Press release from UNC Asheville: The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina System has elected Dr. Nancy J. Cable as the new chancellor of UNC Asheville during a special session of the Board held today. The election came following UNC System President Margaret Spellings’ nomination of Cable during the session. Dr. Cable […]
Meeting notice from the Swannanoa Superfund Community Advisory Group (SS-CAG): Here’s a quick reminder of the upcoming CAG Meeting on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 6:30 pm at the Bee Tree Fire Substation. The agenda will be updates from both Michelle Pugliese with SAHC and Jon Bornhom with the EPA on the Chemtronics property. Michelle will […]
Press release from Tracey Morgan Gallery: Join Tracey Morgan Gallery for an artist talk with gallery artist Jade Doskow at 2PM on Saturday, June 2nd. The opening of her first exhibition with the gallery, Lost Utopias, will open on Friday, June 1st, with her artist talk the following afternoon. Lost Utopias is the New York-based […]
Press release from Saluda Lifestyles: The Saluda Historic Depot has been awarded a grant of $15,000 by the Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Henderson County,” said Judy Ward, chair of the Saluda Historic Depot board. According to Judy Ward, the grant will be used for doing exterior repairs, painting and […]
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: Click here to RSVP.
Press release from the American Red Cross, Western North Carolina region: Red Cross Reopens Shelter in Marion After Evacuation of Campgrounds Polk County Middle School Shelter Closes (ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 29, 2018) – The American Red Cross, in collaboration with McDowell County emergency management, reopens a shelter at the YMCA Corpening in Marion after the […]
Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: Fewer students will go hungry this summer thanks to a partnership between the YMCA of WNC, Asheville City Schools, and Buncombe County Schools. The two school systems and the Y are joining forces to give school-age children access to healthy, nutritious meals every weekday during the […]
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Flooding and standing water can expose the public to infectious diseases, chemical hazards and injuries both during and after a weather event. Buncombe County Health and Human Services wants residents and businesses to be aware of steps that we can all take to reduce injury and […]
Press release from Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: The Annual Air Fair hosted by the Western North Carolina Air Museum has been cancelled on June 2 & 3, due to flooding from the recent storms. The WNC Air Museum will be operate on their regular schedule. Visit the Museum’s web site for more information: http://www.westernnorthcarolinaairmuseum.com/
Press release from Aeroflow Healthcare: The Breast Express, a colorful 40-foot bus traveling the country, is stopping in Asheville from June 7-9 to raise awareness and support for breastfeeding. Asheville’s Aeroflow Healthcare is a major partner, and its own mission aligns directly with that of the Breast Express. June 7 features a panel discussion […]
Press release from the River Arts District Artists: On the Second Saturday of each month until the end of the year, the River Arts District will be holding gallery walks with live demonstrations, live music, wine tastings/spreads of food, and more! Meander the mile-long district while the artists keep their doors open late. There are […]
Press release: Asheville’s DIRTY DEAD and JARVIS JENKINS BAND perform at The Grey Eagle! Local Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers Band Tributes Team up for family Jam at Grey Eagle! FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2018 Tickets: $10 adv./ $12 day of https://www.facebook.com/events/186929962111138/ Asheville NC’s DIRTY DEAD are literally on fire. With high-energy, modern interpretations of the […]
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Buncombe County Recreation Services strives to keep the community safe during recent weather events. Some parks are open while many along the river banks are closed for public safety. The following parks will be closed as Recreation staff assesses the ongoing situation: Hominy Valley Park, Alexander River Park, […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Transportation: More than 50 roads across western North Carolina remain closed as a result of heavy rain from Alberto during the last few days. Some areas of the mountains have received more than 20 inches of rain this month, which has swelled rivers over their banks, washed out roads […]
Press release from Make Music Asheville: Make Music Asheville, a wild and wonderful mix of free musical events, returns on Thursday, June 21. Make Music Asheville is part of Make Music Day, a global music celebration that takes place on the summer solstice each year and brings people of all ages and skill levels together […]
Press release from Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: Monday Night Live!, the four-week concert series, is returning to historic downtown Hendersonville in June. The concerts will be held every Monday evening from June 4 through June 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event is hosted by the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority at the Visitor […]
Press release from American Sound Truck: New Asheville vinyl record cutting company American Vinyl Co. built a 1950s-themed recording studio into the back of a van that cuts direct-to-vinyl records. They call it The American Sound Truck, a project inspired by a recording van run by Bob Fine more than 60 years ago. “We wanted […]
Message from Buncombe County: The County Commission received a letter of resignation on Thursday, May 30 from Tim Flora, Chief Financial Officer of Buncombe County, which will become effective June 15. Tim has worked for Buncombe County for ten years. The County Commissioners want to acknowledge the work Tim has done for the County and […]
Letter sent by the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police to Asheville City Council: NCACP Statement – Asheville 5-18 by Daniel Walton on Scribd
Announcement from Our Voice: Symmetry Financial Group and Native Kitchen present the 9th Annual Walk A Mile Asheville Event, The People’s March to End Rape and Gender Violence. This fundraiser for Our VOICE takes place Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Pack Square Park. Please join us and walk a mile through downtown […]
Press release from Blossman Gas: May 30, 2018 – Asheville, NC – As the Southeast faces severe flooding in many regions, Blossman Gas offers key preparation and safety tips for home propane users to ensure safety in the event of flooding and/or evacuation. Following these tips can help alleviate potential risks associated with storm damage […]
