Press release from Transylvania Community Arts Council: The Transylvania Community Arts Council will host an open art exhibit with the theme “Folk Art.” The exhibit will run from February 10 – 28 at the TC Arts Council Gallery. A public reception to meet the artists will be held on Friday, February 10 from 5 pm-7 […]
Press release: The Importance of Folic Acid during Pregnancy (Clyde, N.C.) Folic acid is a B-Vitamin recommended to be taken before and during a pregnancy and is necessary for proper cell growth for babies. Jan. 8-12 is a national observance to raise the awareness on the importance of the vitamin. According to the National Birth […]
Report from Johnson Price Sprinkle: Johnson Price Sprinkle PA (JPS) a leading WNC accounting firm with offices in Asheville, Boone and Marion, NC provides Asheville Metropolitan Area 2016 3rd Quarter Report. The third quarter saw numerous positive all-time records set in the four-county Asheville metro (Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and Madison counties). Total employment, Hotel/Motel Sales, airport […]
From Patrick McHenry: McHenry Stands With Israel Against UN Action Washington – Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (R, NC-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 11, objecting to the United Nations Security Council’s Resolution 2334: “The United Nations’ treatment of Israel is dangerous and objectionable. As our sacred ally […]
From Asheville Police Department: APD Graduates 13 New Recruits (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Jan 5, 2017) – On January 5th, 2017; at 10:00am, the Asheville Police Department graduated 13 new recruits through the AB Tech, Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. Each new trainee received over 700 hours of training in areas such as Criminal law, Driving, […]
From The Weather Channel: SEVERE WEATHER ALERT For Buncombe County, North Carolina Winter Storm Warning Weather Updated: Jan 05 3:15PM, Issued by the National Weather Service Click here for live radar. WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 7PM EST FRI UNTIL 1PM EST SAT …WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST […]
Announcement from Living Web Farms: Mills River, NC- Do you want to become more resilient and cut down on your fossil fuel consumption? Are you interested in learning how to turn waste products into valuable energy resources? Need a way to heat your greenhouse, shop, or barn? On January 10, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, […]
Press release from the National Park Service: WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today proposed revisions to the regulations that address smoking in national parks. The proposed revisions would change the regulation that defines smoking to include the use of electronic cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The proposed revisions would also allow a […]
Press release from Just Economics: Just Economics (JE), a local nonprofit organization most known for promoting living wages, announces an increase in the local Living Wage rate for 2017. The new rate will be $13.00/hr for those employees not offered employer provided health insurance and $11,50/hr for those that are offered employer provided health insurance. […]
Press release from RiverLink: ASHEVILLE, NC — The purpose of the Water Currents blog on the website of the National Geographic Society is to “… bring together diverse voices to discuss pressing issues in freshwater.” Part of that goal is the publication of blog entries by Basia Irland, whose series “What the River Knows” features a first-person look at […]
Announcement from the Organic Growers School: Farm-to-Table Benefit Dinner With Award-winning, Asheville Chef John Fleer Families and Valentine’s Day Revelers Welcome! Date: February 12, 2017 (bad weather backup date of 2/19/17) Location: Event Barn at Yesterday Spaces, 305 Sluder Branch Road, Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Price: $75-125 per person. All proceeds support the work of Organic Growers School, 501c3 non-profit. Join […]
Press release from Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association: Asheville NC – November 25, 2016: A Trio of Tech Tips presented by members Susanna Euston, Pete Kirchner and Ken Smith is scheduled for Sunday, January 08, at the monthly meeting of Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association – Asheville Region (CNPA-AVL) at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. Also, an overview […]
Press release from event organizers: David Joe Miller continues his ever popular Spoken Word OPEN MIC! at Buffalo Nickel, 747 Haywood Road in West Asheville. The January 18th show kicks off the 3rd season of quality Spoken Word shows in Asheville. This show will be hosted by storytellers and retired educators, Kathy Gordon and Debbie […]
From UNC Asheville: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week 2017 at UNC Asheville to Feature Keynote Lecture by Walter Kimbrough, President of Dillard University UNC Asheville will hold a week of special events dedicated to the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., highlighted by the keynote lecture on Jan. 19 7 p.m. in Lipinsky Auditorium […]
Press release: WNCW is proud to again partner with the Foundation Performing Arts Center to present “Goin’ Across the Mountain Live.” WNCW’s acclaimed bluegrass show “Goin’ Across the Mountain” is a favorite of traditional and contemporary bluegrass fans across the region every Saturday afternoon. Now it comes to life on stage as we bring together […]
From FEAST Asheville, Inc.: Second Gear Non-profit of the Month Event Supports FEAST Asheville NC – Outdoor lifestyle and healthy eating go hand-in-hand, so for the entire month of January, Second Gear will be raising awareness and helping support local nonprofit FEAST. Beginning on Monday, January 2, those who bring in clothing and gear to […]
From UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville Named a 2017 “Best College Value” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance UNC Asheville is once again among the top 100 “Public College Values” in the 2017 rankings released by Kiplinger. Among public colleges ranked by Kiplinger, UNC Asheville is ninth for lowest cost per year for in-state residents. In creating its […]
Press release: Still Point Wellness, best known as Asheville’s Salt Water Floatation (sensory deprivation) and Esalen® Massage spa, introduces a new “relaxation room” including a far infrared sauna and Migun massage bed to help locals ease into the winter months. Many people struggle during the transition to colder, darker days. In fact, as many as […]
From Mike Brown Ford-Subaru of Spruce Pine: Mike Brown Ford-Subaru of Spruce Pine Gives MANNA FoodBank a Subaru Legacy to Aid in Distributing Food to Western North Carolina Spruce Pine NC – January 2, 2017: Mike Brown Ford-Subaru is proud to present a 2008 Subaru Legacy to MANNA FoodBank of Western NC. Josh Hoerman, Zone […]
Press release: This holiday season, be good to yourself and register for a Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions Workshop. The next Living Healthy Workshop will be held in West Asheville on Friday afternoons, beginning Friday, Jan. 20. Registration is limited to 15 participants. This free program is offered through Land of Sky Regional Council, and […]
Press release: On New Year’s Day, the World Massage Festival announced the Center for Massage and Natural Health in Asheville as the “2017 School of the Year.” This is an acknowledgement of all CFMNH has accomplished over the last 20 years. The team is most honored and excited to be considered in the class […]
