Press release from the U.S. Department of Commerce: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to Jackson County, North Carolina, to help build a new workforce training facility. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 236 jobs, retain […]
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Haywood Regional Medical Center promotes mental health for National Suicide Prevention Month
Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center: The issue of suicide is a very difficult and concerning topic to address — and, unfortunately, it is on the rise. In fact, a recent survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows suicide rates increasing by 25 percent over nearly two decades through the end […]
United Federal Credit Union holds first responders appreciation Sept. 7
Media advisory from United Federal Credit Union: Date: Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. What: UFCU hosts an appreciation event for Buncombe County first responders. Attendees will enjoy free coffee and pastries in honor of Buncombe County’s police officers, firemen and women, EMTs and safety personnel. Why: United Federal Credit Union wants […]
Indivisible Asheville hosts local candidate town hall Sept. 4
Press release from Indivisible Asheville: The following candidates have accepted their invitations from Indivisible Asheville/WNC to participate in a town hall meeting for local government seats at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Tuesday, Sept. 4 at the Lord Auditorium in Pack Library at 67 Haywood St. in downtown Asheville: District Attorney: Todd Williams Sheriff: Quentin Miller […]
Buncombe County Board of Education announces Sept. 6 meeting
Press release from the Buncombe County Board of Education: The Buncombe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Sept. 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Minitorium. A closed session will be held in the Executive Conference Room at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing confidential personnel, student and attorney client matters. All […]
EQI hosts stream monitoring volunteer workshop Sept. 22
Press release from the Environmental Quality Institute: Western North Carolina rivers and streams have been making headlines recently as economic drivers and recreational outlets, but also for major stormwater runoff and flooding events. Community members are passionate and committed to improving local waterways. For 28 years, hundreds of volunteers have lent their time and skills […]
Transylvania County candidates forum Sept. 20
Press release from the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce: The Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidates Forum on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the Rogow Room at the Transylvania County Library. The event will begin with the Transylvania County Board of Education race with candidates Joe Castro, Courtney Domokur, Marty […]
Asheville Goombay Festival, Sept. 7-9
Press release: The YMI Cultural Center invites you to enjoy wonderful sounds, beautiful sights, and amazing tastes of the African-Caribbean at the Asheville Goombay Festival, September 7, 8, and 9. The free festival will be held on Roger McGuire Green in downtown Asheville on Friday and Saturday, with a local gospel concert at the YMI […]
Asheville Area Piano Forum hosts fall benefit concert Sept. 23
Press release from the Asheville Area Piano Forum: The Asheville Area Piano Forum (AAPF) will present its 18th Fall Benefit Concert at the Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville, on Sunday, September 23rd at 3:00 PM. With two grand pianos on the stage, an exciting variety of music is programmed (from classical and jazz favorites & even a few […]
Document shred and drug take back in Etowah Sept. 14
Press release from United Community Bank: TRIAD Henderson County, United Community Bank (UCB), the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, Hope Rx will offer FREE Document Shred and Drug Take Back Days on Friday, Sept. 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the United Community Bank, Etowah, NC. A shred truck sponsored by UCB will be […]
Rally on Sept. 8 to call for renewable energy to support climate, jobs and justice
Press release from event organizers: On September 8, Rise for Climate, Jobs, and Justice. The weekend before San Francisco’s Global Climate Action Summit, the People’s Climate Movement is leading a national mobilization for climate, jobs, and justice. In Asheville, on Saturday, September 8 from 3-5pm at Pritchard Park, a rally is being cosponsored by Asheville 350 and the Sierra […]
Blue Ridge Taekwondo hosts martial arts tournament, Sept. 15
Press release from Blue Ridge Taekwondo: Blue Ridge Taekwondo will be hosting the Regional “Elevate Your Game” American Taekwondo Foundation (ATF) Tournament, the first of its kind in the region. The tournament will feature students from all around the country participating in competitive forms and sparring, plus creative board breaking, and will be presided over […]
Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight at Grandfather Mountain
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Visitors are familiar with Grandfather Mountain’s resident animals, including black bears, bald eagles, cougars, river otters and elk. But what do they do after dark? Guests can find out Saturday, Sept. 29, at Grandfather Mountain’s annual Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight, a nighttime event that features […]
YAM FEST Comedy Show, Mondays at Sly Grog
Press release: Asheville comedian and YouTuber Cory The Gardener celebrates the launch of the weekly open mic comedy throwdown, “Yam Fest.” The show will recur every Monday at Sly Grog Lounge and begins at 9PM. “Every day is a blessing,” host Cory ‘The Gardener’ Thompson said. “But especially Mondays, since Theo over at Sly Grog […]
Free workshop on raising meat goats, Sept. 9
Press release from Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture: Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture is pleased to announce a workshop on Raising Meat Goats, hosted by farmers Nona and Jeff Cullen. This FREE workshop will occur on September 9th at the Cullen’s farm in Lansing, NC. At the workshop, the Cullens, who raise Kiko meat goats, will […]
Spellbound Children’s Bookshop introduces Action Book Club
Press release from Spellbound Children’s Bookshop: There’s a new all-ages book club coming to Spellbound Children’s Bookshop called the Action Book Club. For each meeting of the book club, attendees will read about a subject and then take concrete action together to make the community a better place, partnering with a different non-profit organization each […]
Southern Storytellers Series at Folkmoot, starts Sept. 6
Press release from Folkmoot: Folkmoot, Blue Ridge Books and the Haywood County Public Library have joined together to create The Southern Storytellers Supper Series, bringing southern culture and our region’s authors and musicians together for a unique night of food, fun and discussion. Three special evenings have been planned for fall 2018, all held at the Folkmoot […]
Hendersonville PFLAG chapter to march in King Apple Parade on Labor Day
Press release from Hendersonville PFLAG: Hendersonville’s PFLAG Chapter is Marching in the King Apple Parade held on Labor Day, September 3rd! We have reserved a spot for ALL who support justice and equality for our LGBTQ community. We welcome you to join us. Please find us on Oakland St across from the high school. We […]
Buncombe Board of Adjustment announces Sept. 12 meeting
Press release from Buncombe County Planning and Development: This is to inform you that the Buncombe County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. in the meeting room located at 30 Valley Street, Asheville, NC, to consider the following applications: ZPH2018-00036: Phil Berry of Lifeway Ridgecrest Summer […]
NC Community College leaders to meet at Renaissance Asheville Hotel, Sept. 5-7
Press release from NC Association of Community College Trustees: More than 300 North Carolina Community College Trustees and Presidents from across the state will meet during the NCACCT Leadership Seminar Sept. 5-7 at the Asheville Renaissance to learn more about issues impacting the state’s community colleges, hear from top leaders in higher education and discuss ways […]
Overdose Awareness Day rally at Pack Square Aug. 31
Press release from SeekHealing: Overdose Awareness Day (OAD) is an internationally observed day to raise awareness about the human cost of drug overdose and to honor the memories of loved ones lost. In Asheville, four local harm reduction organizations — SeekHealing, WNCAP, the Steady Collective, and the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition — are teaming […]