Press release from the Asheville Art Museum: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today that the Asheville Art Museum is among 30 finalists for the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The Asheville Art Museum is the only museum in North Carolina to be selected as a finalist for this award. […]
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Buncombe County Early Childhood Committee to hold a special meeting March 23
Press release from Buncombe County: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NORTH CAROLINA BUNCOMBE COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Buncombe County Early Childhood Committee will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 9 – 10 a.m. to discuss the Asheville City Schools FY2022 funding request. To join the virtual meeting online, visit […]
North Carolina’s first sports betting venue will open Thursday, March 18
Press release from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is pleased to announce that The Book, North Carolina’s premier sports betting venue, will open to the public immediately following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10am on Thursday, March 18 located at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC and […]
Foothills Conservancy is looking for summer interns
Press release from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina is now accepting applications for a stewardship intern and a conservation program intern for summer 2021. The part-time stewardship intern will work under the supervision of Foothills Conservancy Stewardship Director Ryan Sparks for 10 weeks for a total of 240 hours (or […]
Town of Beech Mountain asks for throwback photos in celebration of 40th birthday
Press release from Pineapple Public Relations: The highest town in Eastern America will be celebrating a milestone for all of 2021. In 1981, Beech Mountain was formed as a municipality making this year the town’s 40th birthday. To celebrate, Beech Mountain will be commemorating their fabulous 40th with special events and activities for both residents […]
UNCA, ACS pilot new “REGAL” approach at Pisgah View Apartments’ after-school math club
Press release from UNC Asheville: More than a dozen student leaders in Kindergarten through 7th grade are involved in a new partnership model designed to create a learning environment that brings out the “royalty, genius, and uniqueness of each student, centering the humanity, gifts, and dignity of each individual and culture.” That’s according to the […]
Asheville Chamber now accepting applications for Sky High Growth awards
Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: You’ve been working hard over the last year. Now, let us recognize those efforts. The Sky High Growth Awards honor the determination and accomplishments of Asheville’s businesses. Honorees are companies experiencing success and contributing to our local economy through innovation and perseverance. Fill out an application. Applications […]
Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center requires weekly COVID-19 testing of all staff
Press release from CommunityLab: Madison Health & Rehabilitation, a skilled nursing facility in Madison County, has partnered with CommunityLab for weekly COVID-19 surveillance testing of about 95 staff members. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, long-term care facilities (including skilled nursing facilities) are at high risk for SARS-CoV-2 spreading among […]
Buncombe County Schools will move to Plan A by the end of March
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: We have some important updates to share with you following the March 17 special-called Board of Education Meeting. First, the board voted to move our intermediate schools to Plan A beginning March 22. Students who chose in-person instruction will attend five days a week. Our intermediate schools are as […]
Splasheville to undergo renovation
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department announces that Splasheville, the very popular interactive splashpad located in Pack Square Park, is getting an overhaul. Work begins this week to replace the plumbing, wiring, control system and repair or replace the surface tiles and supporting gridwork. Weather permitting, […]
Waterfall Keepers of NC will host first cleanup day on Saturday, March 20
Press release from the Waterfall Keepers of North Carolina: WHAT: Waterfall Keepers of North Carolina are hosting their inaugural Waterfall Sweep, a statewide effort to significantly clean up local waterfalls and dispose of litter and trash. This is the first major event hosted by Waterfall Keepers, which launched this past November. More than 150 community […]
Buncombe County COVID trends continue to improve, Group 4 waitlist opens March 17
Press release from Buncombe County: On Tuesday, March 16, Buncombe County Public Health Director Stacie Saunders provided a COVID-19 update to the Board of Commissioners. As of March 16: – There have been 15,970 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Buncombe County since the pandemic’s start. – There have been 294 COVID-19-related deaths in our community. […]
Henderson Co. Health Department switches to phone, email notification system for COVID-19 vaccine waitlist
Press release from Henderson County Department of Public Health: The Henderson County Department of Public Health is utilizing a phone and email notification system for remaining individuals on its COVID-19 Vaccine Waitlist, which gives individuals the option to schedule an appointment or be removed from the waitlist. The Health Department is using the One Call […]
Daniel Terry named Fletcher Police Chief
Press release from Town of Fletcher: The Town of Fletcher is pleased to announce the hiring of a new police chief to lead the Fletcher Police Department. After completing a comprehensive search process, Mr. Daniel D. Terry was selected to be the Town’s new Police Chief. Mr. Terry was selected from an initial pool of […]
Buncombe County community update today at 3 p.m.
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Public Health Director, Stacie Saunders, will be providing a Community Update during the Buncombe County Commissioners’ pre-meeting on Tuesday, March 16th at 3:00 PM via Facebook Live @Buncombegov. The Spanish version will be aired via Facebook Live @BCHHS.
‘Stormwater Stroll’ highlights new environmental quality features in Patton Park
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville Stormwater Management Program invites the public to take a walk along the ‘Patton Park Stormwater Stroll.’ This series of Stormwater projects implemented by the City are now accompanied by educational signage aimed at engaging and teaching park visitors about water quality. “All the features you […]
Robbery at Asheville Humane Society Community Center
Press release from Asheville Humane Society: I am sad to report that this past Saturday, March 13 at 11:10 PM, two unidentified individuals stole $2000 worth of fencing supplies from our Community Center located at 1425 Patton Avenue. The thieves broke into the outdoor storage area and were able to load several fence panels onto a […]
Asheville Parks & Recreation invites community to participate in food and nutrition survey
Press release from the city of Asheville: In May 2020, Asheville Parks & Recreation was awarded a grant from the National Recreation and Parks Association, funded by the Walmart Foundation, for the development of a community nutrition hub at Stephens-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave. The grant will help improve our community’s access to healthy […]
Pisgah Health Foundation will offer food resources grants to nonprofits in five WNC counties
Press release from Pisgah Health Foundation: Pisgah Health Foundation Board has scheduled a Food Resource Grant funding opportunity for nonprofits and charitable organizations serving as food resources in Transylvania, Madison, Henderson, Haywood and Buncombe counties. Nonprofit organizations working to provide healthier food via a community garden or through food distribution services, such as a food […]
BeLoved Asheville launches BeLoved Camp Clean project
Press release from BeLoved Asheville: BeLoved Asheville works to create innovative solutions to community struggles. Today, BeLoved launched a new project called BeLoved Camp Clean which provides access to cleanup supplies. trash and recycling cans, and pickup to residents in our City who must camp because they do not have a home. BeLoved Camp Clean […]
Buncombe education board holds special meeting on return to learn plans Wednesday, March 17
Notice from Buncombe County Public Schools: There will be a Special-Called Meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Education on March 17, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in the Minitorium at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806. The Special Called Meeting has been scheduled in accordance with BCS Board Policy #2300. Information concerning the Board of […]