Flat Rock Playhouse Announces Record First Day of Sales
Flat Rock Playhouse’s 2020 season is off to a historical start. Their first day of single ticket sales for the season ended at nearly 4 times the amount of last year’s first-day sales.
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Juror Chosen to Adjudicate Artwork for 2020 Artscape Banner Project in Downtown Hendersonville
California artist M.E. “Mike” Bailey has been chosen to adjudicate artists’ submissions and applications for the 2020 ArtScape Banner Project.
Blue Ridge Community College Receives $1.75M Donation, Largest Single Gift Donation in Its History
The Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation has received a $1.75 million bequest from the estate of Mrs. Liselotte R. Wehrheim.
City of Hendersonville Reports Untreated Wastewater Spill on Jan. 12
The City of Hendersonville’s Wastewater Collection System experienced a discharge of untreated wastewater from its collection system on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at approximately 10:20 am.
Record Production Year for BMW Manufacturing
During its 25th year of production, BMW Manufacturing set a new production record with a total of 411,620 X models produced in 2019, topping the previous record by 449 units (411,171 in 2016).
Auto Repair is Top Consumer Complaint Generator According to BBB
Better Business Bureau of Southern Piedmont and Western North Carolina has released its 2019 annual report detailing consumer activity related to businesses located in the BBB’s 37-county service area.
Voter ID Ruling Just Latest Twist as Big Election Year for NC Begins
The first round of ballots recently went out in North Carolina’s early-season primary, just as another legal battle over the state’s voter ID law has put a hold on the requirement — at least for now.
Faces of Freedom Art Exhibition Returns to Transylvania Community Arts Council
Transylvania Community Arts Council and Nicola Karesh have partnered again for the 6th annual Faces of Freedom expressive art exhibition. The invitational show features minority and other underrepresented artists in Transylvania County.
NC Digital Library Announces Two Million Ebook and Audiobook Checkouts in 2019
North Carolina Digital Library has announced that they achieved a record-breaking two million digital book checkouts in 2019, a milestone for the library consortium.
Asheville Regional Airport Adds FuelRod Power-on-the-Go Mobile Charging Service
Asheville Regional Airport has added three automated SwapBox kiosks at select locations within the airport for the mobile charging of smartphones and tablets.
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
This past December didn’t bring the same significant snowfall and freezing temperatures we’ve seen in recent years, and as a result we’re seeing some unexpected produce at winter farmers tailgate markets alongside winter stalwarts like sweet potatoes, apples, and collard greens.
Brevard College Baseball Program Releases 2020 Season Schedule
The Brevard College baseball program has released its 2020 schedule for the upcoming season. The schedule features a total of 17 home contests within the confines of Gil Coan Field.
