Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Light up your holidays at the 16th annual Lake Julian Festival of Lights. The show officially opens with the popular “Lights by the Lake Foot Tour” on December 1 from 6pm to 8pm. The walk through event is offered only once during the show and creates a family-friendly opportunity to […]
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WCU’s Hunter Library to publish new edition of rare regional classic
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Thanks to funding from the University of North Carolina Press, Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library will reissue the rare regional classic “Twenty Years of Hunting and Fishing in the Great Smokies” by Samuel Hunnicutt, originally published in 1926. The grant from the Thomas W. Ross Fund to […]
Harlem Globetrotters to visit Asheville March 31
Press release from the Harlem Globetrotters via the U.S. Cellular Center: (ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2016) – As the Harlem Globetrotters prepare to bring their 2017 World Tour to the US Cellular Center in Asheville on Friday, March 31, the iconic team took a timeout for Guinness World Records Day. Only one year after setting seven official […]
VA Medical Center to hold Veterans Town Hall Dec. 7
Press release from Charles George VA Medical Center: CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville, N.C. – The Charles George VA Medical Center will host a Veterans Town Hall at 5 p.m., Dec. 7. The event takes place in the lower level atrium of the medical center located at 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville. The Town Hall […]
Sustainable forest management and forest products recognized
Nonprofits Root Cause and EcoForesters celebrated local and regional efforts to promote sustainable forest stewardship and the use of local forest products on Nov. 12. The organizations presented four awards recognizing local groups and individuals who advocate for sound forest management practices.
Asheville mayor urges tolerance and respect, decries harassment of minority and LGBT community members
Press release from the city of Asheville: A statement from Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer: “A number of people have contacted me in the past week to tell me about incidents of hate speech in our community.” “I am disheartened to learn that members of our minority and LGBT communities have been the victims of hate […]
DWI charges brought in pedestrian death on I-240 on Saturday, Nov. 12
Press release from Asheville Police Department: (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Nov. 14, 2016) – On Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at approximately 6:04 a.m. Asheville Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on I -240 West near Chunns Cove Road. A preliminary investigation revealed that a blue 1990 Chevrolet GMT 400 operated by 26 year old Aaron Lee Thurman of Black Mountain was traveling westbound on I -240 when it entered onto the right shoulder […]
APD issues warrants in Deaverview homicide
Press release from Asheville Police Department: (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Nov. 11, 2016) – Asheville police have taken out two warrants in the homicide that occurred early Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at the Deaverview Apartments. Warrants have been issued for Frederick N. Simpson Jr. and Travoscia H. Brown for 1st Degree Murder in the shooting death […]
A-B Tech named a Military Friendly School for fifth year
Press release from A-B Tech: Asheville, NC – A-B Tech Community College announced today that it has earned the 2017 Military Friendly® School designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs SM, and Military Spouse. This is the fifth year in a row A-B Tech has been selected for the honor. “This is […]
Montford Holiday Tour of Homes to take place Dec. 10
Press release from the Montford Neighborhood Association: Saturday, December 10, 2016 1:00 – 5:00 pm Tickets $25 Available Dec. 1 through 10 at Asheville Visitors Center Gift Shop 36 Montford Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 828-258-6101 Come to Montford, Asheville’s most historic neighborhood, as we showcase the 21st annual offering of homes & holiday cheer. Explore […]
The Village Potters to celebrate fifth anniversary on Nov. 19
Press release from The Village Potters: Asheville, NC – On Saturday, November 19 from 4:00 – 8:00pm The Village Potters will be celebrating their 5th Anniversary Extravaganza. The Extravaganza will be their biggest event in their five-year history, with demonstrations of giant pot throwing, a Raku firing, a kazegama kiln opening, raffle prizes that benefit their student scholarship fund, and much more. The […]
Country singer songwriter Randey Foster at Waynesville’s The Strand Nov. 19
Press release from The Strand at 38 Main: Radney Foster, a Texan native who has graced the country music scene for over 30 years, will bring his talents to the stage in Waynesville, NC at The Strand on November 19th, 2016. Come see this long time legend in an intimate acoustic evening, that will surely […]
Post-election event for survivors of sexual violence to be held on Nov. 30
Press release from the local chapter of the National Organization for Women: ASHEVILLE – The local chapter of the National Organization for Women and HandsOff Asheville, in cooperation with Our Voice Rape Crisis Center, present “I Believe The Women,” a safe space for survivors of sexual violence to process feelings of anxiety and helplessness generated […]
Governor declares state of emergency for wildfires in WNC
Press release from the office of Governor Pat McCrory: Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency to help the state combat more than 20 active wildfires in western North Carolina prompted by the lingering drought that has impacted the region since late spring. “As eastern North Carolina was underwater due to flooding […]
Total fire ban announced for Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests
Press release from National Forests in North Carolina: ASHEVILLE, NC- November 10, 2016 – The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are implementing a TOTAL FIRE BAN due to the extremely dry conditions, high fire danger, and little chance of rain in the immediate forecast. Beginning on November 10, 2016, the following restrictions are in place for […]
Haywood Chamber of Commerce to host Women in Business luncheon Nov. 17
Press release from Haywood County Chamber of Commerce: The Haywood Chamber of Commerce invites members and the community at large to attend the next Women in Business luncheon at Laurel Ridge Country Club on Thursday, November 17, 2016, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. The guest speaker is Selena Einwechter, owner & proprietor of Bed & […]
Exceptional drought conditions emerge in WNC, says NCDEQ
Press release from N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: Raleigh – For the first time since the drought of 2008, exceptional drought conditions have moved into Clay and Cherokee counties, the two most western counties in North Carolina. Exceptional drought is the highest level of drought determined by the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council and the U.S. […]
City Council completes Nov. 8 meeting in 11 minutes
At the 11-minute public portion of its meeting on Election Day, Nov. 8, Asheville City Council approved its consent agenda and made new appointments to city boards and commissions. The next meeting of Council will be Dec. 13.
Arthritis Foundation announces Dec. 3 Jingle Bell Run
Press release from The Arthritis Foundation: Holiday-costumed participants join the cause to raise awareness and funds to cure arthritis. More than 50 million Americans have arthritis including 1.9 million adults and 8,400 kids in North Carolina. Asheville – The 2016 Jingle Bell Run for arthritis is bringing holiday cheer to Asheville on Saturday, December 3, 2016 […]
Indoor Skatepark announces grand opening this fall in the River Arts District
Press release from RAD Skatepark: Asheville, NC (August 16, 2016) — The River Arts District will add a new local attraction to its community as RAD Skatepark sets to open this fall. RAD skatepark will be the only indoor skatepark in Western North Carolina. It will provide regional skaters the opportunity to experience 10,000 square […]
Carolina Farm Credit volunteers with the Multiple Sclerosis Society
Press release from Carolina Farm Credit: STATESVILLE, NC – The staff of the Asheville Branch of Carolina Farm Credit recently volunteered at the home of Royce Canty and family. The staff, in coordination with the Multiple Sclerosis Society helped make improvements to the family’s home. “The Canty family was very appreciative of all the work we accomplished […]