Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: “Many of them are young, sometimes in their early or mid-20s, returning from service in different parts of the world. Some seem older than their years because of all they have seen in war,” said Donna Turner, veteran certifying officer at Blue Ridge Community College. They are the […]
News Bulletins
Health Insurance Marketplace now open for enrollment
Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center: On November 1, open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace will begin. As you may recall, the Health Insurance Marketplace has been offering expanded access to low-cost healthcare coverage for people without health insurance, or for those who are interested in exploring more cost-effective alternatives to their current […]
Billy Jonas ‘Music for Mindfulness’ concert this Sunday at AMS
Press release from Asheville City Schools Foundation: The Billy Jonas Band will bring their award-winning, creative, interactive and soul-inspiring family benefit show to Asheville Middle School, 211 S. French Broad Ave., on Sunday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m. It’s “funky folk music for the whole family!” Billy Jonas can engage and delight both young and adult […]
Smoky Mountain Toy Run moves to November
Press release from Smoky Mountain Toy Run: When the current Smoky Mountain Toy Run first began in December 1981, we were the one and only toy run in North Carolina. Our founders chose the first Saturday in December simply because of time. Starting the Toy Run was a spur-of-the-moment decision made at the end of […]
Purna Yoga 828 opens this month
Press release from Purna Yoga 828: Asheville has a new home for alignment-based yoga practice, as Purna Yoga 828 opens its doors mid-November at 697 D Haywood Road in the heart-center of West Asheville. The studio, owned and directed by long-time Asheville resident Letitia Walker, will focus its teaching around the Purna Yoga lineage, […]
Carolina Mountain Club selects new leader
Press release from Carolina Mountain Club: Asheville, N.C. — Carolina Mountain Club elected Randy Fluharty as president for 2018-2019 at its annual dinner. A former senior VP for the Biltmore Co., Fluharty brings organizational and local knowledge to the post. “I grew up hiking with my dad in these mountains. I want to work on […]
2018 Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina Pageant seeks contestants
Press release from Ms. Wheelchair N.C. state coordinator: Asheville, N.C. — The Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina Pageant, is a nonprofit advocacy and activism organization. The annual pageant will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Hilton Hotel Biltmore Park in Asheville, North Carolina. The Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina Pageant is seeking contestants that […]
AARP to honor veterans in November
Press release from AARP: Asheville, N.C. — In November, AARP in the Mountain Region will be playing a leading role in honoring veterans with a story-telling contest 25 Days of Honoring Our Heroes, an antifraud initiative called “Operation Protect Veterans,” and special discount promotions to make veterans’ lives a little more affordable. During the month […]
Warren Wilson College and Owen Middle dedicated a mural on Oct. 25
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College painting professor Lara Nguyen is accustomed to creating murals. Her art adorns walls across campus and covers the entire outside of a building in downtown Asheville. But her most recent project is unique, even for her. This time, she worked alongside more than 600 people to […]
AMOS announces monthly ‘Night at the Museum’ program
Press release from Asheville Museum of Science: The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) announces a new program for children ages 5-10 to enjoy an evening at the museum. Night at the Museum will begin on Friday, Nov. 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and continue throughout the year on the second Friday of every month. Parents and caregivers […]
MountainTrue and Appalachian Trail Conservancy team up to save WNC ash trees
Press release from MountainTrue: The emerald ash borer, an exotic beetle fatal to ash trees, is chewing its way through North Carolina’s forests. MountainTrue and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy have partnered to ensure that the majestic ash doesn’t go the way of the dodo. Thanks to a NC License Plate Grant from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, […]
Mars Hill University breaks ground on athletics field house
Press release from Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a major new addition to its athletics facilities following the Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 21, 2017. The Jo Ellen Ammons Athletic Field House will sit at the south end of Meares Stadium, at the corner of Athletic Street and […]
Pan Harmonia performs “Portraits of Langston,” Nov. 10 and 12
Press release from Pan Harmonia: Portraits of Langston Music by Valerie Coleman • Poetry by Langston Hughes Join us for music that will move, groove and thrill you! Friday, November 10, 7:30 PM • St James Episcopal Church, Black Mountain Sunday, November 12, 3 PM • Biltmore United Methodist Church, Asheville Hwa-Jin Kim, piano • […]
White Horse hosts benefit concert for Southern Poverty Law Center on Nov. 7
Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: Since 1971 the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been a powerful voice in opposing forces of hatred and intolerance. Through education and advocacy they’ve exposed the activities of extremist groups, offered strategies for teaching tolerance and won notable victories in public interest litigation. On Tuesday, November 7 […]
Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited Receives Conservation Grant
Press release from Pisgah Trout Unlimited: Pisgah Trout Unlimited (Pisgah TU) has received a grant of $8,000 through the Trout Unlimited Embrace A Stream grant program for its Cantrell Creek Trail Project. Pisgah TU applied for the grant in cooperation with Asheville’s Land O’ Sky Chapter of Trout Unlimited, which is partnering with Pisgah TU […]
Diana Wortham Theatre Announces 2018 Scholarship Program for Young Emerging Artists
Press release from Diana Wortham Theatre: The Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville, North Carolina announces the 2018 Y.E.S. Emerging Artists Fund, a program to support young performers by providing scholarships for graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in the performing arts. A limited number of Emerging Artists Fund scholarships beginning at $1,000 each will […]
Pardee UNC Health Care to host free lung cancer screening information session, Nov. 6
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Hendersonville, N.C. – Pardee UNC Health Care will host a free information session, “ABCs of Screening for Lung Cancer and the Latest Lung Cancer Treatments” on Monday, Nov. 6 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Pardee Cancer Center, located at 805 6th Avenue West in Hendersonville. Gary Rodberg, M.D., […]
AAAC announces Buncombe County Grassroots Arts Program grant awards
Press release from AAAC: The Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC) is excited to announce the Buncombe County North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrant awards to 15 organizations in fiscal year 2017-18. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a […]
Eblen Charities CEO releases book about Mother Teresa
Press release: Book brings to light Mother Teresa as great example William Murdock announces release of ‘Find Your Own Calcutta’ ARDEN, N.C. – In the context of a tumultuous and ever-changing world, author William Murdock recognizes that it has become more difficult to find a life of meaning and service. In his recently published book […]
Veterans Month kick-off at Charles George VA Medical Center
Press release from the Charle George VA Medical Center:
Winners named for the Jackson County NAACP’s biannual humanitarian awards
Press release from the Jackson County NAACP: On Saturday October 14th, two individuals and a non-profit organization were singled out for Jackson County NAACP’s biannual Humanitarian Awards. All finalist were given a Humanitarian Medallion as they were introduced. President Enrique Gomez declared, “Every finalist is a winner for the outstanding service they perform in their […]