Press release from CarolinaMLS: The Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. (CarolinaMLS) provides monthly reports on residential real estate market activity for the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The Asheville MSA includes Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and Madison counties. Asheville MSA year-over-year home sales in September declined 16.9 percent, with 547 properties sold compared to 658 properties […]
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Buncombe County Special Olympics offers adaptive CrossFit classes
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Buncombe County Recreation Services, Special Olympics of Buncombe County, and South Slope CrossFit today announced a partnership to offer free programs each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Classes are open to the public, and participants do not need to be Special Olympics […]
The Asheville Fine Art Show returns
Press release from Hot Works: The 3rd Asheville Fine Art Show presented by HotWorks.org focuses on visual arts, cultural diversity, community enrichment, and fostering art education among youth. This art show is different. It is juried by art professionals with criteria for judging based on originality, technique/execution and booth appearance. Our emphasis is on quality, […]
Ingles to be title sponsor of SoCon basketball tournaments
Press release from Southern Conference Basketball: The Southern Conference announced Wednesday that Ingles will serve as the title sponsor of the league’s men’s and women’s basketball championships in Asheville, North Carolina, through 2021. The tournaments will be officially known as the Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Championships presented by General Shale. The deal continues a longstanding […]
Grandfather Mountain hosts Beary Scary Halloween, Oct. 27
Press release from Grandfather Mountain: At Grandfather Mountain, Halloween isn’t scary. It’s Beary Scary. The Linville, N.C., nature park has mountains of tricks and treats in store for its annual Halloween festival, Beary Scary Halloween, returning Saturday, Oct. 27. The special day features a spooky selection of nature programs, Halloween-themed crafts, a costume contest, animal […]
ACDT presents “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” at Diana Wortham, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1
Press release from Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre: Who: Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre and New Studio of Dance What: “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” Where: Diana Wortham Theatre, Pack Place, Asheville NC 28801 When: November 30th at 7:30 pm and December 1st at 2:00pm and 7:30 pm How Much: $29.00 general admission, $20.00 children, students […]
Junior League of Asheville hosts Touch-A-Truck festival Oct. 27
Press release from the Junior League of Asheville: The Junior League of Asheville is pleased to announce our Inagural Touch-A-Truck Family Festival, Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the Asheville Outlets (800 Brevard Rd., Asheville, NC 28806). Touch-A-Truck is a community wide event where both kids and kids at heart have the opportunity to see, touch, […]
‘The Product of Our Souls’ ragtime CD release, Oct. 25 & Nov. 1
Press release from David Gilbert: Local historian and musician David Gilbert will be hosting a CD Release Party for the companion CD to his book, The Product of Our Souls. This CD, from the Grammy-nominated historical record label Archeophone Records, features the syncopated dance band sounds of James Reese Europe, the man behind the mostly-forgotten […]
Batik watercolor and wax art class, Nov. 17
Press release from Haywood County Arts Council: The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) is excited to announce that local artist, Barbara Brook is offering a Batik Class on Saturday, November 17 at the HCAC Gallery & Gifts from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. In this workshop we will transform a photo of the beloved water lily, […]
Chef Dream Kasestatad to host Pranom Pop-up at District Wine Bar, Oct. 22
Press release from District Wine Bar: We have your Monday dinner planned. On Monday, October 22, 2018 at 4pm. Our good friend Dream Kasestatad of Pranom Pop-up will be passing through Asheville on his nationwide tour bringing with him his authentic Thai street food. What’s on the menu? His famous boat noodle soup, just in […]
Howl-O-Ween to occur Oct. 27 at WNC Nature Center
Press release from Friends of the WNC Nature Center: Asheville, NC – On Saturday, Oct. 27 the WNC Nature Center will host their annual Howl-O-Ween event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features games, crafts, special animal education moments, food vendors and two costume contests. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in costume […]
UNCA hosts open house on Nov. 10
Press release from UNC Asheville: Discovery Day: The UNC Asheville Open House takes place on Saturday, Nov. 10, giving college-bound students and their families a chance to talk with current students, meet one-on-one with faculty and staff, tour campus and discuss academic programs, financial aid, scholarships and the application process. New this year, Discovery Day […]
N.C. League of Conservation Voters releases 2018 candidate scorecard
Press release from the N.C. League of Conservation Voters: A day before early voting begins, the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters released its latest annual scorecard taking a comprehensive look at where every legislator stood on the environmental issues most important to voters during the 2017 and 2018 sessions. Included are each legislator’s scores […]
TSA Precheck to accept applications at Asheville Regional Airport Oct. 29-Nov. 9
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Demand by travelers interested in enrolling in the Transportation Security Administration’s TSA Pre✓® program has been so strong that a temporary application center will be offered at the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) from October 29th until November 9th. The TSA Pre✓® temporary application center will be in the IdentoGO […]
Trick-or-Treat on Main Street Oct. 31 in downtown Rutherfordton
Press release from event organizers: RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. (October 18, 2018) – One of the best things about fall in Western North Carolina is that it ushers in the most spooky event of the year: Trick-or-Treat on Main and we do it right! During this event, downtown merchants have an opportunity to give back to their […]
Former Missouri attorney general to meet with, advise residents affected by Mission Health sale on Oct. 23
Press release from Sustaining Essential and Rural Community Healthcare: If one person in America understands both the promise and pitfalls of hospital sales like the one proposed between Mission Health and HCA, it is former Missouri attorney general and governor Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon. The good news for Western North Carolina is that Nixon will share his […]
Asheville residents invited into City budget process through neighborhood meetings
Press release from City of Asheville: To increase communication around the City of Asheville’s budget process, City staff launched a series of worksessions before City Council, starting in August. These sessions, which run through December, provide context to Council and the public about each City department’s programs, level of service, budget, staffing, partnerships and goals. […]
Haunted High returns to Asheville High School, Oct. 26-27
Press release from Asheville High School Band Association: Due to popular demand, the 5th annual Haunted High at Asheville High School has increased its opening hours. The 2018 event takes place on Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, from 8pm to 11pm each night. These extra hours will mean less time in line, and […]
NCDOT seeks public input on future of state transportation
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: The N.C. Department of Transportation wants the public to help influence the future of transportation in North Carolina. From now until Nov. 30, residents can participate in an online survey and leave comments on an interactive map about the future transportation challenges across North Carolina and what should be […]
APD transitions to new data collection system for crime reporting
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department has transitioned to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). NIBRS collects data on each single crime occurrence and provides information on incidents, offenses, victims and known offenders for 52 specific crimes in 24 major offense categories. The previous method of reporting under the North Carolina Incident […]
Venture Asheville announces first awards event on Dec. 6
Press release from Venture Asheville: The Inaugural Venture 15 and Venture Asheville Honors is a brand-new event on Dec. 6 to honor and celebrate our growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and the people who make it great. “We have so many growing companies, so many talented people working them, and we are moving at a break-neck pace,” said […]