Press release from Western Carolina Rescue Ministries: Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) will be hosting its third annual “Week of Thankfulness” for those in need starting Monday, Nov. 25 and running through Friday, Nov. 29. The event will take place each evening from 4:30 – 5:30p.m. at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (225 Patton Avenue). Each […]
Announcement from Buncombe County Government: After a lengthy and deliberate nationwide search, Buncombe County is pleased to announce Sharon Burke has been selected as HR Director. “Her professional experience coupled with an earnest desire to develop and nurture organizational talent makes her an ideal fit,” notes County Manager Avril Pinder. Her first day on the […]
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Buncombe County, N.C.- Several cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, have been confirmed in school-aged children across Buncombe County. We want the community to know that schools, public health officials, and healthcare providers are working to identify and appropriately treat individuals suspected of having […]
Press release from South Slope Neighborhood Association: For the last few years, the Southside Community has hosted an annual holiday celebration meal at the Edington Center on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. While we won’t be able to feed the community by preparing a meal, we are pleased to announce a special Southside Community Engagement Market […]
Press release from Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency: Households in Haywood County containing a person aged 60 or more, or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services can apply for help covering the cost of heating their homes starting Monday, December 2. All households can apply […]
Press release from the city of Asheville: Avoid the shopping crowds on Black Friday (Nov. 29) and #OptOutside at the WNC Nature Center for fresh air, active learning and amazing animals! #OptOutside is a campaign created by REI to encourage consumers to opt-out of the madness of Black Friday shopping the day after Thanksgiving and […]
Press release from the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre: The Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre has had many incredible leaders over its 45 year producing history. As our 45th anniversary season draws to a close with our production of Miracle in Bedford Falls, we are thrilled to congratulate Amanda Sayles, our Producing Artistic Director of the 2019 […]
Announcement from Buncombe County Election Services: On Nov. 20, 2019, Buncombe County Election Services received the official update to the NC Senate, NC House, and Buncombe County Commissioner districts from the NC State Board of Elections. Voter records have been updated to reflect these changes. How to Look Up Your New District Voters can look up […]
Press release from the City of Asheville Police Department: On November 21 at approximately 9:30 p.m., two black males committed an armed robbery at the Exxon gas station (210 Charlotte Street). The suspects entered the business, displaying a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. They fled on foot with an undetermined amount of cash heading north […]
Press release from Steve Norris: Gandhi once said that “fasting is the sincerest form of prayer.” For some of those who take part, it will be just that: an urgent prayer for our Mother Earth, its people and all of its life forms. Our Thanksgiving Fast & Prayer For The Earth is an opportunity to […]
Press release from the Land of Sky Regional Council: Imagine feeling again the joy of a child’s laughter and love. Cuddle a newborn baby or watch a child’s face light up when you enter the room. Adoring smiles and hugs are waiting for you in a daycare or school in your neighborhood. At schools and […]
Press release from Department of Justice: Late yesterday, U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Frank Michael Lucas, 33, of Sylva, N.C. to 160 months in prison on drug trafficking charges, announced Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Judge Reidinger also ordered Lucas to serve five years under court supervision and […]
Friday, Nov. 22, 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 Friday, 11/22/2019
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: A-B Tech Community College has announced a new Barber Academy that will begin in January 2020. The continuing education workforce training program will prepare students to apply for and pass the licensing examination offered by the North Carolina State Board of Barber Examiners (NCBBE). The new program is […]
Press release from Four Seasons: On the anniversary of the first Veteran we pinned as part of our We Honor Veterans program, this fall Four Seasons was honored to recognize Guy Wellman Jr. as its 500th veteran to be acknowledged since Four Seasons began partnership with the We Honor Veterans program in 2014. After graduation […]
Press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation: Westbound drivers are once again good to go through the Pigeon River Gorge on Interstate 40. N.C. Department of Transportation officials removed barricades and opened I-40 West between mile markers 20-15 early Thursday morning after contract crews completed emergency repairs to a bridge over Jonathan Creek and […]
Asheville City government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a roundup of City service holiday schedules. ART bus service ART bus service will be suspended Nov. 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Thanksgiving is one of two holidays during which […]
Press release from Vijay Kapoor: Fresh off of its symposium sounding the alarm on the loss of tree canopy in Asheville, the nonprofit Asheville GreenWorks is planting ten large shade trees at Estes Elementary School in South Asheville on Friday, Nov. 22, at 10:30 a.m. Asheville lost 891 acres of tree canopy, which is about […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: The Asheville Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce that the 2019 Asheville Open Tennis Tournament is the recipient of the United States Tennis Association – North Carolina chapter Tournament of the Year Award in the Adult/Senior category. A Tournament of the Year Award is given in […]
Press release from Lake Junaluska: Awaken the spirit of Christmas with an Appalachian Christmas craft show and holiday concerts featuring Summer Brooke & Mountain Faith Band, the Lake Junaluska Singers and an orchestra, choir and soloists Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 12-15, at Lake Junaluska. “In Appalachia, we have a rich history of gathering with loved ones as […]
Press release from Black Mountain Center for the Arts: Be sure to slow down heading west into town on Hwy 70 after passing through the intersection at N. Dougherty St. and check out the new mural being applied to the exterior brick wall of the Black Mountain Center for the Arts at 225 W. State Street. […]
