From New Belgium Brewing Company: New Belgium Brewing Ranked Best in Overall Performance Among “Best for the World” Honorees Award recognizes top certified B Corporations Ft. Collins, Colo., September 15, 2016 – B the Change Media names New Belgium Brewing best in overall performance among all “Best for the World” certified B Corporations. “Best for […]
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N.C. senators Tillis and Burr, Reps. McHenry and Meadows recognized with “Guardians of Small Business” award
From the National Federation of Independent Business – North Carolina: 12 members of Congress from NC named NFIB Guardians of Small Business RALEIGH, Sept. 15, 2016–The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading advocate for small businesses, today awarded members of Congress from North Carolina with its biennial Guardian of Small Business Award […]
Asheville business and civic organizations speak out in favor of bond package
From the Asheville Chamber of Commerce: Organizations Endorse City Bonds Asheville business and civic organizations have begun to declare support for the $74 million bond package that the City of Asheville has placed on the November 8 ballot. The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, which has over 1,700 business members, has endorsed the bonds. “The […]
City of Asheville seeks public feedback on potential expansions of ART bus service
From the City of Asheville: City of Asheville seeks public input on potential expanded ART bus service The City of Asheville is considering updates to the ART bus system. During the budget process, Asheville City Council approved additional funding for Route S3 and for expanding evening service hours on some routes. Staff are currently reviewing options […]
Waynesville Family Practice announces expansion of medical team, acceptance of same-day appointments
From Waynesville Family Practice: Clyde, N.C. – Sept. 2016 Waynesville Family Practice – Offering Same Day Appointments Waynesville Family Practice is now offering same day appointments with the expansion of their team to include Dr. Leslie Koretz, Paul Taylor-PA-C and Emily Watson PA-C. The practice also includes Michael Pass, MD, John Stringfield, MD, Judy Stringfield, […]
Pardee Hospital to host volunteer fair on Tuesday, Sept. 27
PRESS RELEASE: Pardee Hospital Auxiliary will host a volunteer fair on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Garden Cafe at Pardee Hospital. Volunteer opportunities at Pardee include working in the Garden Cafe or gift shop, greeting visitors, delivering flowers to patients, transporting and escorting patients and visitors throughout the hospital, and […]
MountainTrue hosts Invasive Plant Removal Days at Richmond Hill Park Oct. 8
From MountainTrue: Help Restore Richmond Hill Park with MountainTrue Asheville, NC — Are you interested in helping to restore native plants to Asheville’s largest forested park? Take part in one of MountainTrue’s Invasive Plant Removal Days at Richmond Hill Park. The park is home to many special native plant and animal species, and with your […]
LEAF announces the LEAF Love Fund Campaign
PRESS RELEASE FROM LEAF COMMUNITY ARTS: Today, LEAF is honored to announce Detroit Tigers’ center fielder and Asheville native Cameron Maybin is leading the effort for creation of the LEAF Endowment in support of community development through cultural arts education and preservation here in Buncombe County and around the globe. LEAF is pleased to announce […]
Local Cloth Celebrates Learning for American Craft Week
PRESS RELEASE: ASHEVILLE—Local Cloth will celebrate American Craft Week 2016 by kicking off its fall slate of classes and workshops for lovers of all things fiber and textiles, and welcoming all fiber craft lovers to tour its new community dye studio and learning center inside The Refinery Creator Space, 207 Coxe Ave. Fall classes […]
City of Asheville calls for applicants to open committee positions by Oct. 5
From the City of Asheville: Be a Local Leader The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want […]
Asheville City Schools announce early dismissals, optional workday schedules for Sept. 16 and 19
From Asheville City Schools: This Friday, September 16 is an early dismissal day for all our schools, including Hall Fletcher Elementary and the Asheville Preschool. Our five elementary schools and the Preschool will dismiss at noon and AMS, AHS and SILSA will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Lunch will be served at all schools […]
Fall Festival at the Mills River Farmers’ Market
PRESS RELEASE: Head to the Mills River Farmers’ Market this Saturday, September 17 for our annual Fall Festival! There will be activities for kids and adults alike, and many vendors will have samples available. The Mills River Fire Department will be there with their Smoke House Display, tractors and farm equipment will be available to […]
N.C. Mountain State Fair to host Ingles Day
PRESS RELEASE: FLETCHER – Fairgoers will have a chance to save on admission and help their community during the N.C. Mountain State Fair’s annual Ingles Day on Wednesday. Five cans of Laura Lynn brand food will earn visitors free gate admission all day. Food collected will be donated to the MANNA Food Bank, which serves […]
Asheville Choral Society performs choral setting of Anne Frank’s Diary
PRESS RELEASE: To open its 40th season, the Asheville Choral Society will perform James Whitbourn’s Annelies—the first major choral setting of The Diary of Anne Frank. Frank’s diary has inspired millions since it was published in 1947. Whitbourn’s work premiered in London in 2005 and was praised for its “woundingly beautiful” music and an extraordinary […]
WCU to host conference on intersection of economy, environment
PRESS RELEASE: CULLOWHEE – A conference at Western Carolina University on Friday, Oct. 7, will focus on the intersection of the environment and the economy in Western North Carolina. The latest in a series of LEAD:WNC conferences sponsored by WCU, the event will be held in the Grandroom of A.K. Hinds University Center beginning at […]
Free credit report and credit score at select Ingles
PRESS RELEASE: Opportunity to get a FREE credit report and credit score! · Black Mountain Ingles Market Friday, September 16 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 2913 US 70 Highway, Black Mountain · Brevard Ingles Market Friday, September 23 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 684 N. Broad Street, Brevard These events are open to the public. Walk-ins are […]
Laura Ingalls Wilder LIVE!
PRESS RELEASE: Storyteller Daphne Ruth Darcy and fiddler Wayne Erbsen bring to life stories and fiddle tunes from the Little House books. Laura’s grit, perseverance, and flaws appeal to audiences ranging from 96 to 6. In costume, Darcy performs vignettes from significant periods of Laura’s amazing life as a pioneer on the prairie. Erbsen plays selections from the […]
Young Americans for Liberty at UNC Asheville
PRESS RELEASE: On September 16th, the University of North Carolina – Asheville chapter of Young Americans for Liberty launches their Fight for Free Speech campaign, a movement to respect our fundamental rights and reform free speech codes, by challenging speech codes that they find unconstitutional. “There is a dangerous trend on college campuses right now that […]
RiverLink and partners team up for the Burton Street Agricultural Fair
PRESS RELEASE: ASHEVILLE, NC — Join RiverLink and partners at the Burton Street Agricultural Fair on Saturday Sept. 17, 2016, from noon — 6 p.m. at the Burton Street Community Center (map). The Burton Street Agricultural Fair is organized by the Burton Street Community Association and staff and highlights the history and contributions of E.W. […]
10 western NC downtowns awarded $272,000 in grants for Wi-Fi
PRESS RELEASE: Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is awarding a total of $272,000 to 10 western North Carolina communities that plan to offer free Wi-Fi access in their downtown areas. “Connecting North Carolina communities and classrooms to Wi-Fi has been a central focus of our administration since day one,” said […]
Airport to break ground on new parking garage
PRESS RELEASE: (Asheville, N.C.) Asheville Regional Airport is pleased to announce that it will break ground on a five-story parking garage on October 3, 2016. The construction of a parking garage is part of the airport’s master plan to meet the growing air travel needs in western North Carolina. “The use of Asheville Regional Airport […]