Press release: BLACK MOUNTAIN RESIDENTS ADVOCATE FOR NONPARTISAN COMMISSION ON GERRYMANDERING BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC – Recently, a group of ten Black Mountain residents met with Mayor Michael Sobol to discuss the issue of gerrymandering, a process that unfairly manipulates the boundaries of an electoral constituency so as to favor one party or class over another. […]
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23rd Annual Philanthropy Institute coming to Western North Carolina
Press release: 23rd Annual Philanthropy Institute coming to Western North Carolina Who: The Association of Fundraising Professionals Western North Carolina Chapter (AFP-WNC) is hosting its Annua lPhilanthropy Institute (PI) on July19 at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock. Founded in 1991, AFP Western North Carolina Chapter serves its members and community by providing development […]
Dewana Little joins Self-Help Credit Union’s WNC staff
Press release: Dewana Little Joins Self-Help Credit Union’s WNC Staff Asheville, NC – Self-Help Credit Union today announced that Dewana Little has joined its WNC Regional Branch staff. Dewana will be assuming a new position of Marketing and Administrative Associate, with responsibilities in marketing and community outreach, as well as collaborative work with local partners […]
Candidate filing for local elections begins Friday, July 7
Press release from State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement: RALEIGH, N.C. – Candidate filing for local elections across North Carolina begins at noon Friday (July 7) and runs through noon Friday, July 21. Local elections are held between September and November, depending on the rules governing particular types of election contests. This year, more […]
Hendersonville, Henderson County seek nominations for Walk of Fame
Press release: A Call for Nominations ‐ Walk of Fame for Hendersonville and Henderson County The Walk of Fame Steering Committee, a joint endeavor for the City of Hendersonville and Henderson County, was established in December 2015. Attached is the 2017 Annual Report for the Walk of Fame. This report highlights the accomplishments of the […]
Fresh Market hosts grand re-opening festivities at Asheville and Hendersonville stores, July 12-16
The Fresh Market is spicing things up! Food connoisseurs in the Asheville and Hendersonville communities will revel in freshness as the specialty grocer unveils a fully refreshed shopping experience in three neighborhood stores, beginning Wednesday, July 12 at 11 a.m. Guests can discover the best of each category down every aisle with an expanded selection […]
Registration now open for APD’s fall Citizens Police Academy
Press Release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville: The Asheville Police Department is now inviting residents to apply for the Fall semester of the Citizens Police Academy. The Citizens Police Academy is a free course that teaches citizens about the philosophies, policies and guiding principles of law enforcement and the ethical conduct governing police services in […]
Habitat for Humanity to dedicate six houses, July 14
Press Release from Habitat for Humanity: Asheville – At 3 p.m. on Friday, July 14th, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity will joyfully celebrate with homeowners, sponsors and Habitat supporters and dedicate six new Habitat homes in its McKinley neighborhood in Shiloh. The media is invited to attend. What: A dedication and key passing of six […]
Wicked Weed donated $75,000 to Asheville Habitat for Humanity
Press Release from Habitat for Humanity: Asheville – Recently, Wicked Weed Brewing’s co-founder Rick Guthy presented Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity with a $75,000 donation. “We are very grateful to the Guthy family and to Wicked Weed for their generous gift. We will use this gift to build a safe, affordable Habitat home in our […]
Celebrated storyteller to perform at Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Press Release from Black Mountain Center for the Arts: Taking a Leap: An Evening of Stories with Connie Regan-Blake Celebrated storyteller Connie Regan-Blake brings her engaging humor and Southern charm to an evening of storytelling at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on July 21 at 7:30pm. Credited with helping to ignite and shape […]
N.C. Works Career Center to host Asheville job fairs in July
Press release: The N.C. Works Career Center Asheville will host three job fairs in July. These will be great opportunities to talk with recruiters and hiring managers. In addition, Pisgah Legal Services and the Women’s Business Center (serving both women and men) will be available as resources. Employers include: Omni Grove Park Inn, PLI, Mission […]
Mission Hospital receives stroke award
Press release: Mission Hospital is pleased to announce that it has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target: Stroke SM Honor Roll Elite Plus status. This coveted recognition means that Mission Hospital is among the subset of hospitals across the United States […]
MAHEC expands general surgery residency
Press release: Rural Western North Carolina communities should see an increase in the number of general surgeons over the next several years with the brand new, state-funded General Surgery Residency at MAHEC, beginning July 1, 2017. “This new residency is going to make a lasting impact on Western North Carolina,” says Dr. Michael Schurr, MAHEC […]
Hike to the highest lodge east of the Mississippi with Friends of the Smokies
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: WAYNESVILLE, NC – Bring your camera and your trekking poles for Friends of the Smokies’ day hike to LeConte Lodge. The July 11th Classic Hike of the Smokies is 10 miles, out-and-back and climbs 2,600 feet up the newly rehabilitated Alum Cave Trail. Come along and see the latest projected completed […]
Buncombe Outdoors Adventure Club offers entry level outdoor recreation
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Outdoor recreation abounds in Western North Carolina with plenty of camping, hiking, fishing, and paddling adventure to be had within the Asheville area. While the mountains and rivers call, taking the first leap into the great outdoors can often be an intimidating challenge for beginners. In an effort to […]
Mission Health announces intent to withdraw from BCBSNC network if negotiations fail
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 5, 2017) – Today, Mission Health announced it has delivered notice of intent to terminate its contracts with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) if ongoing negotiations fail to reach an agreement. The notice establishes a specific deadline for new contracts to be in […]
A champion liar comes to The Ebbs Chapel Performing Arts Center
Press release from Madison County Arts Council: Growing up in a family where it was always the responsibility of the listener to decide whether or not a story was true, Bil Lepp became adept at spinning tales and exaggerating circumstances at an early age. Audiences all across the country have been delighted by Bil’s hilarious tales […]
Farrah’s Cherokee Casinos quarterly community giving report
Press release from Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos: The word volunteerism is described as the use or involvement of volunteer work and community service; a word that Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos proudly embodies. Devoted to the Caesars Code of Commitment, the employees of Harrah’s Cherokee strive to make the communities in which they live and work healthy and […]
Report shows Asheville’s home prices increased by 8.9 percent
Press release from COreLogic: IRVINE, Calif., July 5, 2017 – CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for May 2017 which shows home prices are up strongly both year over year and month over month. Home prices nationally increased year […]
Asheville Regional Airport unveils new gallery exhibit
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: (Asheville, N.C.) The Art Gallery at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) unveiled a new exhibit, Origin, on display through October 29, 2017. The exhibit features artwork from four artists whose work reflects the western North Carolina region. Acrylic paintings by Kim Rody Kopp welcome summer to the mountains with her […]
Asheville YMCA launches major renovation project
Press release from Asheville YMCA: Asheville, N.C., July 5, 2017 – The YMCA of Western North Carolina has broken ground on a $2.5 million renovation of the Asheville Y. Facility upgrades include: 2,400-square-foot expansion of the Wellness Center, complete with additional fitness equipment and stretching space, plus new flooring, lights, and fans Higher ceiling to […]