From the press release ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Casting producers from “America’s Got Talent” have hand-picked Asheville Clogging Company to audition for season 7 of the popular television show. Seventeen girls from Hendersonville, Asheville, Arden and Fletcher will travel to Charlotte on Saturday for the select audition. The girls, ranging in age from 7 to 17, […]
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Asheville Symphony Orchestra performs Beethoven’s Pastoral on Feb. 11
On Saturday, Feb. 11, the 51st season of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra continues with a performance of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. The concert will be accompanied by visual images provided by the Asheville Art Museum as well as music by Liszt and Wagner. Daniel Meyer conducts; pianist Jeanette Aufiero is the featured soloist. 8 p.m., $20-$55. […]
Wine and Design fundraiser to help cure cancer-stricken canine
From the press release ASHEVILLE, NC – February 2, 2012 – Wine and Design Asheville recently hosted a fundraiser for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter dedicated to protecting and enhancing the lives of companion animals and the people who love them. The three-hour painting event attracted 23 attendees and raised over […]
Author of “Moral Minority: Our Skeptical Founding Fathers” to Speak at UNC Asheville
From the press release Brooke Allen, author of “Moral Minority: Our Skeptical Founding Fathers” (2006, Ivan R. Dee), will lecture about the religious beliefs (or lack thereof) among our nation’s founders. Her talk is free and open to the public, and begins at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in UNC Asheville’s Humanities Lecture Hall. Allen’s […]
Archers of Loaf coming back to Asheville on May 10
The cult-fave indie rock band will play again at the Grey Eagle on May 10. The details, from Merge Records: “To celebrate the release of ‘Vee Vee’ on Feb. 21 as well as the reissue of ‘All the Nation’s Airports’ and ‘White Trash Heroes’ which will follow later this year, Archers of Loaf have added […]
Pure Pilates open for business
From the press release: (Asheville, NC, February 2, 2011) – Pure Pilates Studio, a classical Pilates certification, continuing education center, and TRX Suspension Training facility, is now open. The studio is located at 59 Charlotte Street in downtown Asheville. Penelope Wyer Barrow, a nationally recognized Pilates instructor, opened Pure as a classical Pilates studio dedicated […]
Expect increased traffic in Asheville area due to debris clearing project
Full announcement from North Carolina Department of Transportation: RALEIGH — The Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded an emergency contract to remove debris and unstable rock from Interstate 40 West near the North Carolina border. Currently, the westbound lanes of the interstate are closed at Exit 20 in North Carolina due to a rockslide in […]
Pelly talks about Haw Creek plans
Full announcement from Asheville City Council member Chris Pelly: Dear Neighbor, Thanks to all who attended last night’s city council meeting in Haw Creek Elementary School. On month’s when there is a fifth Tuesday, city council takes our meetings on the road and last night was east Asheville’s turn. Linked below is an informed summary […]
Mission Health affirmed for ‘AA’ rating for management practices
From the press release: Asheville, N.C., Feb. 2, 2012 – Mission Health announced today that Fitch Ratings, one of the four major rating agencies in the country, affirmed their rating of ‘AA’ on approximately $325 million revenue bonds issued by the NC Medical Care Commission Health System on behalf of Mission Health. Fitch has also […]
Jobs at what price? Jackson Co. loan program faces possible $900,000 in losses
Smoky Mountain News reports: Supporters of Jackson County’s revolving loan program describe the financial give-outs as a tool in the county’s economic toolbelt, a boost to deserving businesses that can’t receive critical, even lifesaving, financial help through banks. But five defaults since 1993 when the loans started, out of a total of nine loans, raises […]
Pain laid bare at eugenics hearing in Raleigh
Charlotte Observer reports: Tense moments and tears – that’s what happened Wednesday night when politicians, professionals and upset citizens gathered to talk about the history of North Carolina’s eugenics program and what to do for the victims of it. … One woman who said she was sterilized in 1979 – after the state’s program was […]
Erskine Bowles considering run for Governor
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Erskine Bowles served as chief of staff in Bill Clinton’s White House, led the prestigious University of North Carolina system and headed a bipartisan commission that recommended tough choices to reduce the U.S. deficit. The Charlotte investment banker is being asked to consider public service again — this time by […]
Tennessee DOT awards emergency contract for I-40 rockslide cleanup
Tennessee Dept. of Transportation announces: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) today awarded an emergency contract to remove debris and unstable rock from Interstate 40 West in Cocke County. Currently, the westbound lanes of the interstate are closed at Mile Marker 451. The Department received bids from four different contractors, with Phillips […]
Industry experts weigh in on Sierra Nevada’s plan to build WNC facility
Brewbound.com reports: …“Sierra has the ability to be an anchor for the [craft beer0] business and this move helps with the long term sustainability of the category,” said Joth Ricci, the COO of First Beverage Group, an investment and consulting firm dealing with the beverage industry. “You are starting to see leadership ‘shape up’ in […]
Skyland businessman Chuck Archerd to run for Buncombe commissioner
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Local real estate investor and accountant Chuck Archerd says he plans to run for Buncombe County commissioner, a move that would result in a Republican primary in District 3 (Statehouse District 116). …Republicans David King and Linda Southard have already announced their candidacies.
Diamond Brand offers outdoor enthusiasts February schedule of events
Here’s the press release from Diamond Brand: DIAMOND BRAND OFFERS OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS GREAT INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR FEBRUARY ARDEN, N.C. – Whether your preference is to enjoy a cool weather run, or to stay warm getting your outdoor adventure fix from the comfort of the indoors, Diamond Brand has got something for everyone in […]
Park Ridge Health honors memory of Shelby Wilkie through book fund
From the press release: February 1, 2012) Staff at The Baby Place at Park Ridge are honoring the memory of Shelby Sprowls Wilkie through a gift program that will present every first-time mom at The Baby Place in 2012 with a free copy of the best-selling book Baby 411. Shelby, a 38-year-old Hendersonville resident, was […]
Mission Hospital spine and neurosurgery program ranks among best in country
From the press release: Asheville, N.C., Feb. 1, 2012 – Becker’s Hospital Review, the leading source of cutting-edge business and legal information for hospital and health system personnel, has named Mission Hospital to their “Top 101 Hospitals With Great Spine and Neurosurgery Programs.” The award recognizes outstanding spine and neurosurgical care. Hospitals were selected based […]
Asheville waffle-off championship will crown a winner and feed hungry locals
(Photo by Parkerman & Christie from San Diego, USA From a Facebook public event page posted by Paul Van Heden: Ladies, gentleman, children, and assorted freaks: The next few paragraphs announce the Most Important Event In The History of Ever. Since the dawn of time humans have looked to the heavens and asked themselves: “Who […]
Ron Rash’s Serena will be made into a movie
The news, from Western Carolina University: Numerous entertainment publications are reporting that filming will begin soon for the motion picture adaptation of “Serena,” the bestselling novel penned by Ron Rash, Western Carolina University’s Parris Distinguished Professor of Appalachian Culture. Actors Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, who recently played leading roles in the to-be-released David O. […]
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina receives $10K from Applebees of North Carolina
From the press release: Raleigh, NC – Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) announced it has exceeded its $20,000 holiday appeal goal by more than $3,000, and has qualified for a $10,000 match from Applebee’s Grill and Bar of North Carolina. Money raised from the appeal will be used to provide training, coaching, and technical […]