Press release: ART IN THE PARK CONCERT DOWNTOWN GRANITE FALLS MONDAY, MAY 15, 2017 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM FEATURING THE BAND COUNTRY The Caldwell Arts Council and the Town of Granite Falls are sponsoring the annual Art in the Park concert in downtown Granite Falls on Monday, May 15, 2017, beginning at 6:30 p.m. […]
Press release: Our VOICE presents the 8th Annual Walk A Mile Asheville Event The People’s March to End Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence Saturday, May 6th at Pack Square Park The Event Begins at 10 a.m. & We March at 11 a.m. WHAT: Our VOICE, Asheville and Buncombe County’s rape crisis and prevention center, […]
Press release: Foothills Conservancy’s Catawba Headwaters Preserve Grows by 259 Acres Acquisition funded entirely through private contributions MORGANTON, NC—Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina is pleased to announce that, in an effort fully funded by private contributions, it has purchased and permanently protected 259 acres in the Catawba River’s headwaters near Old Fort in McDowell County. […]
Press release: Parsec Financial Expands Parsec Prize Asheville, N.C., May 4, 2017 – Parsec Financial, a fee-only wealth management firm, continues its commitment to charitable giving with the announcement of the 2017 Parsec Prize. This year Parsec Financial will commit to donating $200,000 to five local nonprofits to further their missions and help improve the […]
Press release: Made in Henderson County Job Fair Connecting Local Employers with Local Talent Hendersonville, NC – The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development and Henderson County Public Schools cohosted the first ever Made in Henderson County Job Fair focused on connecting high school seniors with local employment opportunities. 23 Henderson County manufacturers attended the […]
Press release: McHenry on House Passage of the American Health Care Act Washington – Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act: “Seven years ago, Obamacare was sold to the American people as a plan that would reduce healthcare costs […]
Press release: UNC Asheville to Celebrate Commencement on May 13 UNC Asheville will celebrate its May 2017 Commencement, with the ceremony scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 on the University Quad, with Chancellor Mary K. Grant presiding. Alumna Ko Barrett will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary Doctor of […]
Press release: Poole’s Diner Cookbook Dinner with Ashley Christensen and Elliott Moss WHEN: Sunday, May 7th, 2017 Cocktails at 6pm Dinner at 7pm WHERE: Buxton Hall Barbecue WHAT: Buxton Hall Barbecue is hosting a coursed dinner with Ashley Christenson of Poole’s Diner, Death & Taxes, and many more fantastic restaurants in Raleigh, NC. The dinner […]
Press release: Asheville-area artists, this is an open call for visual art in all media for an exhibition entitled “Debut.” This is an opportunity to showcase local artists who have not yet shown in an Asheville area gallery and would like to share their work. The show will be at Push Gallery in downtown Asheville, […]
Press release: In conjunction with her performance at Diana Wortham Theatre the following night, violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins will be giving a free talk/demo at Asheville Music School at 5:30 PM on Thursday May 18. Kelly is a dynamic, engaging speaker, who has the gift of synesthesia – the ability to perceive sound as color. She […]
Press release: Support the Smokies with an Evening under the Stars WAYNESVILLE, NC – Experience mountain night skies a mile high and support environmental education in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a special stargazing event on Friday, May 26 at 7:00 PM at Purchase Knob. The Astronomy Club of Asheville will be onsite to […]
Press release: GAS PRICES IN MIDST OF TWO-WEEK DECLINE THROUGHOUT CAROLINAS CHARLOTTE, N.C. (MAY 3, 2017) – Gas prices have dropped for two consecutive weeks in the Carolinas, according to AAA. Today, North Carolina’s average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.25, a four cent drop from one week ago. South Carolina’s […]
Press release: Saturday May 20th, Eliada is hosting a reunion of alumni, staff, parents, and foster families. This annual get together includes ample opportunities for fellowship among alumni. Current youth attending Eliada’s programs have the opportunity to meet and share stories with older alumni. Families in Child Development, current and former foster families, and Eliada […]
Press release: Additional Volunteers from Western NC Red Cross Deploy Six Red Cross Volunteers from Western North Carolina Region Deploying to Assist in Missouri (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – May 3, 2017) – The American Red Cross Western North Carolina Region is deploying three additional volunteers to Missouri to assist individuals and families impacted by severe weather […]
Press release: The Heartwood Forest Council is a regional gathering of advocates for protection of public lands and is happening near Bakersville, NC on May 26-29 at Camp Spring Creek. Heartwood is hosting the gathering which offers a variety of presentations on topics such as genetically engineered trees, continued clear cutting of Southern forests to […]
Press release: 7th Annual Customer Charity Quilt Show Asheville Cotton Company 1378 Hendersonville Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 www.ashevillecottonco.com We are excited to announce the dates of the 2017 Asheville Cotton Co. Customer Charity Quilt Show. This is the quilt show for the rest of us. Our quilt show is different from other shows in that […]
Press release: Richard Christian Nelson will be teaching three Weekend Workshops in Tryon, North Carolina this Spring. They will begin with a 3-Day Still Life Workshop May 26-28. Next will be a Spring Landscape Workshop June 9-11, and lastly a Portrait Workshop June 23-25. The classes will meet in Tryon from 9-5 each day. The […]
Press release from Sheneika Smith: (* Español Abajo *) May 4, 2017 (Asheville, NC) – Today Sheneika Smith announces her campaign for a seat on Asheville City Council. She is a registered Democrat seeking one of three seats in this year’s non-partisan race. Sheneika, a fourth generation Asheville native, is the middle daughter of the […]
Press release: Haywood Regional Osteoporosis Center will be offering a free educational event “Strong Bones for Life” on Thurs. May 11 from 5 -7 p.m. at the Outpatient Care Center – 2nd floor. Space is limited – RSVP by calling 800.424.DOCS (3627). “We have a tremendously dedicated team at the osteo center, all wanting to drastically lower the amount […]
Press release: McHenry on Passage of Government Funding Bill Washington – Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation funding the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year: “As we continue the fight against radical Islamic terrorists in the Middle East and face the […]
Press release: Asheville Police Department Investigating Armed Robbery at Spicer Greene Asheville, NC (May 3, 2017): Today at 4:17 p.m. the Asheville Police Department received a report of an armed robbery at Spicer Greene Jewelers (121 Patton Avenue). Three suspects wearing dark clothing and full face motorcycle helmets entered the store and displayed handguns. Suspects […]
