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 […]
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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 […]
Park Ridge Health releases event summary Sept. 1-7
From Park Ridge Health: Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Special Events Park Ridge Health South Asheville Grand Opening Celebration Thursday, September 4 5 – 8 p.m. 15 Skyland Inn Drive, Arden, NC 28704 At this drop-in celebration, Park Ridge Health will offer tours of its newest facility, […]
Air quality forecast for Friday, Aug. 29: YELLOW
Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. 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. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
Smokey Mountain Veterans Stand Down a success
Press release from Charles George VA Medical Center: Last year Macon County, N.C., local Mark Schuler attended a Stand Down event for Veterans in Asheville and was impressed by the service it provided to Veterans so he contacted the Charles George VA Medical Center Homeless Program Coordinator Allison Bond and asked her about getting together to sponsor […]
State environmental agency details actions on coal ash in letter to citizens group
PRESS RELEASE from N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources is addressing all known violations of the Clean Water Act at Duke Energy’s 33 coal ash impoundments and has been acting on the problem aggressively since Governor Pat McCrory took office, an official with the […]
Acoustic Syndicate performs in the southeast this Fall, announces Thanksgiving show
From a press release: Celebrating the Anniversaries of WNCW & Isothermal Community College in WNC in September Shows in Georgia and Florida in early November Annual Thanksgiving Homecoming Show Set for Nov 29th at The Grey Eagle in Asheville ASHEVILLE, NC — With a touring and recording history of more than 20 years, a strong […]
AC-T: Tourism board backs Asheville Art Museum renovation
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: A Buncombe County board voted unanimously Wednesday to continue its funding commitment to Asheville Art Museum’s renovation plans after an official said fundraising is going well and construction should begin next year. The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority voted unanimously to extend its agreement to give $1.5 […]
Americana singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson at Jack of the Wood, Sept. 16
From a press release: Americana singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson at Jack of the Wood, Sept. 16 Christian Lee Hutson, 24-year-old Nashville-via-Los Angeles Americana singer-songwriter rooted in country tradition and vibrating with youthful energy (think a drunk and sedentary George Jones being channeled through a drunk and animated Conor Oberst), is touring throughout the summer in […]
UNC Asheville Foundation buys additional property for campus expansion
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: The UNC Asheville Foundation has purchased two parcels totaling seven acres off Zillicoa Street for $1.1 million. The parcels, purchased from Highland Park LLC, border two other tracts the foundation acquired last year and in 2011. Highland Park LLC offered the UNC Asheville Foundation a reduced price […]
AC-T: Advocates ask McCrory to weigh in on gay marriage
Asheville Citizen-Times By Jon Ostendorff The group [advocates with Equality NC] made three petitions drops at McCrory’s offices across the state on Wednesday. It says it has more than 10,000 names of people who want the governor to stop defending the state’s ban on gay marriage. Click here for the full story.
Ellen Trnka, Howie Johnson and Craig Woody perform at Art House Gallery, Aug. 30
From a press release: Ellen Trnka, Howie Johnson and Craig Woody perform at Art House Gallery, Aug. 30 The Art House Gallery & Studio announces its next Saturday concert: Ellen Trnka, Howie Johnson and Craig Woody – blues/jazz/rock on electric guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica plus Ellen’s amazing soulful vocals. Show 7:30-9:30 – venue open 7-11 […]
Blues singer Patrick Dodd performs a free concert at UNC Asheville
From a press release: Blues singer Patrick Dodd performs a free concert at UNC Asheville Blues Singer Patrick Dodd, a one-time Beale Street Entertainer of the Year and long-time performer at BB King’s Blues Club in Memphis, Tenn., will perform at UNC Asheville at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Lipinsky Auditorium. This concert […]
Dog Tag Art helps save rescue animals
From a press release: Dog Tag Art helps save rescue animals Summer is a time when most entrepreneurs try to squeeze in a vacation and leave work back at the office, but this wasn’t the case for Jack Carrier, the owner of Dog Tag Art out of Asheville, North Carolina. For his summer vacation, he […]
UPDATE: North American Roofing holds free webinar on N.C. solar tax credits
From a press release: Time is Running Out For Solar Tax Credits in North Carolina. Free Webinar Tuesday, September 9th will review all your options. August 25, 2014 – Asheville, NC – North Carolina’s climate makes it one of the best states in the US for businesses and companies to install income-generating solar energy. However, […]
Sunday Jazz Showcase at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
From a press release: Sunday Jazz Showcase at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall Summer is winding down and school is winding up. Why not pop into the Isis this weekend to enjoy one last summer hurrah before the fall kicks into high gear! We’ll still be flying high from the energy of this past weekend, […]
Location changed for oil and gas public hearing
From press release RALEIGH – A Sept. 12 public hearing devoted to North Carolina’s oil and gas rules is being moved to another spot on the Western Carolina University campus – the Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center, 92 Catamount Road. University officials opted to move the venue of the hearing. The original plan was […]
Ann B. Ross reading and books igning at Malaprop’s, Aug. 31
From a press release: Ann B. Ross reading and book signing at Malaprop’s, Aug. 31 Ann B. Ross reading, signing and Q&A Sunday, Aug. 31, 3 p.m. Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café Open to the public Ann B. Ross’s Miss Julia books are always a delight, and Etta Mae’s Worst bad Luck Day is no exception. — J.A. Jance, […]
Asheville Urban Landscape Project presents six Paint-Outs, Sept. 9-Oct. 14
From a press release: Asheville Urban Landscape Project presents six Paint-Outs, Sept. 9-Oct. 14 This fall the Asheville Urban Landscape Project is presenting 6 plein air Paint-Outs in the neighborhoods and parks of Asheville. Each Paint-Out will begin with a presentation from an accomplished local artist. After a short presentation, participants will work on their […]