Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: New in the 2018-19 school year, Henderson County Public Schools is launching its first cohort of classes taught asynchronously by HCPS teachers to students across the district, effectively establishing the Henderson County Virtual Public School (HCVPS). Utilizing Google Classrooms, an online educational tool already accessible to all HCPS teachers, […]
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Buncombe County interstate widening among NCDOT’s proposed transit projects for next decade
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: The N.C. Department of Transportation today identified 138 regional highway, aviation, ferry, rail and transit projects it anticipates funding and scheduling for construction over the next decade. The evaluation of 915 regional impact projects across the state identified the top-scoring projects to be programmed for construction in the forthcoming […]
Apply for Asheville Boards and Commissions vacancies by Oct. 1
Press release from City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be a […]
Installation ceremony for Lexington Avenue sculpture set for Sept. 6
Press release from City of Asheville: At last it’s here! The City of Asheville is pleased to announce an installation ceremony for the Lexington Avenue Art Project. Join us and the artist Beatrice Coron at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 6 for the installation ceremony of her metal sculpture titled Lexington Life Column. The new public artwork will be installed […]
Mission Health signs on dotted line, agrees to be acquired by HCA Healthcare
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, NC – August 31, 2018 — Mission Health’s Board of Directors announced today that Mission Health and HCA Healthcare (HCA) have entered into a definitive agreement for HCA to acquire Mission Health. The Agreement will be sent to the North Carolina Attorney General for applicable regulatory review. As part […]
Wizard games at the Smith-McDowell House, Sept. 15
Press release from the Smith-McDowell House: Calling all Wizards!! Old Buck’s Wizard School (also known as Smith-McDowell House) is hosting the 2018 Wizard Games on September 15 at 10:30 am on the lawn of the Wizard School. Compete in a variety of games and activities, including Wand Practice, Quiddich drills, Magic Ball Catch and more. […]
UNC Asheville leads way in developing plan to address safety improvements
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville led the way in developing a plan to address the safety improvements beyond code that were contained in the 8/17/18 Agreement between the North Carolina Department of Insurance and the university regarding The Woods residence halls. One day after receiving the signed copy of the agreement, UNC Asheville […]
Blue Ridge Community College hosts college night on Sept. 11
Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: The 2018 College Night for Henderson County will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Blue Ridge Conference Hall at Blue Ridge Community College. The public is invited to attend. Representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities will be available to talk […]
Local MoveOn to hold Sept. 5 rally against Kavanaugh confirmation
Announcement from organizers planning a demonstration opposing confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh: This is such an incredibly important Supreme Court placement. If appointed, the next 40-50 year’s will be marred by Kavanaugh’s Uber right rulings. I appreciate your efforts on getting the word out there. The rally is organized by local MoveOn, (#stopkavanaugh) […]
Headwaters State Forest celebrates opening on Sept. 6
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, local leaders and partners with The Conservation Fund will officially open Headwaters State Forest on Thursday, Sept. 6, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Carolina Point Young Life Camp in Brevard. The event for the state’s newest forest […]
Warren Wilson College Service Day brings over 330 volunteers to 18 community partners
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Asheville, NC – August 28, 2018 – As part of the new student orientation for Warren Wilson College last week, over 330 volunteers from the college served at 18 Buncombe County nonprofit organizations. Service Day introduces new students to their ongoing Community Engagement Commitment, a requirement for graduation that […]
The Community Foundation awards over $300K in focus area grants
Press release from The Community Foundation: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved eight focus area grants totaling $307,120 to support regional projects in Early Childhood Development, Food and Farming and Natural and Cultural Resources. The Foundation’s focus areas were identified to benefit the region and enable the Foundation to work strategically in […]
Education Foundation seeks 2019 Education Hall of Fame nominations
Press release from Henderson County Education Foundation: The Henderson County Education Foundation is now seeking nominations for the 2019 Education Hall of Fame. Nominations of candidates for inclusion in the 2019 Education Hall of Fame class and required supporting materials must be submitted to the Foundation by November 30, 2018. Since 2003, the Henderson County Education […]
Lenoir-Rhyne University hosts graduate open house Sept. 5
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: The Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville will be hosting a Graduate Open House on Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 at 5:30 pm. You are invited to attend! Admissions staff and faculty will be on hand to answer questions you may have about your program of interest. This event is designed […]
The 25th annual N.C. Mountain State Fair runs Sept. 7-16
Press release from WNC Agricultural Center: The 2018 N.C. Mountain State Fair will offer several promotional days to help fairgoers save big on gate and ride tickets during the fair’s 25th annual run Sept. 7-16 at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher. “Whether you’re a kid, adult or senior, there are money saving opportunities for […]
NC Supreme Court pauses preparation of Nov. 6 ballots
Press release from the State Board of Elections: RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Supreme Court on Wednesday paused the preparation of ballots for the November 6 general election as a result of legal challenges to proposed constitutional amendments. State law requires that absentee-by-mail ballots be available 60 days before an election – in this case, […]
Asheville launches Community EMT Pilot Program downtown
Press release from the City of Asheville: In response to feedback from downtown stakeholders about the need for increased resources to maintain a welcoming, safe downtown experience, the City of Asheville will launch a Community EMT Pilot Program. The vision is for this six-week pilot program to integrate the roles of public safety official and […]
Heritage Weekend returns to Folk Art Center for 38th year
Press release from the Southern Highland Craft Guild: The 38th Annual Heritage Weekend will be held on September 15 and 16 at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center. This free celebration of mountain heritage held by the Southern Highland Craft Guild features traditional crafts accompanied by music and dancing. A highlight of the weekend […]
Asheville ranked top city for Airbnb investors
Press release from SmartAsset: In a new study, SmartAsset analyzed data on 17 major cities to uncover the places where investors are taking advantage of the Airbnb market, and Asheville ranks in the number one spot, tying with Nashville. Asheville has become a very popular tourist spot, with 400,000 more passengers flying in and out […]
Sponsor a child in need this holiday season
Press release from Irene Wortham Center: For many of us, the holiday season means cherished memories with family and friends, gift-giving, and festive food. However, for families who are economically challenged, the holidays can be especially tough. Many of our parents and guardians are faced with unemployment, uncertain living situations, and mounting medical bills. Working […]
Campaign for Southern Equality launches LGBTQ health survey
Press release from the Campaign for Southern Equality: The Campaign for Southern Equality has launched a Southern LGBTQ Health Survey in order to better understand the health care needs of LGBTQ Southerners. The survey data will be made publicly available and will serve as a valuable resource for the LGBTQ community, researchers, and public health […]