From a Press Release: Outdoor Industry Association works with RiverLink On Tuesday, October 7, local environmental non-profit RiverLink teamed with CEOs and other executives from the Outdoor Industry Association to clean the French Broad River and install some permanent infrastructure for the community. The workday was sponsored by Timberland with refreshments provided by New Belgium […]
News Bulletins
Announcing the annual Asheville Cinema Festival 2014
From a Press Release: Announcing the Annual Asheville Cinema Festival 2014 The Asheville Cinema Festival (ACF) is thrilled to present films November 6-9, that are currently receiving awards at some of the top film festivals around the country at the 4th (fourth) annual film festival. The Asheville Cinema Festival (ACF) 2011 screened ‘The Artist’, ACF […]
WCU study predicts increase in October tourism for WNC
From a Press Release: WCU study predicts increase in October tourism for WNC CULLOWHEE – Although tourists flock to the Western North Carolina mountains in the fall for the annual burst of orange, yellow and red foliage, this time of year there’s another color on the minds of students studying hospitality and tourism at Western […]
‘Aim Higher Now’ questions absence of GOP candidates from local forums
PRESS RELEASE ASHEVILLE – Western North Carolina Republican state lawmakers are struggling to defend their record, so now some of them are dodging debates. A week after Rep. Michele Presnell skipped a Madison County League of Women Voters forum she previously committed to attend, Rep. Tim Moffitt dodged two debates in one day. Last week Rep. Presnell […]
Mumpower and Nesbitt challenge Asheville display of rainbow banner
PRESS RELEASE Former Buncombe GOP Chairman Chad Nesbitt and former Asheville City Councilman Carl Mumpower are challenging a decision by the Mayor and City Council of Asheville. Yesterday, the elected body of 7 instructed the City Manager to install a large rainbow banner from City Hall. The Mayor noted their motivations, “The council decided we […]
Winemaker Michele D’Aprix to speak from France via Skype at Metro Wines
PRESS RELEASE from Metro Wines News Release: October 10, 2014 Looking for something different to do tonight? Join Michele D’Aprix in Bordeaux by Skype at 5 p.m. sharp at Metro Wines. Michele is the only American woman winemaker in Bordeaux. She is staying up very late to talk with us from the chateau in […]
Turner releases second campaign ad, ‘Protect’
Press release from the campaign of Brian Turner: Asheville House District 116 candidate Brian Turner released his second campaign ad today, “Protect,” which criticizes his opponent Rep. Tim Moffitt’s antienvironmental voting record in the legislature. In the ad, Turner call out Moffitt for his votes to fasttrack fracking and to prevent Duke Energy from […]
AC-T: ‘Brutal’ rape at Asheville Bus Station caught on tape
Asheville Citizen-Times By Sabian Warren: The attack was reported at 1:08 a.m. Oct. 2 at the bus station at 49 Coxe Ave., according to search warrant applications filed by Asheville police detective William Olson. The bus station was not open at the time. Police took David Russell Ugo, 26, into custody at the scene. He […]
Public records training on NC nonprofits set for Oct. 24
Press release from Carolina Public Press: Carolina Public Press, Western North Carolina’s only nonprofit online news service devoted to unbiased, in-depth and investigative reporting and educational opportunities to journalists, students and others, announces its third year of trainings about understanding state and federal public records laws. NONPROFIT DISCLOSURES, a new training program from Carolina Public […]
R.Carlos Nakai & Peter Kater perform at Diana Wortham Theatre, Nov. 21 & 22
From a press release: R.Carlos Nakai & Peter Kater perform at Diana Wortham Theatre, Nov. 21 & 22 Legendary Native American Flutist R.Carlos Nakai will join acclaimed pianist and composer Peter Kater for their 10th & 11th LIVE PERFORMANCES in Asheville at the Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday and Saturday November 21 & 22, at […]
Buddy Davis and the Session Players at Madison County Arts Center, Oct. 25
From a press release: Buddy Davis and the Session Players at Madison County Arts Center, Oct. 25 Buddy Davis will be returning to Madison County on Saturday, October 25 to play a show at The Madison County Arts Center. “This is going to be a night of big fun for our audience,” exclaimed Laura Boosinger, […]
