Monday, April 10, 2017, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code yellow air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, […]
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Franklin School of Innovation design students create and submit mural for Asheville Outlets
Press release from Asheville Outlets: As a special class project, Franklin School of Innovation art students submitted mural designs for the Asheville Outlets Food Court. The winning design is now being painted and is slated to be complete in April. “The project has been an exciting journey for our art students,” said Katherine Robbins, Art […]
The color of choice: Local charter schools offer options, with trade-offs
Amid the continuing debate over school choice and whether North Carolina should even allow charter schools, people on both sides of the issue seem to agree that Buncombe County’s five charters stand apart from their counterparts across the state. Asheville has about as long a history with charter schools as any Tar Heel city. Francine […]
Red Cross provides severe weather safety tips in light of heavy weather forecast in WNC for April 5
Press release from American Red Cross: As people across western North Carolina prepare for another strong storm system expected to impact much of western North Carolina Wednesday, the American Red Cross is urging people to prepare now. According to weather experts, this storm may bring severe thunderstorms more significant than what much of the region […]
Coal? Solar? Something else? Carolina Public Press holds forum to focus on role of renewable energy in WNC
Press release from Carolina Public Press: Carolina Public Press will hold a free and public forum on the role of renewable energy in Western North Carolina, on Friday, April 21, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 7.1 percent of North Carolina’s utility-scale […]
Madison County Arts Center features multi-talented Joe Penland for “Hung Up On Love Songs” show
Press release from Madison County Arts Council: Joe Penland wears many hats, old-time ballad singer, songwriter, historian and irrepressible raconteur. Joe will open his 2017 season with (in)? a performance at the Madison County Arts Center, 90 S. Main Street, Marshall, N.C. on Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 PM, with Hung Up On The Love […]
Blue Ridge Health opens new site in Sylva
Press release from Blue Ridge Health: Blue Ridge Health (BRH) opened its newest site in Sylva, NC on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017, The new clinic is a result of a collaborative effort by BRH, Good Samaritan Clinic of Jackson County (GSCJC) and Harris Regional Hospital (HRH) to strengthen and expand access to comprehensive, affordable health […]
Haywood County offers free diabetes education program
Public service announcement from Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency: Do you have Medicare? Do you have diabetes? Do you want to take control of your diabetes? If you answered yes to any 1 of these 3 questions, a free diabetes program will be held at the Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency. In […]
Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting Thursday, April 6
Press release from N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: WHO/WHAT: The Industrial Hemp Commission will host a public meeting via conference call to review and approve applications received to grow industrial hemp under a pilot program. No public comments will be taken during the meeting. WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, April 6, 2 p.m. BACKGROUND: Access to the conference call […]
Appalachian Mural Trail to be dedicated May 6
Press release from The Appalachian Mural Trail Group: Players of music, tellers of mountain tales and ghost stories step out from large outdoor art and remind us of our romantic past at the upcoming dedication of four Asheville outdoor historical murals. These murals are to be dedicated to the Appalachian Mural Trail on Saturday, May 6, […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, March 30: Good/Moderate (GREEN and YELLOW)
Thursday, March 30, 2017, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code yellow air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, […]
Free programs offered at Pisgah Center for wildlife education in April
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is offering free outdoor-related workshops for all ages and skill levels in April. The workshops are open on first-come, first-serve basis and registration is required by registering online. In addition to the public programs listed below, the Commission offers group […]
Novelist Jung Yun headlines Warren Wilson College’s Harwood-Cole Memorial Lecture
Press release from Warren Wilson College: When a first-time novelist writes a really good book, it does not stay a secret for long. That’s what happened to Jung Yun. The New York Times, The Boston Globe and The Los Angeles Times were among the first to praise her debut novel – “Shelter.” It’s the work […]
Buncombe County releases health rankings for 2017
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: The County Health Rankings offer a snapshot of how healthy we are today and how healthy we will be in the future by giving us an idea of where we compare to other counties, the State, and the top-performing areas of the nation. The County Health Rankings, a collaboration […]
Dancing Bear toys teams up with businesses and nonprofits to teach kids about social justice issues
Press release from Dancing Bear Toys: Calling all young superheroes! Dancing Bear Toys and Spellbound Children’s Bookshop are hosting a free, year-long social justice training program for kids ages 5 to 10. “The goal is to get kids and parents talking about the issues that affect our community,” said Jordan Castelloe, manager at Dancing Bear […]
CCCD announces inaugural Materials-Based Research Grant recipients
Press release from the Center for Craft Creativity and Design: The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design (CCCD) is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the Materials-Based Research Grant. Selected from 46 applicants, three project teams will receive $10,000 each to pursue mutually beneficial innovation in craft and STEM research, including exploring the effects […]
Final performance of the Tryon Fine Arts Center series features Broadway star J. Mark McVey on April 22
Press release from Tryon Fine Arts Center: The final performance of the Tryon Fine Arts Center 2016-2017 Main Stage series features Broadway star J. Mark McVey on Saturday, April 22 at 8pm. Mark McVey made his Broadway debut as Jean Valjean in Les Miserablesafter having won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Actor while on tour. He […]
Asheville holds Parks and Recreation hiring fair April 18
Press release from the City of Asheville: Looking for a fun summer job? The City of Asheville is holding a second Hiring Fair for positions within the Parks and Recreation Department on April 18th from 3-7 PM. Come to Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, to learn about these positions and how to apply. Openings […]
Junior League of Asheville’s ChildWatch Tour highlights impact of homelessness
Press release from Junior League of Asheville: The Junior League of Asheville, Inc. (JLA) announces the 19th annual ChildWatch Tour, April 28 from 1:00 to 4:00 at Trinity Episcopal Church. The Tour is open to community leaders and the general public. Participants will learn about the effects of homelessness on women and children in our community […]
OSEGA Gymnastics owner Miles Avery to be inducted into U.S.A. Gymnastics Hall of Fame
Press release from OSEGA Gymnastics: A formal press release was sent out Friday announcing the induction of legendary gymnastics coach Miles Avery into The United States Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Miles, along with his wife Monica, are the owners of OSEGA Gymnastics in Asheville, NC. He is well known in our community for his outstanding […]
APD asks public for assistance locating mail theft and check fraud suspect
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest who is linked to several mail/package thefts and subsequent check frauds in the Skyland/Arden area. The suspect’s name is Jackie Diana King, a 29 year old female from Whittier, NC. Her last known address […]