Harris Cardiology opening at Harris Regional Hospital January 9

Press release from Duke LifePoint hospitals: Harris Regional Hospital, a Duke LifePoint hospital, is pleased to announce the January 9 opening of Harris Cardiology, a full-service cardiology practice located on the second floor of the hospital alongside Harris Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. The practice will be open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be reached […]

Buncombe County tax office relocates to Coxe Avenue

Announcement from Buncombe County Tax Board: the Buncombe County Tax Office has moved to 94 Coxe Avenue.   As the tax deadline approaches, citizens don’t have to visit the tax office to pay but if they do, they will find it at 94 Coxe Avenue in downtown Asheville with parking located across the street.   Questions?  Contact County […]

UNC Asheville begins site work at 525 Broadway

Announcement from UNCA: UNC Asheville has begun site work at 525 Broadway in preparation for utilizing the property for overflow parking during construction projects that will begin in the spring of 2017. Campus Operations staff will mow brush, repair storm drains and install gravel for parking areas. These parking areas, accessible via Zillicoa St., will […]

Governor McCrory finalizes boundary line between Carolinas

Press release from the Office of the Governor: Governor Pat McCrory signed an Executive Order this week finalizing the boundary line between the state of North Carolina and South Carolina from Polk to Brunswick County. “This Executive Order is a culmination of more than 20 years of work from leaders in North and South Carolina,” said Governor […]

Pisgah Legal offers Affordable Care Act open enrollment events

Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: As the Affordable Care Act open enrollment first major deadline nears, Pisgah Legal Services is ramping up efforts to connect North Carolinians with coverage by hosting free events where people can receive in-person assistance on Wednesday, Dec. 14. December 15 is the deadline for North Carolinians to enroll in health coverage […]

Governor McCrory announces Taiwan-based textile company will bring 610 jobs to Rutherford County

Press release from the Office of the Governor: Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Everest Textile USA will establish a 610-job manufacturing facility in Rutherford County. The Taiwan-based maker of high-performance sports apparel will invest $18.5 million over […]

Mills River community members travel to Sevier County to aid recovery efforts

Press release from effort organizers: On Thursday, 8 December 2016, local citizens from Mills River and the surrounding areas are planning to caravan to Sevier County to bring supplies and volunteer with the Sevier County Rescue Squad to help unload, sort and deliver donations to families impacted by the recent wildfires in Sevier County, Gatlinburg […]

Tribal firefrighter pleads guilty to setting fires on indian lands

Press release from the office of United States Attorney Jill Westmoreland Rose Western District of North Carolina, Dec. 5: Raymond Neal Swayney, 31, of Cherokee, N.C., appeared in federal court in Asheville today and pleaded guilty to intentionally setting fires on Indian lands, announced Jill Westmoreland Rose, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. U.S. […]

Black Mountain College Museum offers exhibition of the school’s photographers

Press release from Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center: While thousands of photographs were made at Black Mountain College there has not been a detailed examination of photography at the College. Begin to See: The Photographers of Black Mountain College will be the first in-depth exhibition and catalog devoted to this topic. The individuals who taught photography […]

Asheville Police participate in Shop with Hero event

Press release from Asheville Police Department: On December 5th, Housing Officers with the Asheville Police Department, attended the “Shop with a Hero” Event at Walmart in Hendersonville. There were several agencies from Western North Carolina that attended. The Asheville Police Department was assigned five young ladies from Etowah Elementary and one young man from Fletcher […]

Hendersonville to open synthetic surface skating rink

Press release from Henderson County Tourism: The new holiday skating rink in downtown Hendersonville invites families to spend quality time together this season. The rink, located at the Visitor Center on South Main Street, opens Tuesday, Dec. 20, and operates daily through Sunday, Jan. 1. A synthetic skating surface made of special polymers allows ice-skaters […]

Haywood Medical highlights National Influenza Vaccination Week Dec. 4-10

Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center:  Center for Disease Control established National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) in 2005 to highlight the importance of continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond. A goal of NIVW is to remind people that even though the holiday season has arrived, it’s not too late to get […]

Screening breast thermograms available at local medical practice on Dec. 13

Press release from Asheville Integrative Medicine: Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Clinical travel Thermographer nurse, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Asheville Integrative Medicine​ 832 HENDERSONVILLE RD ASHEVILLE NC 28803 TEL: 828-252-5545 On Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available. Breast Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive test that […]

Eblen Charities expands heating assistance with low income energy assistance program

Press release from Eblen Charities: Now many who seek heating assistance through these cold winter months will be receiving additional help thanks to the partnership between Buncombe County Health and Human Services the Eblen Energy Project of the Eblen Charities. Beginning last Tuesday, December 1st, Eblen Charities once again began administering the Federal Low Income […]

TD Charitable Foundation backs OnTrack WNC with donation to support homeownership

Press release from OnTrack WNC Financial Education & Counseling: The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $5,000 to OnTrack WNC Financial Education & Counseling as part of the foundation’s commitment to giving back to the community. OnTrack WNC is a nonprofit committed to helping people in […]

Asheville Quakers call on District Attorney to release police shooting SBI investigation report

Announcement from Asheville Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends: On July 2, 2016, Jai Lateef “Jerry” Williams was fatally shot by Asheville Police officer Tyler Radford. On October 28, the NC State Bureau of Investigation released to District Attorney Todd Williams the report of its investigation into the shooting. Our hearts are cracked open […]

Berkeley Mills Ballpark in Henderson County among N.C. historic places added to national register

Press release from N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is pleased to announce that three districts and thirteen individual properties across the state have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The following properties were reviewed by the North Carolina National Register Advisory […]

Transylvania students offer holiday entertainment

Press release from Transylvania County Schools: Friends, family, and the general public are welcome and encouraged to enjoy free holiday concerts and arts programs in Transylvania County Schools over the coming weeks. Students, educators, and volunteers have been busily preparing for these programs, and attendees are sure to enjoy each event. Programs are listed below […]

Air quality forecast for Thursday, Dec. 1: Moderate (YELLOW)

Thursday, December 1, 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 Thursday, 12/01/2016  

Air quality forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 30: Moderate (YELLOW)

Wednesday, November 30, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for most of Western North Carolina, including the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County.  Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities.   A burning ban is still in effect.  WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC […]

Talent Jam networking and pitch-party event returns to Asheville

Press release from event organizers: Talent Jam Asheville is returning on Monday, December 5th, 2016 to Isis Restaurant and Music Hall at 743 Haywood Rd in West Asheville. Founded in 2015 by local, serial entrepreneur and Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Tom Ryan. The December 5th event will be the third Talent Jam Asheville and is sponsored […]