“Saturday Night Lights” returns to Tryon International Equestrian Center on May 5

Press release from Tryon International Equestrian Center: Tryon Resort’s signature “Saturday Night Lights” (SNL) events return to Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) on Saturday, May 5, featuring free admission, kids and family entertainment, pony rides and carousel rides, and Grand Prix competition. A Cinco De Mayo celebration will also be held following the Grand Prix competition. […]

47 NC communities achieve National Main Street accreditation

Press release from North Carolina Department of Commerce: The National Main Street Center has designated 47 North Carolina communities as accredited Main Street America™ programs, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced today. Each year, the National Main Street Center and N.C. Commerce’s Main Street & Rural Planning Center partner to announce the list of […]

The Asheville Ballet announces Spring Into Dance: An Artistic Bouquet, May 11 & 12

Press release from The Asheville Ballet: Spring Into Dance: An Artistic Bouquet is a gift to our community for Mother’s Day weekend – a professional production of all original choreography by Western North Carolina’s own Ballet Company and North Carolina’s oldest ballet company, The Asheville Ballet, directed by Ann Dunn. Five resident choreographers present their […]

Hendersonville-area vets offer May 7-12 rabies vaccination clinic for dogs

Press release from the Henderson County Department of Public Health: The annual $10 Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs will be held May 7-12 at the following participating veterinarian offices by appointment only. All Saints Animal Hospital………………………………………………..697-1717 Animals R Us Veterinary Clinic…………………………………………693-7387 Animal Care Clinic……………………………………………………………692-7201 Apple Valley Animal Hospital…………………………………………..685-1650 Etowah Valley Veterinary Hospital…………………………………..890-1401 Fletcher Animal Hospital……………………………………………….…684-4244 […]

Spring City Manager’s Development Forum takes place May 17

Press release from the City of Asheville: Cathy Ball, Interim City Manager for the City of Asheville, extends an invitation to the Spring City Manager’s Development Forum on Thursday, May 17, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Banquet Hall of the US Cellular Center, located at 87 Haywood […]

March unemployment figures released for North Carolina

Press release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce: Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in March. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 12.7 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.3 percent. All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate decreases. Among the […]

Air quality forecast for Asheville, Thursday, May 3: Moderate (YELLOW and ORANGE)

Thursday, May 3, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on ozone levels and particulate matter. For the ridge tops, it is a code orange air quality forecast.  Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children, active adults, and […]

Lenoir-Rhyne graduation to honor civil rights icon

Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville will celebrate commencement on Saturday, May 12. Fifty graduates of the Class of 2018 will process through downtown Asheville (beginning at the Vance Monument) to share this celebratory event with business leaders and community members. The ceremony is scheduled for 10am at […]

Hendersonville City Council holds May 4 special meeting to review budget

Press release from the City of Hendersonville: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The City Council of the City of Hendersonville will hold a special meeting to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2018-19 on: Date: Friday, May 4, 2018 Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: City Hall Second Floor Conference Room 145 Fifth Ave. E. Hendersonville NC […]

Horse owners encouraged to vaccinate against mosquito-borne diseases

Press release from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging horse owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern equine encephalomyelitis and West Nile virus. “April until November is prime mosquito-breeding season in North Carolina and when horses are at risk if not properly vaccinated,” Troxler said. […]

Asheville City Soccer Club launches “Just Play” initiative

Press release from Asheville City Soccer Club:  Asheville City Soccer Club is proud to introduce “Just Play,” an initiative to broaden access to soccer in our hometown. Just Play strives to break down systemic barriers in American soccer, starting in our own neighborhoods. Imagine every kid in our community having a soccer ball, pick-up games […]

Venrure Local Fair will be held fourth Saturdays, May-Oct.

Press release from Asheville Grown Business Alliance: Asheville Grown Business Alliance (AGBA) is pleased to announce the return of the Venture Local Fair. This event will be held once a month, on the fourth Saturday, May through October downtown at 68 Haywood Street.  The Venture Local Fair will transform this space into a bustling, family […]

Dana and Susan Robinson perform at The BridgeBack Movement Studio

Press release from Dana and Susan Robinson:  Dana and Susan Robinson In concert at The BridgeBack Movement Studio 36 Bridge Street / Marshall, NC 28753 Sunday, May 20th at 4pm Suggested Donation: $15 Americana-roots and folk duo, Dana and Susan Robinson combine vivid, songwriting and storytelling, with fiddle tunes, banjo grooves, elegant melodies, and rich […]

Air quality forecast for Asheville, Wednesday, May 2: Moderate (YELLOW)

Wednesday, May 2, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on ozone levels and particulate matter. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air […]