Press release from the Adventure Center of Asheville: On Aug. 2, the Adventure Center of Asheville opened its new Purple Trail at the Asheville Treetops Adventure Park. The trail includes 12 elements ranging in height from ground level to 8 feet off the ground for kids ages 4 to 6. Adventure elements include beam walks, […]
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Air quality forecast for Friday, Aug. 04: Moderate (YELLOW)
Friday, Aug. 04, 2017, 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. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.250.6777 […]
Local church saves 386 tons of CO2 from atmosphere
Press release from Piney Mountain United Methodist Church: Piney Mountain United Methodist Church in Candler will reduce carbon emissions by 386 tons and save $72,000 over 10 years as the result of a new initiative. The church received a grant to purchase and give away 1,152 LED light bulbs to the community. Each household that […]
NAACP looks to honor Humanitarians of the Year
Press release from the Jackson County Branch of the NAACP: The Jackson County Branch of the NAACP is seeking nominations for Humanitarian of the Year awards. In 2015 the branch initiated a program of recognizing extraordinary service in the southwestern part of the state, honoring one individual and one organization whose work is done in […]
Jewish National Fund holds Asheville event
Press release from the Jewish National Fund: On Wednesday, July 26 at the Country Club of Asheville, Rick Krosnick, Jewish National Fund’s chief development officer along with Kate Samuels, JNF director of the Southeast, joined more than 50 local Asheville supporters of Israel for a briefing on the latest developments with JNF. The 116-year-old organization […]
City of Asheville seeks public input on general obligation housing bonds
Press release from the City of Asheville: To address the need for affordable housing, Asheville City Council included $25 million for housing in the voter-approved $74 million bond package passed in November. The City’s aim is to make City-owned land available affordable housing and increase funding for new affordable housing via the Housing Trust Fund. The City of […]
Buncombe Partnership for Children welcomes new board members
Press release form Buncombe Partnership for Children: Buncombe Partnership for Children (BPFC), a non-profit leader in investing in the First 2,000 Days of life, is pleased to announce new board members. Jesse Figuera is the Youth Services Coordinator at Pack Memorial Library. She has been working for the public libraries in Buncombe County for […]