Press release: The Asheville Housing Authority, SNAP to Skills and Green Opportunities will host a family-friendly Community Engagement Social and resource fair at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This is the fourth and final Community Engagement Social being hosted this summer across Asheville. […]
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U.S. Cellular Center issues open call for volunteer concession groups
Press release from the U.S. Cellular Center: Asheville’s U.S. Cellular Center is currently accepting applications from qualified volunteer groups to assist in the concessions operations when needed at the U.S. Cellular Center. Recruitment process Applications must be submitted via email to Brian Candler, Food & Beverage Manager atbcandler@ashevillenc.gov or dropped off at the U.S. Cellular […]
Asheville Police charge Michael Patrick Faulkner with simple assault
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department has charged Michael Patrick Faulkner (38 years of age), of Asheville, with simple assault for the incident that took place at the protest in Pack Square on Sunday, August 13 involving a WLOS reporter. We would like to thank the community for their assistance […]
Blue Ridge Parkway prepares for total solar eclipse
Press release from the National Park Service: Blue Ridge Parkway staff and volunteers are actively preparing for the solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017. That day, from approximately 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the eclipse will cross much of the southern section of Parkway on its journey across the United States. Weather permitting, visitors to […]
United Way to collect food and supplies for Henderson County students
Press release from the United Way of Henderson County: The United Way of Henderson County is encouraging community members to help local students this fall by packing a school bus with food donations for MANNA’s Packs for Kids and school supply items for Henderson County Public Schools’ students. Donations will be collected on Friday, Aug. […]
Buncombe County to be painted purple for Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Press release from the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter: The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is inviting Buncombe County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in Paint the Town Purple on Aug. 14. In Buncombe County, it is estimated that more than 5,600 individuals are likely diagnosed with […]
New trail opens for youngsters at Adventure Center
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, […]
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 […]