Jackson County begins landslide mapping project

Press release from Appalachian Landslide Consultants: The recent heavy rains and accompanying landslides are a harsh reminder that landslides are a part of living in mountainous Jackson County. Jackson County has teamed with a local landslide mapping consulting firm to learn more about the landslides that affect the county and what areas may be more prone […]

Hendersonville dry cleaner continues tradition of free prom dresses

Announcement from Miller’s Dry Cleaning: Miller’s Fine Dry Cleaning, the Beehive, Mainstay and Summit Marketing Group are once again teaming up to hold the annual “Grant Her Wish” prom dress event. Junior and Senior girls who have a Henderson County driver’s license or school report card and are interested in finding a special dress for […]

Candidate Jordan Burchette responds to the hypothetical implementation of non-gendered facilities

Over the weekend, in response to Charlotte City Council’s decision to implement new ordinances around what some have dubbed LGBT protections, and the murmurs of support from advocates of similar action in the Asheville area, Republican county commission candidate Jordan Burchette joined prominent members of his party in voicing concerns about such a measure. He went a […]

N.C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources to hold public meeting on coal ash risk for Asheville plant

Press release from North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources: WHAT: Public meeting on the draft proposed coal ash risk classification for Asheville Steam Electric Plant WHEN: 6 p.m. March. 1 WHERE: AB Technical Community College Ferguson Auditorium, 340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC 28801 The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public meeting […]

Catholic Charities Diocese to host annual Gala for Hope in Asheville, featuring Kat Williams

Press release from Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte: Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte will host the 13thAnnual Gala for Hope event on Saturday, March 12 at 6:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Tennis & Golf Resort in Asheville. The annual fundraiser aims to raise $110,000 to support life-transforming Catholic Charities programs that fight poverty and support families […]

Rep. Chuck McGrady muses: So what did I do wrong?

Yesterday, Representative Chuck McGrady, a Republican legislator serving District 117 in the northern half of Henderson County sent a bulletin to news services and citizens on his mailing list. In it he offered his personal perspective on the committee process and special session that adopted the newly proposed North Carolina U.S. Congressional districts. Rep McGrady was appointed to the […]

Aluminum parts manufacturer, GF Linamar to bring 350 jobs to Henderson County

Press release from Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development: GF Linamar LLC, a joint venture between Georg Fischer AG and Linamar Corporation, announced plans today to create 350 jobs and construct a state-of-the-art aluminum die casting operation in Henderson County, North Carolina. Drawing from both partners’ expertise, the company will produce light-weight powertrain, driveline and structural components for the […]

Commissioner Frost endorses Dodson to be her District 2 colleague

Press release from Larry Dodson’s campaign: County Commissioner and small business owner Ellen Frost endorsed captain of the Asheville Fire Department, Larry Dodson, for County Commissioner District 2 on Saturday evening. “I am proud to endorse Larry Dodson for County Commissioner in District 2,” Frost said. “I know a little bit about close elections, and […]

Air quality forecast for Saturday Feb. 20 and Sunday Feb. 21: Moderate (YELLOW)

Saturday and Sunday, February 20 and 21, 2015, are code yellowair quality forecast days for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Both days are code green air quality forecast days for the ridge tops. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road […]

UNCA honors former civil rights activist and current athletics board member Alfred Whitesides with building name

Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has named an academic building in honor of Alfred J. Whitesides Jr. The building, previously known as New Hall, was dedicated on Feb. 19, 2016, after a public vote by the Board of Trustees. “All of our campus community is excited about this opportunity to honor Al Whitesides, […]

Weaverville United Methodist Church offers classes as part of community matters campaign

Press release from Weaverville United Methodist Church: Weaverville United Methodist Church will have community-wide self-defense and yoga classes beginning Feb. 24, 2016. The Self-Defense Class will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the Yoga Class will begin shortly afterward at 5:45 p.m. Please wear appropriate attire for each class and bring your own yoga mat. Both […]

Diana Wortham Theater grants scholarships to emerging artists

Press release from Diana Wortham Theatre: The Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville, North Carolina announces the 2016 Y.E.S. Emerging Artists Fund student scholarship winners: Luke Haaksma for his piano performance; and Michelle Padron for her spoken word poetry and theatre. The Emerging Artists Fund is a new program to support young performers by providing […]

Warren Wilson College dean of service honored for work sustaining community engagement

Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College Dean of Service Cathy Kramer is the 2016 Civic Engagement “Sustainer” Professional of the Year, which is awarded by the North Carolina Campus Compact, a coalition of 35 public and private colleges and universities. The award recognizes one staff member at a college or university in […]