The Sylva-based nonprofit environmental watchdog group Canary Coalition has released the following video of a demonstration outside of Congressman Mark Meadows Waynesville office on Friday, February 17. Demonstrators gathered as part of the National General Strike, observed by individuals and communities across the country Feb. 17. Strike demands included a call to oppose the immigration […]
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APD: Silver Alert cancelled after missing man found
From the Asheville Police Department: UPDATE: Thomas Long Newton Has been safely located, as of 7:48 p.m., February 17, 2017, according to Christina Hallingse, Public Information Officer for APD. Original Silver Alert: City of Asheville Asheville Police Department Silver Alert Issued for Thomas Long Newton Asheville, NC (February 17, 2017): A silver alert has been […]
Asheville High School hosts United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus March 18
From event organizers: The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will play a free concert at Asheville High School on Saturday, March 18 at 7 p.m. Asheville High School Band Director Emily Talley considers the the Army Field Band and Chorus “one of the finest military ensembles in the country.” As the band […]
North Carolina DEQ calls for public input on Duke Energy facility draft closure plans
From the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: State seeks public input on draft closure plans for high priority Duke Energy facilities RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is asking the public to weigh in on proposed draft closure plans for coal ash impoundments at four Duke Energy facilities deemed high priority by the […]
Asheville Helicopter Tours offers bird’s eye view of city, mountains beginning March 15
From Oasis Helicopter Tours: Newnan, Georgia – Corporate Aircraft Solutions announced today the expansion of the Oasis Helicopter Tour operations into Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville Helicopter Tours is scheduled to open March 15, 2017 with the fixed base operations (FBO) at the Asheville Regional Airport in Fletcher, North Carolina. The inaugural set of tours include […]
Actor Bill Pullman tagged to deliver keynote address at 2017 Warren Wilson College commencement
From Warren Wilson College: Actor Bill Pullman to deliver keynote address at 2017 Warren Wilson commencement “Independence Day” star to underscore importance of community at sons’ alma mater Asheville, NC — Feb. 17, 2017 — Celebrity sightings in Asheville are nothing new. The world’s top actors, musicians and leaders have helped make “the land of […]
Locals hold town hall meeting to discuss impending repeal of Affordable Care Act Feb. 20
From event organizers: Buncombe Health Care Town Hall on Repeal of ACA With the Republican majority in Congress, and President Trump both calling for repeal of the Affordable Care Act, a Town Hall meeting focused on the human impact of repeal is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, February 20 at Highland Brewing located at […]
Rural Heritage Museum highlights history of WNC barns
From the Ani Katuah to white settlers and tobacco farmers, barns and buildings have played a central role in defining the culture of the Southern Appalachians. Shelter on the Mountain: Barns and Building Traditions of the Southern Highlands traces the evolution of local building practices.
Western Carolina University hosts cross-cultural musical group “The Nile Project” March 13
From the WCU Bardo Arts Center: 11 NILE COUNTRIES REDEFINE CROSS-CULTURAL MUSIC COLLABORATION The WCU Bardo Arts Center is pleased to present “The Nile Project” on Monday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. A collaboration with universities across the state will bring music from 11 countries in east Africa, all connected by the Nile River, to […]
Hendersonville author Renee Kumor publishes latest novel in “River Bend Chronicles” mystery series
From event promoters: JUST PUBLISHED: A GOOD WINTER READ BY A LOCAL AUTHOR (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, February 10, 2017) – “The gang in River Bend find themselves dealing with aging parents and with a local nonprofit taking advantage of the elderly in the community,” local author Renee Kumor summarizes as she explains the plot in Old […]
LEAF Community Arts, NewSong Music call for submissions to singer-songwriter contest
