Although the overall numbers are still relatively small, there’s a growing desire in the local Hispanic community to own a business. Accordingly, Mountain BizWorks is now offering classes conducted in Spanish and designed to help potential business owners navigate the American entrepreneurial landscape. The local nonprofit also makes loans to promising startups and existing enterprises.
Beginning July 1, Buncombe County will begin accepting text to 911 calls allowing persons who cannot dial 911 for whatever reason to make contact with emergency services by text message.
Camp Invention, the nation’s premier summer enrichment day camp program, supported by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF), is coming to Asheville Christian Academy the week of July 11, 2016.
A-B Tech Community College Surgical Technology students placed first in the state at the North Carolina Alliance of Surgical Technology Educators Scrub Bowl June 23 at Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst. This is the fourth time in five years a team from A-B Tech took top honors.
Special Collections at Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library recently received a gift of a Cherokee language version of E.B. White’s classic children’s book “Charlotte’s Web.”
The Haywood County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a position on the following committee: Adult Care Homes Community Advisory Committee for Long Term Care
From City of Hendersonville: Citizens, customers, and partners please be aware that several rates were adjusted in the FY16-17 adopted budget. Please access the City’s Budget and Fee Schedule at hendersonvillenc.gov/budget-2. Water & Sewer Service Rate Changes The City of Hendersonville’s water and sewer rates were adjusted in the adopted budget for the fiscal year […]
The Asheville Police Department is applying for funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 2016 Local Solicitation Program. This US Department of Justice funding is provided to enhance partnerships between Federal, State and Local governments to create safer communities through the prevention and reduction of crime and violence.
Tech entrepreneur and NY Times best-selling author Josh Linkner will be the keynote speaker for the combined Annual Meeting for Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County on June 30th at The Omni Grove Park Inn.
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners wrapped up the budget season during its Tuesday, June 21, meeting by approving a $413,574,951 spending plan for fiscal year 2017. During a more than five hour meeting Commissioner Tim Moffitt proposed an alternate budget, that would lower the property tax rate, but it was shoot down, via party lines, in favor of the approved budget.
Buncombe County Democrats have selected David King to run for the two-year term on the Board of Commissioners created when Miranda DeBruhl resigned. Republicans have yet to nominate a candidate for the November election and have until 90 days before the election to do so.
I am extremely honored and proud to be appointed by the Buncombe County Democratic Executive Committee from District 3 to run for the seat left open by the resignation of one of the two commissioners representing District 3. I am delighted to be running alongside my friend and colleague Ed Hay, already vying for the other District 3 seat on the County Commission.
New Mountain BizWorks coach Michelle Fleckner—who assists with revenue strategies, team development, communication strategies, business growth planning, sustainable practices, and support for work-life balance—will address this important question: How can climate change impact your business?
NeuroLab®, a division of Sanesco International, Inc., has met all criteria for laboratory accreditation by COLA, a national healthcare accreditation organization. Located only three miles from downtown Asheville, NeuroLab receives daily shipments of saliva and urine from people all over the world.
The Flat Rock-Hendersonville Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), United Church of Christ of Hendersonville, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hendersonville, and Sacred Journey of Hendersonville are joining together for a vigil supporting the victims of the massacre at the Orlando gay nightclub Pulse, their families and the Orlando LGBT community on Sunday, June 19 at 2:00.
We’re accepting applications now for Folkmoot USA Festival 2016 volunteers and guides. If you’ve ever wanted to experience the inner – Folkmoot: behind the scenes, backstage, traveling with the dance troupes, intense cultural education – this is the way!
A collaborative effort between Jackson County and Mainspring Conservation Trust will open 308 acres for public access, creating additional space for people to hike, hunt and fish in the area.
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership has announced its 2016 Heritage Grants Program, which will provide funding for projects that preserve, interpret, and promote Western North Carolina’s agricultural, craft, Cherokee, music, and natural heritage.
UNC Asheville has named the winners of the university’s 2016 Alumni Awards, and will recognize the honorees at the Alumni Reunion Dinner at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, in Highsmith University Union on campus.
MountainTrue is looking for concerned residents who want to join the Muddy Water Watch and help tackle the region’s largest source of water pollution, sediment runoff. Three training sessions have been announced: June 20 at the Public Library in Marshall, June 28 at Haywood Community College’s Regional High Technology Center in Waynesville and June 30 at the REI store in Asheville.
The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design’s (CCCD) Benchspace Gallery & Workshop announces its summer exhibition, WARPED, featuring six internationally based textile artists exploring connections between sound and weaving.
