Press release from Economic Development Coalition for Asheville – Buncombe County: The 17th Annual Asheville Metro Economy Outlook announced today it will feature Dr. Jim Johnson of the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC Chapel Hill, anationally renowned expert on economic development and U.S. workforce trends. As the keynote speaker at noon on Monday, September 12, Johnson will present […]
Press release: Edwards named to NC Senate 48th District seat Governor Pat McCrory issued a proclamation appointing Chuck Edwards as a member of the North Carolina Senate 2015-2016 General Assembly. The Governor acted in response to the recommendation by the 48th State Senate District Executive Committee of the Republican Party that Edwards fill the unexpired […]
PRESS RELEASE: The Pardee Hospital Foundation announced today that former Good Morning America host, bestselling author and breast cancer survivor Joan Lunden will be the keynote speaker at the19th annual Women Helping Women luncheon on Friday, Oct. 28 at 11:30 a.m. at the Technology Building at Blue Ridge Community College. Tickets to the luncheon […]
Press release from Muddy Sneakers: Brevard native Rachel Broadbent has been tapped as the Development Director for Muddy Sneakers, an organization originally founded in Transylvania County that has grown to serve 1,300 students in six counties of Western North Carolina and an additional 350 students across two Upstate SC counties. Broadbent will be the first […]
Press release from Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Join Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) for a fun and festive evening celebrating the transformation in our clients, residents, volunteers and community. Transformation Celebration, ABCCM’s largest fundraiser of the year, will be held on Friday, Sept. 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM BLUE RIDGE BOOKS: Ron Rash Saturday, September 10 11:00 am Ron Rash will read from and discuss his new novel, Risen. The event is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited. A ticket for two reserved seats is available for books purchased in advance. New York Times bestselling author […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MILLROOM: The Millroom’s Asheville Music & Dance Night Series Kicks Off with Juan Benavides Band DATE: Thursday, August 25th TIME: Doors open at 7:00pm, Show starts promptly at 7:30pm, ends by 9:30pm TICKETS: No cover charge, open to all ages WHERE: The Millroom in Downtown – 66 Asheland Avenue – One […]
Press release from National Forests in North Carolina: Forest health officials with the U.S. Forest Service have discovered declining ash trees due to infestation by the emerald ash borer (EAB) whose presence was confirmed on the Appalachian Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest and on private lands along the French Broad River from the Tennessee […]
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: Waynesville, NC – On August 24, Friends of the Smokies hosts the 22nd annual Friends Across the Mountains Telethon to benefit Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). The event has a long history as the only telethon for a national park, and has raised more than $3.2 million. […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Leaders and members of 13 of Asheville’s African-American churches came together at an awards dinner on Sunday, Aug. 14 at UNC Asheville, to celebrate progress in health promotion made through a joint program with UNC Asheville and ABIPA (the Asheville Buncombe Institute of Parity Achievement). Awards were given to congregations that […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM GREAT SMOKIES WRITING PROGRAM: Local writers will have the opportunity to hone their skills with UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) workshops in fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry. Classes will be offered in community locations in Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain and Burnsville. Classes range from five to 15 weeks. Making The […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Hola Carolina Magazine presents the inaugural Fiesta Hendersonville on Sunday, September 25th, a one-day event on Main Street will showcase the culture and contagious rhythms of Latin America through live music, dance, food, artisans, vendors and more. The family-friendly event runs from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The event is […]
Press release from Carolina Day School: ASHEVILLE- The Wildcat community celebrated the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Carolina Day’s renovated Lower School: now named Love Hall, and including Oreck Library, and the Alumni Gym. Attendees toured the new facilities and enjoyed food and music in the new Lower School Courtyard. Built in 1956 as Asheville […]
Press release from The Conservation Fund: CELEBRATING THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE’S CENTENNIAL AND A MAJOR CONSERVATION VICTORY ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY Land and Water Conservation Fund Enables Creation of New Park at Waterrock Knob with the Protection of More Than 5,300 Acres along the Parkway ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AUG. 23, 2016)— Today a special celebration was […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Leading adventure film event 5Point Adventure Film Festival announces details for the concert- style film festival in Asheville, NC, taking place October 6-8, 2016. The leading adventure film festival, which was founded in 2008 by former Climbing Magazine owner, Julie Kennedy, and founder of outdoor brand Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, offers […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES: The Asheville Chamber Music Series (ACMS) will be presenting a distinguished roster of internationally acclaimed ensembles for its 2016-’17 season, including the Ying String Quartet, Aspen String Trio, Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet, Jerusalem String Quartet and the Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Piano Trio. Concerts will be held at both the Unitarian […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM HAYWOOD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL: The Haywood County Arts Council invites interested artists to submit applications for inclusion in monthly gallery exhibits or retail spaces. To aid in this process, the Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) will host a workshop followed by a Q&A about applying to an arts jury. Information on digital […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM GROVEWOOD GALLERY: In celebration of American Craft Week (October 1 – 16), Grovewood Gallery in Asheville will connect local makers with the public on Saturday, October 8 from 11am – 4pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and tour the artist studios on the Grovewood grounds, meet makers who work […]
PRESS RELEASE from Thirsty Monk: ASHEVILLE, NC—August 23, 2016—Thirsty Monk is bringing the rare, the exceptional and the downright unusual to Western North Carolina, filling its taps with highly sought after beers for its 7th annual Thirsty Fest. The week-long event is set for September 5–9, 2016 at the flagship Thirsty Monk location in downtown Asheville, complemented […]
Press release from Aeroflow Healthcare: Aeroflow Community Garden takes Root in South Asheville South Asheville business welcomes employees and community members to share in the harvest South Asheville, August 17, 2016 — Aeroflow Healthcare is proud to announce that their community garden is in full swing and continues to expand. The garden broke ground in […]
Press release from Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter: Premier Home Health Care has started a support group for members of the LGBT community who are caring for loved ones with dementia, this may be their partner, or spouse. This may also be a child caring for their mother or father. This meeting is held every […]
