Press release from the Council on Aging of Buncombe County: What: The Breakfast of Senior Champions Where: The Blue Ridge Room, Deerfield Retirement Community, Asheville When: May 2, 2017; 9:00 am – 11:30 am Who: Hosted by The Council on Aging of Buncombe County, open to the public Ticket Info: To nominate a Senior Champion, […]
Press release: Vaya Health announced today it will pursue an administrative consolidation plan to strengthen the organization and increase efficiency while maintaining a strong presence in each of the 23 counties the organization serves. Individuals who receive mental health, substance use disorder and intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) services managed by Vaya will see no changes in […]
Press release from Lake Junaluska: Lake Junaluska has announced the theme for its 2017 Summer Youth Events: “Love Your #Selfie: Appreciating God’s Masterpiece in the Mirror.” The theme was created to inspire youth groups over the course of six events taking place at Lake Junaluska from June 11-July 2. Youth groups of all denominations […]
Press release from Cecil Bothwell: Cecil Bothwell announced today that he will seek a third term on Asheville’s City Council. “I feel I’ve been an effective advocate of important initiatives and an effective critic of the establishment status quo,” he said. “I’m willing to invest another four years working for a city I love if […]
Press release: Safelight recently received a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Henderson County in the amount of $5,969.00. According to Tanya Blackford, Executive Director of Safelight, this grant will be used for a technology update across the organization. “As Safelight continues to grow to meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence, sexual […]
Press release: Grandfather Mountain announces 2017 schedule of events Cougars, elk, bagpipes, bonfires and raptors — it’s 2017 at Grandfather Mountain. With a mission to inspire conservation of the natural world by helping guests explore, understand and value the wonders of Grandfather Mountain, the Linville, N.C.-based nature preserve and travel attraction is preparing for an […]
Press release: AVADIM TECHNOLOGIES INC.’S NEWEST BOARD MEMBER, HUMBERTO C. ANTUNES, EARNS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Recognized for his Decades of Contributions Toward the Advancement of Dermatology and Aesthetics Asheville, NC (February 21, 2017)—Avadim Technologies Inc., the Bionome Therapies™ life sciences company, today announced that its newly appointed board member, Humberto C. Antunes, was awarded the […]
Press release: The Fund for Haywood County awards $20,000 to The Community Kitchen to build two classrooms The Fund for Haywood County, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), recently presented a check for $20,000 to The Community Kitchen to support building two classrooms. This grant was part of The Community […]
Press release: Making a Difference initiative to help increase independence for people with disabilities February 22, 2017 – The N.C. Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) selected Asheville-based Vaya Health to lead a statewide effort to improve how healthcare providers and other organizations can help individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) successfully live in homes […]
Press release: Cold Mountain Fire 95% Contained Location The Cold Mountain Fire is located in the Shining Rock Wilderness Area of the Pisgah Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest, approximately 20 miles south of Waynesville, North Carolina, in the headwaters of Crawford Creek. Estimated Acreage Approximately 132 acres Containment 95% contained Fire Cause The Cold Mountain […]
Press release from Our Carolina Foothills: Our Carolina Foothills is pleased to announce the return of ART OF THE HORSE. In commemoration with the World Equestrian Games that will take place at Tryon International Equestrian Center from September 10-23, 2018 and bring in nearly 500,000 people to the area, the second edition of this eighteen […]
Press release: Montford Park Players Announces Open Call for 2017 Summer Season Actors Seeking: Actors for ALL roles throughout the 2017 Summer Season Saturday, March 25, 12-4pm Monday and Tuesday, March 27 and 28, 6-9pm Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay St., Asheville, NC Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, is pleased to hold an […]
Press release: Mar. 9: Hendersonville Green Drinks: The Ecusta Trail: Connecting Hendersonville to Brevard Hendersonville, N.C. — On Thursday, March 9, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Chris Burns with Friends of the Ecusta Trail to give us a project update and let us know how the public can help make this trail connecting Hendersonville and Brevard […]
Press release: Chickenpox Outbreak in Buncombe- Get Immunized! Buncombe County, N.C. – A local school is having an outbreak of chickenpox (varicella). As of yesterday, more than 5 people at one school have been sick with chickenpox since the beginning of February. We also are aware of additional cases of chickenpox in other children in […]
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, 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. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.250.6777 Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, 02/23/2017
Press release: Sustainable Development Training Takes a Village School of Integrated Living certified to offer UNESCO-recognized Ecovillage Design Education credential by Gaia Education Black Mountain, NC (2/22/17) — School of Integrated Living (SOIL) has been certified by Gaia Education to provide the Ecovillage Design Education credential through its Permaculture and Ecovillage Immersion at Earthaven Ecovillage, […]
From the Friends of the Smokies: Hike Mingus Creek and Experience the Smokies Behind the Scenes WAYNESVILLE, NC – Friends of the Smokies’ 2017 Classic Hike Series kicks off on Tuesday, March 14 with a hike at Mingus Creek. Hikers will trek four miles round-trip to see a historic cemetery with Danny Bernstein, creator of […]
From Jewish Family Services of WNC: Jewish Family Services of WNC Received over $140,000 in Grants Asheville, NC — Jewish Family Services of WNC, Inc. (JFS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is proud to announce the largest grant funding year in the history of the social service agency, with generous awards from seven funders totaling more […]
From the North Carolina Department of Public Safety: Blue Alert System for Law Enforcement Agencies Statewide RALEIGH – The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons, which is overseen by the State Highway Patrol, is proud to announce the implementation of the N.C. Blue Alert system. The system is used to notify the public when any law […]
From the Art League of Henderson County: Art League of Henderson County Announces Winners in Three Shows ALHC Long-Delayed January Winners Selected at February Meeting Hendersonville, NC – The January Art League of Henderson County member show was to include the much anticipated Mini Challenge, along with the monthly regular member art exhibit. Unfortunately, the […]
From the Southern Environmental Law Center: Proposed Permits Allow Duke Energy to Discharge Unlimited Amounts of Pollutants into North Carolina Rivers and Lakes CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — On behalf of the Roanoke River Basin Association and Appalachian Voices, the Southern Environmental Law Center submitted comments on proposed permits for leaking, unlined Duke Energy coal ash […]
