Press release from The Vanishing Wheelchair: Join the magician founders of the public charity The Vanishing Wheelchair, Inc. to share the magic of the season at Asheville Nursing & Rehabilitation Resident Council, 91 Victoria Road in Asheville December 10 at 3:00 p.m. The family-friendly hour-long magic, music, and storytelling show is only $5 general admission, with children 3 […]
Press release from Harris Regional Hospital/Swain Community Hospital: Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital are again providing resources for individuals enrolling in health insurance through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace this year. Now through January 31, 2017 certified staff will be available on-site at the hospitals, as well as via phone and email, to […]
Update from US Forest Service and Southern Area Incident Management Team: Yesterday, most of the fires grew very little during the day. However, the Boteler, Tellico, and Ferebee Fires did have significant growth, producing significant smoke. Smoke from other fires to the northwest also blanketed the area. Although the widespread smoke was very unpleasant for […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville student Amanda Slater has been recognized for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities with a shared commitment to civic engagement. Slater is a recipient of the network’s Community Impact Award, honoring one student leader at each member school. […]
Press release from North Carolina Department of Natural ad Cultural Resources: Nearly 100 years ago, thousands of North Carolina men shipped out to Europe to serve in the Great War. Who were they? Where did they come from and how did they serve? Who were the men and women who served at home and overseas? […]
Press release from Blue Ridge Rollergirls: On November 6, 2016, Asheville, NC’s Blue Ridge Rollergirls (BRRG) defeated Brandywine Roller Derby 257-188, to take home first place in the Division 2 International Championships this weekend in Portland, OR. Brandywine started off strong leading 30-8, with points picked up by jammers Raggedy Aneurysm and Lurz Lemon. BRRG […]
A message from Parkway Playhouse: Parkway Playhouse Junior is thrilled to present Aladdin Kids, performing November 18th and 19th at Parkway Playhouse at 6pm. The talented cast, comprised of children from Mitchell and Yancey counties, is ready to bring audiences a tale of magic and mystery with Aladdin Kids. Tickets are general admission and will be sold at the door. Adults $11, […]
Press release from Asheville Choral Society: In early December, the Asheville Choral Society will offer two performances of their second annual Yuletide Candlelight program—a new family tradition for the holidays. At 7:30 p.m. on December 2 and again at 4:30 p.m. on December 3, the choir will hold their candlelight procession in the beautiful Trinity […]
Press release from Haywood County Board of Commissioners: ABC permitting for malt beverages and unfortified wine were on the ballot on November 8, 2016. The unofficial election results are that the measures passed. Haywood County will, if the votes are certified by the State Board of Elections and everything is approved by the State ABC […]
Notice from North Carolina Forest Service NC: The Party Rock Fire has grown to an estimated 885 acres. Steep terrain, gusty winds, and extreme drought conditions have made firefighting efforts difficult. The North Carolina Forest Service has assigned over 100 personnel to the wildfire from all across the state. The fire is estimated at being […]
Special notice from US Forest Service: Public meeting scheduled for tonight at Moss Memorial Church, 5188 Tusquitee Road, Hayesville, North Carolina at 7:00 p.m. Currently on the Nantahala National Forest in Western North Carolina, more than 565 firefighters and support staff from more than 40 states and territories are working to suppress 18 wildland fires […]
Friday, November 11, 2016, is code orange for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County due to forest fires. Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children, active adults, and those with heart or respiratory disease, including asthma, should limit outdoor activity. Code red is forecast for Cherokee, Clay, Graham, and Macon counties, where air quality will be unhealthy for […]
Press release from event organizers: What: NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibit Where: Renaissance Hotel in Asheville, NC When: November 20-27, 2016 with Opening Reception at 6pm November 21st. Quilt exhibit open daily during the week, 10:00 am- 7:00 pm (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please contact the WNCAP office to request a special tour or educational […]
Press release from Yancey County Tourism: The artistic talent found throughout the Toe River Valley is on display once again for the Toe River Studio Tour, Dec. 2-4. More than 80 artists throughout Yancey and Mitchell counties will open their doors for the three-day event sponsored by the Toe River Arts Council. Nine local galleries […]
Press release from A-B Tech: Asheville, NC – A-B Tech Community College announced today that it has earned the 2017 Military Friendly® School designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs SM, and Military Spouse. This is the fifth year in a row A-B Tech has been selected for the honor. “This is […]
Press release: Pardee Hospital Foundation announced today that Brian Robinson has pledged $500,000 to the $6 million Capital Campaign for the new Pardee Cancer Center. In a surprise public announcement at the Pardee Hospital Foundation’s 19th Annual Women Helping Women luncheon on October 28, Robinson issued a challenge to the community to raise an […]
Press release from the Montford Neighborhood Association: Saturday, December 10, 2016 1:00 – 5:00 pm Tickets $25 Available Dec. 1 through 10 at Asheville Visitors Center Gift Shop 36 Montford Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 828-258-6101 Come to Montford, Asheville’s most historic neighborhood, as we showcase the 21st annual offering of homes & holiday cheer. Explore […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM BELLY UP TRUCK: Wild Asheville: An Artful Pairing of Foraged and Farmed Foods. November 16th at 7:00 PM in the Rickhouse Bar at Catawba’s South Slope Brewery Join us for a monthly, seasonal exploration of Asheville’s natural edible landscape in a five course meal at the Rickhouse bar inside Catawba’s South Slope […]
Press release from The Village Potters: Asheville, NC – On Saturday, November 19 from 4:00 – 8:00pm The Village Potters will be celebrating their 5th Anniversary Extravaganza. The Extravaganza will be their biggest event in their five-year history, with demonstrations of giant pot throwing, a Raku firing, a kazegama kiln opening, raffle prizes that benefit their student scholarship fund, and much more. The […]
Press release from The Strand at 38 Main: Radney Foster, a Texan native who has graced the country music scene for over 30 years, will bring his talents to the stage in Waynesville, NC at The Strand on November 19th, 2016. Come see this long time legend in an intimate acoustic evening, that will surely […]
Press release from the local chapter of the National Organization for Women: ASHEVILLE – The local chapter of the National Organization for Women and HandsOff Asheville, in cooperation with Our Voice Rape Crisis Center, present “I Believe The Women,” a safe space for survivors of sexual violence to process feelings of anxiety and helplessness generated […]
