Press release from Parde UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care announced today that Chris Edwards, M.D., FACS, a board-certified general surgeon, has joined Pardee Surgical Associates and will serve as the medical director of Pardee Bariatrics and Weight Loss. Dr. Edwards specializes in minimally invasive surgery, including single-site bariatric, reflux and hernia surgery. He […]
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Due to a sharp increase in the number of confirmed cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in Henderson County and other Western North Carolina communities, Park Ridge Health has implemented visitor restrictions. In order to protect patients, visitors, providers and staff, the following restrictions are in place at Park […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department: On Nov. 19, the Asheville Police Department (APD) was awarded the Advanced Meritorious Accreditation by the Commission on Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This is the eighth award of accreditation to the department since 1994. The Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation reflect the full complement of CALEA’s Standard for Law Enforcement, […]
Press release from Eblen Charities: On Thursday, Dec. 7, one of Asheville’s finest Christmas traditions returns, as Ingles Markets again joins the Eblen Charities St. Nicholas Project in the Ingles Toy Store at the Westgate Shopping Center. For the fifth year, the Ingles Toy Store is the site of thousands of toys, games, dolls, clothes […]
Press release from The Chaddick Foundation: The 7th annual Asheville Symphony Chorus Flash Sing is happening this Saturday! 70 singers stopping by seven venues to sing the “Hallelujah Chorus” to unsuspecting shoppers! It’s really amazing to see! Here is the schedule: 1:15 – Sam’s Club 2:00 – Asheville Mall Food Court 2:15 – Atrium (Asheville […]
Press release from Asheville Vaudeville: Asheville Vaudeville welcomes one and all to a night of wonders, presented by some of the most amazing performers in Asheville! Our beloved home, Toy Boat Community Art Space, will be closing at the end of December due to a brewery expansion, and so we are giving the Toy Boat […]
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: The Asheville Downtown Association today announced the winners of its annual Downtown Holiday Windows Contest. Judge’s scored on creativity, originality, interpretation of theme, use of merchandise and the WOW factor. The theme is “Holiday Magic,” following the theme of the Asheville Holiday Parade. Winners are: Judge’s Favorite: Sensibilities Day […]
Press release from Village Potters: The Village Potters, located in Asheville’s historic River Arts District at Riverview Station, became a Laguna Clay Distributor in early 2017. The positive response from area potters quickly made it necessary to plan more space for the Clay Company, and in December of this year they will open a new […]
For previous reporting on the contract dispute see: Mission Health and BCBSNC continue to battle over contract Press release from Mission Health: “Mission Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina have entered into an agreement for Mission Health participation in Blue Cross networks effective, Friday, December 15, 2017. Both parties are pleased to […]
From event promoters: It’s Time for Audubon’s 118th Annual Christmas Bird Count North Carolina’s Bird Lovers Contribute to Nationwide Science Survey CHAPEL HILL (December 4, 2017)— Audubon North Carolina invites birdwatchers to participate in the longest-running community science survey in the world, Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Between December 14 and January 5, hundreds […]
From The Free Clinics: BLUE RIDGE RINGERS PERFORM HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE FREE CLINICS (Hendersonville, NC) — 4 December 2017 — The Free Clinics will be the beneficiary of donations received at a holiday concert presented by The Blue Ridge Ringers. The benefit concert is Sunday, December 17 at 4 p.m. at Hendersonville Presbyterian […]
From the City of Hendersonville: Fall Leaf Collection Update During this time of year area leaf collection is the heaviest and the Public Works Department is working diligently to get the leaves picked up on all streets within the city limits as well as city parks and cemetery. Additional temporary staff has been hired and […]
From the City of Asheville: City of Asheville South Slope Visioning to include online survey, design workshop and open office hours The City of Asheville is undertaking a South Slope Visioning process, and residents are invited to participate! Led by the City of Asheville with participation by the community and South Slope business stakeholders, this […]
From the Asheville Regional Airport: Local schools and musicians to serenade airport travelers this holiday season at AVL (Asheville, N.C.) This holiday season airport travelers are sure to be delighted with cheerful “Sounds of the Holidays” from numerous western North Carolina school choruses (K-12) and local musicians. The first performance can be heard on Tuesday, December 5 […]
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: ASHEVILLE – With unprecedented numbers turning out for health insurance this year, Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) is continuing to help people sign up for ACA, also known as “Obamacare,” health insurance before the deadline on Friday, December 15. PLS Managing Attorney Jaclyn Kiger says, “We want to make sure everyone […]
From event organizers: Found Footage Festival Comes to Asheville With New Show Curators Bring Newly Unearthed VHS Treasures To The Grey Eagle New York, NY – December 5, 2017 – The Found Footage Festival, the acclaimed touring showcase of odd and hilarious found videos, will bring its new 2017 show to Asheville next week. Hosts […]
Press release from emersion: emersion is a series of immersive performance art installations created by different artists in the rooms of Grayson Morris’s hundred year old home. Audience members journey through the rooms of the house and have different visual, auditory, sensory, and emotional experiences in each room. It takes place twice a year and […]
Press release from Blue Ridge Books: On Friday, December 15, at 4:00 pm Blue Ridge Books will celebrate the publication of Lift Every Voice! African American History in Haywood County: Volume 1 — Honoring Our Elders. The public is invited to join people whose interviews appear in the book to hear first-hand recollections of lives […]
Press release from REVOLVE: MAP has received a game-changing major gift of $80,000 to expand programing and community outreach with REVOLVE from artists and Brooklyn transplants, Denise Carbonell and Derek Dominy. “To say we are grateful would be an understatement,” said Colby Caldwell, REVOLVE founding director (and current MAP program director). “This gift is a […]
Press release from Studio Zahiya: Studio Zahiya presents their annual Winter Dance Spectacular, a world dance showcase benefiting L.E.A.F. Community Arts on Tuesday, December 19th 2017, 7pm, at The Orange Peel. The show will feature various styles of Bellydance, Indian, Hip Hop, Irish, Ballet, Fusion, and more, danced by students and professionals of all ages […]
Press release from North Carolina Writers’ Network: Awarded to a short story of 3,000 words or less, The Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize honors internationally celebrated North Carolina novelist Thomas Wolfe. The winner receives $1,000 and possible publication in The Thomas Wolfe Review. The postmark deadline is January 30, 2018. To submit, click here. This year’s […]
