Press Release From Alley Kats Tavern in Waynesville: Sunday, September 7th, Alley Kats will hold a benefit concert to help three families from the Haywood County Community that are in immediate danger of losing their homes. These families include an elderly woman with large medical expenses, a single mother of two, and a family with […]
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The Junction to host French wine dinner
PRESS RELEASE from The Junction Belles of Burgundy Wine Dinner Asheville, NC, August 26, 2014 — The Junction Restaurant and Bar in Asheville’s River Arts District presents an exquisite wine dinner with French wine importer, Steve Pignatiello of P.Comm’s wines on Wednesday, October 1st at 7 p.m. Featuring small batch, small production wines […]
RiverLink receives grant funds for Ross Creek stormwater improvement project
From a press release: Over the past two years RiverLink has been working to improve water quality in the Ross Creek Watershed, which flows from Town Mountain Road through Chunns Cove, then along Tunnel Road into Kenilworth Lake, and eventually into the Swannanoa River. Grant funds to support this project have been received from the […]
10th Anniversary Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference celebrates herbal medicine and women’s wisdom
From a press release: Asheville, NC—September 1, 2014—On the weekend of October 10-12, the shores of Lake Eden in Black Mountain will echo with the voices of women—over 1000 strong—as they celebrate the 10th anniversary Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference. This highly popular local event, run by and for women, has quickly grown into one […]
Asheville power design trio opens vintage pop up shop
From a press release: Asheville, NC, September 1, 2014 – Three of Asheville’s premier design and antique dealing superwomen are joining forces to take over the world – for five days, at least. Their “weapon of mass (retail) seduction” will be Asheville’s first vintage pop up shop! The Vintage Overstock Pop Up Shop will be […]
McCrory to attend Hendersonville Apple Festival on Labor Day
Press release from the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Governor Pat McCrory will attend the 68th North Carolina Apple Festival in Hendersonville this Labor Day. “The Apple Festival is a classic western North Carolina tradition, and I’m honored to be a part of it for a second year in a row,” said Governor McCrory. “Apples […]
Warren Wilson College receives high rank for service program
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College has been ranked second among 246 national liberal arts colleges in a major service category in Washington Monthly’s 2014 “A Different Kind of College Ranking.” The magazine’s latest rankings place Warren Wilson second in “Service staff, courses and financial aid support.” The college is […]
BMN: Home occupation amendment passed by planning board
From the Black Mountain News: Home occupation amendment passed by planning board by Fred McCormick At Monday night’s Black Mountain Planning Board meeting, members sought to reach a consensus regarding the proposed amendment to the home occupations section of the land use code. After discussion between members of the board, town staff, and local residents, […]
HTN: Residents offer praise, suggestions for improvement with Sheriff’s Office
From the Hendersonville Times-News: Residents offer praise, suggestions for improvement with Sheriff’s Office by Emily Weaver Henderson County Sheriff Charlie McDonald made a bold move last year when he announced his plan to poll the community on how well his department was doing, according to those around him. McDonald said he would share the results […]
SMN: Evergreen gets its green: Lawmakers approve $12 million for natural gas upgrades in Canton
From the Smoky Mountain News: Evergreen gets its green: Lawmakers approve $12 million for natural gas upgrades in Canton by Jeremy Morrison In a last-minute turnaround, North Carolina lawmakers wrapped up their short session last week with passage of a bill granting Evergreen Packaging’s paper mill in Canton $12 million for natural gas upgrades. The […]
BMN: Hunger Fighters: Bounty and Soul provides for community
From the Black Mountain News: Hunger Fighters: Bounty and Soul provides for community by Barbara Hootman Bounty and Soul, a local non-profit organization run by volunteers, strives to help create healthier communities by providing fresh, healthy food, nutritional literacy, and health and wellness resources to those that need a fresh food supply. It is fighting […]
ACT: Asheville property owners slow to seek graffiti cleanup
From the Asheville Citizen-Times Asheville property owners slow to seek graffiti cleanup by Mark Barrett City government heard loud and clear when residents and business owners said graffiti was getting out of control. They just haven’t had nearly as many people take them up on an offer to help. Asheville so far has spent less […]
HTN: Former Hendersonville doctor assisting in Ebola outbreak
From the Hendersonville Times-News Former Hendersonville doctor assisting in Ebola outbreak by Amy B. McCraw A former Hendersonville doctor is leading a medical team fighting the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa. Dr. Lance Plyler is the leader of the disaster response team sent by the international relief organization Samaritan’s Purse to battle […]
SMN: Having a cow: PETA accuses local dairy of animal cruelty; inspectors say otherwise
From the Smoky Mountain News Having a cow: PETA accuses local dairy of animal cruelty; inspectors say otherwise by Holly Kays Swarming flies. Cows trudging through knee-deep manure. Lame legs, an overgrown hoof, blood oozing from a nose. Bones protruding from emaciated bodies. There’s no denying that the picture painted in a recently released video […]
Harris Brothers perform at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Sept. 17
From a press release: Harris Brothers perform at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Sept. 17 Wednesday, Sept. 17 Isis Restaurant and Music Hall 743 Haywood Rd. $8 in advance / $10 at door. General Admission. Doors 5pm, Show 8:30pm, 828-575-2737 (for reservations) Seated concert with limited tables available with dinner reservations. There is also theater- […]
UNC Asheville presents Cherokee stickball demonstration, Sept. 4
From a press release: UNC Asheville presents Cherokee stickball demonstration, Sept. 4 UNC Asheville will also host a Cherokee stickball demonstration by members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 on the UNC Asheville Intramural Fields. The event is free and open to the public. Stickball, which is similar to […]
Robin and Linda Williams play Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Sept. 11
From a press release: Robin and Linda Williams play Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Sept. 11 Robin and Linda Williams Thursday, Sept. 11 Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd. $20 in advance / $25 at door. Doors 5pm, Show 8:30pm, 828-575-2737 (for reservations) Seated concert with limited tables available with dinner reservations. There […]
AC-T: APD investigates Bartlett Street shooting
Asheville Citizen-Times By Jon Ostendorf: ASHEVILLE – Police are investigating a shooting at a home on Bartlett Street that sent a man to the hospital. Click here for the full story from the Citizen-Times. WLOS: Authorities tell us one person was transported to the hospital with life threatening injuries after a reported shooting on Bartlett […]
Mountain Heritage Day at WCU, Sept. 27
From a press release: Mountain Heritage Day at WCU, Sept. 27 Thousands gather on the Western Carolina University campus in Cullowhee each year on the last Saturday in September to be a part of the region’s rich history of mountain culture at Mountain Heritage Day. This year, those attending on Saturday, Sept. 27, can be […]
Bobcat Goldthwait performs at The Millroom, Sept. 12 & 13
From a press release: Bobcat Goldthwait performs at The Millroom, Sept. 12 & 13 Friday and Saturday, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance $22 at the door Phone: 828-225-2585 The Millroom is located at 66 Asheland Ave Funny Business at The Millroom in Asheville, NC is proud to present the one and only […]
The Cheese Store of Asheville hosting French wine, cheese and honey night tonight
Press Release From The Cheese Store of Asheville: FRENCH FRIDAY FLIGHTS Friday, August 29 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. As part of Friday Night Flights at the Weinhaus, The Cheese Store of Asheville is partnering with Asheville Bee Charmer to offer a tasting with a French flair – French wine, French cheese and French honey! This […]