North Carolina SBI seeks applicants for vacant Special Agent I positions

From the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation: SBI Has Job Openings for Special Agent I Positions RALEIGH — The State Bureau of Investigation is accepting job applications until Friday, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m. for approximately 12 special agent I positions to work in various locations statewide. “We are looking for men and women who are […]

Historian Darin Waters kicks off A-B Tech’s Community Voices lectures series Jan. 31

From Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: Community Voices Lecture Series Beginning at A-B Tech A-B Tech is launching a Community Voices lectures series that will be kicked off with a Black History Month presentation by Dr. Darin J. Waters, Assistant Professor of History and Special Assistant to the Chancellor at UNC Asheville, at 3 p.m. on […]

Mission Health, MAHEC honor team members with Spirit of MLK Awards

From Mission Health: Winners honored at Spirit of MLK Awards On January 17, Mission Health and MAHEC recognized team members at the 2018 Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony who carry on Dr. King’s spirit, leadership and vision to influence unity, equality, equity and justice in both the workplace and their communities. […]

Asheville Art Museum presents award-winning WNC student artwork

Press release from the Asheville Art Museum: ASHEVILLE—The Asheville Art Museum is excited once again to present the Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards exhibition with a selection of award-winning student artwork on view January 27 – March 4 at 175 Biltmore Avenue. The Asheville Art Museum and the Asheville Area Section of the […]

Artspace survey on affordable housing for Asheville artists launches Jan. 25

Press release from the Center for Craft: The Center for Craft and Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive community outreach campaign and survey to quantify affordable housing and space options for Asheville’s artists, makers, performers and creatives. The Arts Market Survey, with a tagline of “Keep Asheville […]

Larry Blunt announces bid for Buncombe County Commissioner, District 3

Press release from Larry Blunt: Building on a lifetime of service to the public, Larry Blunt announces his bid for Buncombe County Commissioner, District 3, as an Independent candidate. “As a U.S. Navy veteran, I served my country with honor,” says Blunt. “As a journalist, I served Buncombe County and all of western North Carolina with […]

Secretary Copeland announces new effort to recruit outdoor industry

Press release from North Carolina Department of Commerce: Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today that David Knight will join the North Carolina Department of Commerce as the state’s Outdoor Industry Recruitment Director. Knight will lead efforts to promote North Carolina’s outdoor recreation economy and recruit new outdoor industry businesses […]

County to host town hall on opioid epidemic Jan. 30

Press release from Buncombe County: The entire Board of County Commissioners will be on-hand to host an upcoming Town Hall meeting to discuss the opioid epidemic facing our County. This Town Hall follows the positive community response to the initial Opioid Town Halls in District 2. With this central location, the Commissioners hope to increase […]

Darby Communications awards local nonprofits with pro bono PR assistance

From Darby Communications: Darby Communications Announces 2018 Stand Up Initiative Partners Initiative Provides Pro Bono PR Services to Select Environmental Nonprofits Asheville, NC – January 18, 2018 – Darby Communications, a boutique public relations firm specializing in the outdoor, fitness and wellness industries, is proud to announce selections for its 2018 Stand Up Initiative. With […]

Safelight welcomes public to ribbon cutting of renovated shelter Jan. 23

From Safelight: SAFELIGHT INVITES YOU TO RIBBON CUTTING AND OPEN HOUSE HENDERSONVILLE, NC – Safelight invites the community to a Ribbon Cutting with Henderson County Chamber of Commerce and an Open House to celebrate their 2017 capital campaign and shelter renovations. The event will be held at Safelight’s main campus at 133 Fifth Avenue West in […]

Center for Biological Diversity sues U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service over failure to protect imperiled N.C. aquatic species

From The Center for Biological Diversity: Lawsuit Launched to Speed Endangered Species Protection for North Carolina Fish, Salamander Seven-year Delay Has Increased Extinction Risk for Carolina Madtom, Waterdog ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Center for Biological Diversity today filed a formal notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to act […]

ABCCM partners with Ingles, other community partners on Safe & Warm campaign this winter

From ABCCM: Buncombe County Safe & Warm ASHEVILLE, N.C. – As bone chilling temperatures have descended on Buncombe County, the need for heating assistance and donations of blankets has escalated. Ingles Markets, Inc., in partnership with Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM), is appealing to the community for donations of blankets, along with funding for […]

Air quality forecast for Asheville: Friday, Jan. 19: Moderate (YELLOW)

Friday, Jan. 19, 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 particulate matter in the air. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality […]

“The French Connection” celebrates classical French composers, support hunger initiative on Feb. 3

From event organizers: The French Connection Hendersonville Musicians Perform French Music to Fund Hunger Agency To fight hunger in Henderson County, NC, local pianist Christopher Tavernier and flutist Matthew Hanna will perform French classical music at Flat Rock Playhouse’s Hendersonville venue Saturday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. This annual benefit concert is part of Music […]

USA Cycling names Mills River cyclist to 2018 UCI Cyclocross World Championships Team

Monday, USA Cycling released its roster for the upcoming 2018 UCI Cyclocross World Championships. Qualifying competitors will travel to the Netherlands for the final showdown deciding the best in the sport. On the list of those making the team to represent the United States is local cyclist Tristan Cowie of Mills River. From a press release from […]

Jewel of the Blue Ridge Vineyard hosts farm, primitive skills workshops through spring & summer 2018

From event organizers: There are skills you need to have when a terrible storm knocks out the power for several days in the mountains. There are basic farm skills you need to get by on a frugal budget in the mountains. Come join us to learn these basic mountain living skills. Workshops will be held […]

Children First/CIS welcomes new executive director Adwaters at Jan. 25 celebration

From Children First/Communities In Schools: Join us for a Recognition & Appreciation Event Join us at The Wedge Foundation on Thursday, January 25 from 6-8 p.m. We will be celebrating the appointment of Natasha Adwaters as our new Executive Director and appreciate the leadership of our former Executive Director, Allison Jordan.  This event is free and […]