Press release from the Henderson County Department of Public Health: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Most of us usually think of others at Valentine’s Day. This year, smokers are being encouraged to think of themselves and how their lives affect their loved ones. A Freedom from Smoking series will be offered at no cost at the A-B […]
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Little Free Libraries coming to the Asheville Fire Department locations
Press release from the POP Project: ASHEVILLE —Asheville-based nonprofit the POP Project, with the support of the Asheville Fire Department, will unveil a public Little Free Library on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. at Station 2, 415 South French Broad Ave. Shortly thereafter, a second Little Free Library will be placed at Station 5, […]
Ten Thousand Villages Asheville hosts a fair trade oriental rug seminar and sale
Press release from Ten Thousand Villages Asheville: Ten Thousand Villages of Asheville is honored to host a unique Oriental rug event March 14th-18th, where hundreds of fairly traded, luxurious hand-knotted rugs will be available. From intricate florals to hand-spun natural dye wool tribals, every Bunyaad rug has been designed and hand-knotted by highly skilled and […]
Photo exhibit to highlight Waynesville in black and white
Press release from Linda Dickinson: The public is invited to view a photography exhibit at the Haywood County Public Library auditorium in Waynesville on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2-4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The works by photographer/artist Linda Dickinson are being presented through “Art Works @ The Library,” a collaboration of the Haywood County […]
“Fix It: Healthcare at the Tipping Point” documentary Feb. 12
Press release from Healthcare For All-WNC and Our Revolution Hendersonville: This 58-minute documentary takes an in-depth look into how our dysfunctional health care system is damaging our economy, suffocating our businesses, discouraging physicians and negatively impacting on the nation’s health, while remaining un-affordable for a third of our citizens. Guest speaker, Marsha Fretwell, M.D., […]
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club unveils Black History Month art contest top-10
Press release from U.S. Cellular: The top 10 drawings from U.S. Cellular’s second Annual Black History Month Art Competition with The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Buncombe County are now on display in area retail stores. Local community members are encouraged to visit select local U.S. Cellular stores to vote on their favorite […]
Trinity Episcopal Church offers identity workshop March 3
Press release from Trinity Episcopal Church: In preparation for the Lenten season, Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Asheville will offer a day long workshop: “A Question of Identity: How Answering the Question of ‘Who Am I?’ Brings Power, Purpose, and Peace Into Our Lives,” on Saturday, March 3, featuring Amazon-best selling author Randy Siegel. […]
Tracey Morgan Gallery presents “Future Past: Experiments in Photography” group exhibition, Feb. 9-March 31
Press release from Tracey Morgan Gallery: Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present Future Past: Experiments in Photography, a group exhibition of work from 15 artists, all of whom are working beyond the tradition notions of photography. Artists included are Matthew Brandt, Marco Breuer, Colby Caldwell, Bridget Conn, Ofri Cnaani, Bryan Graf, Sandi Haber Fi- field, […]
Pardee UNC Health Care achieves Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care today announced that it has received the 2018 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. The distinction places Pardee UNC Health Care in the top 5% for clinical performance among nearly […]
Arts Council of Henderson County presents 2018 Mentors & Students Exhibitions
Press release from Arts Council of Henderson County: The Arts Council of Henderson County will present a series of exhibitions as a thematic unit entitled Mentors & Students at First Citizens Bank in Hendersonville. Celebrating the importance of art in a child’s life, the three exhibitions will feature the work of Henderson County elementary students, secondary […]
Wildlife Commission offers free turkey hunting seminars statewide
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the National Wild Turkey Federation are offering 11 free turkey hunting seminars across the state in March. The seminars, which will be held 6-9 p.m., are open on a first-come, first-served basis. Each seminar is open to all ages and skill levels, although participants 16 […]
Exhibition ‘Creative License: Expression in Color’ opens Feb. 10 at Open Hearts Art Center
Press release from Open Hearts Art Center (story by Julie Carroll): Oshin’s thick, curly hair bounces in curls and frames a warm, wide smile that opens up her face, letting escape a vibrant spirit. Her dark, friendly eyes shine with wonder as she soaks in the world around her, and like many artists, she seems […]
USTA to host community tennis events and kids’ clinics during Fed Cup Week, Feb. 7-11
Press release from United States Tennis Association: The USTA will hold a number of community events for tennis players and fans of all ages and abilities in Asheville surrounding the Fed Cup World Group First Round, creating a week-long celebration of tennis in the city. Fed Cup will be played at the U.S. Cellular Center in […]
Altitude Accelerators event celebrates African-American entrepreneurship and Black History Month, Feb. 24
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County will celebrate Black History Month by featuring the past and future of African-American entrepreneurship in Asheville. On the evening of Saturday, Feb. 24, a group of young men known as the Altitude Accelerators will make a special presentation about the […]
American Muslims scholar to speak at Interfaith Peace Conference
Press release from Interfaith Peace Conference at Lake Junaluska: Juliane Hammer, Ph.D., is one of the keynote speakers at the Interfaith Peace Conference, which takes place March 1-4 at Lake Junaluska. Hammer serves as an associate professor and Kenan Rifai Scholar of Islamic studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. She specializes in the study of American Muslims, contemporary Muslim […]
Children First/CIS documents impact in annual reports on school initiatives
From Children First/Communities In Schools: Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County Announces Continued Impact in New Report Released Today Asheville, NC – January 30, 2018 – Children First/Communities In Schools (CIS) of Buncombe County released an Impact Report that includes new data on how the organization continues to help remove barriers for students and […]
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy works with landowners to protect 88 acres in Boyd Cove
From the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy protects 88 acres in Boyd Cove Conservation easement protects habitat, water resources in Sandy Mush Asheville, NC – The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) recently protected 88 acres in Boyd Cove, adding to thousands of protected acres in the Newfound Mountains of Sandy Mush. Landowners […]
The Pisgah Institute celebrates 25 years in business
Press release from the Pisgah Institute: The Pisgah Institute, P.A. has just started our 25th year in practice. Through all of the changes in the health field, including mental-health reorganization, the struggle for parity of medical- and mental-health insurance coverage, and the challenges of Medicaid expansion, TPI has continued to serve the mental-health needs of […]
Henderson County Public Schools awarded $7,500 in grants from Henderson Oil Co.
From Henderson County Public Schools: Henderson Oil Company Awards $7,500 in Grants to Henderson County Public Schools HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 22, 2018) – Henderson Oil Company awarded a total of $7,500 in ExxonMobil Educational Alliance grants to 15 Henderson County Public Schools on Monday, Jan. 29, supplying elementary, middle and high school principals with extra […]
Feb. 16 installment of AMOS Science Pub series explores gov’t response to oil spills
From the Asheville Museum of Science: Science Pub: Crude Awakening – From the Exxon Valdez to the BP Gulf Spill AMOS presents free public lecture on February 16 with Roger Helm, former lead scientist for the Department of Interior’s Damage Assessment Team. ASHEVILLE, NC – January 29, 2018: The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) and […]
N.C. Historical Commission seeks public comment on proposal to move Confederate monuments from state capitol
From the N.C. Department of Natural & Cultural Resources: Comment Online Regarding Proposal to Relocate Confederate Monuments from State Capitol Grounds Raleigh, N.C. – Members of the public may use a new online portal to comment on a proposal to relocate three Confederate monuments from the State Capitol grounds in Raleigh to the Bentonville Battlefield State […]