Press release from the U.S. Forest Service: Firefighters began burn out operations this afternoon on the Silver Mine Fire near Hot Springs, NC. Smoke from the burn out operations can be expected over the next few days and may settle in low areas overnight. Winds are expected to carry smoke to the northeast this evening. Smoke […]
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Air quality forecast for Thursday, April 21: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, April 26, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Tuesday, 04/26/2016
Water main break leaves Hendersonville Water and Sewer customers near Sugarloaf Elementary without water
Press release from Hendersonville Water and Sewer: The water customers of Hendersonville Water and Sewer along Sugarloaf Rd. from Sugarloaf Elementary School to Ridge Rd., including all associated side streets in this area of the County are currently experiencing a low to no pressure condition due to a broken water main located on Sugarloaf Rd. […]
President Xi’s Dream and Chinese Reality – world affairs council talk by Jim Lenburg set for May 3
Announcement from UNC Asheville: Jim Lenburg will present President Xi’s Dream and Chinese Reality, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, in the concluding talk of the World Affairs Council spring series at UNC Asheville. Lenburg’s talk will take place at the Reuter Center, home of OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville. China, with […]
Cann opens Asheville Motorcycle Rentals
Press release from Asheville Motorcycle Rentals: Philip Cann, Asheville local and motorcycle enthusiast, announces the opening of Asheville Motorcycle Rentals, Asheville’s first dedicated motorcycle rental business, this month. AMR provides a diverse collection of motorcycles including a Can Am Spyder and Triumph XC 1200 among others. To kick off the grand opening customers can […]
Air quality forecast for Monday April 25: Moderate (GREEN/YELLOW)
Monday, April 25, 2016, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. 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 exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, […]
UNC Asheville named nation’s eighth “Bee Campus USA”
Press release from Bee Campus USA and UNC Asheville: On March 23, UNC Asheville and Bee Campus USA announced that UNC Asheville is the eighth educational institution in the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators. College […]
Dream Guitars announces team up with Mountain Song Guitars for repair facility
Announcement from Dream Guitars: Paul Heumiller (Dream Guitars) and Ken Jones (Mountain Song Guitars) have teamed up to offer world-class guitar repair work. For nearly two decades, Dream Guitars has been trusted by professional players such as John Doyle, David Holt, and Al Petteway to repair the instruments they rely on all around the world. Dream Guitars […]
David Palmer receives Small Game Award
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: A Haywood County man is the latest recipient of the Lawrence G. Diedrick Small Game Award. The award, which recognizes individuals whose contributions aid wildlife that depend on early successional habitats, is presented annually by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. David Palmer received the award at the Commission’s board […]
Hominy Valley participating in Bike to School Day on May 4
Press release from Connect Enka: Hominy Valley Elementary School will once again be participating in National Bike to School Day on May 4th marking the fourth consecutive year of this spring event. New bike racks were installed at the school thanks to the $1,000 dollar grant from the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club and at a generous […]
Public comment sessions scheduled on NC’s K-12 education plan for Every Student Succeeds Act
Announcement from office of Representative Susan Fisher: Educators, parents, students and other stakeholders of North Carolina’s public schools are invited to attend six public comment sessions scheduled for April and May across the state. Public input is being sought by NC Department of Public Instruction staff to help guide development of the state’s plan for […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, April 21: Moderate (YELLOW), burn ban in effect
Thursday, April 21, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Due to high risk of forest fires, there is no open burning allowed in Buncombe County until further notice. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air […]
Petroleum contamination: contact with water in Sweeten Creek is not advised
A “release of petroleum into Sweeten Creek” two days ago has caused the Buncombe County Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health to issue an advisory warning the public to avoid contact with water in the effected area. The tight focus of the stated effected area, which does not include the Swannanoa river indicates that […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, April 20: Moderate (YELLOW), burn ban in effect
Wednesday, April 20, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Due to high risk of forest fires, there is no open burning allowed in Buncombe County until further notice. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air […]
“Town hall” style forum on repealing HB2, April 21at UUCA
Press release from Campaign for Southern Equality: On April 21, local organizations are hosting a Town Hall to discuss the impact of HB2 and efforts to repeal the bill during the next session of the North Carolina General Assembly. The Town Hall will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation […]
Warren Wilson College places in Plate of the Union Campus Challenge
Press release from HEAL Food Alliance: Plate of the Union – a grassroots campaign calling for bold action to reform the nation’s food system – today announced the winners of its student-driven organizing effort, the Campus Challenge. A team from the Ohio State University (Columbus, OH) was awarded with the grand prize of $5,000 to execute […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, April 19: Moderate (YELLOW), burn ban in effect
Tuesday, April 19, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Due to high risk of forest fires, there is no open burning allowed in Buncombe County until further notice. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air […]
Mountain Allies for Public Schools to host panel discussion on the state of public schools at UNCA Reuter Center April 28
Press release from Mountain Allies for Public Schools: Public education matters to the entire community-whether or not we have children or grandchildren in the public schools. Despite tremendous pressures, public schools in North Carolina have worked hard to maintain quality education. However, the current trends are threatening public schools in our state. Since 2008, North Carolina […]
Garden Club of Hendersonville sets up grant program for teaching about horticulture in local schools
Press release from the Garden Club of Hendersonville, Inc.: The Garden Club of Hendersonville, Inc. is sharing their love of plants and gardening through a grant program for elementary teachers in Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS). This teaching innovation grant program, administered by the Henderson County Education Foundation, Inc. (HCEF), promotes an interest in horticulture and […]
Missions of Mercy set to serve hundreds with free dental care April 22 and 23
Press release from Eblen Charities: Many in need of dental care in our community who find it just out of reach will be able to get much of the treatment they need this coming Friday April 22nd and Saturday April 23rd on in the main campus of Biltmore Baptist Church on Clayton Road in south […]
Air quality forecast for Monday April 18: Moderate (YELLOW), burn ban in effect
Monday, April 18, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Due to high risk of forest fires, there is no open burning allowed in Buncombe County until further notice. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air […]