Henderson County WIC Program rolls out eWIC debit cards, May 9

Press release from Henderson County Department of Public Health:  The Henderson County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program will roll out the eWIC debit cards on May 9. The debit card replaces the paper voucher making a simpler checkout experience for WIC users. WIC Nutrition Program Director Lori Bradley said that the cards will allow […]

WD-40 CEO Gary Ridge to present free talk at UNC Asheville Family Business Forum, May 10

Press release from UNC Asheville:  UNC Asheville’s Family Business Forum will present a free public presentation by Garry Ridge, president and CEO of WD-40 Company, from 8-10 a.m. in the Sherrill Center, Ingles Mountain View Room. In addition to leading the WD-40 Company, Ridge is a coach, mentor and co-author of the book, Helping People Win […]

Mother’s Day plant sale at Bullington Gardens on May 12

Press release from Bullington Gardens: Bullington Gardens, a horticultural education center and public gardens, will hold a special Mother’s Day plant sale on Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale features a wide variety of native and non-native perennials, hanging baskets, unusual annuals, and small trees and shrubs. Many of these […]

City of Hendersonville announces new United States Postal Collection box

Press release from the City of Hendersonville:  The City of Hendersonville is pleased to announce the United States Postal Service will be placing a postal collection box on 5th Avenue West for the convenience of Hendersonville and Laurel Park residents. The new collection box will replace the boxes at the current Post Office which will […]

The Hendersonville High School Orchestra and Chorus performs final concert of the year, May 17

Press release from Hendersonville High School: The HHS Orchestra and Chorus present their final concert of the year on May 17 at the Hendersonville High School Auditorium. This will be an eclectic performance of both classic and popular music. Highlights include a full orchestra performance of Berlioz’s March to the Scaffold, a Mendelssohn piano concerto […]

Grovewood Gallery hosts a solo exhibition by Michael Francis Reagan, opening June 9

Press release from Grovewood Gallery: Falling, a solo exhibition of contemporary paintings by Michael Francis Reagan, opens at Grovewood Gallery in Asheville on Saturday, June 9, with an artist’s reception from 2-5pm (free and open to the public). This show will feature acrylic paintings on canvas from Reagan’s popular Falling Series, inspired by a haunting […]

Weaverville students place second in the nation in restaurant management competition

Press release from North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation: RALEIGH, N.C., April 30, 2018  – The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s foundation, the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF), is pleased to announce North Buncombe High School from Weaverville, North Carolina, placed second in the management division during the National ProStart Invitational, April 27-29, […]

‘Shared History’ exhibition June 1-Aug. 4, at BMCM+AC

Press release from Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center: Shared History June 1, 2018 – August 4, 2018  at 56 Broadway 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of BMCM+AC. As the last exhibition to be held in our 56 Broadway gallery before the move to 120 College St. on Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, Shared History highlights […]

Montford Park Players stages ‘The Importance of Being Earnest,’ May 4-26

Press release from Montford Park Players: Montford Park Players Presents Comedy Classic, The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Produced by Montford Park Players at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St. Asheville, NC Show Dates: May 4-26 Friday, Saturday and Sunday @ 7:30pm For more information see www.montfordparkplayers.org Montford Park Players opens its 45th […]

Air quality forecast for Asheville, Tuesday, May 1: Moderate (YELLOW)

Tuesday, May 1, 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 […]

Whitewater Bluegrass Company concert supports the River Heroes Film, May 18

Press release from The Center for Cultural Preservation: The Center for Cultural Preservation, WNC’s cultural history and documentary film center, is proud to present a special concert featuring one of the premiere bluegrass bands in Western North Carolina, the Whitewater Bluegrass Company.  The band’s style of music intermingled with stories and humor have graced Western […]

QuickDraw’s 17th annual Live Art Benefit, May 19 in Waynesville

Press release from QuickDraw: Spring brings lively annual color, and brings the unique and colorful QuickDraw, a live-art benefit where guests watch artists create in an eye-popping hour and buy their work at auction. The nonprofit QuickDraw’s 17th annual Live Art Benefit will take place on May 19 at 4:30 pm at Laurel Ridge Country […]

Great Smoky Mountains Association’s aid-to-park funding tops $2 million in 2017

Press release from the Great Smoky Mountains Association:  Great Smoky Mountains National Park may have experienced an eclipse in 2017, but the support it received from one of its largest retail partners was anything but eclipsed, with more than $2 million contributed to a vast array of activities during the year by Great Smoky Mountains […]

Rehab Max Patch on National Trails Day, June 2

Press release from the Carolina Mountain Club: Join the Carolina Mountain Club, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, US Forest Service (Appalachian Ranger District), and our sponsors as we restore this regional icon in the Pisgah National Forest. We’ll be out rehabbing the trail and making new friends. No experience necessary; experienced CMC trail crews will be on […]

Statewide opioid forum comes to Asheville on May 8

Press release from the North Carolina Community Action Association: It is no secret that the opioid pandemic has hit our state like a sledge hammer. This pandemic knows no cultural, racial or socio-economic boundaries. In fact, the CDC (Center for Disease Control) reports a 24% increase in opioid overdose deaths in North Carolina. National Prevention […]