Asheville Police request assistance in locating Cejay Allen Brookhart

Press release from Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE — The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to locate Cejay Allen Brookhart. He was last seen on Dec. 6 at approximately 11:30 p.m. at the Bear Creek RV Park in West Asheville. Brookhart is described as a 16-year-old white male, approximately 5’3″ tall and […]

Grateful Bread collects winter clothes for Homeward Bound

Press release from Homeward Bound WNC: ASHEVILLE — For the eighth year, Grateful Bread is working to ensure that Asheville’s homeless have warm clothing for the winter. The community group is once again hosting its annual warm clothing drive at the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam. Bins will be outside the U.S. Cellular Center Saturday, Dec. […]

“Silent Voices, Silent Justice” protest in Asheville today

Press release from Progress NC Action: ASHEVILLE — Sen. Terry Van Duyn and Rep. Susan Fisher will join NC Voters for Clean Elections, Democracy NC, Progress NC, the NC NAACP and concerned Asheville voters in Pack Square Park on Thursday, Dec. 7, for a rally and protest highlighting the partisan attacks on North Carolina’s court system. […]

Potential phone scam in Hendersonville

Press release from City of Hendersonville: The Hendersonville Police Department has been contacted by a few local citizens and businesses letting us know that they have received telephone calls from people or an organization soliciting funds for donations for the Hendersonville Police Department Shop with a Hero Initiative. Please be aware that the Hendersonville Police […]

APD awarded Advanced Meritorious Accreditation by the Commission of Law Enforcement Agencies

Press release from Asheville Police Department: On Nov. 19, the Asheville Police Department (APD) was awarded the Advanced Meritorious Accreditation by the Commission on Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This is the eighth award of accreditation to the department since 1994. The Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation reflect the full complement of CALEA’s Standard for Law Enforcement, […]

Asheville Symphony Chorus Flash Sing, Dec. 9

Press release from The Chaddick Foundation: The 7th annual Asheville Symphony Chorus Flash Sing is happening this Saturday! 70 singers stopping by seven venues to sing the “Hallelujah Chorus” to unsuspecting shoppers! It’s really amazing to see! Here is the schedule: 1:15 – Sam’s Club 2:00 – Asheville Mall Food Court 2:15 – Atrium (Asheville […]

Downtown holiday windows contest winners

Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: The Asheville Downtown Association today announced the winners of its annual Downtown Holiday Windows Contest. Judge’s scored on creativity, originality, interpretation of theme, use of merchandise and the WOW factor. The theme is “Holiday Magic,” following the theme of the Asheville Holiday Parade. Winners are: Judge’s Favorite: Sensibilities Day […]

Mission Health and Blue Cross of NC release joint statement

For previous reporting on the contract dispute see: Mission Health and BCBSNC continue to battle over contract Press release from Mission Health: “Mission Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina have entered into an agreement for Mission Health participation in Blue Cross networks effective, Friday, December 15, 2017. Both parties are pleased to […]

Blue Ridge Ringers ring in the holidays with Dec. 17 benefit concert for The Free Clinics

From The Free Clinics: BLUE RIDGE RINGERS PERFORM HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE FREE CLINICS (Hendersonville, NC) — 4 December 2017 — The Free Clinics will be the beneficiary of donations received at a holiday concert presented by The Blue Ridge Ringers. The benefit concert is Sunday, December 17 at 4 p.m. at Hendersonville Presbyterian […]

Hendersonville Public Works Department releases update on leaf collection schedule

From the City of Hendersonville: Fall Leaf Collection Update During this time of year area leaf collection is the heaviest and the Public Works Department is working diligently to get the leaves picked up on all streets within the city limits as well as city parks and cemetery. Additional temporary staff has been hired and […]

City of Asheville calls for public input on South Slope Visioning Plan

From the City of Asheville: City of Asheville South Slope Visioning to include online survey, design workshop and open office hours  The City of Asheville is undertaking a South Slope Visioning process, and residents are invited to participate! Led by the City of Asheville with participation by the community and South Slope business stakeholders, this […]

Asheville Regional Airport features local school choirs, musicians during holiday travel season

From the Asheville Regional Airport: Local schools and musicians to serenade airport travelers this holiday season at AVL   (Asheville, N.C.) This holiday season airport travelers are sure to be delighted with cheerful “Sounds of the Holidays” from numerous western North Carolina school choruses (K-12) and local musicians. The first performance can be heard on Tuesday, December 5 […]

Pisgah Legal Services highlights last chance events for ACA open enrollment

Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: ASHEVILLE – With unprecedented numbers turning out for health insurance this year, Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) is continuing to help people sign up for ACA, also known as “Obamacare,” health insurance before the deadline on Friday, December 15. PLS Managing Attorney Jaclyn Kiger says, “We want to make sure everyone […]

Grey Eagle hosts acclaimed Found Footage Festival Dec. 15

From event organizers: Found Footage Festival Comes to Asheville With New Show Curators Bring Newly Unearthed VHS Treasures To The Grey Eagle New York, NY – December 5, 2017 – The Found Footage Festival, the acclaimed touring showcase of odd and hilarious found videos, will bring its new 2017 show to Asheville next week. Hosts […]

Immersive performance art experience “Acting Like Humans” takes place Dec. 15 & 16

Press release from emersion: emersion is a series of immersive performance art installations created by different artists in the rooms of Grayson Morris’s hundred year old home. Audience members journey through the rooms of the house and have different visual, auditory, sensory, and emotional experiences in each room. It takes place twice a year and […]

Blue Ridge Books celebrates the publication of “Lift Every Voice! African American History in Haywood County,” Dec. 15

Press release from Blue Ridge Books: On Friday, December 15, at 4:00 pm Blue Ridge Books will celebrate the publication of Lift Every Voice! African American History in Haywood County: Volume 1 — Honoring Our Elders. The public is invited to join people whose interviews appear in the book to hear first-hand recollections of lives […]

MAP and REVOLVE receive $80,000 gift

Press release from REVOLVE: MAP has received a game-changing major gift of $80,000 to expand programing and community outreach with REVOLVE from artists and Brooklyn transplants, Denise Carbonell and Derek Dominy. “To say we are grateful would be an understatement,” said Colby Caldwell, REVOLVE founding director (and current MAP program director). “This gift is a […]

Winter Dance Spectacular: A benefit for LEAF, Dec. 19

Press release from Studio Zahiya: Studio Zahiya presents their annual Winter Dance Spectacular, a world dance showcase benefiting L.E.A.F. Community Arts on Tuesday, December 19th 2017, 7pm, at The Orange Peel. The show will feature various styles of Bellydance, Indian, Hip Hop, Irish, Ballet, Fusion, and more, danced by students and professionals of all ages […]