Press release from The Joseph Initiative: On August 23, The Joseph Initiative is hosting their 3rd “What’s Your Story?” Storytelling Event from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lenoir Rhyne University. The guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Dwight Mullen, a political science professor at UNC Asheville. It’s easy to see that our […]
Press release from Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASHEVILLE, NC (August 6, 2018)—More than 60 leaders in nutrition, health, and food will be presenting and sharing knowledge at the Healthy Eating in Practice Conference August 26-29, 2018, at The Omni Grove Park Inn. The conference welcomes speakers of both national and local significance including leading practitioners, […]
Press release from Tryon International Equestrian Center: When the world comes to Tryon September 11-23 for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG), more than 2,000 volunteers will make this global event possible, and Tryon International Equestrian Center invites you to get involved! Whether you’re our neighbor or travel here from around the world, you […]
Announcement from Charles George VA Medical Center: Mental Health Wellness is for everyone. We all can benefit from tools and techniques to fortify our mental health. Our keynote speaker this year is Kevin Rumley, Marine Veteran and Coordinator for the Buncombe County Veteran’s Treatment Court. RSVP is required! Please RSVP via 828-298-7911 x2009, or laura.tugman@va.gov. […]
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: BCS is hosting a job fair for support staff positions tomorrow, Tuesday, August 7 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, in the Nesbitt Discovery Academy Cafeteria (175 Bingham Rd., Asheville). You’re invited to stop by and learn more about the various opportunities that are currently available. Many support staff positions earn […]
Press release from Come to Leicester: For the 13th year in a row, artists in this small community will open their studios to the public for the annual Come to Leicester Studio Tour. This free, self-guided event is held every third weekend in August, with this year’s tour dates being August 18 and 19, 10 […]
Press release from RADfest: RADfest announces its inaugural music and arts event in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC on October 13-14, 2018. The all ages festival will take place at the Grey Eagle music venue located at 185 Clingman Ave. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local non-profit, Our Voice which serves […]
Monday, Aug 6, 2018, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code yellow air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. This forecast is based on ozone levels. WNC Regional […]
Press release from Blue Ridge Health: Blue Ridge Health and WTZQ are proud to announce that the first annual Healthy Q-munity Radiothon will take place at the Blue Ridge Health practice on the corner of Howard Gap and Chimney Rock Road on Tuesday, August 14thfrom 8:00am – 2:00pm. The event will help raise awareness and […]
From the office of the Asheville City Clerk: Some members of City Council and City staff will attend an intercity visit to Durham Wednesday, Aug. 8-Friday, Aug. 10. They will meet with several leaders from the City of Durham and other agencies about the following items: 1. Written consent for police searches 2. Innovation districts […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s D. Hiden Ramsey Library has been awarded a $100,000 grant to be used to partner with 12 other UNC System libraries in creating an infrastructure for long-term preservation of books as part of a shared collection. This funding is part of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: FLETCHER – The 2018 N.C. Mountain State Fair kicks off Sept. 7, but fairgoers can save money by purchasing advance tickets at area Ingles stores starting Aug. 8. “The N.C. Mountain State Fair is already one of the best entertainment values around, but fair lovers […]
Press release from Tryon International Equestrian Center: TRYON, NC, USA – August 2, 2018 – The World Equine Expo™, hosted September 11-23, 2018 alongside the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG) at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), is set to host an array of diverse programming that includes renowned exhibitions, demonstrations, authors and speakers. […]
Press release from ABSfest: ABSfest Speakeasy Allstars Burlesque at the Orange Peel August 18, 2018 Asheville, NC Doors 7pm, Show 8pm WHAT: ABSfest Speakeasy Allstars Burlesque brings you quality burlesque and circus arts performed to LIVE upbeat mountain swing music. Madame Onça, the force behind ABSFest, the Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, brings you a […]
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: There’s still plenty of time to enter the Habitat ReStore’s ReUse Contest, a local showcase of projects constructed predominantly from reused materials. Submissions are being accepted electronically at ashevillehabitat.org until midnight August 31, 2018. Past projects have run the gamut from small tabletop items and wall décor […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Leadership Asheville’s final Buzz Breakfast of the summer is set for Aug. 22 and will focus on the theme “Racial Equity: How do we embrace it?” Kimberlee Archie, City of Asheville equity and inclusion manager, and Darin Waters, UNC Asheville associate professor of history and executive director for community engagement, […]
Press release from Flat Rock Playhouse: On Monday, August 13th, The Flat Rock Playhouse and the Supporting Players Guild will transform the Rock in celebration of a longstanding tradition, The Annual Dark Night Fundraiser. Beginning at 6 PM, the evening will feature Flat Rock Playhouse favorite, Nat Zegree, as the headlining performer alongside the 2018 […]
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is hosting a Land Trapping Course on Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This comprehensive class, which will be instructed by Commission staff, will focus on land trapping techniques for species such as coyote, fox, bobcat and raccoon. The course will […]
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Telling college-bound students that it’s okay to wait to go to college seems counterintuitive. But Warren Wilson College not only embraces the practice, they offer gap year students specialized support and aid. That’s why Warren Wilson College has been named the very first “Official Gap Year College” by the […]
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: The public is invited to attend the Grand Opening Celebration for the new Lake Julian Park playground located at 406 Overlook Extension, Arden, on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 10:00 am. “Lake Julian Park is popular with kids and families, and these enhancements will support the community in […]
Press release from the Concerned Bikers Association of Buncombe County: The Buncombe County CBA/ABATE 18th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day and Poker Run will be Saturday August 18, 2018. This is the longest continuous motorcycle veterans appreciation event in WNC, and over the past six years, it has raised nearly $29,000 to be used for the […]
