Press release from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: MORGANTON, N.C.―On December 19, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina purchased 96 acres of undeveloped forested land to add to Pisgah National Forest. The acreage is located off Highway 321 in Caldwell County between Lenoir and Blowing Rock. Protection of the Chestnut Mountain property buffers the natural area […]
Press release from Homeward Bound of WNC: As a young artist living in New York City, Candice Dickinson was heartbroken to see how humans can treat people just because they do not have a home. When she walked home from her job as a bartender at 1:00am during the winter, Dickinson would see 20 or […]
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville government offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in observance of New Year’s Day. Garbage, recycling and brush collection will be operating on a regular schedule. For water/sewer issues occurring on Jan. 1, please use the after hours number at (828) 891-7779.
Press release from Root Cause: The sixth annual Root Cause Awards, celebrating achievement in the local forest products industry and sustainable forestry, were announced on Dec. 26, 2018. This year’s awards highlighted important issues that face our region’s forests and the great people/organizations that are working on them. The three winners are: The Nature Conservancy […]
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Start planning your summer vacation to the Big Apple! Air travelers can now book flights on an ERJ-175 (76-seat aircraft) from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) on American Airlines to LaGuardia Airport in New York City (LGA) for travel starting on or after May 4, 2019. This new seasonal, nonstop route […]
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, 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. The rating is based on particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, […]
Press release from The Madison County Arts Council: The Madison County Arts Council presents The Kruger Brothers in Concert Sunday, January 27, 4:00 pm $30 at Broyhill Chapel on the campus of Mars Hill University www.madisoncountyarts.com (828) 649-1301 According to the New York Times, as a child growing up in Switzerland, Jens Kruger was so […]
Press release from Progressive Women of Hendersonville: PWH 100th Postcard Party PWH (Progressive Women of Hendersonville) hosted its 100th Postcard Party on Friday, December 21, 2018. Every Friday since the inauguration of the 45th President, PWH has provided postcards and stamps for progressive people interested in addressing issues with our government. The 100th event was […]
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville:
Press release from Asheville Area Arts Council: Keep the Asheville vibe all winter by supporting local musicians and venues with Winter Chill: Local Music Series. This three-part music series will highlight the music created right in our own backyard while also featuring venues so important to our creative economy. Join the Asheville Area Arts Council […]
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Buncombe County, N.C. – Health Officials with Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) want to alert the public of a rabid raccoon in the Overlook Road area of the Skyland Community in the southern part of Buncombe County. Animal Control captured the raccoon on Friday […]
Press release from the Center for Participatory Change: (Asheville, NC) – The Center for Participatory Change – CPC is proud to introduce new Co-Directors, Giannina Callejas and Samhita Kudva, to the community. Giannina Callejas is a millennial cisgender woman, first-generation college graduate, and an immigrant who believes the answer to all questions is LOVE. Giannina […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Insurance: The North Carolina Rate Bureau has requested the N.C. Department of Insurance increase homeowners’ insurance rates 17.4 percent effective Oct. 1, 2019. The N.C. Rate Bureau represents the state’s insurance companies and is a separate entity from the N.C. Department of Insurance. The Rate Bureau attests the increase […]
Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center: Having a baby is an exciting event and the Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) parent education program aims to educate and prepare expectant parents, family members, and even siblings on how to welcome a new baby into a family. While every class subject varies, the overall goal is to […]
Press release from MountainTrue: MountainTrue is proud to host its annual Holiday Recycling Event at Jackson Park on Saturday, January 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Area residents are invited to bring their Christmas trees, broken string lights and used greeting cards to be mulched and recycled. When: Saturday, January 5 | 9 a.m. […]
Press release from River Arts District Artists: On the Second Saturday of each month, the River Arts District will be holding gallery walks with live demonstrations, live music, wine tastings / spreads of food, and more! Meander the mile-long district and discover all there is that the “RAD” has to offer. There are more than […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is excited to announce that the WNC Nature Center’s new red panda exhibit will open to the public on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2019 and includes the introduction of our new resident pandas, Leafa (picture attached) and Phoenix. The red pandas arrived at the […]
Press release from NC Department of Insurance: North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced an extended enrollment period for winter storm victims who wish to apply for health insurance on the federal healthcare exchange. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has informed the Department of Insurance that individuals who were unable to […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (December 20, 2018): The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate Trisha Renee McWilliams. McWilliams was last seen on December 17, 2018 in Pack Square. She is currently without her prescribed medications. McWilliams is described as a black female, 39 years of age, 5’0″ and 190 […]
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Buncombe County–This morning a member of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office family lost their home in a fire in the early morning hours. Billy Watkins, a six year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, and his family lost their home located at 119 O’Neil Circle in Swannanoa. No […]
Press release from City of Asheville: Many things make a good neighborhood: sidewalks, shady trees and manageable car traffic come to mind. But most of all, it’s the people who take time to know each other, who care about the health, safety and rights of their neighbors, who help and look out for children, elders and […]
