Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE (Sept 13, 2018) – A collaborative effort among Mission Health, Asheville Regional Airport and GE Aviation will bring quality, evidence-based and individually responsive healthcare to workers in the aviation industry. WNC Aviation Worker Wellness Project will improve access to affordable, high quality healthcare and wellness programming for WNC aviation workers […]
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Park Ridge Health activates emergency response protocol ahead of hurricane
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (September 13, 2018) – Park Ridge Health has activated its Emergency Response Protocol in preparation for the anticipated impact of Hurricane Florence on Western North Carolina and communities to the east and south of our region. This protocol involves preparations at its hospital and more than 35 […]
Southern Highland Craft Guild announces cancelation of Heritage Weekend, Sept. 15-16
Press release from Southern Highland Craft Guild: This has been a tough call! It may still be lovely on Saturday, but the forecast keeps waffling. We have decided to err on the side of caution! This will keep our membership off the roads and leaves National Park Service to make whatever decision they see fit. […]
TheatreUNCA presents “War of the Worlds” and “Metamorphoses” in upcoming season
Press release from UNC Asheville: In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the radio broadcast of War of the Worlds – Orson Welles’ dramatization of the H.G. Wells novel – TheatreUNCA will bring the drama to the stage, with shows Sept. 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m., and a special midnight show on Sept. 29, […]
Asheville Van Life Rally returns Sept. 23
Press release from the Asheville Van Life Rally: Buckle up for the fourth annual Asheville Van Life Rally, a celebration of the van life community to be held Sept. 21-23, 2018, at the JuneBug Retro Resort near Weaverville, NC. This event includes a full weekend of camping for over 200 vehicles, live music, local craft […]
UNC Health Care providing free access to UNC Urgent Care 24/7 for hurricane victims
Press release from UNC Health Care: CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Sept. 13, 2018 – In order to ensure care for patients in North Carolina during Hurricane Florence, UNC Health Care announced today that it will waive fees associated with its virtual care service, UNC Urgent Care 24/7. This service from UNC Health Care provides patients […]
Hendersonville hosts 6th annual 5K Turkey Trot
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville’s Wellness Committee will be hosting their annual Turkey Trot 5k Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 22. The Trot is a run/walk event open to all ages, all fitness levels and all family members! The 5k starts in front of City Hall on Thanksgiving morning at 8:30 […]
Buncombe County declares local state of emergency
From Buncombe County Government: The following declaration is issued by Board of Commissioners of Buncombe County: WHEREAS, Governor Roy Cooper signed a State of Emergency declaration allowing him to mobilize resources including State emergency management, transportation, health experts and others in preparation for probable impacts resulting from Hurricane Florence which expected to hit the State […]
Pardee hosts free prostate cancer info session and screening Sept. 17-18
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care will host the “ABCs of Screening for Prostate Cancer” with W. Glover Little, M.D., a urologist at Pardee Urological Associates, on Monday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Pardee Cancer Center, located at 805 6th Avenue West in Hendersonville. Dr. Little […]
NC Department of Health and Human Services issues preparedness guide for Hurricane Florence
Press release from NC Department of Health and Human Services: Hurricane Florence will make landfall later this week, bringing potential flooding and power outages across the region. Our top priority is the health and safety of you and your patients. We have information and resources available for patients before, during, and after the storm. We […]
FEMA warns of potentially catastrophic impacts from tropical systems
Press release from FEMA: Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center predict a life-threatening storm surge and flash flooding could occur along portions of North and South Carolina with Hurricane Florence’s landfall. Several mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders were ordered Monday and Tuesday along the east coast. “If you are told to evacuate and do not do so, […]
The 4th annual Western Regional Recovery Rally
Press release from Vaya Health: Hundreds of western North Carolinians from all walks of life rallied on Saturday in Haywood County to celebrate and recovery from substance use, mental health concerns and other life challenges. The 4th Annual Western Regional Recovery Rally drew about crowds to Lake Junaluska for the family-friendly event. The day included a […]
Dog Day Afternoon Sept. 15 supports animal rescue
Press release from The Mix 96.5: If every dog has its day, that day is coming Saturday, September 15. Mix 96.5’s Dog Day Afternoon, presented by Prestige Subaru, takes place from noon to 4 pm. It’s the one day a year the Salvage Station, a scenic spot along the French Broad River, is open to […]
NCDACS activates hotline to help farmers impacted by Hurricane Florence
Press release from N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its hotline to connect farmers with resources that can assist with agricultural emergencies. The toll-free number is 1-866-645-9403. The hotline operates 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Although this storm may change course, we […]
Indivisible Asheville/WNC hosts congressional town hall Sept. 27
Press release from Indivisible Asheville/WNC: Indivisible Asheville/WNC will host a town hall meeting for congressional candidates for Districts 10 and 11 at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Lord Auditorium in Pack Library at 67 Haywood St. in downtown Asheville. All are welcome to attend this free event. All candidates for congress in […]
Where Building Science Meets Climate Science conference returns Nov. 1-2
Press release from AIA Asheville: AIA Asheville and CASE Consultants International are producing the fourth annual Where Building Science Meets Climate Science conference in Asheville, NC, on Nov. 1 and 2, 2018. The theme of this year’s conference is Deep Retrofit, an architectural concept that involves maximizing energy and water conservation in adaptive reuse projects […]
NCDOT prepares for Hurricane Florence
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. At maintenance yards across the state, as well as ferry terminals, N.C. Department of Transportation staff are getting ready for potential impacts from […]
**UPDATE** APD requests assistance to locate Denise Nicole Williams
Press release from Asheville Police Department: UPDATE (July 12, 2018): Denise Nicole Williams surrendered herself last evening. The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to locate Denise Nicole Williams. Williams has six open warrants for Larceny, Failure to Return Rental Property, Trafficking Opium or Heroin, 2 counts of Possession with Intent to […]
NC DHHS seeks input on child welfare at Sylva listening session Sept. 19
Press release from the NC Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Social Services is seeking public input at a listening session on Sept. 19, in Sylva on how child welfare services can be improved. While comments will be accepted on any area relevant to child […]
Center for Craft receives $5.7 million endowment
Press release from Center for Craft: On July 13, 2018, Asheville, NC based nonprofit, the Center for Craft received a $5.7 million gift from the Windgate Charitable Foundation of Little Rock, Arkansas to endow the Center’s longstanding fellowship programs. Named after celebrated wood sculptor Stoney Lamar, the Stoney Lamar Craft Endowment Fund supports the perpetual […]
NC State Fiction Contest is open for entries through Oct. 8
Press release from North Carolina State University : The NC State Fiction Contest is accepting entries for its 2018 competition. Drawing more than 300 entrants last year, this free literary contest is open to North Carolina residents and is one of the largest free-to-enter writing contests in the South. This year’s guest judge is Brando Skyhorse, […]