A study of national and state data commissioned by The North Carolina Building Performance Association and conducted by the Energy and Environmental Assistance Office of UNC Charlotte’s Energy Production and Infrastructure Center notes a 255 percent increase in the number of energy efficient (EE) and high performance (HP) home certifications in the Tar Heel State […]
From Aloft Asheville Downtown Press release Enjoy clear September views of the mountains from the best rooftop venue in town at the Aloft Asheville Downtown and do good at the same time. The hotel’s Sundays Live@Aloft music series continues with a live performance by Jamar Woods Acoustic Band from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on […]
From Connect Enka Press release Candler, NC—Connect Enka in collaboration with Friends of Connect Buncombe are proud to announce that New Belgium Brewing Company has awarded a $3,000 dollar grant to fund a feasibility study at the intersection of Jacob Holm Way and Sand Hill Road that will identify opportunities to safely accommodate people walking, […]
“The program provides a nurturing place for children to live into our motto: We are Peacemakers.”
From the City of Asheville: Press release The Neighborhood Advisory Committee of the City of Asheville invites residents and businesses of South Asheville to a neighborhood meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Skyland/South Asheville Library, 260 Overlook Road. Please join us for this opportunity to hear updates on city services, express your ideas […]
Moving equipment rental company U-Haul has launched several new dealerships in the Asheville area, each run from an existing retail or service shop. Everything Automotive and Tire, LLC of Brevard (69 W. French Broad St.) is now offering trucks, trailers, towing equipment and more, as is Fireman’s Dream Ice Cream of Hendersonville (3771 Brevard Road). […]
From Metro Wines Press release MetroWines hosts Thursday Think Tank Meetup every Thursday starting October 8 through the general election on November 4th for candidates for Asheville City Council seats. The Meetup will be held from 5:30 to 7pm. “Planned as a Meetup, these events will provide a forum for candidates to interact with each […]
Singer/songwriter Katy Moffatt will perform at Cork & Keg Winebar & Taproom at the Weinhaaus on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets to the event are $7 or two for $10 at the door. Weinhaus is at 86 Patton Ave., downtown. Visit weinhaus.com for more information. Here’s more information on the artist from event […]
Press release from the organizers: Sheep Dog Impact Assistance WNC Zombie 5K Run Founded in 2010, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization that serves the needs of former and current military, law enforcement, fire & rescue and EMS professionals – society’s “Sheep Dogs.” SDIA offers assistance to fellow Sheep Dogs in need with financial/material […]
Press release from Historic Biltmore Village: A public lecture and collection of presentations on defining the Olmsted legacy and how it relates to today will be held September 26. The presentations will describe collaborations with the City of Asheville’s Historic Resources Commission, the NC Arboretum and the Asheville History Center and Historic Biltmore Village Partnership […]
The Mel Brooks musical Young Frankenstein opens the 70th season at Asheville Community Theatre. Shows run Oct. 2-25. Press release from ACT: Asheville Community Theatre is opening its 70th season with the WNC Premiere of the musical comedy Young Frankenstein. This electrifying musical adaptation of Mel Brooks’ monstrously funny cult comedy film is scientifically-proven, monstrously […]
From MG Road Press release MG Road’s latest culinary conquest, “Miami Nights,” kicked off on August 18th, and has been a delicious success. Chef Papaya Valdez, (aka Alyssa Ashley Mikus, formerly of Seven Sows and Cucina 24), started cooking Cuban fare from her native Miami every Tuesday, including platefuls of vaca frita, picadillo, ham croquettes, […]
From The Technology Association of Georgia Press release The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, in partnership with the Metro Atlanta Chamber, announced the three non-profits that will be participating in the 2nd Annual, Mobility Live Hack-Back Invitational which will be […]
From Top of the Monk: Press release 2015 has been an exciting year so far for Top of the Monk. The cocktail bar, which opened above Thirsty Monk on the top floor of 92 Patton Ave. less than two years ago, was named the #1 Cocktail Spot in North Carolina this spring by Scoutology.com. Then […]
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: In an effort to provide a safe, secure way for residents of western North Carolina to dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications, Asheville Regional Airport Department of Public Safety and the Partnership for Substance Free Students in Buncombe County will host a drop-off event on […]
From Biltmore Property Group Press release A public lecture and collection of presentations on defining the Olmsted legacy and how it relates to today will be held September 26, from 10 a.m. until noon at Village Creek. The presentations will describe collaborations with the City of Asheville’s Historic Resources Commission, the NC Arboretum and the […]
PRESS RELEASE from Mills River Farmers’ Market: Mills River Farmers’ Market will be celebrating the arrival of Autumn with our Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Come out to the market and enjoy music, a farm equipment display, samples by many of the vendors, and kids activities. The Mills River Farmers’ Market is the only […]
PRESS RELEASE from Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council: Asheville, NC – The AshevilleBuncombe Food Policy Council will host a public and nonpartisan forum on Monday, October 12 at 6:30 pm. City Council Candidates will be invited to share their vision for how Asheville can build on existing initiatives and/or create even more innovative solutions to […]
Press release from North Carolina Mountain State Fair: Beautiful weather and family-friendly entertainment drew large crowds to the N.C. Mountain State Fair at the WNC Agricultural Center. The fair hosted 190,327 people during its 10-day run, which came to an end Sept. 20. “We had the second-largest attendance in fair history, and I couldn’t be […]
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: The state environmental agency has made great strides to address the decades-old problem of coal ash and meet the aggressive deadlines established by the Coal Ash Management Act, or CAMA, in the one year since the law was enacted. The Coal Ash Management […]
PRESS RELEASE from Metro Wines: October is Youth OUTright Month @MetroWines. When you buy a bottle of Villa Pozzi Nero d’Avola or Grillo, two of our top sellers, any day, any time between October 1st and October 31st, 10% of the proceeds go to support the work of this local non-profit. And MetroWines Owners will […]
