFICIAL DUTIES Asheville – Recent public statements by the Chief of the Asheville Police Department, William Anderson, concerning his knowledge of expired calibrations for many of the city’s speed […]
Eblen elected to Board of N.C. Center for Nonprofits
Press release from Eblen Short Stop Stores: Jennie Eblen, vice president at Eblen Short Stop Stores, Inc., has been elected to the statewide Board of Directors of the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits. Eblen currently serves on the boards of the N.C. Partnership for Children, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Care Partners Foundation, and […]
City Manager announces outside audit of APD radar and citations
Press release from city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Asheville City Manager Gary Jackson announced on Friday that he is calling for an outside audit of Asheville Police Department citations issued using radar guns over the last three years. This will involve a review of all radar units, as well as the certification of the officers […]
UNC Asheville announces Julia G. Ray Endowed Scholarship
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville announces Julia G. Ray Endowed Scholarship Mrs. Julia G. Ray, a former Board of Trustees member at UNC Asheville, has established a scholarship at the university. The Julia G. Ray Endowed Scholarship will support one student each year. “For generations now, my mother has been working to close […]
Local company In Blue Handmade unveils a new line of custom instrument straps
From a press release: Local company In Blue Handmade unveils a new line of custom instrument straps In Blue Handmade, the top-selling leather shop on Etsy.com known for its handmade leather journals, wallets, totes and flask covers, is excited to unveil a new line of custom instrument straps. Each strap is hand cut and hand […]
Mixed Media Exhibition, “Structural Abstraction,” opens at UNCA, Nov. 3
From a press release: Mixed Media Exhibition, “Structural Abstraction,” opens at UNCA, Nov. 3 Structural Abstraction, an exhibition of synthetic polymer and mixed media on canvas and panel by Ian Cage, will open on Nov. 3 in Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. A reception with a lecture presentation by the artist will be […]
ABCCM’s fifth annual blanket drive expands to include clothing
From a press release: Insurance Service of Asheville expands Nov. 19 community blanket drive for Asheville Buncombe Christian Ministry to include Winter wearables Insurance Service of Asheville, Inc. is holding its 5th annual blanket drive to help keep Asheville warm this winter, and has expanded the drive to include winter wearables such as coats, hats, […]
Jennie Eblen elected to board of NC Center for Nonprofits
From a press release: Raleigh, NC – Jennie Eblen, vice president at Eblen Short Stop Stores, Inc., has been elected to the statewide Board of Directors of the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits. Eblen currently serves on the boards of the N.C. Partnership for Children, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Care Partners Foundation, […]
Go Local program extends membership deadline to Nov. 7
From a community newsletter: Our goal is for every locally owned independent business to be listed and for every local who cares about our community to have a card. Is that a crazy dream? No, because WE ARE ASHEVILLE and we can do this. The new deadline to get listed in 45,000 copies of the […]
Park Ridge Health awarded for hospital safety
From a press release: Park Ridge Health awarded “A” in Fall 2014 hospital safety score Park Ridge Health was honored with an “A” grade in the Fall 2014 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries and infections. The Hospital Safety Score is compiled under the guidance of the nation’s […]
Naughty Faerie Fashion Show to benefit Eblen Charities, Nov. 15
From a press release: Naughty Faerie Fashion Show to benefit Eblen Charities, Nov. 15 The Asheville Faerie Arts Festival returns to the Renaissance Hotel for its 2nd year, and along with it, the entertaining Faerie Fashion Show featuring the work of local fashion designers and businesses taking place on Saturday, November 15th at 7 pm. […]
WCU to offer new online master’s degree programs in education
From a press release: WCU to offer new online master’s degree programs in education The University of North Carolina Board of Governors gave its approval Friday, Oct. 24, for Western Carolina University to begin offering its master’s degree programs in middle grades and elementary education exclusively online. The approval enables WCU to phase out its […]
Linamar announces additional $115 million expansion, 150 new jobs
Press release from the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County: In conjunction with the Buncombe County Commission, Asheville City Council, and the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC), Linamar announces a $190 million investment in facilities and equipment and 400 new positions at its Arden campus. This commitment is an increase of $115 million […]
Children’s Home Society celebrates National Adoption Awareness Month
From a press release: Each year, November is recognized as National Adoption Awareness Month. While all adoption-related issues are important, the particular focus of this month is the adoption of children living in foster care. In North Carolina, nearly 10,000 children are part of the foster care system, including more than 2,000 children available and […]
Blue Ridge Parkway announces full road closure at milepost 422
From a press release: Blue Ridge Parkway Announces Full Road Closure at Milepost 422 for Rehabilitation of Devil’s Courthouse Tunnel – Detour Available Blue Ridge Parkway officials announce the closure of a small section of motor road between existing gates at Milepost 420.3 near US Forest Service Road 816 (Black Balsam Road) and Milepost 423.3 […]
Winter storm advisory for Asheville-Buncombe
The U.S. Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Asheville and Buncombe County — as well as much of Western North Carolina. The high Saturday may barely break 40 degrees, and “accumulating snowfall [could be] in the 1 to 3 inch range.” On Twitter, follow the #avlsnomg hashtag for local updates. Meanwhile, here’s the […]
Annual 99.9 Kiss Country guitar jam, Nov. 17
From a press release: Annual 99.9 Kiss Country guitar jam, Nov. 17 Mission Foundation is pleased to announce that local radio station 99.9 Kiss Country (WKSF) will host their seventh annual Guitar Jam to benefit Mission Children’s Hospital on Monday, Nov., 17 at The Orange Peel located in Asheville, NC. This year’s line-up includes top […]