From the Asheville Museum of Science: Asheville Museum of Science to build new educational exhibit with $100,000 grant from Duke Energy ASHEVILLE, NC – November 2, 2017: Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) received a $100,000 Duke Energy grant to continue its commitment to educate and engage the public through interactive STEM experiences. This grant will be used […]
From The Writers’ Workshop: WRITING WORKSHOPS & CONTESTS The Writers’ Workshop is offering classes and contests for beginning and experienced writers. Each class meets on Saturdays, 10-4 p.m., at 387 Beaucatcher Rd., Asheville. Registration is in advance only, at www.twwoa.org. Each class costs $75, and financial assistance is available for low-income writers. For more info, contact writersw@gmail.com […]
From UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville Family Business Forum to Present Every Family’s Business with Thomas Deans on Nov. 10 Thomas William Deans, author of Every Family’s Business: 12 Common Sense Questions to Protect Your Wealth, will give a presentation on Friday, Nov. 10 as part of the regular series of workshops presented by UNC Asheville’s […]
From the Town of Sylva: The town of Sylva is requesting qualifications for its first public art project. The Sylva Public Art Committee announced that up to $10,000 will be available for an artist or artist team to create a mural on the downtown Ward building. The mural concept is for the artist to create […]
From Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College partnership with Bard College creates 5-year undergrad, graduate program Advantage Program includes master’s in environmental policy, climate science and policy Asheville, NC – Nov. 2, 2017 – For certain students, a bachelor’s degree is just the first step in their academic career. In fact, more than half of […]
From Homeward Bound: Mattress Man Helps The Newly Housed Sleep Better Through Donation Drive for Homeward Bound When: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Nov. 7-14, Where: Mattress Man Store at 85 Tunnel Rd., Asheville ASHEVILLE – Chuck Emrick, owner of Mattress Man Stores is doing his part to end homelessness in Buncombe County. He supplies […]
From Avadim Technologies: Avadim Technologies Inc. CEO Steve Woody To Present At The 5th Annual Microbiome R&D and Business Collaboration Forum: USA Woody Calls for a Paradigm Shift in Rethinking Infection Prevention and Innovative Outcomes With New Microbiome Therapies Like Theraworx® Technology ASHEVILLE, NC, November 1, 2017 – Avadim Technologies Inc. (“Avadim”), the Bionome Therapies™ […]
Press release from Dixie Deerman and Steve Rasmussen: Can a magic ritual change the course of history? Two famous local Witches say it did in Asheville, in one of two new illustrated books they will debut at Malaprops Bookstore on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at 6 pm. Dixie Deerman and Steve Rasmussen — also known […]
From Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University Events for Native American Heritage Month Several events at Mars Hill University during November will celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Native American singer/songwriter Michael Jacobs in concert Tuesday, November 7 6:30 p.m., Broyhill Chapel Michael’s professional music career began as a songwriter and guitarist in Nashville, TN. He […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: PRAISE, a joint effort by UNC Asheville and ABIPA (the Asheville Buncombe Institute of Parity Achievement) will continue its health promotion work with Asheville’s African-American churches into 2018, with continued support from Mission Health Community Investment. The PRAISE (Preventive Health Education Resulting in Action Inspiring Success for Everyone) initiative began […]
Press release from Fairview Chiropractic Center: November 7th, 4:30 -6:30 Ryan’s Family Steak House, 1000 Brevard Rd., Asheville, NC 28806 Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery Do you have knee pain? Are you unable to enjoy the activities you once did or are you unable to perform daily chores due to the pain? Are you taking pain […]
From the City of Asheville: City of Asheville to offer free bus tickets to holiday parade For the second year, the City of Asheville is pleased to provide transportation to the Asheville Holiday Parade! The City’s ART bus system is offering 100 free bus tickets to be used on Nov. 18. You can pick them […]
Press release from Park Ridge Health: The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization, released new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. The Safety Grade assigns letter grades of A, B, C, D and F to hospitals nationwide based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms. Park Ridge Health is […]
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health’s Personalized Medicine Program has been featured in US News and World Report 2018 Best Hospitals Guidebook. Recognized as “one of a handful of community hospital systems in the U.S. with a formal personalized medicine program including pharmacogenomics,” Mission’s Personalized Medicine Program was lauded for its work in pharmacogenomics, […]
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health announced today that Don Esposito has been named General Counsel for Mission Health. Effective November 2, he will assume the role currently held by Ann Young, who is retiring in December. Mr. Esposito joins Mission Health from UNC Rex Healthcare, where he had been Vice President of […]
From event organizers: Nonpartisan City of Asheville Municipal Candidates’ Forum Today, Nov. 2, 2017 ASHEVILLE NC -The African American Caucus of Buncombe County, Asheville Buncombe County NAACP, East End / Valley Street Neighborhood Association, Montford/Hillcrest/Klondyke Precinct 2.1, Shiloh Precinct 8.2, and Southside/East of the River Community will host a City of Asheville Municipal Candidates’ Forum. […]
Press release from Park Ridge Health: For millions of people, osteoarthritis is causing chronic pain and stealing their quality of life. If knee pain is keeping you from doing what you love, Park Ridge Health invites you to discover your options for getting relief from pain and getting back in action. Join us for […]
From the Biltmore Estate: Arrival of 35-foot Frasier fir signals the start of Christmas at Biltmore ASHEVILLE, N.C. (November 1, 2017) — A towering 35-foot Fraser fir tree arrived at America’s Largest Home today, the final touch after several weeks of decorating Biltmore House for the holidays. Christmas at Biltmore, the estate’s annual holiday celebration, […]
Press release from Free the Optimus: On November 25th, the Orange Peel will play host to a raw display of “The Elements of Hip Hop.” Organized by Asheville’s own award winning hip hop group Free The Optimus (FTO), the show will demonstrate the core foundational elements of hip hop—DJing, breakdancing, MCing, and graffiti—while also spotlighting […]
Press release from Buncombe County Young Democrats: What does it take to be a leader? The Buncombe County Young Democrats and the UNC Asheville College Democrats are co-hosting a women’s leadership panel discussion at UNC Asheville called “When Women Lead.” The panel features three local women: UNC Asheville Chancellor Mary Grant, Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and […]
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: UPDATE 3:20 p.m.: This message is to let you know that the lockdown in the Roberson District has been lifted by the Sheriff’s Department. All students are being released. Please know your child’s bus may be running late. Everyone is safe and law enforcement issued the lockdowns out of an […]
