Press release from Yancey County Tourism: Cyclists welcome the spring and summer riding season with the 22nd annual Burnsville Metric April 30. The 60.7-mile ride starts and finishes on the Town Square in Burnsville. The route heads west along U.S. Highway 19 toward Asheville and turns north as it follows the Cane River. Participants then work […]
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation services: “All are welcome at April 16th event. The fish already have been invited.” On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Buncombe County Recreation Services, in partnership with NC Wildlife Resource Commission, will host a Kids Fishing Derby at Owen Park in Swannanoa (875 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778). The fishing […]
Press release Dancing Bear Toys: Dancing Bear Toys has launched a free lending library for educational use. Teachers can choose from over twenty educational toys for grades K-12. Every toy is aligned with Common Core standards. When teachers return the toy at the end of their two-week checkout period, they receive a 20% discount on […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Authors participating in the advanced prose class of UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program will read their work in the next installment of the Writers at Home series. The reading begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., downtown Asheville, and is free and open to […]
Press release from Belly Up: Belly Up is an Asheville food truck that is trying to embark on a new concept for feeding those who are homeless or underserved. Put One on the Board is an option for customers to pay it forward and buy a meal ticket for someone in need. This simple system […]
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: The 2016 NC Main Street Conference was held this past month in downtown Goldsboro, NC. An annual event which involves over 100 communities from across the state and draws more than 500 attendees each year, the conference features a variety of speakers alongside a coveted downtown award and […]
WNC artists are on the road in Winston Salem this weekend for a screening of El Chivo, by Asheville director Rod Murphy. Local actor, Will Harlan, who plays the title role will be running with fans before the screening.
Press release from Carolina Abortion Fund: The Carolina Abortion Fund is the state’s only volunteer-run nonprofit that provides direct funding for abortions in North Carolina. CAF makes small grants to individuals to cover a portion of the cost of their abortion care, as this is a services that is not covered by NC Medicaid, Tricare (military […]
Press release from U.S. Forest Service, Southern Research Station: A project between a local student and researchers with the U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station (SRS) was the winner of the Environmental Protection Agency Award for Promoting Sustainability at the 2016 North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair on April 1, 2 in Raleigh, N.C. William […]
Press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, a Richmond, Va. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,881 pounds of turkey, pork, and beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat turkey, pork, and beef items were packed on April 1 and 2, 2016, and exhibit sell-by dates […]
Announcement from WNC Air Quality Agency: Due to high risk of forest fires, there is NO OPEN BURNING allowed in Buncombe County until further notice. If you have questions, please call our office. Ashley Featherstone Permitting Program Manager WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.250.6778
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will be part of a statewide star viewing party and host a solar observing event as part of the North Carolina Science Festival in April. The events are free and open to the public, presented jointly by the UNC Asheville Department of Physics and the Astronomy Club of Asheville. […]
Jeri Cruz says people and animals in her Buncombe County neighborhood are getting sick at such an alarming rate that she suspects a connection to contaminants found in their well water. Meanwhile, Duke suggests nature, not coal ash, is the source of the substances found in well water.
Press release from UNC Asheville: The National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center (NEMAC), headquartered on UNC Asheville’s campus, has moved its downtown engagement site to The Collider at 1 Haywood Street in Asheville. The engagement site was previously located in the Grove Arcade. “Our new location allows us to easily work with our partners,” said […]
Press release from Mission Hospital: Mission Hospital in Asheville has been recognized for its commitment to employee health. Healthy Together NC, in partnership with The Duke Endowment and the NC Hospital Association, has awarded Mission with the Excellence Recognition for reaching the highest standards in workplace health and prevention. Mission achieved this recognition for the […]
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Come join the fun on Thursday May 5, 2016 at TC Roberson High School football field. Buncombe County Special Olympics will host the 2016 Spring Games Day event beginning at 9:00am. Athletes, from across Buncombe County, ages 6 years through adult will compete and show their skills in various […]
Press release from RiverLink: The RiverLink Board of Directors has named Jim Stokely, President of the non-profit Wilma Dykeman Legacy, as RiverLink’s Interim co-director. Stokely will hold the post while Karen Cragnolin, who has served as executive director with the organization for 30 years, recovers from complications from surgery. “I’m delighted that Jim Stokely has […]
As a rain cloud darkened the sky above Asheville and the wind assaulted unfurled rainbow flags, a storm of anger from the LGBT and allied communities erupted as a crowd of about 300 protesters convened at the Vance Monument in downtown Asheville late Thursday Afternoon. The outpouring of frustration and dissatisfaction stemmed directly from the passage […]
If you live in Asheville, you may have received a mailer recently offering a $25 gift card at Green Sage Café if you signed up with Arcadia Power. Like a number of other local businesses, the eatery proudly proclaims its use of green energy. But apart from the solar panels glinting on some rooftops, there’s […]
Press release from Mama Maisha: The First Annual Mama’s Day 10K and 1K Fun Run/Stroller Push will be held on Mother’s Day Weekend this year to benefit Mama Maisha, an Asheville-based nonprofit organization that provides care and resources to at risk women in rural Tanzania, Africa. Through this community action event, Mama Maisha hopes to […]
Press release from Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: On June 25 and 26, the gates and barns of Appalachian Grown™ family farms will open to the public for ASAP’s highly anticipated Farm Tour. This fun, farm-filled weekend offers a chance for locals and visitors alike to discover how food is grown and raised in the mountains, […]
