Press release from the United Way of Henderson County: Women United, United Way of Henderson County’s affinity group for female leadership donors, presented four awards to local initiatives that help women and children succeed and become more self-sufficient. Earlier this week, checks were presented to Blue Ridge Literacy Council’s Family Literacy Program in the amount […]
Media alert from UNC TV: WCU HOSTS ncIMPACT TOWN HALL TAPING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 Anita Brown-Graham Leads a Panel & Audience Q&A on Outdoor Economy WHO: Anita Brown-Graham, host ncIMPACT, UNC School of Government faculty member Jeremy Hyatt, Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians Barry Jones, U.S. Forest Service Lisa Leatherman, Duke Energy Cory McCall, Outdoor […]
Press release from Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción: Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been active in Hendersonville. As of yesterday, June 12, 2019, two arrests were made and reports came in to CIMA’s hotline regarding ICE agents following community members and being present in neighborhoods. One of the traumatic arrests of a 19 […]
Press release from Buncombe County: After a months-long national search, Buncombe County Manager Avril Pinder is pleased to announce Dakisha Wesley and Sybil Tate have been selected as Assistant County Managers. “Their combined experience will significantly supplement and bring new perspectives to our existing leadership,” says Pinder. “My intentions behind a two Assistant County Manager […]
Press release from Interfaith Assistance Ministry: Interfaith Assistance Ministry will begin giving out school supplies and a backpack to children in need on the year-round (flex) school calendar on Monday, June 17. To qualify to receive school supply assistance from IAM, a child’s parent must come to IAM for an interview to receive supplies for […]
Statement from Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller: I want to be clear that I continue to stand against HB 370. I stand with Sheriff McFadden and other Sheriffs in opposition to this unnecessary and unwise legislation. I would also like to thank Senator Van Duyn for her strong opposition to this bill. It is vital […]
Press release from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics: The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) has received a $465,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation to ensure critical broadband infrastructure is available to serve the school’s new campus in Morganton, set to open in the fall of 2021. Golden LEAF […]
Press release from Conserving Carolina: Cyclists of all ability levels are invited to enjoy a ride through the beautiful Mills River and Etowah countryside on Saturday, July 20. Conserving Carolina and Bold Rock Hard Cider are holding the event to benefit the future Mills River Valley Trail, a paved pathway that will connect the heart […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: After a national search informed by robust input from our local community, City Manager Debra Campbell is excited to announce that Chris Bailey will become Asheville’s next Police Chief.Bailey comes to the City of Asheville from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, where he most recently served as Deputy […]
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville will be holding a community meeting to provide updates and receive feedback on improvements in the Ashe Street Neighborhood. The meeting will take place on June 25, 2019 at 7:00pm at Agape Christian Fellowship Church of God in Christ located at 656 Cherry Street […]
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Henderson County Public Schools’ Child Nutrition Department has added a fourth public feeding site at the WIC Office in the Henderson County Department of Public Health, providing free lunches to children ages two to 18 on Tuesdays and Thursdays this summer. The new site at the health department, […]
Press release from Epiphany Wellness: Epiphany Wellness Center is proud to announce that an open house and ribbon cutting will be held on Wednesday, June 19 at 4 p.m. at 542 North Oak Street in Hendersonville. The center offers outpatient services for those struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating, as well as child and […]
Press release from the Center for Craft: The Center for Craft received a $100,000 matching challenge from Sara and Bill Morgan to support the Building a Future for Craft campaign launched in 2017. The Morgan’s gift challenges other supporters to match ($1 dollar contributed to every $2 dollars raised) their campaign donation before the reopening […]
Press release from Diamond Brand Outdoors and Frugal Backpacker: United By Blue (UBB), the sustainable outdoor apparel brand that pledges to remove a pound of trash from the world’s oceans and waterways for every product sold, announced today its plans for a warehouse sale and community cleanup weekend in Asheville, NC. The company is partnering […]
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care will host a career fair on Thursday, June 20 at WCU Biltmore Park (28 Schenck Parkway, Asheville, N.C., 28803, rooms 346 & 338) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Pardee will have representatives from various departments available to talk with candidates about […]
Press release from Pardee UNCA Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care will host a career fair on Thursday, June 20 at WCU Biltmore Park (28 Schenck Parkway, Asheville, N.C. 28803, rooms 346 & 338) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pardee will have representatives from various departments available to […]
Update: (June 13, 2019): The Asheville Police Department has identified the victim as Tiyquasha Antwonique Simuel (24) of Asheville. Press release from the Asheville Police Department: On Wednesday evening at approximately 11:26 p.m., the Asheville Police Department responded to Deaverview Apartments after reports of shots fired. While responding to Deaverview, APD received an additional call […]
Press release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College’s Nursing Assistant students will now be able to take their state certification exams at the College. These students must not only pass a written exam but also demonstrate their ability to perform certain skills in front of a state examiner. The first group of Nursing Assistant […]
Press release from Singing on the Mountain: Singing on the Mountain has been welcoming one and all for the past 95 years, and this year is no different. On Sunday, June 23rd, all are welcome to join in a free gospel music festival set in MacRae Meadows at the base of Grandfather Mountain. The 95th […]
Press release from North Carolina Museum of History: More than 350 students, advisers and parents from across North Carolina gathered at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh this spring for the 2019 Tar Heel Junior Historian Association (THJHA) Annual Convention. The all-day event featured dynamic learning experiences that help young people appreciate and understand […]
The following email was sent by Shaunda Sandford to the Asheville City Schools listserv on June 12, 2019: Good Afternoon. This is Shaunda Sandford, Chair of the Asheville City Board of Education with an update about our district. Today, Superintendent Dr. Denise Patterson submitted her letter of resignation. The Board and Dr. Patterson agreed to terms of separation […]
