There are currently over 100 tires in Cane Creek according to the MountainTrue riverkeepers. Therefore, MountainTrue and Greenworks are partnering together to attempt to get over 100 tires out of Cane Creek in a single day. The organizations are asking for volunteers to come out and help achieve this goal. The clean-up event will take place […]
The 27th annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam will feature Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Doobie Brothers, Joe Bonamassa, Dawes, Blackberry Smoke, Electric Hot Tuna, Bruce Hornsby and others. The event takes place Saturday, Dec. 12 at the U.S. Cellular Center. Pre-sale tickets will be available Friday, Oct. 9 and general sale begins Friday, Oct. 23. Press […]
Chef Elliott Moss‘ new barbecue joint Buxton Hall boasts a new upstairs lounge. The Remingtin Room, inspired in part by Moss’ favorite Memphis dive bar, will be open Fridays and Saturdays, from 6 p.m., to 2 a.m. Local blues and R&B DJ Greg Cartwright will spin on Saturdays, beginning Oct. 10. More information from Buxton […]
Press release from The North Carolina Alliance for Health: Over 50 NC Patient & Provider Groups, Health Care Systems & Local Leaders to Launch ‘Race to Quit, NC’ – New Campaign to Help North Carolinians Quit Smoking Oct. 6 Press Conference to Feature Deputy DHHS Secretary, Director of Duke Smoking Cessation Program & More; Awareness […]
Tim Barnwell announces a number of local signing dates for his newest book, Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas. He’ll be at Penlands Store, Main Street, Marshall Saturday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m.; at the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, the same day, at 2 p.m.; and at the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center on the Parkway, Sunday, Oct. […]
From Asheville City Schools Foundation Press release Asheville City Schools Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a new three-year regional initiative to expand its advocacy efforts beyond Asheville to a regional level. Mountain Allies for Public Schools (MAPS) will create a strong network of public education supporters in the 16-county region of Western […]
This morning, Governor McCrory ordered the lowering of all North Carolina and United States Flags to honor the victims of the heinous shooting in Rosenburg, Oregon. The flags shall remain lowered until sunset tomorrow. Memorandum from Secretary Bill Doughtridge Jr.: Governor Pat McCrory ordered all North Carolina and United States flags to be lowered immediately […]
From Smoky Mountain LME/MCO Press release Mission Health, Buncombe County EMS Boost Crisis Situation Skills Thirteen paramedics from Mission Health and Buncombe County EMS are now better equipped to respond to people with concerns related to mental illness, addiction or developmental disabilities and help people get treatment when needed. The paramedics completed Crisis Intervention Team […]
PRESS RELEASE from Bojangles’: On Tuesday, October 6, Bojangles’ will celebrate the opening of its newest restaurant in Mars Hill, NC, located at 400 Carl Eller Road. Grand opening festivities at the new location will begin at 5 a.m. with special offers planned throughout the day. Plus, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., customers can […]
Press Release from the Ethical Humanist Society: ‘Sexuality and Current Events’ will be presented by Kelley Johnson at the Sunday, October 18 meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville, 2:00-3:30 PM, at The Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Road, Asheville, NC. Kelley Johnson will discuss how recent news events relate to sexuality. She will […]
A news release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Labor and Economic Analysis Division shows an unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) decrease in 86 of the state’s counties for August 2015. Within the report, Buncombe County was ranked first in the state for having lowest absolute unemployment rate, showing a 4.6 percent unemployment rate, […]
From Asheville Living Treasures Press release The Asheville Living Treasures’ selection committee is happy to announce the selection of O. L. Sherrill, Oralene Simmons and Clark Olsen as the Fall 2015 Class of Asheville Living Treasures. They will be honored on October 25, 2015, at a recognition ceremony starting at 1:30 pm in the Manheimer […]
The African Americans in WNC conference kicks off Oct. 22 at the YMI Cultural Center with a lecture Floyd McKissick Jr. and a performance by the LEAF Delta House Jazz Band. Admission is free to the two-day event. The second day’s events take place at UNCA. Here’s the schedule of events: Thursday, Oct. 22 6:30pm […]
From Balsam Range’s team Press release Nashville, TENN — Among the most sought after and valued awards conferred by the Governor of North Carolina is The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, which is presented to outstanding North Carolinians who have a proven record of service to the state. The members of multi-award winning band, […]
From Lex 18 Newsletter 1926 All Hallow’s Eve: A Wake for Living and Dead. An Immersive Vaudevillian Dinner Theatre Show Oct 28, 29, 30 & 31 1926 All Hallow’s Eve: A Wake for Living and Dead. An Immersive Vaudevillian Dinner Theatre Show. – Oct 28, 29, 30 & 31 THE IMMERSION OCTOBER 1926 DR. E.W. […]
From Farm Burger Press release It’s October! Time to roll out the barrel and roll out another FARM BURGER WITHOUT THE BURGER SUPPER. It has been awhile, actually over a year since our last Farm Burger Supper. For those who are new to our supper series, it is a favorite night for our Chefs. A […]
From The Garage Shop Press release Catawba, NC — Aaron Brown spent the last eight months building the ultimate street legal, land speed truck of his dreams in his Catawba, NC garage. Taking NASCAR technology with original hot rodding concepts to build the world’s fastest rat rod. He wanted something that was not just incredibly […]
Press release from the The Wilderness Society: The public is invited to join in celebrating the end of the Dirty Dozen Wilderness Hike Challenge, a year-long wilderness hike challenge presented by The Wilderness Society’s Southern Appalachian Office in Sylva and Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. The Dirty Dozen Down! Hike Challenge Celebration will take place Saturday, […]
From North Carolina Folklore Society Press release Cullowhee, NC: The North Carolina Folklore Society is pleased to announce the 2015 recipients of our annual awards: The Community Traditions Award, and The Brown-Hudson Award. The Community Traditions Award honors organizations and groups who engage in or support folklife and traditional culture in North Carolina. The Brown-Hudson […]
From Optix Eye Care Press release Weaverville, North Carolina – October 02, 2015 – In celebration of the recent remodel, Optix Eye Care will host a Grand Re-Opening event and exclusive trunk show for their newest optical collection, Barton Perreira, on October 10th, from 1-5pm. Optix Eye Care provides general eye care for adult in […]
Press release from the National Park Service: Due to expected heavy rain, high winds and the threat of historic flooding in some parts of the Blue Ridge region, the Blue Ridge Parkway is again reminding visitors to use extreme caution when traveling this weekend. Parkway staff is already seeing downed trees and small rock slides. […]
