Press release from N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and DuPont have completed the company’s donation of 476 acres inside DuPont State Recreational Forest to the state. The property, commonly known as the “doughnut hole,” was the site of a DuPont plant from 1956 to 2002. Demolition […]
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Kevi Bear Kids gifts 200 Basketballs to Eblen Charities Christmas Toy Drive
Press release from Kevi Bear Kids: Kevin and Betty Lee, the owners of Happy Jacks restaurant in Asheville are donating 200 basketballs from their charity Kevi Bears Kids (501 C3) to Eblen Charities for their local Christmas toy drive. “I started my charity Kevi Bears Kids because as a child I was hungry but when I […]
State environmental department receives plans for water connections near coal ash facilities
Press release from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality announced today that it has received from Duke Energy all of the permanent alternative water supply plans as required by state law. State environmental officials must evaluate the comprehensive information and make a final decision to approve or disapprove the […]
Transylvania County school buses get U.S. Cellular wireless monitoring tech
Press release from Transylvania County Schools: U.S. Cellular is working with Transylvania County Schools to bring the latest in vehicle monitoring and wireless technology to the county’s school bus fleet. These advancements will help ensure the safety and security of all students using bus service in the new school year. All 40 buses at Transylvania […]
Park Ridge Health is implementing limitations for visitors due to flu activity
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Due to a sharp increase in influenza-like illnesses being reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the recent closings of several area schools due to influenza, Park Ridge Health has implemented visitor restrictions. In order to protect patients, visitors, providers and staff, the following […]
French Broad River Greenway West opens to public
Press release from the City of Asheville: It is official: French Broad River Greenway West from Craven Street to Haywood Road is now open to the public! Construction is nearly complete and the greenway is ready to use and enjoy — and you may even find yourself under the mistletoe during your next visit. Please take photos of […]
Cameron Maybin to host inaugural Maybin Mission Youth Camp at UNC Asheville
Press release from Maybin Mission: Major League Baseball star and Asheville native Cameron Maybin will play host to his inaugural community program at UNC Asheville on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9:45 a.m.-12 p.m. “Asheville will always be a special place for me – it’s where I grew up, it’s where I got my start, and […]
Women’s Wellbeing and Development Foundation holds annual toy swap in Hillcrest community
Press release from Women’s Wellbeing: On Tuesday, December 20, 2016, from 5:00pm – 7:00 pm, the Women’s Wellbeing and Development Foundation will be holding their annual Toy Swap at their Resource Center (Apt. 17a) in the public housing community of Hillcrest. Children in the community can swap their old toys for new or gently-used ones. The event includes light […]
Asheville Police Department graduates citizen’s police academy
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The City of Asheville Police Department celebrated the graduation of its Fall Citizen’s Police Academy class on December 15 with twenty five people graduating from the program. The program allows citizens to gain an understanding of their police department and how it operates. The Citizen’s Police Academy is a […]
DA Todd Williams to file no charges in fatal police shooting of Jai “Jerry” Williams
No charges will be filed against Asheville Police Department Sgt. Tyler Radford for shooting and killing local man Jai Lateef Solveig (Jerry) Williams. Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams says an investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation has revealed that Radford acted lawfully and justifiably in self defense.
Asheville bus routes to expand hours in 2017
Press release from the City of Asheville: On Jan. 2, many Asheville Redefines Transit (ART) bus routes will add hours to their routes, thanks to additional funding approved by City Council. How did City staff determine the best way to allocate that funding? They asked ART riders, of course. During the month of September 2016, […]
Friends of the WNC Nature Center announce new climbing structure for black bear habitat
Press release from The Friends of the WNC Nature Center: The Friends of the WNC Nature Center is excited to announce a new enhancement to the Black Bear habitat at the Nature Center! While the Center’s beloved bears are sleeping in December, a climbing structure has been erected for them. Funded by the Friends of […]
Asheville Police name detective of the year
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit recognized Det. Jonathan C. Morgan as Investigator of the Year for “exemplary work throughout the year, exceeding all expectations of a detective by routinely displaying excellence working in the field of criminal investigations and distinguishing himself as a model investigator.” Nominated by […]
J Smith Boutique consignment shop to open in Arden
Press release from J Smith Boutique: From the bustling restaurants of downtown Asheville, to craft beer and outdoor festivals, to charity parties and galas, Asheville fashionistas are setting a new standard for style as they express their individuality and build their personal brand. Now they also have a new place to shop – and sell – […]
Living Web Farms hosts workshop on building atomizing oil burners
Press release from Living Web Farms: Do you want to become more resilient and cut down on your fossil fuel consumption? Are you interested in learning how to turn waste products into valuable energy resources? Need a way to heat your greenhouse, shop, or barn? On January 10, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, you can […]
Whitewater Falls in the Nantahala National Forest closed until further notice
Press release from National Forests in North Carolina: Whitewater Falls and the Foothills Trail (TR 437) that connects to Whitewater Falls on the Nantahala Ranger District is expected to remain closed for some time. Although the Whitewater Fire was only 23 acres, it totally destroyed the staircase and access facility to the Whitewater Falls observation […]
APD seeks assistance locating missing persons
Update: Mr. and Mrs. Riddle have been located and removed from the NCIC as missing. Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Rhonda Riddle and Ronnie Riddle. This husband and wife have been missing since December 8th, 2016; and were last seen at the Town […]
Twin Leaf Brewery hosts benefit for fire relief Dec. 17
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: Enjoy a night on the town with Friends of the Smokies on Saturday, December 17th for a charitable pint night at Twin Leaf Brewery in Asheville. Sales of a specialty batch of ‘Purple Tater Majesty,’ a purple sweet potato Belgian Ale, brewed with pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon will […]
Ingles partners with Eblen Charities for fifth year for Ingles Toy Store, serving those in need
Press release from Eblen Charities: On Thursday, December 8th One of Asheville’s finest Christmas traditions returned, as Ingles Markets has again joined the Eblen Charities St. Nicholas Project in the Ingles Toy Store at the Westgate Shopping Center. For the fifth year, the Ingles Toy Store is the site of thousands of toys, games, dolls, clothes, […]
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy invites community for holiday in Flat Rock Dec. 15
Announcment from Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy: Cookies for lunch? Yes, please! Join CMLC for holiday cookies and warm drinks at the Park at Flat Rock in Flat Rock, NC on Thursday, December 15 at 12:00pm. Take a stroll around the park with us and learn how the park was transformed from a golf course into the beautiful […]
Air quality forecast for Monday, Dec. 12: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, December 12, 2016, 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 Monday, 12/12/2016