Turn of the Screw presented by the Front Porch Theatre at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts
From a press release: Spooky Classic Turn of the Screw presented by the Front Porch Theatre at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts Just in time for Halloween comes a spooky, spine-chilling classic from the Front Porch Theatre at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. The Turn of the Screw, adapted from the […]
WCU social work program receives $1.1 million federal grant
From a Press Release: WCU social work program receives $1.1 million federal grant CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s social work program is the recipient of a federal grant of more than $1.1 million to expand the number of social workers qualified to practice in the areas of substance abuse prevention and behavioral health in Cherokee […]
Moog Music Announces WerkstattWorkshop
From a press release: Moog Music Announces WerkstattWorkshop Moogfest 2014 catapulted myriad ideas into the worlds of music, science and technology. As of yesterday, some of those innovations are now available online to educators, synthesists, hackers and the technologically curious. WerkstattWorkshop.com, Moog Music’s newly announced online music and tech learning portal, is based around the […]
ECO hosts annual enviromental film fest November 7
From a Press Release: ECO Hosts Annual Environmental Film Fest November 7 (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, October 8, 2014) – The 2014 ECO Environmental Film Fest will include the outstanding film “Chasing Ice” as well as a preview of a new documentary “The Call of the Ancient Mariner.” The Film Fest will be Friday, November 7, at […]
Open air art exhibit with French Broad River theme to benefit RiverLink, Oct. 23
From a press release: Fourteen of Asheville’s most accomplished artists will capture the rapidly changing river with a plein air art exhibit to benefit RiverLink’s riverfront revitalization efforts. Artists interpret the French Broad River through drawing and painting, much of it from direct observation. All of this artistic reflection will culminate in an initial private […]
WNC AgOptions Farm Grants available for 2015 for Western NC counties
From a Press Release: WNC AgOptions Farm Grants available for 2015 for Western NC counties Media Contact: Craig Mauney, Extension Area Agent, Commercial Vegetables Phone: 828-697-4891 Email: craig_mauney@ncsu.edu Event Date: Intent to Apply Form Due 10/24/14; Application Deadline 11/21/14 Counties Eligible: Henderson, Haywood, Buncombe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Clay, Cherokee, Cleveland, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, […]
Bleiweis elected chair of Airports Council International – North America’s US Policy Board
From a Press Release: Bleiweis elected chair of Airports Council International – North America’s US Policy Board Lew Bleiweis, A.A.E., Executive Director of Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), has been elected chair of the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) U.S. Policy Board. By position, the U.S. Policy board chair also serves as one of […]
Announcing the 2014-15 Grassroots Subgrant Award Recipients
From a Press Release: Announcing the 2014-15 Grassroots Subgrant Award Recipients A Program Supported by the Asheville Area Arts Council In Partnership With The North Carolina Arts Council The Asheville Area Arts Council is pleased to announce the Grassroots Subgrant Award Recipients for 2014-15. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has […]
Duke Energy completes survey of drinking wells near coal ash plants
PRESS RELEASE FROM NC DENR Drinking water receptor survey shows wells near Duke Energy coal ash facilities RALEIGH – Duke Energy officials have identified 830 private and public drinking water supply wells near the company’s 32 coal ash storage ponds in North Carolina, according to an initial survey the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources […]
Holiday events at Biltmore, Nov. 7-Jan. 11
From a press release: Holiday events at Biltmore, Nov. 7-Jan. 11 Known as one of the Southeast’s most beloved and storied holiday vacation destinations, Christmas at Biltmore daytime tours begin on Nov. 7, 2014, and will run through Jan. 11, 2015. Candlelight Christmas Evenings, offering evening candlelight tours of Biltmore House, take place Nov. 7, […]