Press release from Homeward Bound: ASHEVILLE – After seven years of visioning, exploring and deliberating, Groce United Methodist Church created homes that changed the lives of two previously homeless people. Homeward Bound clients Dan, a veteran, and Tish, formerly a participant in Room in the Inn, went from homelessness to living in comfortable, safe and […]
Press release from Safelight: The board of directors of Safelight Inc. announced today that Tanya Blackford will be leaving her position as executive director effective Jan. 23 to assume a new professional opportunity as area director for Crossnore School & Children’s Home. Under Blackford’s leadership since 2003, Safelight and its affiliated programs have significantly expanded […]
Press release from Connect Buncombe: Connect Buncombe, a greenway advocacy and fundraising organization, celebrates five years of growth and accomplishments at its annual meeting on Nov. 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Comfort Suites Outlet Center on Brevard Road in Asheville. This event is open to the public, and all who are interested are encouraged […]
Press release from Buncombe County Young Democrats: What does it take to be a leader? The Buncombe County Young Democrats and the UNC Asheville College Democrats are co-hosting a women’s leadership panel discussion at UNC Asheville called “When Women Lead.” The panel features three local women: UNC Asheville Chancellor Mary Grant, Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and […]
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: UPDATE 3:20 p.m.: This message is to let you know that the lockdown in the Roberson District has been lifted by the Sheriff’s Department. All students are being released. Please know your child’s bus may be running late. Everyone is safe and law enforcement issued the lockdowns out of an […]
Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: “Many of them are young, sometimes in their early or mid-20s, returning from service in different parts of the world. Some seem older than their years because of all they have seen in war,” said Donna Turner, veteran certifying officer at Blue Ridge Community College. They are the […]
Press release from Asheville City Schools Foundation: The Billy Jonas Band will bring their award-winning, creative, interactive and soul-inspiring family benefit show to Asheville Middle School, 211 S. French Broad Ave., on Sunday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m. It’s “funky folk music for the whole family!” Billy Jonas can engage and delight both young and adult […]
Press release from Smoky Mountain Toy Run: When the current Smoky Mountain Toy Run first began in December 1981, we were the one and only toy run in North Carolina. Our founders chose the first Saturday in December simply because of time. Starting the Toy Run was a spur-of-the-moment decision made at the end of […]
Press release from Carolina Mountain Club: Asheville, N.C. — Carolina Mountain Club elected Randy Fluharty as president for 2018-2019 at its annual dinner. A former senior VP for the Biltmore Co., Fluharty brings organizational and local knowledge to the post. “I grew up hiking with my dad in these mountains. I want to work on […]
Press release from Ms. Wheelchair N.C. state coordinator: Asheville, N.C. — The Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina Pageant, is a nonprofit advocacy and activism organization. The annual pageant will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Hilton Hotel Biltmore Park in Asheville, North Carolina. The Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina Pageant is seeking contestants that […]
Press release from AARP: Asheville, N.C. — In November, AARP in the Mountain Region will be playing a leading role in honoring veterans with a story-telling contest 25 Days of Honoring Our Heroes, an antifraud initiative called “Operation Protect Veterans,” and special discount promotions to make veterans’ lives a little more affordable. During the month […]
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Asheville, N.C. — When Lynn Morton delivered her first speech as president of Warren Wilson College, she made a prediction: “We will support our community as it supports us.” Her vision is now a reality with the launch of two historic initiatives designed to give incoming students the chance to […]
Press release from the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Raleigh, N.C. —Gov. Roy Cooper announced additional appointments to state boards and commissions, including 15 to the board of directors of the Western Residence, which is located in Asheville. “These new appointees bring dedication and experience to our state boards and commissions,” Cooper said. “I’m grateful […]
Press release from Samaritan’s Purse: Asheville, N.C. — This month, several locations in the Asheville area will serve as drop-off sites for the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child, joining nearly 5,000 U.S. locations collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need around the world. During the project’s National Collection Week, Nov. 13-20, Asheville residents will […]
Press release from the Interfaith Initiative: Asheville, N.C. — The Interfaith Initiative, made up of representatives of 14 faith communities in the Asheville area, has organized a Green Energy Forum. This will be an action forum about local green energy efforts to help individuals and congregations enrich their lives by being good stewards in caring […]
Press release from United Development Co.: Asheville, N.C. — New restaurants and retail are on their way to Asheville at a new retail center opening June 2018 called The Peaks. The project celebrated a kick-off on Oct. 26 at the site, which was formerly a UA theater. The Peaks will occupy a 2-acre corner in […]
Press release from the Asheville Downtown Association: Asheville, N.C. — The Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles of WNC, rolls, dances and marches through downtown Asheville on Saturday, Nov. 18 beginning at 11 a.m. The parade features nearly 100 entries including marching bands, dance and cheer squads, nonprofits and businesses. This year’s parade theme is […]
Press release from The Collider: Asheville, N.C. — Whether it is violent extremism, climate change, Ebola, or food production, Wasafiri Consulting has helped navigate Africa’s most intractable and complex challenges. Now it is setting up its U.S. headquarters in Asheville, at The Collider, to apply its expertise to America’s own wicked problems. “Large-scale problems appear […]
Press release from Odyssey ClayWorks: Asheville, N.C. — Odyssey ClayWorks announces the fifth annual Odyssey Auction, taking place in its clay studio and gallery in the River Arts District on Nov. 4 from 6:30-9 p.m. This year’s auction will feature more than140 items by emerging, midcareer and established artists in a number of mediums, including […]
Press release from Fletcher Parks and Recreation: Due to the high chance of rain on Saturday, Oct. 28 and the extensive preparations needed to put on a large special event, the Town of Fletcher has decided to move the Halloween Carnival to Veritas Christian Academy Gymnasium (17 Cane Creek Rd., Fletcher). The event will be the […]
Press release from Local Cloth: Asheville, N.C. — Statistics for the amount of clothes that end up in landfills is sobering. According to a Newsweek article, Americans throw away up to 14 tons of clothes per year. That is 80 pounds per person. Goodwill or similar organizations are one option, but not all donations get sold or […]
