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 […]
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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 […]
Young mounts primary challenge to Newman for commission seat
Here’s the press release from the campaign of Keith Young: Asheville, N.C.- Former vice-chairman of the county Democratic Party, Democrat Keith Young says he will make a second run for a seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. Young stated “I believe in people who wake up everyday and believe in the American Dream, […]
Ager challenges Ramsey for NC House
Here’s the announcement from the campaign of John Ager: Community Leader John Ager to file for NC House District 115 Longtime Fairview community leader John Ager announced today that he will file as a candidate to represent Buncombe County in the North Carolina General Assembly (District 115). “While I would be happy to keep working […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Monday, Feb. 10
Monday, Feb. 10 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. There is no forecast data for the ridge tops. For more information, contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 250-6777
Jackson County Farmers Market to hold a fundraising brunch on Feb. 15
Jackson County Farmers Market From Market Manager Jenny McPherson: The Jackson County Farmers Market will be having a Fundraising Brunch Saturday February 15th to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We will be serving Potato Leek soup and biscuits courtesy of vendors Kathy and Keith Cirka – owners of Backwoods Bakery and Cakeworks. There will be vegan, vegetarian […]
Rep. Nathan Ramsey: I will file for re-election
Announcement from N.C. Rep. Nathan Ramsey On Monday and Tuesday of this week I’m attending the Institute for Emerging Issues Forum at NC State University, the topic of this year’s forum is “Teachers and the Great Economic Debate.” When I return home on Wednesday, I plan to file for re-election to the NC House of […]
Fresh Market announces second Asheville location
Press Release BRAVE Public Relations The Fresh Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: TFM) will expand its presence next month with a new store in Asheville, marking the company’s 16th store in the state of North Carolina. At its newest location at 1378 Hendersonville Road, in Parkway Centre, the specialty grocer’s full-service philosophy will incorporate unparalleled product selection […]
AC-T: 6-8 inches of snow possible Wednesday
From Asheville Citizen-Times Sabian Warren The Asheville area likely will get a major snowstorm Wednesday, and light snow is expected today and Tuesday. Asheville and many other parts of Western North Carolina could get 6-8 inches of snow Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Other areas of the foothills and Upstate South Carolina could […]
Saluda Mardi Gras event on March 1
Press release Saluda Mardi Gras event on March 1 This time of the year the quaint mountain village of Saluda, NC has fewer visitors and becomes a “sleepy” community until visitors and day trippers return in the spring. As part of Historic Thompson’s Store’s “Let the Good Times Roll” music series, organizers will be hosting […]
Duke Energy says it has plugged pipe that leaked 82,000 tons of coal ash into Dan River
From the Charlotte Observer Feb. 9, 2014 Duke Energy says it has installed a permanent plug in the leaking [48-inch] stormwater pipe that dumped [82,000] tons of coal ash and wastewater into the Dan River about 130 miles northeast of Charlotte. … The pipe is about 850 feet long from the point where it broke […]
N.C. officials say that arsenic levels were higher after Duke Energy coal-ash spill
Following a week of differing reports on toxin levels in the Dan River after about 80,000 tons of coal ash spilled out of a wastewater pipe at Duke Energy’s Eden, N.C., plant, North Carolina officials clarified on Sunday that arsenic levels had indeed exceeded recommended levels downstream of the spill. But, say Department of Environment […]
Ceramic artist to host two-night pottery party
Press release Asheville ceramic artist Kristin Schoonover will host a two-night pottery party 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, March 15, both at her studio in the Clayspace Co-op in Asheville’s historic River Arts District. The first night, participants will carve or stamp their own designs into pre-thrown forms; the second night will be […]