From event promoters: Now accepting submissions to the 4th Annual NewSong Presents: LEAF Festival Singer-Songwriter Competition Thursday, February 16. (Asheville, NC) – LEAF Community Arts (LEAF) and NewSong Music announce the launch of the 4th annual NewSong Presents: LEAF Singer-Songwriter Competition. With a mission to identify and celebrate exceptional performers and songwriters from across North […]
Henderson County businesses team up with Community Foundation to give $24,000 to local nonprofits
From event organizers: Horizon and Hannah Flanagan’s award $24,000 to area nonprofits Hendersonville, N.C. February 16, 2017: Through the charitable community award program, established by Horizon Heating and Air Conditioning and Hannah Flanagan’s, they are pleased to award a total of $24,000 to the following area nonprofits: 1st Quarter: Thrive- $2000; Safelight- $2000; Vocational Solutions- […]
Boone’s Speakeasy Tattoo Company hosts “Free Tattoo Fundraiser” March 3-5 to benefit nonprofits
From Speakeasy Tattoo Company: Tattoos for the Community Fundraiser, March 3-5 at Speakeasy BOONE — Speakeasy Tattoo Company will host a charity driven three-day weekend, March 3-5, that includes free tattoos, local beer and three days of fun! Speakeasy is inviting the community to participate in our Free Tattoo Fundraiser. To receive a free tattoo […]
Carolina Mountain Sales recognizes Top Ten Producing Brokers for 2016
From Carolina Mountain Sales: Carolina Mountain Sales Celebrates Top Ten Producing Brokers for 2016 ASHEVILLE, NC (Wednesday, February 8, 2017) – Carolina Mountain Sales, A Wilkinson ERA Real Estate Company, honored the Top Ten Producing Brokers for Volume and Top Ten Producing Brokers for Transactions at a reception at The Red Stag Grill at the […]
Asheville’s T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating shines spotlight on NED Awareness Week Feb. 26 – March 4
From T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating: T.H.E Center for Disordered Eating brings Eating Disorder Awareness to WNC Asheville, NC — February 8, 2017 — NEDAwareness Week, spearheaded by the National Eating Disorders Association (nationaleatingdisorders.org), is an opportunity to shine the spotlight on eating disorders here in WNC — to bust the myths and get the facts, […]
Trauma Intervention Program of WNC calls for Buncombe, Henderson County volunteers, announces training schedule
From the Trauma Intervention Program of WNC:
Hendersonville Police Department to equip officers with naloxone overdose kits
From the City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville Police Officers to carry Overdose Kits Chief Herbert Blake is proud to announce that officers of the Hendersonville Police Department have joined the over 1,214 public safety agencies in the United States, and the more than 130 law enforcement agencies in North Carolina, in partnership with the North Carolina […]
N.C. Forest Service commends Warren Wilson College volunteers, announces wildfire training classes
From Warren Wilson College: Recent forest fires spotlight need for crew training Warren Wilson alumnus continues a campus tradition Asheville, NC — Feb. 8, 2017 — Last year, more than 88,000 acres of wildland burned in North Carolina. With the potential for property damage and an increased risk to life, many locals look to fire […]
Breast thermogram screening offered to public at Burnsville Health & Nutrition Feb. 23
From event organizers: COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Clinical travel Thermographer, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Burnsville Health & Nutrition 7 S Main Street Burnsville, N.C. 28714 Telephone #: 828-682-4645 On Thursday, Feb. 23, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available. Breast Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive test […]
Asheville Art Museum hosts annual TOAST Asheville benefit at Hi-Wire Brewing Feb. 24
From the Asheville Art Museum: Asheville Art Museum Presents TOAST Asheville Event at Hi-Wire Brewing ASHEVILLE — The Asheville Art Museum hosts its annual TOAST Asheville event this year with Hi-Wire Brewing on Friday, February 24 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The evening includes many unique Hi-Wire beers and partner wines to sample, local food, brewery tours, […]
Jackson County offers variety of outdoors activities for Spring 2017
From event organizers: Get Extreme in Jackson County This Spring Trail Running the Assault on BlackRock Trail Race Seven miles, 2,770 feet of elevation gain and extremely sore legs. The Assault on BlackRock summits BlackRock at 5,810 feet, and that’s just the halfway point of the race. The trail race takes place in Sylva’s scenic […]