Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s home community of Cullowhee has been ranked as the nation’s 13th most economically dynamic “micropolitan” area in a report recently released by the Walton Family Foundation. The report and rankings were compiled by the foundation’s Ross DeVol and Jonas Crews following an analysis of […]
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The Grey Eagle celebrates 25 years with Budos Band, Kurtis Blow and more, June 29
Press release from The Grey Eagle: The Grey Eagle Celebrates 25 Years With Huge Lineup The Grey Eagle 25th Anniversary Saturday, June 29, 2019 At Lake Eden in Black Mountain, NC $75 Advance / $85 DOS / $150 VIP / $40 Youth Tickets On Sale Now More Information: www.thegreyeagleanniversary.com The Grey Eagle Tavern and Music Hall […]
North Carolina’s February employment figures released
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce: Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from January’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point to 3.8 percent. North Carolina’s February 2019 unemployment rate decreased 0.3 of a percentage […]
Jerry Seinfeld to appear at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium May 16
Press release from the U.S. Cellular Center: Asheville, NC – The U.S. Cellular Center Asheville and JS Touring announced today that America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will return to the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 27 online or at the venue […]
YMCA of WNC continues to combat food insecurity during National Nutrition Month
Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: The YMCA of Western North Carolina celebrates National Nutrition Month every day by providing access to free, healthy food to thousands of families in Western North Carolina. “It means I don’t have to worry about our fridge being empty when we run out of money for […]
Nominations for business and leadership awards due April 15
Press release from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Each year we recognize businesses and individuals for their leadership, success and contributions to our community. Please nominate someone for one of these annual leadership awards. Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on June 10th. Nominations are due April 15th. Small Business Leader of […]
WCU hosts historian Nancy MacLean on April 11
Press release from Western Carolina University: On Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m., Duke University historian Dr. Nancy MacLean will deliver a lecture titled “The Campus Origins of Today’s Radical Right – and of the Crisis of Our Democracy.” The lecture will be based on her 2017 book, Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of […]
City seeks stories of Asheville’s historically African-American communities
Press release from the City of Asheville: Asheville’s Living Asheville Comprehensive Plan calls for strategies to honor the history and contributions of our African American community. So the City’s Planning & Urban Design Department is partnering with the N.C. Historic Preservation Office to undertake an architectural survey of the city’s historically African American neighborhoods. The process will […]
Mars Hill University holds WNC premiere of Partners in Health documentary
Press release from Mars Hill University: The global health movement is the focus of a documentary that will make its Western North Carolina premiere at Mars Hill University on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. “Bending the Arc: Paul Farmer and Partners In Health,” which debuted at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, follows the aid organization Partners […]
Pardee UNC Health Care accepting applications for 2019 Junior Volunteer Program through April 11
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care is accepting applications for its 2019 Junior Volunteer Program now through Thursday, April 11. The 2019 summer session begins at orientation on Wednesday, June 19, or Tuesday, June 25, and continues through Friday, Aug. 9. Applicants must complete the application form found online at www.pardeehospital.org/about-us/volunteer/. As junior […]
Asheville High junior Maeve Goldberg selected for Governor’s School
Press release from Asheville City Schools: This summer, nearly 700 students from across the state will converge on college campuses for Governor’s School of North Carolina. Asheville High School’s Maeve Goldberg will join this elite group dedicated to exploring cutting-edge concepts in both the arts and academics. “I’m excited to spend time just learning about […]
Heron Mark Tattoo & Gallery to host art installation from the Good of the Hive
Heron Mark Tattoo & Gallery, located at 290 Haywood Road in Asheville, will host an interactive art installation by the Good of the Hive founder Matthew Willey from 6:30-9 p.m. on Friday, March 22. Press release from the Good of the Hive: We are running around the world full-time, painting 50,000 honey bees in murals, […]
Asheville Fire Department rolls out Community Connect
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department has been working closely with technology partner First Due to release Community Connect, an application focused on protecting residents and their property in the most effective way possible during an incident or major disaster. Community Connect is a secure, easy to use platform that allows […]
Progress NC Action to hold Asheville town hall on Mueller report March 27
Press release from Progress NC Action: A strong majority of North Carolinians want to see the entire Mueller report on questions of Russian interference with the 2016 US election. People want to know if there was any wrongdoing by Trump and his associates. The only way that the American public will trust the conclusions of […]
Free student tickets available for upcoming Bill Nye talk
Press release from U.S. Cellular Center Asheville: The U.S. Cellular Center Asheville is proud to offer free student tickets to attend EXTREME WEATHER: A Conversation with Bill Nye on Monday, April 1st at 7:00 pm. Thanks to an anonymous supporter, the U.S. Cellular Center has 250 tickets available, first come, first serve beginning on Wednesday, March 20th to this […]
Local students to compete in Destination Imagination’s Global Finals
Press release from Destination Imagination: After achieving honors for creativity, teamwork and innovation in regional and state academic tournaments, The Magical Mummies, one of Haw Creek’s Destination Imagination teams this year has earned the right to compete in Destination Imagination’s Global Finals, the world’s largest celebration of student creativity, to be held May 22-25 in […]
The Orange Peel earns best venue nod from Strange Carolinas
Press release from Strange Carolinas: After five weeks of voting, readers of travel and culture website Strange Carolinas have named The Orange Peel the Best Venue For Live Music in North Carolina as part of the Strange Carolinas Best Of NC Awards, a look at the best in music, art, food, shopping, and the strange […]
Governor Cooper to proclaim April as NC Beer Month
Press release from NC Craft Brewers Guild: In recognition of North Carolina’s 300+ craft breweries and their positive impact on the state’s economy, Governor Roy Cooper will proclaim April as NC Beer Month on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Highland Brewing Co., marking the 7th anniversary of the NC Beer Month celebration, co-sponsored by the […]
Transition Asheville hosts World Cafe on April 15
Press release from Transition Asheville: Transition Asheville’s April gathering takes place on Monday, April 15, from 6-9 p.m. at The Block off Biltmore. This World Café will feature various tables with different themes so that participants can consider and discuss local responses to concerns around climate change, clean energy, food resilience, transportation, economic alternatives, and community building. […]
Flow Gallery hosts Jude Stuecker Clothing pop-up March 30
Press release from Flow Gallery: Flow Gallery hosts a “pop up” show featuring the handmade clothes by Asheville artist, Jude Stuecker. Using hand-dyed, silk-screened organic fabric, each item is one of kind and comes in a variety of colors, designs, and sizes. The show takes place on Saturday, March 30, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Visit www.flowmarshall.com […]
City of Hendersonville receives state funding for water and sewer upgrades
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville is pleased to announce that funding has been approved to complete water and wastewater improvement projects in the Ashe Street neighborhood and along Fourth Avenue East. On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper released a list of 96 projects from across the state […]