Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: After a report of an alleged weapon on campus, North Henderson High and Apple Valley Middle entered a precautionary “code yellow” lockdown at approximately 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Deputies with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the campus, and as part of law enforcement’s security […]
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Lecture at UNCA to explore how whiteness shapes multiracial spaces
Press release from UNC Asheville: Sarah Mayorga-Gallo, assistant professor of sociology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Massachusetts Boston, will deliver a talk on “How Whiteness Shapes Multiracial Spaces: Lessons from Behind the White Picket Fence,” at UNC Asheville on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 5 p.m. The talk will take place […]
City asks for input on Strategic Partnership Funds
Press release from the City of Asheville: City of Asheville Strategic Partnership Funds are designed to help serve the community. The program has multiple goals, such as addressing disparities in low-wealth neighborhoods and developing partnerships to support school programs that help close the achievement gap. The fund is also charged with supporting Asheville City Council’s […]
Asheville Police request help to locate missing person
The Asheville Police Department is requesting help from the public to locate missing person Jessica Nichole Veasey. She was last seen on Saturday, Sept. 2 at her home in the Five Points area. Jessica is described as a white female with brown hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a white tank top, […]
Traveling Vietnam memorial to come to Burnsville
Press release from Yancey County Tourism: The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, comes to Burnsville for four days, Oct. 12-15. The Wall and accompanying mobile education center honor the soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War and their families. It will be on display at the baseball field at […]
Learn about ‘camera trapping’ wildlife at PARI
Press release from PARI: The public is invited to learn about “camera trapping” wildlife and the Candid Critters citizen science project during an Evening at PARI program Friday, Oct. 13 on the PARI campus. The evening’s activities will include a tour of the PARI site and, weather permitting, celestial observations with PARI telescopes. This Evening […]
Magical show highlights Disability Employment Awareness Month
Press release from The Vanishing Wheelchair: In October, celebrate National Magic Week and Disability Employment Awareness Month with a special production in Asheville. The Vanishing Wheelchair Little Theatre is the permanent home of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity for people with disabilities, The Vanishing Wheelchair Inc. The Little Theatre at 175 Weaverville Highway, Suite K, […]
ASAP’s Emily Jackson selected for national leadership program
Press release from ASAP: Leaders from Honolulu to Providence, R.I. — working across a range of fields, including social policy, community development, public health and government — have been selected to participate in the Culture of Health Leaders program. These leaders will explore a diversity of pressing issues in health and equity, such as addressing […]
Habitat ReStore thanks community with customer appreciation sale
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: The Habitat ReStore at 31 Meadow Road will thank the community for its ongoing support by offering 25 percent off storewide from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. All ReStore merchandise — including furniture, housewares, appliances, building materials, music, art, antiques and more — […]
Give blood during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Press release from the American Red Cross: During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and others. Mary Alice Donofrio gave blood for the first time in memory of her mother, who received several blood transfusions while being treated for breast cancer. “I had […]
Hendersonville Fire Dept. to conduct training exercises
Press release from the city of Hendersonville Fire Department: The Hendersonville Fire Department is participating in a Modern Day Engine Company Operation Class on Sept. 25-27. This class will train firefighters in hose advancement, search and rescue operations, forcible entry, flow path management, and live fire attack. The practical applications will take place at the […]
Foundation Fair coming to Swannanoa
Press release from the North Carolina Network of Grantmakers: On Oct. 18, nonprofits in Western North Carolina will have the opportunity to meet and talk with foundation representatives at the 2017 Foundation Fair, hosted by the North Carolina Network of Grantmakers. The NCNG hosts the Foundation Fair each year to provide nonprofits an opportunity to […]
Annual fair to highlight Cherokee culture
Press release: Experience Cherokee culture at the 105th annual Indian Fair Oct. 3-7. In addition to the typical country fair carnival rides, games, animals and agriculture, find plenty of authentic local traditions, art and food. A parade down the streets of Cherokee kicks off opening day. Watch kids and adults compete in stickball, demonstrations in […]
Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises over $86K
Press release from Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter: Nearly 400 people joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Asheville Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Pack Square Park on Saturday, Sept. 16. Participants raised over $86,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. “We want to thank our walk participants, volunteers, sponsors and the Asheville community for […]
African Americans in WNC and South Appalachia Conference coming in October
Press release from UNC Asheville: The fourth annual African Americans in WNC and South Appalachia Conference will be held Oct. 19-21 at the YMI Cultural Center, UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center and The Collider. Conference activities are free and open to everyone, and they include an opening reception on Oct. 19, panel discussions on Oct. 20-21, […]
Warren Wilson College named to 2017 ‘Top 50 Green Colleges’ list
Press release from Warren Wilson College: The Princeton Review names Warren Wilson College to 2017 “Top 50 Green Colleges” list Warren Wilson College, UNC Chapel Hill ranked highest in North Carolina The Princeton Review ranks Warren Wilson College as the greenest college in North Carolina. The college admission services company released its “Guide to 375 Green […]
Cooking contest to raise money for Sistas Caring 4 Sistas
Press release from Homegrown Babies: What do sweet potatoes and doulas have to do with one another? Turns out, a whole lot! Owner of Homegrown Babies and the Homegrown Families Health and Education Center, Chama Woydak is a birth doula, birth doula trainer and farmer. For the past eight years she has hosted a Sweet […]
Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week at educational forests
Press release from the N.C. Forest Service: Sept. 24-30 is Take a Child Outside Week, and the N.C. Forest Service is encouraging adults and children to get outside and visit one of the agency’s Educational State Forests. “Fall is a great time to get outside and enjoy the cooler days and crisp air while learning […]
Loan deadline nears for 2016 N.C. drought
Press release from the Small Business Administration: The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Oct. 23 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans in North Carolina as a result of the drought that began on Nov. […]
Willys Jeep enthusiasts to gather in Mills River
Press release from Southeast Willys Jeep Get Together: Old Willys Jeeps from 1941-1964 will be on display at the 2017 Southeast Willys Jeep Get Together, including military, CJs, wagons, truck and forward control. More than 30 Willys Jeeps will be on display representing originals, restorations and modified in varying conditions from “rust buckets to trailer […]
Enjoy autumn at Purchase Knob and Hemphill Bald
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: Catch the colors of autumn from the ridge tops of Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Friends of the Smokies Tuesday, Oct. 10 Classic Hike. This 7-mile out-and-back hike ascends 1,500 feet from Purchase Knob to Hemphill Bald. The group hike will feature spectacular views and a stop […]