Press Release American Red Cross GREENVILLE, SC, February 11, 2014 – American Red Cross of the Western Carolinas is on heightened alert due to potential power outages and stranded travelers which could result from significant ice and snow accumulations over the next 48 hours. The Red Cross has an immediate need for volunteers to assist […]
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Ashvegas: Council member Wisler will vote against funds for Moogfest
From Ashvegas: Asheville City Councilwoman Gwen Wisler, in an email to constituents, says she’s planning to vote against giving Moog Music Inc. $40,000 in cash to help it stage the revamped Moogfest music and technology festival in April. Wisler, a first-time political candidate who won her seat in last year’s election, says in the email […]
Dining Out for Life takes place on Thursday, April 24
Press release Dining Out for Life takes place on Thursday, April 24 The Western North Carolina AIDS Project’s (WNCAP) 12th annual Dining Out for Life® benefit will take place on April 24th in Asheville and the surrounding communities. The acclaimed national fundraiser, has raised over 30 million dollars for AIDS service organizations across the country […]
Artwork by 7th-12th grade students on display at Asheville Art Museum
Press release Artwork by 7th-12th grade students on display at Asheville Art Museum Award-Winning Student Artwork on View at the Asheville Art Museum Exhibition on view through March 9 Award Ceremony: Sunday, February 23, 2:00 p.m., Diana Wortham Theatre On view at the Asheville Art Museum through March 9 is an inspiring collection of artwork […]
Lecture: Preserving New Media and the Role of the Art Museum, Feb. 16
Press release Lecture: Preserving New Media and the Role of the Art Museum, Feb. 16 Preserving New Media and the Role of the Art Museum Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 p.m. This Sunday, Crystal Sanchez, guest curator of the Asheville Art Museum’s Robert and Ingrid Wiegand: An Electronic Medium exhibition, will discuss some of the […]
DENR creates coal ash pond task force
Press Release N.C. Department of Environment and National Resources RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources announced today the creation of a coal ash pond task force within the department to review the facilities in North Carolina to prevent any further unpermitted release of coal ash or ash pond water. Monday, the […]
Asheville Fire Chief, Water Director tapped for professional association roles
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville is proud to announce that two of the organization’s top leadership have been recognized by professional associations as top practitioners in their field. Asheville Fire Department Chief Scott Burnette was awarded Career Fire Chief of the Year by the North Carolina Fire Chiefs Association […]
CMLC to hold history hike at Rockbrook Camp Feb. 16
Press Release Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy Join Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy this Sunday, February 16th, for an interpretive hike highlighting the scenic beauty and rich history of Rockbrook Camp. Founded in 1921, rustic Rockbrook Camp for Girls is located southwest of Brevard along the French Broad River. In 2010, CMLC placed a conservation easement on 115 acres […]
Rachel Maddow discusses local power plant in connection to the Dan River spill
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow highlighted an Asheville coal power plant owned by Duke Energy in a segment of her show on Monday, Feb. 10, about the coal ash spill in Dan River. The piece began by mentioning Asheville environmental groups looking into the plant in 2013 for the large amounts of coal ash stored at the […]
Malaprop’s to host NYT best-selling author Karen Russell
Press Release Malaprop’s The author of the acclaimed short story collection St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves and the New York Times best seller and Pulitzer Prize finalist Swamplandia! delivers her best work yet, a virtuosic new story collection that finds her delving into dark new territory with her trademark exuberance and invention. […]
Waynesville movie theater seeks help creating historical timeline
Press Release The Strand Attention locals of Haywood County! The Strand @ 38 Main needs your help! We are creating a “History of The Strand” timeline to be displayed permanently in the hallway leading to the theatre. The timeline will feature photographs, from the early days until now, as well as stories and personal experiences […]
Dillard’s hosts Fit For The Cure events this March
From Dillard’s: 2014 is our 14th anniversary of Wacoal and B.tempt’d FIT FOR THE CURE events. We are going all out this Spring and would love some support from the local community. Last year we reached a milestone of $1 million in Wacoal donations to Susan G. Komen to help fight breast cancer from Dillard’s […]
Red Cross calls for residents to get prepared for winter weather
Press Release Red Cross of the Western Carolinas Region American Red Cross of the Western Carolinas is urging residents of the Upstate and western North Carolina to verify their inventories of critical supplies and to review contingency plans in the event of a prolonged power outage or dangerous travel conditions. Essential items include at least […]
WCU offers two photography workshops at Biltmore Park Town Square
Press Release From Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education will offer two photography workshops at the university’s instructional site at Biltmore Park Town Square in Asheville. Both workshops will be led by professional photographer Les Saucier. The first workshop, “Adobe Lightroom Made Easy,” will be held from […]
Apodaca calls for update on coal ash spill from DENR
Press Release Senator Tom Apodaca’s Office In a letter sent Friday, Sen. Tom Apodaca asked the co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Environmental Review Commission to have the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) provide an update and status report on all coal ash ponds in North Carolina during the commission’s meeting on Wednesday, February […]
Brevard College Symphonic Winds winter concert rescheduled
Due to the potential for winter weather, the Brevard College Symphonic Winds concert scheduled for Tuesday evening has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 in the Porter Center for Performing Arts. Original press release: Brevard College Symphonic Winds and A.C. Reynolds High School Band Present Feb. 11 Winter Concert The A. C. […]
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital: $1 million gift matched by Mission Health
Press release From Mission Health: (HIGHLANDS, N.C., Feb. 10, 2014) – The Highlands-Cashiers Hospital (HCH) Foundation announced today that an extraordinary gift of $1 million will be contributed by its lead philanthropist, Jane Woodruff, and that it will be matched by a $1 million gift from Mission Health. Ms. Woodruff stated: “I am very pleased […]
Congressman Meadows announces candidacy for reelection
Here’s the press release from the Mark Meadows campaign: Sylva, N.C. – Representative Mark Meadows (NC-11) released the following statement after officially announcing his candidacy for reelection in the 11th Congressional District of North Carolina. “From my campaign to my time in Congress, representing the people of Western North Carolina is a responsibility I have […]
Schools close early in Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania
Buncombe, Henderson and Transylvania schools closed early Monday because of worsening weather conditions. Schools in the three counties decided Monday morning to send students home about noon. The schools said they made the decisions so students could get home before conditions worsened.
Montford Park Players to hold open auditions for ‘Man and Superman’
Press Release The Montford Park Players The Montford Park Players, North Carolina’s longest running Shakespeare Festival, announces that auditions for G. B. Shaw’s “Man and Superman” will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 & 16, at the Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville. Audition times are: Saturday, Feb. 15 from 12 […]
Lupus Foundation announces Walk to End Lupus Now and kickoff party
Press Release The Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter The Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter (LFANC) will be hosting its Third Annual Walk to End Lupus Now: Asheville on Saturday, May 17. The event will take place at Martin Luther King Jr. Park located at 50 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Check […]