Press release: For the first time in its history, the North Carolina Writers’ Network is coming to High Country for the 2017 Squire Summer Writing Workshops. This intimate, weekend-long “residency” style immersion happens July 13-16 at Appalachian State University, in Boone. Registration is capped at forty-two attendees: register now. The Squire Summer Writing Workshops offer […]
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Tire Amnesty Days set for this weekend
Press release: Asheville GreenWorks Hosts Public Tire Amnesty Drop-off Days May 13 & 14 WHAT: Tire Amnesty Days—Free Tire Collection WHO: Asheville GreenWorks WHERE: Sears, Side Parking Lot, 1 South Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28801 WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, May 13 and 14, 2017• 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ASHEVILLE, N.C.—On Saturday and Sunday, May […]
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive set for Saturday, May 13
Press release: Letter carriers’ 25th annual food drive set for Sat., May 13 throughout nation ASHEVILLE – The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 25th annual national food drive on Saturday, May 13. The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country’s largest single-day food drive, provides residents with an easy way to […]
Park Ridge Health Imaging Center earns mammography accreditation
Press release: Park Ridge Health is excited to announce its Imaging Center, located at Blue Ridge Health has earned the American College of Radiology Accreditation for Mammography. Park Ridge Health Diagnostic Imaging met the criteria required for this three-year accreditation at its Imaging Center, located on the second floor of the Blue Ridge […]
Jonas Gerard Fine Art celebrates 10 years in Asheville
Press release from Adapt Public Relations: Known for abstract expressionism, artist Jonas Gerard thrives in the world of large, vibrant, acrylic paintings on canvas. After moving his art business from Miami and establishing himself in Asheville’s River Arts District (RAD), Jonas Gerard is celebrating ten years as a gallery owner in Asheville. In coordination with the […]
Park Ridge Health to host free seminar about stress and health May 25
Press release: Park Ridge Health continues its dedication to empower people to experience their healthiest lives possible through a free evening seminar at Park Ridge Health Laurel Park. On May 25, the community is invited to learn more about the effects of stress on our physical health. Park Ridge Health Nurse Practitioner, Ashley Corn, […]
United Way’s Days of Caring empowers volunteers to help local nonprofits
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: On Friday, May 12th and Saturday, May 13th United Way of Henderson County is rallying more than 200 volunteers throughout the community for their annual Days of Caring to help make a meaningful impact in the community. Here in Henderson County, volunteers will be working on 40 […]
Upcoming events at Mars Hill University
Press release from Mars Hill University: May 8-21, 2017 All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Mike Thornhill, Director of Communications, (828) 689-1298, mthornhill@mhu.edu **May 5-10 **Final Examinations Friday, May 12 Pinning and Lamp Lighting Ceremony Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Broyhill Chapel Graduating nurses in the […]
School Nurse Day recognizes improved health and learning outcomes
Press release from MAHEC: National School Nurse Day is celebrated on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, and MAHEC is grateful for the many wonderful school nurses that play a vital role in our community. “School nurses do not get enough credit for the crucial and, in some cases life-saving, work they do on a daily basis,” […]
Call for entries for new Lexington Avenue public artwork
Press release from the city of Asheville: A new public artwork will come to downtown Asheville, thanks to a collaboration between the Asheville Downtown Association Foundation and the City’s Public Art & Cultural Commission. The Lexington Avenue Public Art Project is intended to reflect the neighborhood identity of Lexington Avenue and to celebrate the community’s […]
Swain Specialty Clinic at Swain Community Hospital to hold open house May 11
Press release: Swain Specialty Clinic will hold an open house 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 11. Swain Specialty Clinic includes Harris GI Associates, Harris Women’s Care, and Harris Surgical Associates and recently expanded to a new space in the medical office building on the hospital campus on Hospital Hill. Swain Specialty Clinic is […]
Hands On! transitions leadership
Press release from Hands On!: Hands On!-A Child’s Gallery, the children’s museum on Main Street, has experienced amazing growth in the last 10 years since its opening in 2007. This success has grown the organization and the responsibilities of the current Executive Director, Heather Boeke, as well. Considering the many facets of the job and how […]
Ghost Town in the Sky back on the market for $5.95M
Press release from Beverly-Hanks & Associates: Maggie Valley, NC’s iconic Ghost Town in the Sky Wild West-themed amusement park is back on the real estate market through NAI Beverly-Hanks. NAI Beverly-Hanks agent Billy Case recently listed the property for $5,950,000. Located at 16 Fie Top Road in Maggie Valley, the former Ghost Town property includes 250 […]
United for Foster Care WNC event offers learning opportunity on foster issues and experiences May 6
Press release from Buncombe County Health & Human Services: There are 10,000 children in foster care in North Carolina and around 300 children in foster care in Buncombe County alone. The number of children coming into care has remained mostly the same over the past 5 years, while the number of foster homes has declined, leading […]
The Midnight Plowboys takes hot picking to the Tryon Fine Arts Center June 3
Press release from Tryon Fine Arts Center: The Midnight Plowboys are a traditional roots music string band and one of the top bluegrass bands in Western Northern Carolina. They’re known for their diverse musical style, which includes elements of fiddle, bluegrass, Americana, folk, and classic early country. The Asheville-based band makes their Tryon debut to […]
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital to provide free sports physicals to area student athletes
Press release: Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have announced the spring sports physicals schedule in which physicians and staff provide free physicals to student athletes from around the region. The sports physicals occur annually and are led by Harris Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine with assistance from several other physicians on the medical […]
Harris Regional Hospital to host American Red Cross blood drive May 25
Press release: Harris Regional Hospital, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 25. All blood types are needed. Donors will need to bring photo identification. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in, according […]
Cherokee Heritage Day at Cherokee Museum offers food, culture, activities on May 13
Press release from Museum of the Cherokee Indian: Visit the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on Saturday May 13, 2017 for a day of fun activities celebrating Cherokee traditions. All activities are free of charge to the public, sponsored by the North Carolina Arts Council and the Museum. Activities are suitable for all ages and […]
Haywood Regional to offer free sports physicals May 27
Press release: Haywood Regional Medical Center and Haywood Regional Sports Medicine are proudly hosting the annual Free Sports Physicals session on Thursday May 27. Students may arrive according to the following schedule: 3:30 pm Bethel Middle School 4:15 pm Canton Middle School 5:00 pm Waynesville Middle School 5:45 pm Tuscola and Pisgah […]
Historical marker recognizing Pisgah satellite tracking station to be dedicated May 8
Press release from N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: RALEIGH, N.C. – At the height of space exploration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) operated a manned satellite tracking station in Pisgah National Forest. A N.C. Highway Historical Marker will be dedicated Monday, May 8, 4 p.m., to recognize the role of the […]
WTZQ announces Barq in the Parq in Flat Rock May 20
Press release from WTZQ: Everyone’s howling about the Fourth Annual Barq in the Parq event for Dog Lovers! Support local animal non profits, Saturday, May 20th on the green at Mountain Lodge and Conference Center, FROM 10AM TO 3PM. Barq in the Parq is a wag filled community event for dog lovers and dog adopters […]