Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will close approximately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters to fishing one-half hour after sunset on Thursday, Feb. 28 and reopen them at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 6. While fishing is closed, Commission personnel will stock all Hatchery Supported Trout […]
News Bulletins
Montford Park Players announce 2019 season directors
Press release from Montford Park Players: Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, is thrilled to announce the directors for their 2019 Season. As Montford Park Players branches out to include classically-inspired works along with the Shakespeare the community is accustomed to seeing on the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre stage, the hiring of seasoned and knowledgeable […]
ContinuuCon 2019 calls for presentations
Press release from ContinuuCon: ContinuuCon 2019, the fourth annual international Haken Audio Continuum conference, will take place on May 30–June 1, hosted by the University of North Carolina at Asheville Department of Music. The conference’s organizers are issuing a Call for Presentations to anyone interested in presenting a program, staging a workshop, or giving a […]
HART presents ‘RED,’ opening March 1
Press release from HART Theatre: Coming next to the Feichter Studio at HART, the drama “Red” about painter Mark Rothko with performances March 1 & 2 at 7:30 and Sunday March 3 at 2pm. Patrons can also make reservations for opening night to dine on the stage before the show. HART’s chef, Christy Bishop is […]
Diana Sierra, new Family Justice Center Coordinator
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County is pleased to announce Diana Sierra has been selected as the new Family Justice Coordinator. Since 2015, Diana has been employed with Health and Human Services’ Child Protective Services, where she served as Program Manager. Her work with the community, partner agencies, and County administration gives her knowledge and […]
Archaeology Lectures at UNC Asheville, topics First Human Settlers in the New World and Social Aspects of Late Roman Textiles
Press release from University of North Carolina Asheville: UNC Asheville will present two archaeology lectures during the spring 2019 semester – on Feb. 27, focusing on controversies among scholars over “peopling” of the New World, and on March 26, examining how late Roman textiles provide a window into social relations, including gender issues, in that […]
Inaugural Smoky Mountain Elk Fest announced
Press release from Haywood County Tourism Development Authority: Maggie Valley, NC – The Haywood County Tourism Development Authority (HCTDA) and the Town of Maggie Valley are proud to announce that the newly created Smoky Mountain Elk Fest will take place September 13th – 15th, 2019 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. The creation of an event […]
Registration open for 9th annual Assault on BlackRock
Press release from Assault on BlackRock: SYLVA, N.C. – Registration is open for the Assault on BlackRock (ABR), a 7-mile trail race in Jackson County, North Carolina, that takes runners and hikers on an ascent and descent of one of Western North Carolina’s most picturesque mountain summits. The ninth annual ABR will begin at 9 […]
Momentum Gallery opens two exhibitions, Feb. 28
Press release from Momentum Gallery: Momentum Gallery opens two exhibitions, In the Landscape and Of the Landscape and Vernacular, built around environmental and southern themes respectively. The three-person exhibitions both debut at Momentum Gallery’s Lexington Avenue location in downtown Asheville on Thursday, February 28 with an opening reception from 5-8pm. The six featured artists will be in attendance […]
Permitting process streamlined as Development Services rolls out digital residential permit application and review tool
Press release from city of Asheville: Delivery of digital tools to make the permitting process more streamlined continues at the Asheville Development Services Department (DSD) with their latest release — an online application for residential building permits. Find it at develop.residentialplans.ashevillenc.gov. Customers can now skip the lobby and submit residential permit applications online. The application […]
Comic Book Illustration Class
Press release from Haywood County Arts Council: The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) is excited to announce that local artist, James Lyle is offering a four part Comic Book Illustration and Story Line Class beginning on Saturday, March 9 at the HCAC Gallery & Gifts from 2:00-4:00 p.m. James is offering four, two-hour lecture/discussion-style programs […]
Diana Wortham Theatre begins construction on two new venues
Press release from Diana Wortham Theatre: In January 2019, construction began at the current Diana Wortham Theatre — transforming the single-stage entity into a three-venue performing arts complex. The new Wortham Center for the Performing Arts will open in September 2019, with a grand opening celebration to coincide with the beginning of the theatre’s 2019/2020 […]
Sheriff’s Office alerts public of scam
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office has been alerted that a scam is circulating throughout Buncombe County that involves the Social Security Administration and a person posing as an Asheville Police Department officer. This scam appears to be targeting the immigrant community. Scammers contact the intended victim and advise […]
CIMA supports call for statewide ‘Day Without Immigrants’ Feb. 18
Press release from Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción: Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, the community of Sanford, Durham, Fuquay, Burlington, Fayetteville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Hendersonville and Monroe have experienced the terror of the heavy presence from ICE- Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Throughout the week and for the coming weeks, CIMA’s focus is in […]
Relentless Wrestling to hold spaghetti dinner March 2
The spaghetti dinner will occur at 6 p.m. March 2 at New Life Church, 4098 Howard Gap Road in Hendersonville. Press release from Relentless Wrestling: Relentless Wrestling is the only All-Women’s Wrestling team in North Carolina. Our mission is to provide an empowering environment where our ladies can develop self-confidence and body positivity. Our ladies […]
Mission Health implements flu restriction policy for visitors
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE – Feb 15, 2019 – There has been an increase in reported influenza-like illnesses throughout North Carolina. According to the North Carolina Public Health Division, the influenza-like illness activity in the state has reached more than 6 percent, and local transmission has increased. As a result, we are implementing […]
Dogwood Health Trust hires recruiter for CEO search
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (Feb. 15, 2019) – Dogwood Health Trust, a private, non-operating foundation whose purpose is to dramatically improve the health and well-being of all residents of Western North Carolina, has hired Witt/Kieffer, one of the world’s foremost recruitment firms in the healthcare and not-for-profit sectors, to assist […]
‘David Holt’s State of Music’ receives $25,000 grant
Press release from the Will & Deni McIntyre Foundation: The Will & Deni McIntyre Foundation has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the North Carolina Arts Council’s “Come Hear NC” campaign to help fund the fourth season of David Holt’s State of Music, an Emmy-nominated public TV series which premiered on North Carolina Public Television […]
Triumph for Trayvon and adé PROJECT launch party, Feb. 26
Press release from adé PROJECT: THE EVENT + PURPOSE : “If we do what we are called to do, curate events and conversations that lead to actions that lead to decisions about how we should and would live, we will win.” – Patrisse Khan-Cullors, Co-Founder, Black Lives Matter In honor of both Black History Month […]
Juniper Bends Reading Series, Feb. 22 at Downtown Books & News
Press release from Juniper Bends: Join us on Friday, February 22nd for Juniper’s relaunch/winter reading! This free event will feature three incredible readers and two guest curators. Featuring: Brandon Amico Alli Marshall Brit Washburn We will be celebrating Brandon’s Amico’s debut poetry collection, and he will be on hand to read from the collection and […]
Slow Money NC hosts sustainable farming gathering, Feb. 23 at Wedge Foundation
Press release from Slow Money NC: On Saturday, February 23, 2019 Slow Money NC will host a lively gathering of local farmers, food entrepreneurs and people who care about sustainable farming and food. Come meet up with folks who care about where our food comes from, join in the fun and learn how you can […]