Press release from UNC Asheville: Kerri Pratt, head of the Pratt Lab in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry at the University of Michigan, will present UNC Asheville’s 22nd Annual S. Dexter Squibb Distinguished Lectures on the theme “Understanding Air Quality and Climate Change,” on Oct. 3. Her morning and evening talks, approaching that theme from two […]
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Air quality forecast for Asheville, Monday, September 30: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, Sept. 30, 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 and ozone levels in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Saturday, September 28: Good (GREEN) but no burning
Beginning Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 due to dry conditions, there is no burning in Buncombe County. This is effective until further notice. Saturday, September 28, 2019, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. […]
Buncombe County Fire Marshal prohibits open burning until further notice
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Please be advised, under the direction of the Buncombe County Fire Marshal, we will not be allowing open burning until further notice. The public may call WNC Regional Air Quality’s open burning hotline for daily updates at (828) 250-6767.
Hendersonville asks water customers to begin voluntary conservation measures as drought continues
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville is currently experiencing lower than normal levels in their water supply (Mills River) due to the on-going drought conditions affecting most of North Carolina. “The City of Hendersonville encourages all water customers to take conservations measures,” said City Manager John Connet. “Our Water Treatment Plant is […]
Council on Aging of Buncombe County hosts free Medicare classes
Press release from Council on Aging of Buncombe County: The Council on Aging of Buncombe County in conjunction with the N.C. Department of Insurance’s Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) announces its classes “Introduction to Medicare – Understanding the Puzzle” for October – December 2019. The classes will explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, […]
22 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Henderson County
Press release from Henderson County Department of Public Health: Cases of Legionnaires’ disease continue to be reported to the Henderson County Department of Public Health. As of 12:30 p.m., Friday, September 27, there are 22 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Henderson County. The case count is updated by 2:00 p.m. on the website at […]
JDRF One Walk to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research
Press release from Greater Western Carolinas Chapter: On Saturday, October 12 the JDRF Greater Western Carolinas Chapter kicks off its 8th annual JDRF One Walk® at McCormick Field. Aiming to raise more than $126,000 to help fund critically needed type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, the event, organized by JDRF Greater Western Carolinas, is expected to […]
Nightly I-40 lane closures for repairs, Sept. 27-29
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will have nightly closures on westbound Interstate 40 from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. Friday through Sunday night to perform concrete repairs. All lanes will remain open during daylight hours. Southern Road and Bridge will close the two inside lanes starting […]
20 Legionnaires’ cases confirmed in Buncombe; one death
Sept. 27, 2019, update from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Buncombe County HHS is reporting 20 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease, including one fatality, as of 5pm on 9.26.19. To check the status of the outbreak throughout the weekend, visit this link: https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/cd/legionellosis/outbreak.html BCHHS is continuing to work with local providers to identify and investigate […]
Henderson County Public Schools recognized by National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards unveiled today a program that recognizes school districts across the country that promote student learning through high expectations of teaching standards.. Henderson County Public Schools is one of 81 districts nationwide the National Board Accomplished Districts program is initially honoring, recognizing […]
Free house tours of Sandburg Home, Sept. 28
Press release from Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will offer free house tours on Saturday, September 28. The day is recognized nationally as National Public Lands Day, a day to celebrate and enjoy public lands for recreation, education, health and service. National parks that charge an entrance fee will […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Friday, September 27: Moderate (YELLOW)
Friday, Sept. 27, 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 levels in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Friday, 09/27/2019
Hendersonville Fire Department awarded SAFER grant
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The Hendersonville Fire Department is pleased to announce it has been awarded a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the amount of $1,252,324.20 from the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency for the hiring of twelve firefighters. “The safety of our citizens and visitors […]
Western NC Civil War Roundtable hosts Dr. Scott Philyaw, Oct. 14
Press release from WNC Civil War Roundtable: The Western NC Civil War Roundtable is pleased to welcome Dr. Scott Philyaw on October 14 for a free presentation at The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort and Spa. Dr. Philyaw will be speaking on Forgetting the Civil War: History, Memory, and Making Sense of the Past. A specialist in the colonial and […]
North Carolina fallen firefighters to be honored at National Memorial Service, Oct. 6
Press release from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation: The U.S. Fire Service will honor five firefighters, who died in the line of duty, from North Carolina during the 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, October 6, 2019. They are among the 92 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2018 and 27 […]
Bernard Baumohl to keynote Oct. 24 Asheville Metro Economy Outlook
Press release from the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County: Leading economic forecaster Bernard Baumohl will keynote the 20th Annual Asheville Metro Economy Outlook, set to take place Thursday, Oct. 24, at The Venue in downtown Asheville. Chief global economist for Economic Outlook Group, Baumohl is well known for being ahead of the curve in […]
WordPress for Small Business Summit, Oct. 14
Press release from Haywood Community College: The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College will offer a free hands-on WordPress for Small Businesses Summit Monday, October 14 in room 206 on the main campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with speaker Boomer Sassmann, owner and founder of Big Boom Design. Are you new to […]
Asheville approves $150K for homeless street outreach effort
Press release from the City of Asheville: Partnering with Homeward Bound, the City of Asheville will fund a full-time position to provide assertive street outreach for homeless populations not currently being served. At their Sept. 24 meeting, City Council allocated $150,000 in the adopted Fiscal Year 2019-20 budget to Homeward Bound for homeless street outreach services. […]
The DuPont Forest Festival, Sept. 28
Press release from Friends of DuPont Forest: Join us in DuPont Forest to celebrate National Public Lands Day! The Festival will kick off at 10am at the Guion Farm Access Area where most of the 30+ activities and events will be held (please see the full schedule below). What to bring? The Forest Festival is a great […]
Finalists announced for Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award
Press release from the WNC Historical Association: The Western North Carolina Historical Association has announced the five finalists for this year’s Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award, an annual recognition of distinction for qualifying works of fiction, nonfiction, drama or poetry. The five finalists, chosen from 21 nominations, are Robert Beatty, “Willa of the Wood,” a […]