Press Release Western North Carolina Nature Center The Friends of the WNC Nature Center are pleased to announce that the WNC Nature Center again achieved record-breaking attendance in 2013. The Center finished out the year at just under 108,000 guests – 107,949 in total. Here’s a look at 2013 by the numbers: •Eight out of […]
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Duke Energy calls on customers to conserve electricity for next 24 hours
Press Release Duke Energy As temperatures across the nation continue to plummet to historic lows, Duke Energy officials are asking the company’s customers to conserve power during the next 24 hours, as extreme temperatures continue. Below are some steps customers can take: • The thermostat is a real culprit of higher winter bills. To help […]
Habitat For Humanity seeks veterans in need of home improvement
Press Release Asheville Area Habitat For Humanity Veterans who have been unable to make needed home improvements due to limited income are encouraged to contact Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity. Thanks to a veteran-specific grant from The Home Depot Foundation, Habitat will partner with a qualifying low-income veteran within the next few months to make […]
Registration open for Brevard College community education classes
Press Release Brevard College Open seats remain in several of Brevard College’s community education classes, which include non-credit classes offered for health, recreation, self-improvement, skill-building, and lifelong learning. Individuals may register for courses anytime during the semester, up to within five (5) business days prior to the start of any given course. Community members may […]
RiverLink continues cleanup of Buttermilk Creek
Press Release RiverLink In 2009 RiverLink with support from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund, worked to improve water quality in the Hominy Creek Watershed by restoring Buttermilk Creek through Malvern Hills Park, and Rhododendron Creek in West Asheville Park. As part of this effort numerous stormwater best management practices (BMPs), where installed to capture […]
WNCA defines sustainability in discussion course
Press Release Western North Carolina Alliance The Western North Carolina Alliance is offering a seven-session book discussion course that will give participants an opportunity to explore the meaning of sustainability and to learn about its applications from individual, societal and global perspectives. The word “sustainability” is used so freely that it can be hard to […]
Community Foundation of Henderson County announces scholarships for 2014
Press Release Community Foundation of Henderson County Community Foundation of Henderson County is seeking applicants for 70 scholarships available to award for the 2014-2015 academic year. Applicants may review scholarship descriptions and access and download scholarship applications in the guidance offices of the local public and private high schools and by visiting www.CFHCforever.org/scholarships. This year, […]
CalCast Jan. 3-5
This weekend, Asheville FM encourages you to think about giving back.
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music Present: Elijah Wyman of Decent Lovers
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music are partnering to showcase local musicians through a series of stripped-down performances for the web. To kick off our series, Elijah Wyman of Decent Lovers performed “SHOOT THEM. EAT THEM,” a yet-to-be-released track.
“Heat For Hunger” program raises funds for MANNA FoodBank
Press Release Blossman Gas, Alliance AutoGas, Blossman Services, Inc. Between November 20 and December 20 partial proceeds from each gallon of propane sold from the Asheville, NC branch office of Blossman Gas, Appliance & Service benefitted MANNA Foodbank. MANNA collects, stores, warehouses and distributes food to MANNA accredited non-profits throughout 16 counties in Western North […]
Henderson County Christmas tree recycling event this Saturday
Press Release ECO, Environmental and Conservation Organization The Henderson County Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 9am to 2pm at Jackson Park. At this post-holiday event, Christmas trees will be chipped into mulch and a fragrantly fresh heap of chips will be available for free gathering. This year, […]
Jackson County: Green Energy Park and WCU students to unveil metal project for mural
Press Release Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, Inc. A special event is coming up on January 14 at 12:00 noon in Dillsboro. The stunning three dimensional “Tree of Life” bronze plaque which was cast and finished by the Jackson County Green Energy Park and Western Carolina University art students, will be attached to the Dillsboro […]
First Citizens Bank completes merger with 1st Financial Services, Mountain 1st Bank
Press Release First Citizens Bank First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (known as First Citizens Bank) announced today that the previously announced merger of 1st Financial Services Corp. and its subsidiary, Mountain 1st Bank & Trust Co., into First Citizens Bank was completed on Wednesday, Jan 1. The former Mountain 1st branches in western North Carolina […]
Riverlink to develop interactive French Broad map and app
Press release from RiverLink RiverLink is developing an interactive map and app a online resource to serve residents and visitors to the French Broad River Watershed. We have designed this map as a “one stop” shop to showcase unique local businesses in Transylvania, Henderson, Buncombe, and Madison Counties that compliment the French Broad River Paddle […]
Mission Hospital program offered to help tobacco users quit
Press Release Nictoine Dependence Program, Mission Hospitals Mindfulness Training for Smokers is a 7 week program offered by Mission Hospital. This program is designed to help all tobacco and nicotine users quit successfully. Classes begin on January 8 and January 15 on the hospital campus. For more information call 828-213-5525 or the Nicotine Dependence Program […]
Wanna help? Local organizations seek volunteers for the new year
What if this year we also look to make things better not only for ourselves but for our fellow creatures — human or otherwise?
Downtown Association to hold State of Downtown luncheon
Press Release Asheville Downtown Association We’ll host our annual State of Downtown Luncheon Thursday, January 16 at noon in the U.S. Cellular Center’s Banquet Hall. Board President Adrian Vassallo will discuss the association’s program of work for the upcoming year as well as the membership’s top priorities and challenges facing downtown merchants and residents. The […]
Asheville Art Museum offering free admission for first Wednesdays
Press Release Asheville Art Musuem As a New Year’s gift to the community, the Asheville Art Museum will be offering free admission to the public on January 8 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. For the remainder of 2014, the Museum will continue to offer this free admission afternoon on the first Wednesday of each month […]
Community Foundation of Henderson County releases annual report
Press Release Community Foundation of Henderson County Community Foundation of Henderson County received more than $3.6 million in contributions, had more than $77.6 million in assets and awarded more than $2.49 million in grants to nonprofits and scholarship recipients this past fiscal year. More about the growth and impact of CFHC’s charitable dollars is showcased […]
Girl Scouts seek volunteers in the new year
Press Release Pam Cook Communications, LLC Colfax – Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont urges you to make volunteering part of your New Year’s resolutions. That’s because we have a critical need for adult volunteers who are committed to helping girls develop courage, confidence and character. There are many ways to volunteer, but Girl Scouts […]
County blood drive today at administration building
Press Release Buncombe County Government This holiday, give something that means something. Give blood and you could help save up to three lives. The drive is open to anyone qualified to give and it only takes around an hour. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially O negative, A negative and B negative. Type […]