Press release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College’s workforce continuing education department is offering a wide variety of courses for the month of October. There’s something for everyone, including courses that allow you to earn a credential to courses for the hobbyist. Defensive Driving will be held Monday, October 1, 6-10 p.m. Cost is $75. […]
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Sewage spill prompts advisory: Stay out of French Broad River from Lyman Street to Madison county line
Press release from the Buncombe County Health and Human Services Department: Buncombe County Health and Human Services, in conjunction with N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health and N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources is issuing a precautionary advisory pending a water quality investigation for the French Broad […]
YMCA of Western North Carolina offers advice on National Falls Prevention Awareness Day
Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: Sept. 22 is National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. The YMCA of Western North Carolina is joining the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Falls Free Coalition to help raise awareness and prevention of falls in WNC. Each year, it’s estimated that one out of four Americans aged […]
Brevard Music Center resumes free community concert series in October
Press release from Brevard Music Center: Brevard Music Center (BMC), in association with Brevard College in Brevard, is pleased to announce the return of its popular and FREE Community Concert Series on Monday, October 1 at 12:30 PM at the Porter Center (Brevard College). The “First Mondays” chamber concert features soprano Laetitia Grimaldi and pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz in an inspiring program of works […]
Rutherfordton schedules Hilltop Fall Festival of Oct. 5-6
Press release from the Town of Rutherfordton: Millions gather to this small-town-friendly corner of Western North Carolina yearly to view the changing of the leaves and everything fall. To kickoff the season, the Town of Rutherfordton gears up once again to present the annual Hilltop Fall Festival, one of the longest-running festivals in the region. […]
Vietnam Veterans of America to dedicate Asheville memorial Sept. 28
Press release from the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 124: Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 124, has erected a Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. This monument is a memorial to all Vietnam Veterans and lists the names of 164 WNC Veterans that lost their […]
Lake Junaluska dam bridge grand opening on Oct. 19
Press release from Lake Junaluska: The bridge over the Lake Junaluska dam is now open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. All are invited to attend a grand opening on Friday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. The bridge opened ahead of the originally anticipated Oct. 1 completion date and under its $1.2 million budget. The extended […]
APD seeks help locating Emma Sanchez
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing juvenile, Emma Sanchez. Emma was last seen on Sept. 16 headed north on New Leicester Highway. She was last seen wearing a black shirt with gray pants and a black backpack. She is still believed to be in […]
Tryon Riding & Hunt Club announce annual dog show and horse trials for October
Press release from Tryon Riding & Hunt Club: 85th Any & All Dog Show October 7th 12:30pm at Harmon Field Every dog has it’s day at everyone’s favorite dog show! With $1 classes including Best Tail Wagger, Best Costume, Best Trick, and of course, the Dog That Would Rather Be at Home. All proceeds will be […]
Haywood County investigates fatal home explosion
Press release from the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office: An investigation is underway into the cause of a fatal home explosion that happened on Zurich Lane in Haywood County in the early morning hours of Thursday, Sept. 20. Haywood County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at approximately 4:45 a.m. to the 200 block of Zurich Lane in […]
Bud Harris presents new book at Malaprop’s on Oct. 5
Press release from FullSteam Labs: Asheville-based Jungian psychologist and author Dr. Bud Harris will be presenting his new book at Malaprop’s Bookstore on Friday October 5 at 6pm. An Open Letter to the Students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Do We Have the Courage to Face Our Failures and Prove We Value Our Children? […]
HART presents ‘Over the River and Through the Woods,’ opening Sept. 28
Press release from HART Theatre: OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS to grandmother’s house we go. Beginning September 28, HART Theatre presents a heartwarming comedy by Joe Dipietro. Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. That doesn’t mean his family isn’t still in Jersey. In […]
Red Cross: Blood, platelet donations needed in wake of Hurricane Florence
Press release from the American Red Cross: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 20, 2018) — As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence, providing food, shelter and comfort to those affected, blood and platelet donors are urged to give when it’s safe to travel to care for patients in the storm’s path and across the country. […]
Thrive hosts 7th annual Bids & Blues fundraiser on Oct. 15
Press release from Thrive: Eric Congdon Blues Revue and Peggy Ratusz with Daddy Longlegs will headline Thrive’s 7th Annual Bids & Blues fundraiser on Monday, Oct. 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hendersonville Country Club. Guests will enjoy an evening of great food and music, a full cash bar, and a silent […]
Bob Moog Foundation Trifecta Raffle ends Monday, Sept. 24
Press release from Bob Moog Foundation: The Moog Trifecta Raffle begins on August 27, 2018 at 12:01am EDT, and ends on September 24, 2018 at 11:59pm EDT OR when all 5500 tickets sell out, whichever comes first. Tickets are $25 each or five for $100, or 10 for $200 and can be purchased here . […]
McDowell County honors five appellate court judges on Sept. 25
Press release from North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts: The McDowell County Bar Association and the McDowell County community are holding a special presentation and dedication of a plaque honoring five members of North Carolina’s appellate courts who are from McDowell County. This event is part of the county’s 175th anniversary celebration. WHAT The public is […]
Sept. 20 a day for appreciating child welfare social workers
Press release from Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services: Buncombe County, N.C. —Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) is celebrating September 20th as National Child Welfare Social Worker Recognition Day. This day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the essential, front-line work being done in Buncombe County Child Protective Services social […]
Registration open for Quit Tobacco series at Henderson County Department of Public Health
Press release from Henderson County Department of Public Health: Start this fall as your new year by resolving to quit tobacco. The Department of Public Health is offering a free tobacco cessation program to anyone who would like to quit smoking, dipping, chewing or vaping. The series begins October 2 and will meet on Tuesdays for seven […]
Steamroller Print Fest at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, Oct. 5-6
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N.C. Agriculture Dept. outlines Florence response efforts
Press release from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is dispatching inspectors and field forces to begin assessing damage to the state’s agriculture industry and to ensure food is safe for consumers. Inspectors are waiting for flood waters to recede to safe levels […]
Hurricane relief supplies being collected at Cottonwood Properties
Press release from Cottonwood Properties: Cottonwood Properties, located in Black Mountain at 100 W. State Street across from the Town Square, has been collecting hurricane relief supplies since news of the storm hit. Many area businesses have already joined Cottonwood’s efforts, including the wonderful folks at Jim Cook Chevrolet who are filling up a pickup truck […]