Press release: The Colby Deitz Band returns to Concerts on the Creek on Friday, July 21 The Colby Deitz Band has one of the most high energy sets around. If you’re looking for The Avett Brothers meets Chris Stapleton, with a touch of Rolling Stones, then this is your band. Visit their website at colbydeitzband.com […]
Press release: Airport kicks off new Paws for Passengers program with four-legged airport ambassadors who provide companionship, comfort, wags and kisses Starting July 14, 2017, there will be new ambassadors at Asheville Regional Airport. These volunteers will have four legs, wagging tails and lots of affection to share with passengers and visitors. They may even […]
Press release: For a list of current job openings from N.C. Works Career Center click here or see below:
Press release: Transylvania County Awarded FEMA Food and Shelter Funds Steve Pulliam, Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Transylvania County, announced that Transylvania County has been chosen to receive a $4,893.00 grant to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by […]
Press release: Blue Ridge Health to Host 5th Annual Opening Doors to Health Event HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (July 14, 2017) – Blue Ridge Health (BRH) will host its 5th annual Opening Doors to Health event at Kenmure Country Club on Saturday, August 5th, from 6:00 – 9:00pm. Tickets are $100 and all proceeds help fund the […]
Press release: Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to host second annual Denim Ball on August 4 Fundraiser to benefit Moses H. Cone Memorial Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway (BLOWING ROCK, N.C.) – The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is delighted to host the second annual Denim Ball at 6 p.m., Friday, August 4, at Chetola Resort […]
Press release: DEQ to convene science panel to address chromium groundwater performance standard on coal ash RALEIGH – DEQ Secretary Michael Regan is directing a state panel to provide science-based guidance that can be used to address the recently announced performance standard for chromium in groundwater. Regan is expanding the scope of the Secretary’s Science […]
Xpress takes a look at Buncombe County employee pay, benefits and retention in comparison to the rest of North Carolina.
The Buncombe County Board of Adjustment unanimously denied a project asking for second conditional use permit. The project has raised concerns among many in the Ridgecrest community and is likely to still move forward with its original permit.
Buncombe County commissioners heard a presentation about a new tool aimed at giving the public more insight on finances and talked about tweaking the budget talks in the future.
Press release: Robert Jason Owens Indicted for Murder of Zebb Quinn Asheville, NC (July 10, 2017): Today a Buncombe County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Robert Jason Owens with First Degree Murder for the death of Zebb Wayne Quinn on January 2, 2000. This indictment is the result of years of investigative work and […]
Press release: Asheville Police Department Requests Assistance to Locate Sharod Terrell Woods, Wanted for First Degree Murder Asheville, NC (July 9, 2017): On July 8th at 8:12 p.m. the Asheville Police Department responded to a report of shots fired resulting in a gunshot wound in Livingston Street Apartments. Upon arriving to the scene they located […]
Press release: Mental illness and housing focus of upcoming forum Carolina Public Press will present a free and public forum about housing issues faced by those living with mental illness in North Carolina, during its next Newsmakers event, which will be held on Friday, July 21, 2017, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Center for […]
Press release: ASHEVILLE OUTLETS OFFERS A FREE HEALTHY HIKERS WALKERS CLUB SPONSORED BY ANYTIME FITNESS – PATTON AVENUE Membership is open to the Public ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (July 2017) – Asheville Outlets and Anytime Fitness – Patton Avenue are offering a FREE Healthy Hikers Walkers Club now through September 17th. The on-going walkers club is open […]
Press release: North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs Membership Sign American Cancer Society’s ’80% by 2018’ Pledge: Partnership to Help Close the Gap for Colon Cancer Screenings in Disparate Communities Raleigh, NC – On June 2, 2017, the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs Membership put pen to paper, signing the American Cancer Society ’80% […]
Press release: Mayor Esther Manheimer files for re-election “It has been and continues to be my great pleasure, honor and responsibility to serve the people of Asheville as your Mayor,” Manheimer said. “I am inspired to give more, fight more, and achieve more for all of our neighbors in this vibrant city that we all […]
Press release: BLACK MOUNTAIN RESIDENTS ADVOCATE FOR NONPARTISAN COMMISSION ON GERRYMANDERING BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC – Recently, a group of ten Black Mountain residents met with Mayor Michael Sobol to discuss the issue of gerrymandering, a process that unfairly manipulates the boundaries of an electoral constituency so as to favor one party or class over another. […]
Press release: 23rd Annual Philanthropy Institute coming to Western North Carolina Who: The Association of Fundraising Professionals Western North Carolina Chapter (AFP-WNC) is hosting its Annua lPhilanthropy Institute (PI) on July19 at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock. Founded in 1991, AFP Western North Carolina Chapter serves its members and community by providing development […]
Press release: Dewana Little Joins Self-Help Credit Union’s WNC Staff Asheville, NC – Self-Help Credit Union today announced that Dewana Little has joined its WNC Regional Branch staff. Dewana will be assuming a new position of Marketing and Administrative Associate, with responsibilities in marketing and community outreach, as well as collaborative work with local partners […]
Press release: A Call for Nominations ‐ Walk of Fame for Hendersonville and Henderson County The Walk of Fame Steering Committee, a joint endeavor for the City of Hendersonville and Henderson County, was established in December 2015. Attached is the 2017 Annual Report for the Walk of Fame. This report highlights the accomplishments of the […]
Press release: The N.C. Works Career Center Asheville will host three job fairs in July. These will be great opportunities to talk with recruiters and hiring managers. In addition, Pisgah Legal Services and the Women’s Business Center (serving both women and men) will be available as resources. Employers include: Omni Grove Park Inn, PLI, Mission […]
