Press release from Scales for Senate: Ben Scales, community advocate and lawyer, announced on March 22 his candidacy for the North Carolina State Senate seat in District 49, covering most of Asheville and Buncombe County. As current Senator Terry Van Duyn pursues the office of Lieutenant Governor, Scales seeks the Democratic nomination for the seat […]
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UNC Board of Governors names two new trustees, two reappointments to WCU board
Press release from Western Carolina University: The University of North Carolina Board of Governors appointed two new members to the Western Carolina University Board of Trustees and reappointed two current board members to serve another term. Newly appointed trustees are Kathryn Crisp Greeley of Waynesville and Kenneth Hughes of Asheville. They will be joining reappointed […]
Wood-burning stove cooking class at Jewel of the Blue Ridge, March 30
Press release from Jewel of the Blue Ridge: March 30, 2019 – Wood Stove Cooking – 10-12 Noon – $45 (Class limited to 6 people) – Learn how to “set” and start a fire in a wood cook stove. Learn how to cook and bake with a 100 year old wood burning cook stove. Learn […]
Bog Moog Foundation to raffle Stevie Wonder synthesizer
Press release from the Bob Moog Foundation: The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce the launch of its annual raffle for an iconic, highly coveted, vintage Minimoog® Model D synthesizer. This year’s prize has been signed by the legendary Stevie Wonder, whose career has helped shape popular music and inspired people worldwide. Stevie pioneered […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Monday, March 25: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, March 25, 2019, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities, https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenter For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777
Asheville City Council member Julie Mayfield to run for N.C. Senate District 49
Press release from Mayfield for N.C. Senate: Promising to change the “policies that make it hard to protect the environment and the people and communities we love,” Asheville City Council Member Julie Mayfield announced on March 23 her decision to seek the North Carolina Senate seat for District 49. Known for her ability to channel […]
Blue Ridge Parkway prepares for I-26 widening project
Press release from the Blue Ridge Parkway: The National Park Service announced today it intends to adopt the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Final Environmental Impact Statement for the widening of Interstate 26 in Buncombe and Henderson County, North Carolina. The National Park Service is a cooperating agency for the project, and has been involved in the […]
Henderson Country students take a stand against substance abuse
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: In partnership with HopeRx, students in Henderson County Public Schools’ four middle and six high schools are taking a public stand against substance abuse during the week-long “We Are Hope” campaign April 8-12, just before Spring Break. The campaign – and the students leading the substance abuse awareness […]
Historic Johnson Farm celebrates annual spring festival
Press release from Historic Johnson Farm: Come celebrate spring in the mountains at the annual festival at Historic Johnson Farm, on Saturday April 27th. Enjoy the warm breezes, savor the sunshine and enjoy the seasonal flowers with family and friends at this one-of-a-kind venue and event held every spring since 1991. Enjoy the farm […]
Sampler Hike Series runs April-Sept.
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Have a yen to try a local hike, but don’t know where to begin? Join Buncombe County Recreation Services for scenic day hikes close to home this spring and summer. The Sampler Hike Series is a free six-pack of popular treks lead by trained leaders on Saturday and Sunday mornings. […]
Bill Murdock resigns from A-B Tech Board of Trustees
Letter from Eblen Charities Executive Director Bill Murdock, who is retiring from the charity, to Board of Trustees Chair Mary Ann Rice: 3/21/19 Mary Ann Rice Chair Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Mary Ann: I can’t begin to find the words to express what a great honor it has been to have serve on the board […]
Cullowhee listed among nation’s most economically dynamic ‘micropolitan’ areas
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s home community of Cullowhee has been ranked as the nation’s 13th most economically dynamic “micropolitan” area in a report recently released by the Walton Family Foundation. The report and rankings were compiled by the foundation’s Ross DeVol and Jonas Crews following an analysis of […]
The Grey Eagle celebrates 25 years with Budos Band, Kurtis Blow and more, June 29
Press release from The Grey Eagle: The Grey Eagle Celebrates 25 Years With Huge Lineup The Grey Eagle 25th Anniversary Saturday, June 29, 2019 At Lake Eden in Black Mountain, NC $75 Advance / $85 DOS / $150 VIP / $40 Youth Tickets On Sale Now More Information: www.thegreyeagleanniversary.com The Grey Eagle Tavern and Music Hall […]
North Carolina’s February employment figures released
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce: Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from January’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point to 3.8 percent. North Carolina’s February 2019 unemployment rate decreased 0.3 of a percentage […]
Jerry Seinfeld to appear at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium May 16
Press release from the U.S. Cellular Center: Asheville, NC – The U.S. Cellular Center Asheville and JS Touring announced today that America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will return to the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 27 online or at the venue […]
YMCA of WNC continues to combat food insecurity during National Nutrition Month
Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: The YMCA of Western North Carolina celebrates National Nutrition Month every day by providing access to free, healthy food to thousands of families in Western North Carolina. “It means I don’t have to worry about our fridge being empty when we run out of money for […]
Nominations for business and leadership awards due April 15
Press release from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Each year we recognize businesses and individuals for their leadership, success and contributions to our community. Please nominate someone for one of these annual leadership awards. Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on June 10th. Nominations are due April 15th. Small Business Leader of […]
WCU hosts historian Nancy MacLean on April 11
Press release from Western Carolina University: On Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m., Duke University historian Dr. Nancy MacLean will deliver a lecture titled “The Campus Origins of Today’s Radical Right – and of the Crisis of Our Democracy.” The lecture will be based on her 2017 book, Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of […]
City seeks stories of Asheville’s historically African-American communities
Press release from the City of Asheville: Asheville’s Living Asheville Comprehensive Plan calls for strategies to honor the history and contributions of our African American community. So the City’s Planning & Urban Design Department is partnering with the N.C. Historic Preservation Office to undertake an architectural survey of the city’s historically African American neighborhoods. The process will […]
Mars Hill University holds WNC premiere of Partners in Health documentary
Press release from Mars Hill University: The global health movement is the focus of a documentary that will make its Western North Carolina premiere at Mars Hill University on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. “Bending the Arc: Paul Farmer and Partners In Health,” which debuted at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, follows the aid organization Partners […]
Pardee UNC Health Care accepting applications for 2019 Junior Volunteer Program through April 11
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care is accepting applications for its 2019 Junior Volunteer Program now through Thursday, April 11. The 2019 summer session begins at orientation on Wednesday, June 19, or Tuesday, June 25, and continues through Friday, Aug. 9. Applicants must complete the application form found online at www.pardeehospital.org/about-us/volunteer/. As junior […]