Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, July 24, 2016, are code yellow air quality forecast days for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, July 24, 2016, are code orange air quality forecast days for the ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups. […]
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Air quality forecast for Friday, July 22: Moderate (YELLOW)
Friday, July 22, 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 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Friday, 07/22/2016
Air quality forecast for Thursday, July 21: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, July 21, 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 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, 07/21/2016
Campaign for Southern Equality puts on a Trans-Friendly Job Fair in Asheville July 21
Press release from the Campaign for Southern Equality: The Campaign for Southern Equality has organized a Trans-Friendly Job Fair and Resource Bank that will take place on July 21st. This first-ever Trans Job Fair in Asheville will take place at the UU Church (1 Edwin Place, Asheville). This event is designed to connect the Transgender […]
Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation announces $1,000,495 in grants to 25 organizations
Press release from Sisters of Mercy: Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation announces grant awards totaling $1,000,495 to 25 non-profit organizations. Of the 25 grants, 10 were in the area of social services totaling $379,830; 9 went to education for a total of $356,975; the remaining 6 were health care related totaling $263,690. For […]
RiverLink recycling used cell phones to raise funds and keep e-waste chemicals out of groundwater
Press release from RiverLink: RiverLink is accepting old cell phones as part of a recycling program through the months of July and August. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates American consumers discarded 2.44 million tons of e-waste in 2016. That number continues to grow as more people own smart phones. RiverLink offers a recycling program as an ongoing […]
Arbuckle Scholarship awarded by Community Foundation of Henderson County
Press release from the Community Foundation of Henderson County: Community Foundation of Henderson County is pleased to announce the award of The Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited William L. Arbuckle Memorial Scholarship for $1,000.00 to Brett B. Kelly, a student at Clemson University currently studying in the Wildlife and Fisheries Biology curriculum. Brett Kelly from Abbeville, […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Rangers offer activities and hikes to cap off July
Press releases from National Park Service: Tall Tales to Tell on Trails Join Parkway rangers at 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 28th for a night of family fun and education. Stories have been a part of nature ever since humans developed language. From campfire ghost stories to Cherokee myths, the Appalachians are full of tales! […]
Asheville’s small-scale residential infill discussion continues with online component, public meeting
Press release from the City of Asheville: City staff held the first of two workshops on July 14 to gather public input on City code considerations that seek to allow for more small-scale residential infill development. Approximately 100 people attended the presentation of the staff analysis and initial considerations, followed by an hour of small group discussion […]
WCQS taps award-winning reporter and anchor Matt Bush to lead news department
Press release from WCQS: Matt Bush will lead WCQS’ news department as its next News Director. WCQS General Manager said the timing couldn’t be better, “Matt joins us at a very exciting time. We’re launching a second broadcast service with an all-news format and we’re expanding our local news department. He’s an accomplished journalist with great […]
Jackson County featured in two episodes of Anglers & Appetites this week
Press release from Jackson County Tourism: Anglers will enjoy watching Jackson County on national television this week with a third season of Anglers & Appetites. The first episode will feature three downtown Sylva chefs, and local anglers Matt Canter of Brookings and Kyle Fronrath of Fontana Guides. Filmed in early May, Anglers and Appetites showcases two things – great […]
Songcatchers Music Series hosts Laura Boosinger and the Midnight Plowboys
Press release from National Forests in North Carolina: The Cradle of Forestry in America’s Annual Songcatchers Music Series continues Sunday, July 24, with Laura Boosinger and the Midnight Plowboys. This year’s series is sponsored by Morrow Insurance Agency, Inc. The Midnight Plowboys are a traditional roots music string band comprised of talented, fun-loving musicians and stage entertainers, […]
Asheville seeks applicants from the public for three boards and committees
Announcement from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be a […]
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation brings Listening and Learning Tour to Asheville
Press release from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation: Community leaders gathered Thursday at the Chancellor’s Residence (Brumit Pisgah House) at UNC Asheville to welcome the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and its new Executive Director Maurice “Mo” Green, to the city. This event was the latest stop on the Foundation’s Mo Wants to Know tour. Launched in May […]
Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic returns Aug. 13-14
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Amateur and professional photographers can now register for the Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic, a two-day seminar that offers presentations from outstanding photojournalists and opportunities for participants to improve their skills. The clinic, set for Aug. 13 and 14, also allows participants the rare prospect of photographing scenic Grandfather Mountain […]
Beaver Lake attack beaver confirmed rabid
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Buncombe County Health and Human Services wants to notify the public of a confirmed rabies case where a rabid beaver attacked a person at Beaver Lake in North Asheville. This unprovoked attack by a wild animal is a critical reminder to our community to be aware and […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, July 14: Moderate (YELLOW and GREEN)
Thursday, July 14, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For the ridge tops, it is a code green air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road […]
Campaign for Southern Equality organizes trans employment clinic and job fair in Asheville
Press release from Campaign for Souther Equality: The Campaign for Southern Equality has organized the first-ever Trans Employment Clinic and Job Fair in Asheville. These joint events are designed to connect the Transgender community in WNC with support related to job-readiness and to local trans-friendly employers and resources. The Trans Employment Clinic will take place […]
North Carolina legalizes needle exchange programs
Press release from North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition: On July 11, 2016 Governor McCrory signed a bill that legalizes syringe exchange programs in North Carolina. House Bill 972, sponsored by Representative Faircloth of Guilford County, was actually created to regulate the use of law enforcement body camera footage, but an amendment added during committee legalized syringe […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, July 13: Moderate (YELLOW and GREEN)
Wednesday, July 13, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For the ridge tops, it is a code green air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road […]
Safelight brings back the “Walk a Mile in Our Shoes” fundraising event
Press release from Safelight: Safelight announces the return of “Walk A Mile in Our Shoes” in Downtown Hendersonville. Sponsored by Pardee Hospital, this famous awareness and fundraising event will be held Tuesday, September 20, just prior to a comedic performance by Pam Stone at Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown. Safelight Board of Directors Chair Pat Ashe […]