The ever controversial Chad Nesbitt released a statement to the media today voicing objection to the Citizen- Times’ statement in a recent article that some of the voting public feels the tourism industry is not sharing the wealth enough. Mr. Nesbitt, who is running for the chair position on the Buncombe County board of commissioners, offered […]
Announcement from UNC Asheville: Middle East alliances will be the first topic in the “Great Decisions 2016” spring lecture series, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. The Great Decisions 2016 series is sponsored by the WNC chapter of the World Affairs Council, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNC […]
Press release from the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs: Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and Cynthia Breyfogle, Charles George VA Medical Center director, will participate in the national annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count. The statewide count is conducted within a 24-hour period and gathers information about persons experiencing homelessness on one given night. WHAT: Participate in a national […]
Announcement from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will hold an advance care planning workshop from 3 – 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, at the Reuter Center, home of OLLI at UNC Asheville. This workshop is free and open to the public. The workshop will feature a panel experienced in addressing […]
Press release from Brevard Music Center: To share music with the community beyond its summer festival season, Brevard Music Center (BMC), in partnership with Brevard College and the Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI) in Asheville, is proud to announce its presentation of free community concerts this January and February. At 3 PM on January 31, […]
Announcement from Buncombe County Schools: Superintendent Dr. Tony Baldwin today announces the following school calendar adjustments to make-up for lost instructional hours due to recent inclement weather. The following changes include: Lost instructional hours for January 22 and 25 school cancellations will be made up by: Extending the 2015-16 school year to Monday, […]
Tuesday, January 26, 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 exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Tuesday, 01/26/2016
Press release from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: As moviegoers flock to cinemas in advance of the 88th Academy Awards, PETA is recognizing the top five vegan-friendly movie theaters in the U.S., all of which offer way more than the usual “accidentally vegan” snacks such as popcorn, pretzels, soda, and Sour Patch Kids candies. An honorable […]
Press release from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission advises trout anglers fishing in western North Carolina waters to be especially diligent when cleaning their fishing equipment after didymo, a nuisance algae, was found in the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County. Researchers from Tennessee Tech University collected cells of the […]
Monday, January 25, 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 exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Monday, 01/25/2016
Press release from Mission Hospital: Mission Hospital remains open and prepared to serve our community as the region’s Level II trauma center for all emergent care and all in-patient services. We urge anyone experiencing a medical emergency to call 911. For the safety of our patients, staff and visitors, all Mission physician practices are closed for […]
Press release from Mission Hospital: Mission Hospital has been preparing for the anticipated storm predicted to hit our region this evening. Measures have been taken to ensure the safety of our patients and staff who must be at the hospital. If you experience a medical emergency, please call 911. Do not attempt to drive yourself […]
Press release from the Canary Coalition: On the 6th anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s Citizen United decision, the Board of Commissioners of the town of Sylva, NC voted unanimously to pass a resolution calling for a Constitutional Amendment that would reverse that decision while clarifying that only real people, not corporations, have the rights […]
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville continues to work diligently to prepare for the predicted ice and snow storm event. All City departments have made plans to assist our citizens during and after the predicted storm. Below is an outline of department plans over the next several days: Public Works […]
In preparation for a large winter storm to hit the area between this evening and Sunday, Buncombe County Schools have been declared closed Friday by the superintendent. A similar announcement is expected from Asheville City Schools. Announcement from Buncombe County Schools: Superintendent Dr. Tony Baldwin has announced that all Buncombe County Schools will be closed […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Sir Salman Rushdie, one of the most celebrated writers of our time, will give a free public talk at UNC Asheville’s Kimmel Arena, beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. His lecture is titled Public Events, Private Lives: Literature + Politics in the Modern World. UNC Asheville will also present three […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is performing a stormwater drainage assessment city-wide in order to identify capital projects that might be needed within the next decade. A public information meeting will be held from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 28 at the National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center (NEMAC) in the […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Lookout Observatory on UNC Asheville’s campus has been operational for just over a year, opening its doors and sliding roof to students interested in astronomy and Asheville community members who want a closer look at the sun and stars. Since opening in October 2014 through the end of the academic […]
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: Each year the WNC Association of Firefighters gives an award to an outstanding individual who has distinguished himself or herself in the fire service. The association accepts nominations from across the western part of state from 428 departments and over 13,000 firefighters. This year, Asheville firefighter Trey Young was chosen […]
Press release from Asheville Community Yoga: This weekend, teachers and students from Asheville Community Yoga will be walking downtown to offer a warm pair of gloves, scarf or hat along with a warm smile and conversation to anyone in need—taking their mission of creating community outside of the studio and onto the street. Each month, […]
Carl Sandburg called Chicago the “city of the big shoulders”; if he were alive today, he might describe Asheville as “the city of the big thinkers,” acknowledging the passion so many area residents display in seeking out new solutions to the issues we face. On many fronts, creative new approaches are being hatched and put […]
