Wednesday, Feb. 12, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Wednesday, 02/12/2020
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District Wine Bar has a new name… say hello to Bottle Riot!
Press release from Bottle Riot: – District Wine Bar owners Lauri and Barrett Nichols announce a new name for their River Arts District gathering spot ‒ Bottle Riot. The new name brings an increased focus on community favorites such as wine dinners, guest-chef pop-ups, bimonthly art exhibits and ongoing special events, along with exciting changes […]
Pisgah Legal Services hosts free Domestic Violence Prevention Lunch Feb. 19
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: WHAT: Learn how local advocates are working together to prevent domestic violence. WHERE: St. Phillips Episcopal Church, 256 East Main Street, Brevard. WHEN: Wendesday, Feb.19 Doors Open: 11:30 a.m. Program: Noon – 1:15 p.m. This is a free event. A suggested donation of $10 to cover the cost of […]
Southern Highland Craft Guild to hold annual Glass and Metal Day April 4
Press release from the Southern Highland Craft Guild: Makers of the Southern Highland Craft Guild are preparing for the launch of their 2020 special event programming at the Folk Art Center with the fifth annual Glass & Metal Day. As the country’s second oldest, non-profit craft organization, the Guild brings awareness to the endangered process […]
AARP Community Challenge grant applications open through April 1
Press release from AARP: AARP invites community organizations and local governments across North Carolina to apply for the 2020 AARP Community Challenge grant program now through April 1. Grants fund “quick-action” projects that can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to several thousand or tens of thousands for larger projects. Now in […]
Comedian Jessimae Peluso to perform at the Funkatorium Feb. 14
Press release from the Funkatorium: On Friday, February 14th (Valentines Day) , comedian Jessimae Peluso, who’s been seen on NBC, Comedy Central, MTV’s “Girl Code”, FOX, TBS, and VH1 comes to The Funkatorium in Asheville. Syracuse native, Jessimae Peluso, gained mass popularity as the outspoken cast member on MTV’s Girl Code. She went on to […]
Aloft hotel and partners to host Galentine’s Day fundraiser for Helpmate
Press release from Aloft Asheville Downtown: Aloft Asheville Downtown is partnering with Asheville Date Night to host a Galentine’s Day fundraiser in support of Helpmate Asheville, a local nonprofit providing service to survivors of domestic violence in Buncombe County. Enjoy an evening of education, empowerment, and self-care with free snacks and specialty cocktails at Aloft’s […]
TheatreUNCA presents “Hedda Gabler” Feb. 27-March 1
Press release from UNC Asheville: TheatreUNCA will present Hedda Gabler, the 1890 drama by Henrik Ibsen, one of the founders of modernism in theater, with a new translation that director Aaron Snook calls “streamlined and accessible.” Curtain at UNC Asheville’s Belk Theatre will rise at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 27-29, and there will be […]
Sheriff’s Office and Social Services seek help in finding four missing teens
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department and the Polk County Division of Social Services are looking for four missing teenagers from the Black Mountain Home for Children. Two of the missing teens are twins, 15-year-old Emily Rebekah Garcia and her sister, Abigail Garcia. Emily is approximately 5’5” tall, […]
Hendersonville Farmers Market to launch at Historic Train Depot May 9
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: Beginning Saturday, May 9, downtown Hendersonville’s Seventh Avenue District will host a brand-new weekly farmers market. With fresh produce, meats, flowers, baked goods, and more, the Hendersonville Farmers Market aims to be a world-class market that contributes to the success of local producers and growers, expands access to […]
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray calls Sheriff Quentin Miller’s sanctuary policies “reckless”
Press release from U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray: The Sheriffs of Mecklenburg and Buncombe Counties have adopted ‘sanctuary’ policies that endanger our communities and shield criminals from immigration enforcement. In 2019, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office alone failed to honor over 200 detainers issued by U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE), which means that more than […]
Montford Music and Arts Festival returns May 30
Press release from the Montford Music and Arts Festival: The Montford Music & Arts Festival, the longest-running and only free-to-the-public festival in the greater Asheville area, will stage its 17th annual event on Saturday, May 30, the first time the festival is being held after Memorial Day. Presented by the Montford Neighborhood Association along tree-lined […]
Blue Ridge Community College opens NC Military Business Center office
Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Tew as Business Development Professional and the opening of a new service location at Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Serving businesses statewide, Mr. Tew will identify contract opportunities, […]
Pardee UNC Health Care hosts Feb. 25 job fair
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care will host a job fair on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the First Citizens community room, located on the corner of 6th Avenue and Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. Pardee will have representatives available to talk with candidates about […]
Lake Junaluska cleanup seeks volunteers March 7
Press release from Lake Junaluska: All are invited to volunteer at Lake Cleanup Day at Lake Junaluska, to be held Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. This annual community event will focus on clearing debris that has collected along the shorelines and entrance roadways. The Junaluskans, working in conjunction with Lake Junaluska staff, […]
United Way of Henderson County celebrates National 211 Day on Feb. 11
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: In honor of National 211 Day on Tuesday, Feb. 11, United Way of Henderson County (UWHC) is highlighting this vital service that is used by millions of people across North America and thousands of people in Henderson County each year. 211 is accessed locally through NC 211, […]
APD responds to Hillcrest homicide
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: At approximately 8:40 p.m. on Feb. 9, the Asheville Police Department (APD) responded to Hillcrest Apartments after reports of an individual suffering from a gun shot wound. Upon arrival, officers located Jailyn Dumari Morton, 24, of Asheville, suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. Morton was transported to Mission […]
Bob Moog Foundation raffles Minimoog singed by Herbie Hancock
Press release from the Bob Moog Foundation: The Bob Moog Foundation is thrilled to announce its 2020 raffle, featuring a vintage, iconic Minimoog synthesizer signed by legendary keyboardist Herbie Hancock. Hancock has signed the back of the Minimoog, drawn a musical staff, and added the inscription “(Hey Bob!)” on either side. The Minimoog is valued […]
Swannanoa Valley Museum debuts Winter Workshop series March 7-21
Press release from the Swannanoa Valley Museum: Who: Swannanoa Valley Museum What: Swannanoa Valley Museum Hosts Winter Workshop Series to teach Appalachian Craft and Music Traditions When: Saturdays, March 7, 14 and 21 Why: Fundraiser for the Swannanoa Valley Museum Where: Meets at the Black Mountain Public Library, 105 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711 […]
Phyllis Stiles hosts talk at Henderson County Library, Feb. 24
Press release from Hendersonville Tree Board: It may seem too good to be true but planting trees in urban areas (and, well, anywhere) helps support lots of pollinator species and other wildlife. Moreover, trees help mitigate climate change, a major contributor to pollinator species decline. Learn more about the types of trees to plant as […]
Ron Rash to be awarded Sidney Lanier Prize
Press release from Western Carolina University: Ron Rash, Western Carolina University’s John Parris Distinguished Professor of Appalachian Cultural Studies in the Department of English, will soon add to his lengthy list of awards. Rash, a poet, short story writer and novelist, will be awarded the 2020 Sidney Lanier Prize for Southern Literature by Mercer University’s […]