Press release from Haus Heidelberg: Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant first opened its doors in 1994, and has since been one of Hendersonville’s finest landmark restaurants. Well known for their authentic German comfort food, their fun European décor, and their German-born owner and chef, they have made themselves a cornerstone in Western North Carolina cuisine. On […]
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Coach Jim Whitmer honored with Laurel Wreath Award
Press release from the office of Rep. Brian Turner: Longtime Enka High School wrestling coach Jim Whitmer received the state’s highest award for athletic achievement, the Laurel Wreath Award on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the WMAC Tournament at Tuscola High School. “Coach Jim,” as he is known to the wrestlers he has coached, founded the wrestling […]
Storms: The latest art exhibit at the Adler Gallery runs through spring
Press release from Mark Bettis: A new art exhibition “STORMS” will open its doors March 22nd at the Adler Gallery in Posana Restaurant. Curator Constance Vlahoulis quotes Tanner Walling when asked her inspiration for this show: “Life is like a storm. At its worst, it’s full of blinding fury and destruction. However, at its best, […]
Asheville Mardi Gras Parade moves to South Slope
Press release from Asheville Mardi Gras: ASHEVILLE — For the first time in 11 years, Asheville Mardi Gras Parade participants will be strutting along a new path in Asheville’s South Slope neighborhood, where the local businesses have been extremely welcoming. Asheville residents have no doubt come to look forward to the electrifying blasts of costumes, […]
Mission Health elevates visitor restrictions due to increased flu activity
Press release from Mission Health on Jan. 26: Mission Health is elevating its restrictions because of an increase in reported influenza-like illness throughout North Carolina. Effective immediately, only partners and immediate family members over the age of 12 will be permitted in patient care areas. Mission Health previously asked visitors to limit hospital visits based […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville: Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 27-8: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridgetops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The code YELLOW air quality forecast is expected to last through the weekend. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828.250.6777 Forecast map is here.
Date My City Hosts “Testify!” on Saturday, Feb. 3
Press release from Date My City: Join Date My City on Saturday, February 3, 6:00 pm at The Center for Craft Creativity and Design, 67 Broadway Street, for a riveting cultural exchange called Testify! The event is free and open to the public. In law and religion, a testimony is an attestation as to the […]
Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society hosts Smoky Mountains train excursion March 24
From the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society & Museum: SPRING TRAIN EXCURSION If you are experiencing the winter doldrums, shake off the gloomy days looking forward to a nice, refreshing and scenic train ride through the mountains of the Southern Appalachian region. Plan an enjoyable spring train with us aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad! […]
Singing Valentines to raise funds for music education
Press release from the Barbershop Society: ASHEVILLE — The Land of the Sky Chapter of the Barbershop Society is now taking orders for its famous and popular Singing Valentines. This annual fundraiser has been offered by the organization in Buncombe, Henderson and Haywood counties for 30 years. Singing Valentines this year will be delivered by […]
Rainbow and Azalea Mountain schools to host educator
Press release from Rainbow Community School: ASHEVILLE — Join educators, parents and interested community members on Feb. 7 for two public events with Torin M. Finser. On the campus of Azalea Mountain School at 27 Balm Grove Ave., 4-5:30 p.m., Finser will be discussing the foundations of Waldorf education found in anthroposophy through study and the […]
Tapestry Weavers South return to Asheville’s Folk Art Center
Press release from the Southern Highland Craft Guild: ASHEVILLE — Returning to the Folk Art Center’s main gallery, Tapestry Weavers South is now exhibiting more than 50 handcrafted fiber pieces to the public. The show features 27 weavers, 3 of which are members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild – Tommye Scanlin, Pat Williams and Sandy […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville: Friday, Jan. 26: Moderate (YELLOW)
Friday, January 26, 2018, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridgetops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828.250.6777 Forecast map is here.
Young women can apply for scholarships to pursue STEM Camp
Press release from the WTS Chapter of Western North Carolina: The Western North Carolina Chapter of WTS International is offering two scholarships for girls ages 10-17 to attend a STEM Camp of their choice in the summer of 2018. Scholarships will be up to $250 each and are open to young women residing in Western North […]
Safelight to honor outgoing executive director
Press release from Safelight: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — The Safelight board of directors invites the community to an event to honor Tanya Blackford and to thank her for 15 years of leadership at Safelight. This event will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 4-6 p.m. at Hendersonville Country Club, 1860 Hebron Road in Hendersonville. Blackford began her […]
Important flu information for Buncombe County residents
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Buncombe County — Flu currently is spreading in our area and across the state. As of Thursday, Jan. 25, five Buncombe County residents have died this month of complications from the flu. All were older than 60 years of age, but flu can have serious health consequences […]
9 to 5 The Musical to open Feb. 9 at Asheville Community Theatre
Press release from Asheville Community Theatre: Dolly Parton’s music and lyrics take center stage in Asheville Community Theatre’s next production, 9 to 5 The Musical. In this high-energy musical, three female secretaries are fed up with being looked over, looked down upon, or outright ogled by their nightmare of a boss – and they join forces to […]
Super blue blood moon, Jan. 31
Press release from Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute: On January 31st, observers will be treated to a triumvirate of lunar events: the second, and last supermoon of 2018; a blue moon; and a lunar eclipse! Positioned on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun, the blue moon will be fully illuminated at 13:26 UTC […]
Asheville Fire District receives new rating after inspection
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: Asheville, NC – Through dedication and commitment to making our community a safer place to live, The Asheville Fire Department proudly receives an official letter from the Office of State Fire Marshal and the Department of Insurance announcing that state officials have awarded Asheville with a new fire district […]
Choral Festival at Mars Hill University returns for 70th year
Press release from Mars Hill University: In early February, students from more than 100 North Carolina high schools will converge on Mars Hill University for what has grown into one of the premiere choral festivals in North Carolina and possibly the longest continuously-running festival of its type in the Southeast. The 70th Annual J. Elwood […]
Duke Energy proposes two additional renewable energy programs for North Carolina customers
Press release from Duke Energy: Duke Energy has filed two more renewable energy programs with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to expand renewable energy options for its 3.2 million customers in the state. The N.C. Shared Solar and Green Source Advantage programs are part of a larger portfolio of customer offerings the company is […]
UNC Asheville’s economic impact totals $450 million in 2017
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville, an academic anchor institution and one of the top 20 employers in the Asheville area, raised local economic output by almost half a billion dollars in fiscal year 2017, according to an economic impact study conducted by Tom Tveidt of SYNEVA Economics LLC. “It is clear that UNC […]