Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care will host a seminar on managing lower back pain on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Henderson County Health Sciences Center (second floor, room 2003), located at 805 6th Avenue West in Hendersonville. Sonny Guram, M.D., an orthopedic spine surgeon […]
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National Weather Service releases briefings on Hurricane Florence
Summary of National Weather Service briefing: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service is providing regional-specific briefings on the expected impacts of Hurricane Florence. The latest briefing, issued on Sept. 11 at 12:40 p.m., urges all residents of the region to complete their hurricane preparations by the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 12. The […]
Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Asheville on Sept. 15
Media advisory from the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter: WHO: Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter WHAT: Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Asheville This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Participants will complete a 2-mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, […]
The Blood Connection seeks donations in advance of Hurricane Florence
Media alert from The Blood Connection: The Blood Connection is asking blood donors to make a blood donation now to ensure supply is available to meet expected demand. “We need donors to help us get ahead of the hurricane,” said TBC President and CEO Delisa K. English. “We don’t yet know what the impact will […]
ALDI hosts one-day hiring spree on Sept. 17
Press release from ALDI: ALDI will host a one-day hiring spree on Monday, Sept. 17, for all store locations in Asheville. These hiring events will focus on filling more than 100 positions across the Asheville, Greenville and Georgia region. Known for offering market-leading wages and health insurance, ALDI is one of the fastest growing retailers […]
Odyssey ClayWorks announces annual auction, Nov. 3
Press release from Odyssey ClayWorks: ODYSSEY CLAYWORKS announces the 6th Annual Odyssey Auction, taking place in their clay studio and gallery in the River Arts District on November 3rd from 6:30-9pm. This year’s auction will feature over 140 items by emerging, mid-career, and established artists in a number of mediums including renowned potters such as […]
NC Women’s Summit comes to Asheville Nov. 10
Press release from Women AdvaNCe: In a year when the Pink Wave is predicted in local, state and national races, women are invited to converge on Asheville for the 5th Annual NC Women’s Summit: Women Moving Mountains — presented by Women AdvaNCe — on Saturday, November 10th. “This year’s Summit is just days after the […]
President Trump declares federal emergency in NC for Hurricane Florence
Press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of North Carolina to supplement state, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the area affected by Hurricane Florence beginning […]
Catch the Wave Celebration for Woodfin Greenway on Oct. 3
Press release from the Friends of Woodfin Greenway & Blueway On Oct. 3, join event co-hosts Asheville Greenworks, Connect Buncombe, French Broad River Academy, French Broad Riverkeeper/MountainTrue, and Riverlink to celebrate great progress to date, to learn more about the project, and to gather with friends. The project design team will be on hand with presentations and to gather your […]
Brewgrass Festival postponed due to Hurricane Florence
Press release from Brewgrass Festival organizers: After several hours of deliberation, the producers of the 22nd annual Brewgrass Festival officially rescheduled the event due to the current forecast regarding Hurricane Florence. This decision — the result of consulting Asheville city officials and the ever changing weather reports — was made not only to ensure the […]
Asheville Quilt Show comes to WNC Ag Center Sept. 28-30
Press release from the Asheville Quilt Guild: Sept. 28 marks the opening day of the 36th Annual Asheville Quilt Show sponsored by the Asheville Quilt Guild and Moda Fabrics at the WNC Ag Center in the Davis Event Center. More than 350 quilts made by quilters from across the country will be on exhibit. The show […]
Art On The Island Festival, Sept. 29
Press release from Madison County Arts Council: The 7th Annual Art On The Island Festival Saturday, September 29, 2018 10am-5pm FREE www.madisoncountyarts.com Get Your Hands on Some Art at this Interactive Arts Festival on the Island in Downtown Marshall NC The Madison County Arts Council is pleased to present the 7th annual ‘Art On The […]
United Federal Credit Union celebrates educators Sept. 14
Press release from the United Federal Credit Union: Date: Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. What: UFCU hosts an appreciation event for Buncombe County educators, teachers, counselors, and faculty. Participants are invited to join UFCU at New Belgium Brewing in Asheville for a free drink and appetizers. Bring an employee school ID. […]
AmeriHealth Caritas to pursue Medicaid contract in WNC
Press release from AmeriHealth Caritas via Vaya Health: Philadelphia, Pa. — AmeriHealth Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions for those most in need, announced it has signed a letter of agreement with the three individual members of the Advancing NC Whole Health Coalition to develop integrated care solutions […]
UNC Asheville named No. 7 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has once again garnered the No. 7 spot among public liberal arts universities in U.S. News and World Report’s new “2019 Best Colleges,” released online today. The National Liberal Arts Colleges list of both public and private universities includes UNC Asheville among those where students graduate with the […]
International Day of Peace Sept. 21 at Elder and Sage Community Garden
Press release from Veterans for Peace: Keeping with this year’s theme for International Day of Peace, “The Right to Peace,” the Peace Day committee has chosen Palestine-born Yousef Natsha and American-born wife Rachel Joy as Peacemakers of the Year. They will be recognized at the Asheville celebration on Friday, Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m. at the […]
New front entrance opens at WNC Nature Center, Sept. 12
Press release from Friends of the WNC Nature Center: The WNC Nature Center will welcome guests into their new front entrance beginning Wednesday, September 12, 2018. The Center will be closed to guests on Tuesday, September 11th in preparation. “We’re excited to offer this enhanced guest experience to our visitors,” said Chris Gentile, Director of […]
Alzheimer’s Association hosts caregiver workshop Oct. 9
Press release from the Alzheimer’s Association — Western Carolina Chapter: The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is teaming up with Fletcher Seventh-Day Adventist Church to host the “The Confident Caregiver” education workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 9. It will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Fletcher Seventh-Day Adventist Church located at 1141 […]
Asheville Police Department requests information on Sept. 8 shooting
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: On Saturday, Sept. 8 at approximately 3:52 a.m., the Asheville Police Department received reports of a gun discharge in the area of Clingman and Hilliard Avenues. A victim suffering from gunshot wounds was located within a vehicle in the westbound lanes of the Jeff Bowen Bridge. The victim […]
Mark Meadows to attend We Read the Constitution event Sept. 15
Press release from the Asheville Tea Party: UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to Hurricane Florence. The event will now take place Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Jackson Park, 708 Grove Street, Shelter 1, Hendersonville The We Read The Constitution event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 from 12 to […]
Gov. Roy Cooper outlines Hurricane Florence preparations
Press release from the office of N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper: RALEIGH: With the latest forecast showing Florence likely to grow in strength and threaten the East Coast, Governor Roy Cooper today urged all North Carolina residents, businesses and visitors to prepare for the storm. The latest forecast from National Hurricane Center shows Florence becoming a […]