Fodor’s Travel post’s its top 5 reasons to visit Asheville this fall. Here’s an excerpt: Over the last decade, Asheville, North Carolina, situated along the Smoky Mountains, has become home to hundreds of artists, musicians, chefs, and other creative souls who have transformed the small city into a prime destination for foodies, art and music […]
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Asheville GreenWorks to host 2nd Annual Root Ball fundraiser
Info via the Asheville Greenworks email newsletter: Join Asheville GreenWorks as we host the second annual “Root Ball”, a fundraising event to allow us to continue working for a “clean & green” environment. The party will be held Thursday September 18th, 2014, from 6:30-9:30pm at the “Boathouse” by the French Broad River at 318 Riverside Drive. […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for Sept. 8-14
From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 9/8/14 – 9/14/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Wellness on Wheels Screenings Free Cholesterol Screenings Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. Monday, September 8 10:30 a.m. – […]
AC-T: Graduation rates up in Asheville, Buncombe County
From Asheville Citizen-Times: By Julie Ball Both Asheville City and Buncombe County schools saw increases in the graduation rates, according to numbers released by the state Department of Public Instruction on Thursday. The graduation rates were released along with the results of end-of-course and end-of-grade testing and other performance measures. Asheville City Schools’ graduation rate […]
HT-N: Meadows, Hill find little to agree on in debate
From Hendersonville Times-News By Nathaniel Axtell During their first debate Thursday, Republican Congressman Mark Meadows and his 11th District Democratic opponent, Tom Hill, found little to agree on. They disagreed about raising the minimum wage and the nation’s debt ceiling, the government’s role in creating jobs, how to deal with turmoil in Ukraine and […]
Moffitt endorsed by NC Chamber of Commerce
Press release from the campaign of Rep. Tim Moffitt: ASHEVILLE, NC — Rep. Tim Moffitt has once again been endorsed for re-election by the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee, further reinforcing his proven record of job creation, lower taxes and unemployment, economic growth, cutting government red tape, and common-sense fiscal conservatism. “These […]
Local bus riders celebrate victories in ‘People’s Transit’ campaign
Press release from Just Economics of WNC: The People’s (VOTE) Voice on Transportation Equality, a group of concerned Asheville area residents, emerging from Just Economics of WNC’s Voices for Economic Justice Leadership Training Program, will hold a State of the Transit Campaign Celebration on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 3-6 p.m. in the historic Triangle […]
New data shows record high exports for Asheville
Press release from U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) today announced new export data that shows merchandise exports from the Asheville metropolitan area totaled a record $1.1 billion, an increase of 11 percent or $105 million from 2012 to 2013. “The Department of […]
WNC Video Music Awards, Sept. 25
From a press release: WNC Video Music Awards, Sept. 25 Bioflyer Productions introduces the first annual WNC Video Music Awards. Each year more and more local musicians and film makers are collaborating to create new and exciting visual statements. Yet there is limited opportunity for them to publicly showcase their efforts. Now these artists have […]
UNC Asheville Library receives grant for Digital Media Design Lab
Press release from UNC Asheville: Thursday, Sep 4th, 2014 UNC Asheville’s D. Hiden Ramsey Library has been awarded a $25,000 grant to be used for its new digital media design lab, supporting student and faculty work in the digital humanities and the liberal arts. This competitive grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library […]
State enviro official says WNC fracking study won’t happen this year
The Sylva Herald By Quintin Ellison: The state has retreated from its plan to collect rock samples this year in Jackson and the other far-western counties to test for indications of shale gas deposits. The presence of such deposits could have led to fracking in the region. “We are focused on exploring and developing the […]
Dog Day Afternoon at carrier Park, Sept. 28
From a press release: Dog Day Afternoon at carrier Park, Sept. 28 On Sunday, September 28th Carrier Park will be home to Asheville’s only outdoor festival created for dogs to benefit dogs. The 3rd annual Mix 96.5 Dog Day Afternoon festival will take place at the East Green of Carrier Park in West Asheville from […]
Mastin Kipp, the founder of TheDailyLove.com, holds a book launch at Malaprop’s, Sept. 15
From a press release: Mastin Kipp, the founder of TheDailyLove.com, holds a book launch at Malaprop’s, Sept. 15 Mastin Kipp, the founder of TheDailyLove.com – a website, daily e-mail, and twitter account that serves soulful inspiration to a new generation is coming to Asheville, North Carolina to celebrate the launch of his highly anticipated book, […]
The Asheville Chamber Music Series presents Festival Pablo Casals Prades Collective, Oct. 17
From a press release: The Asheville Chamber Music Series presents Festival Pablo Casals Prades Collective, Oct. 17 The Asheville Chamber Music Series (ACMS) will present Festival Pablo Casals Prades Collective, Friday, October 17th at 8:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, corner of Charlotte Street and Edwin Place in Asheville. Individual tickets are $38 and […]
Wide Open Bluegrass StreetFest in Raleigh includes local acts, Oct. 3-4
From a press release: Wide Open Bluegrass StreetFest in Raleigh includes local acts, Oct. 3-4 The full schedule of artists and performances for Wide Open Bluegrass StreetFest, the free street festival portion of Wide Open Bluegrass, has just been announced. The roster of artists performing at Wide Open Bluegrass StreetFest, held October 3 and 4 […]
Registration open for ‘Rock the Quarry 5K’
Press release from organizers: ROCK THE QUARRY 5K TRAIL CHALLENGE & KIDS FUN RUN GROVE STONE & SAND COMPANY – 842 OLD US HWY 70, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH – 9:30AM FOR MORE INFO & REGISTRATION LINK: www.hedrickind.com/rock-the-quarry PRESENTED BY: GROVE STONE & SAND COMPANY & CAROLINA CAT Locally owned and operated Grove […]
U.S. Forest Service unveils ‘Fall Foliage 2014’ webpage
Press release from U.S. Forest Service: The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina today unveiled its Fall Foliage 2014 webpage, which features scenic drives and other activities for enjoying autumn’s colorful splendor in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. The feature is posted at http://www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc, click on “Fall Foliage in Western North Carolina […]
RiverMusic finale set for Sept. 12 with Fruition
Press release from RiverLink: The grand finale of RiverLink’s RiverMusic is Friday, September 12 with bluegrass from Fruition, The Fireside Collective and Amythyst Kiah The 2014 series of RiverLink’s RiverMusic wraps up on Friday, September 12 with a night of bluegrass featuring headliners Fruition, a string infused quintet from Portland, Oregon. Opening the show […]
Organicfest to happen downtown this weekend
PRESS RELEASE 13th Annual Organicfest Celebrates National Organic Month ASHEVILLE, NC—On Sunday, September 7, Asheville’s 13th annual Organicfest will bring thousands to Pack Square Park and the Roger McGuire Green to celebrate everything that is organic, green, and healthy. Free and open to the public, the family friendly day will commemorate National Organic Month […]
Inaugural performance of “Story For Life” at ACT, Sept. 20
From a press release: Inaugural performance of “Story For Life” at ACT, Sept. 20 Asheville’s most beloved playwrights and favorite actors come together to perform the stories of Asheville’s local senior citizens. Join us to celebrate the start of STORY FOR LIFE, a storytelling initiative designed to pair young people with Western North Carolina’s elderly […]
Art Adventurers day trip to Cherokee, Sept. 13
From a press release: Art Adventurers day trip to Cherokee, Sept. 13 The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to host an Art Adventurers Day Trip to Cherokee, held in conjunction with the new exhibition Hands, Heart, Mind: Cherokee Artistry. On Saturday, September 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., adventurers will experience a day of art, music and […]