Southern Highland Craft Guild’s Summer Edition goes online, July 15-18

Press release from Southern Highland Craft Guild: The Southern Highland Craft Guild will host their Summer Edition Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands online July 15-18, 2021. This four-day online event will feature a directory of 50 exhibitors of fine craft, both traditional and contemporary. Visitors to the site will have the opportunity to explore works […]

Asheville City Board of Education updates from May 24 meeting

Press release from Asheville City Schools: During the May 24 meeting of the Asheville City Board of Education, important updates were made concerning our school community. Following a presentation by district leadership, Board Chair James Carter made separate recommendations regarding our current students. Most importantly, please know the Board passed motions to: 1. Accept the […]

Haywood County Public Library increases hours

Press release from Haywood County Public Library: Beginning Tuesday, June 1st, the Waynesville and Canton branches will expand opening hours. Library branch hours will be as follows: Waynesville: Monday & Wednesday 9am-6pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am-5pm Canton: Monday & Wednesday 9am-6pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm Fines Creek: Wednesday 9am-5pm Maggie Valley: Thursday 9am-5pm Based on […]

Detectives seeking information on Atkinson Street stabbing

Press release from Asheville Police Department: Detectives need information on a stabbing that left one man seriously injured. The stabbing occurred a little before midnight on May 21 in the area of 100 Atkinson Street. The man is expected to make a full recovery. If you would like to anonymously share information you can text TIP2APD […]

Gov. Cooper issues order expanding work search requirements for unemployed

Press release from the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper today issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Commerce to encourage and help people who are receiving unemployment benefits transition back into employment. “Unemployment benefits have provided a critical lifeline for many North Carolinians living on the edge due to the pandemic. […]

NCDHHS expands COVID-19 dashboard to include wastewater monitoring

Press release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today expanded its NC COVID-19 Dashboard to include a new metric – wastewater monitoring. Since January 2021, NCDHHS has been testing wastewater samples to look for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as part of […]

Jade Moonborne

Buncombe Sheriff’s Office seeks missing Candler juvenile

Update from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office on May 21 at 4:46 p.m.: Jade Moonborne has been located and is ok. Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing juvenile from the Candler area of Buncombe County. Jade Moonborne is age 17, approximately 5’ […]

Reject Raytheon AVL plans May 22 walk and rally

Press release from Reject Raytheon AVL: Local coalition Reject Raytheon AVL has organized a day-long set of events focused on opposition to the construction and operation of the Pratt & Whitney plant on property donated by Biltmore Farms LLC. The purpose is to raise public awareness about the dangers and concerns associated with this plant. […]

Henderson County Public Schools recognizes 67 top scholars

Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: After an unfortunate hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic, the annual Top Scholars celebration is returning to Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS), albeit in a new form. Sixty-seven of the district’s highest-achieving graduating seniors will be honored this evening at 6 p.m. during 2020-2021 Top Scholars recognitions […]

Local farm gives back to veterans

Press release from 360PR+: The transition from military life back into everyday society is a challenge all veterans face. Founded by an Air Force veteran, Veteran’s Healing Farm in Hendersonville, N.C. was created to provide a host of therapeutic benefits, from sunlight to physical exercise and organically grown produce, to help face this challenge. Thanks to […]

Western North Carolina VA Health Care System partners with the Asheville Fire Department

Press release form WNC VA Health Care System: The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System has partnered with the Asheville Fire Department to ensure firefighters can maintain continuity of service while Fire Station 8 off Tunnel Road is undergoing a much-needed two-week bay floor renovation. The station has a ladder truck and an engine, […]

UPDATED: City of Asheville remote meetings for May 24 -28

Press release from the City of Asheville government: The post was updated on May 20 at 1:50 p.m. to reflect the cancellation of the Housing & Community Development meeting.  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following committees will hold remote meetings during the week of May 24-28, 2021. More information, including ways to view and […]

Historic Resources Commission honors two volunteers for restoring and caring for the South Asheville Cemetery

Press release from the city of Asheville: Each year, the Historic Resources Commission awards an individual or individuals in the community who by word or deed has kindled among the citizenry of Asheville and Buncombe County an appreciation for the history or historic resources of the area. The Historic Resources Commission is pleased to honor […]

Southern Conference Basketball Championships to remain in Asheville through 2026

Press release from the Southern Conference:  The Southern Conference has reached an agreement with representatives from the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission, Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, Buncombe County and the City of Asheville, North Carolina, to continue to host the league’s men’s and women’s basketball championships at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville through 2026. The […]