Press release from McKibbon Hospitality: WHO: AC Hotel Asheville Downtown, a new lifestyle hotel opening in late July at the corner of College and Broadway WHAT: The hotel will be conducting open interviews for all line level positions as well as several supervisory positions. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by visiting here before arriving. […]
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O’Henry’s to hold vigil remembering Pulse nightclub victims on June 12
Press release from event organizers: Asheville, NC, – On Monday, June 12 at 7:30PM the community will gather for a remembrance vigil honoring those victims of the PULSE nightclub massacre. “Last year we came together to mourn and heal. This year we gather again to remember the victims, the many acts of kindness afterwards and […]
City seeks applications for temporary programming at 68 Haywood St.
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville has cleared gravel off the City-owned property at 68 Haywood Street and is making other modest improvements to make way for public access and temporary uses of this City-owned site. The City has now issued a “Request for Expressions of Interest,” seeking ideas for […]
Duke Energy Progress to seek 16.7% rate increase for residential customers
Statement from Duke Energy Progress: RALEIGH, N.C. – Recent work to modernize power plants and generate cleaner electricity, responsibly manage coal ash and respond to major storms is at the heart of the request by Duke Energy Progress to change customer rates. Duke Energy Progress serves 1.3 million electric customers in central and eastern North […]
Charles George VA Medical Center releases statement on State of the VA address
Press release from the Charles George VA Medical Center: State of the Asheville VA— 5 Stars! Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David J. Shulkin delivered his first “State of the VA” address on May 31, highlighting the activity and direction of the agency since his appointment in February. In his address, Secretary Shulkin stated that […]
Climate change, aging infrastructure and rapid development fuel Asheville stormwater woes
A changing climate, aging infrastructure and rapid rates of development are contributing to a rising tide of stormwater problems in Asheville. But responsibility for stormwater infrastructure often rests with private property owners, complicating the process of planning and paying for fixes.
Asheville City Schools Board of Education taps Patterson for superintendent
Press release from the Asheville City Schools Board of Education: The Asheville City Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce the selection and appointment of Dr. Denise Patterson as the next superintendent of the Asheville City Schools (ACS). Dr. Patterson will take office on July 1, 2017. During the search process, the board carefully […]
Henderson County to commemorate 50th anniversary of crash of Piedmont Airlines Flight 22
Press release from Henderson County Heritage Museum: Hendersonville, NC—On July 19, 1967 at 12:01pm Piedmont Airlines Flight 22, a Boeing 727, and a Cessna 310 were involved in a midair collision over Hendersonville, NC. All occupants of Flight 22, including 74 passengers and five crew members, along with the three occupants of the Cessna were […]
Buncombe County again records lowest unemployment rate in state
Press release from N.C. Department of Commerce: North Carolina’s April County and Area Employment Figures Released Raleigh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 97 of North Carolina’s counties in April and increased in three. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.8 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.2 […]
APD warns of bomb threat hoax
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (May 31, 2017): Over the last few days the Asheville Police Department has responded to several local businesses that have received a generic letter issuing a bomb threat via fax referencing a ransom to be paid by Western Union in the amount of $25,000 to a […]
Asheville Community Gardens Program kickoff event, June 10
Press release from the city of Asheville: Where do you want to garden, Asheville? The City’s new Asheville Edibles Program is designed to give people an opportunity to grow food and pollinator plants on publicly owned land. Announced in April by the Office of Sustainability, one component of the Edibles Program is Asheville Community Gardens. The community gardens […]
Splasheville closed for repairs; tentative date for reopening June 1
Press release from the city of Asheville: Asheville’s fun splash play fountain Splasheville developed a plumbing problem over the weekend and had to be closed. Crews are working to get it back up and running. It is tentatively expected to reopen Thursday, June 1. The interactive water feature in downtown’s Pack Square Park delights children […]
Escape Out to open in Asheville on June 2
Press release from Escape Out: Elicia Ward, Owner of Escape Out, announces the opening of a new location in Downtown Asheville June 2, 2017. The newest and most exciting form of breakout entertainment prides itself on meeting the growing demanding for live and unique social play experiences. The escape room concept places participants in “locked” […]
League of Women Voters to hold annual meeting on June 10
Press release from the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County: Don’t forget to RSVP for the League’s Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, June 10th! This year, we will host guest speaker Drew Reisinger about the Slave Deeds Project in Buncombe County. The $25 ticket cost covers the lunch provided by the Double Tree, and payments can […]
Summer classes start at Hands On! in Hendersonville
Press release from HandsOn!: Come play and learn this summer at Hands On!, the children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, by joining us for a summer class. Our series of summer classes are STEAM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) inspired. Registration is required and spaces are limited. Please call 697-8333 to register. Visit our website, handsonwnc.org, to […]
Community engagement social events to highlight self-sufficiency programs for Housing Authority residents
Press release from the Asheville Housing Authority: Asheville Housing Authority’s (AHA) Family Self Sufficiency’s (FSS) staff and the Buncombe County’s Health and Human Services Department and Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College’s SNAP 2 Skills Employment and Training program have partnered with several organizations to host a series of educational programs this summer. The summer series […]
Charlie Jackson of ASAP inducted into WNC Agricultural Hall of Fame
Press release from WNC Communities: WNC Communities held the 27th Annual Western North Carolina Agricultural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Mountain Horticulture Crops Research & Extension Center in Mills River. Charlie Jackson, the Executive Director and founder of Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP), was inducted at this year’s luncheon. This annual event recognizes […]
Asheville City Soccer Club keeps playoff hopes alive with road win
Press release from Asheville City Soccer Club: Coming off short rest, the Blues traveled to Charlotte, NC to face FC Carolina United in a thrilling conference matchup. The stage was set at Queens University sports complex, where the weather remained mostly sunny and temperatures ranged around high 70’s. From the stadium stands, Asheville City chants […]
Asheville organization holds events for Lakota independence
Press release from the Lakota Solidarity Project: Asheville, NC – Started in a Fairview living room in March 2011, the Lakota Solidarity Project (LSP) continues to support the traditional and grassroots Lakota people on Pine Ridge. Now that the Trump Administration has threatened “termination policy” on Native American tribes and reservations, the work of LSP […]
Activists speak out against proposed police department expansion
Activists dominated the May 23 public hearing on Asheville’s proposed 2017-18 fiscal year budget. The group $1 Million for the People opposes Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper’s request for $1 million in additional funding to hire 15 new officers for a new downtown policing unit.
Gun Violence Awareness Day is Friday, June 2, in Asheville
Press release from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Asheville chapter: Asheville Gun Violence Awareness Day is Friday, June 2, 2017 Wear Orange and share your photo on Facebook or Twitter with #WearOrange Share why you wear orange. Go to wearorange.org and create a photo with “I #WearOrange for_____ ” Saturday, June 3, […]