Update 4:31 p.m.: Xpress has new information that the substance reported by the French Broad Riverkeeper was not the substance that leaked from the overturned truck. While there is still question about what it actually was, water samples taken by representatives from both the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality and the French Broad Riverkeepers were […]
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Thanks to funding from the University of North Carolina Press, Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library will reissue the rare regional classic “Twenty Years of Hunting and Fishing in the Great Smokies” by Samuel Hunnicutt, originally published in 1926. The grant from the Thomas W. Ross Fund to […]
Press release from the Harlem Globetrotters via the U.S. Cellular Center: (ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2016) – As the Harlem Globetrotters prepare to bring their 2017 World Tour to the US Cellular Center in Asheville on Friday, March 31, the iconic team took a timeout for Guinness World Records Day. Only one year after setting seven official […]
Press release from Charles George VA Medical Center: CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville, N.C. – The Charles George VA Medical Center will host a Veterans Town Hall at 5 p.m., Dec. 7. The event takes place in the lower level atrium of the medical center located at 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville. The Town Hall […]
Opinion/commentary from the NC Retail Merchants Association: Hurricane Matthew hit North Carolina harder than anyone could have imagined. Millions of North Carolinians were affected either by wind damage, power outages or flooding. While none of us ever want any disaster to occur, fortunately, when they do happen, they seem to bring out the best in […]
Press release from Parkway Playhouse: Parkway Playhouse is excited to announce that it has been offered a Challenge Grant by an anonymous donor. With this grant Parkway Playhouse will receive $30,000 if it raises $15,000 for the operating fund between October 1, 2016 and January 31, 2017. The grant will match $2 for each $1 […]
Press release from Earth Fare: Earth Fare, the authentic specialty organic and natural foods grocery store, will celebrate the season with ‘healthy holidays’ meals, gifts and entertaining options. From now until November 17, shoppers can order their entire Thanksgiving meal from Earth Fare, leaving more time to be spent with friends and family. The holiday […]
Press release from Parkway Playhouse: James and the Giant Peach Jr. flies into Parkway Playhouse this December with puppetry, high energy dance numbers, and endearing British accents. The advanced students that make up the cast are only 10-18 in age, but their professional level of commitment to this production is undeniable. Students auditioned for their […]
Press release from WNCW: North Carolina’s 88.7 WNCW-FM has opened voting for its 2016 Top 100 Contest. Listeners are invited to create their own Top 10 list of new releases aired on WNCW during 2016 and cast their vote to compile the Top 100 list. The station has listed nearly 400 new releases to choose […]
Thursday, November 17, 2016, is code orange for most of Western North Carolina, including Asheville and Buncombe County. Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups in this area. Children, active adults, and those with heart or respiratory disease, including asthma, should limit outdoor activity. Code yellow is forecast for the far southwestern NC counties of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, and […]
Notice from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police responded to a call of a possible threat at Asheville High School (AHS) around 11:45 this morning. An 18 year-old student at AHS identified as James Javon Harris had texted another student that the school was in danger. The school went on lockdown and police secured an […]
Press release from Caldwell Arts Council: The Caldwell Arts Council is currently accepting portfolios from local and regional artists for possible exhibitions in 2018. Details for submitting your portfolio are available on our website at http://www.caldwellarts.com/157-guidelines/. Portfolios will be accepted through January 31, 2017 and may be delivered or mailed to Caldwell Arts Council Exhibit […]
Press release from USDA: Pursuant to 36 CFR (a) and (b), for the protection of public health and safety, the following acts are prohibited due to fire suppression activities on the Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, in North Carolina. This order is in effect from November 15, 2016 until March 15, 2017 or until […]
Press release from Party Rock Fire Information Center: Containment of the Party Rock Fire has increased to 19 percent and is 4,480 acres in size. Firefighters are continuing to protect structures and construct containment lines around the fire. Fire managers are preparing for strong winds later this week that could increase the size of the […]
Press release from Asheville City Soccer Club: The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Asheville City Soccer Club (Asheville, NC) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will compete in the South Region. “We welcome Asheville City Soccer Club with great excitement ,” commented. “The NPSL is proud […]
Press release from City of Asheville: Interested in downtown Asheville? Have ideas about how to make it better? Curious about upcoming plans? Whether you work in it, live in it, shop in it or just love it, the City of Asheville is making it even easier to grab the ear of City staff members to […]
Press release from Carter/Kennedy/Page Media Agency: The Folk Heritage Committee is delighted to announce it will have Mark Kuykendall, Bobby Hicks and the Asheville Bluegrass performing on a float in the Asheville Holiday Parade in Asheville, North Carolina on Saturday, November 19th, 2016. The performance will help to kick off a celebration of the upcoming 90th […]
Press release from Art League of Henderson County: Winners of The Art League of Henderson County 2016 Fall Member Art Show were announced at a reception at the Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Highway, on Sunday, November 13. The Best of Show was presented to Annie Kramer for her acrylic painting, “Beginnings.” Kramer’s painting was entered in […]
Press release from event organizers: East West Pop Up Shop will be popping up with our 10-day Third Annual Holiday Pop Up Shop showcasing the best in handmade and vintage. The Holiday Pop Up will transform East West Venue into a boutique shopping experience full of carefully curated goods including 80+ local and regional independent […]
Press release from the Blue Ridge Orchestra: WHO: Blue Ridge Orchestra (Asheville) conducted by Milton Crotts; with Jamie Laval, guest soloist WHAT: BRO Revels! A Symphonic Christmas Holiday Concert WHEN & WHERE: • Saturday, December 10, 3:00 pm, Lipinsky Auditorium, 300 Library Lane, UNC Asheville • Sunday, December 11, 3:00 pm, Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway MP […]
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health has provided 9,000 respirators to public health officials and emergency first responders for distribution in the community and has installed special air scrubbers at its member hospitals across western North Carolina as smoke from forest fires continues to cause concern. Mission Health provided the N95 respirators to public […]
